How Not To Sail Podcast
"What could possibly go wrong?" Host Bradford Rogers learns some things NOT to do—and the occasional life lesson—while sailing the Gulf Coast of Florida and meeting salty characters. "Screwing up is part of cruising. Let me show you how!"
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 67: A Compliant Individual (Losing Jacie Sails Finale)
In which I finally decide to abandon ship prior to Hurricane Milton's arrival.
Show Notes: HowNotToSail.com/67
Thank You, USCG!
I want to thank the United States Coast Guard—particularly USCG Sect…
Ep. 66: Losing Jacie Sails, Pt. 2
Wherein I engage in a pre-Milton Diesel Scavenger Hunt™, suffer an unpleasant evening, and finally run out of a critical item.
Show NotesI don’t really have many—okay, any—photos from this episode, …
So How's Your New Year's Eve Going?
Update...and St. Pete Meetup Saturday!
(No, that wasn't a fart at the beginning. That was the boat.) AND...be sure, if you're in the St. Pete area on Saturday, to join the "Jacie Sails Return" party at Chattaway in St. Pete from 4:00 to 6…
We FOUND Her!
Just sharing the good news...
Thanks as always to our How Not To Sail Patreon Crew...! Your support (as you can imagine) is more important than ever right now.
Ep. 65: Losing Jacie Sails, Pt. 1
Wherein I decide I need to do something to save the boat, and...maybe it's not gonna work out.
Show Notes The Latest on Jacie SailsSadly, no news is…no news. There have been no confirmed sightings. …
Coming Soon: Losing Jacie Sails
Trailer for upcoming podcast episode(s) about losing sailing vessel Jacie Sails while trying to protect her from Hurricane Milton.
Ep. 64: I'm safe, but... (Milton, Pt. 2)
Ep. 63: Milton
Ep. 62: I Forgot The Grand Prize!
Season 3 Party recap and Grand Prize drawing. “Live”…ish.
Show Notes (and Python code for the raffle, in case you're a nerd) at HowNotToSail.com/62
Patreon
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Ep. 61: Tour of the Boat (and Party Info!)
Because what could be better than an *audio* tour of the boat?
Party RSVP Link: https://hownottosail.com//party
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Ep. 60: A New Way To Sail (Season Finale)
Wherein we discover our prop has fallen off, search for said propeller, and discover a fun new method of travel upon the water. Show Notes at https://hownottosail.com/60
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Ep. 59: Sarasota to Bradenton
Wherein I have another senior moment about how long it takes to get somewhere in a sailboat; learn a How Not To Sail 101 lesson about using my eyes; and I may or may not have bumped into the dock in …
Ep. 58: Southbound, Headed North
In this episode, we finally get the boat out of the marina, have a bizarre interaction at a drawbridge, worry about a loose alternator belt, wonder if there's any oil in the engine...and maybe go agr…
Ep. 57: Who needs an engine?
In this episode I prepare to go on a cruise down the coast...but a new wrinkle threatens not only the cruise, but also the future of the boat. Show notes: https://hownottosail.com/57
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Ep. 56: A Sh*tty Situation
Wherein I finally get back to the boat...and discover some "wrinkles."
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Ep. 55: The Bulkhead (Is she alive, Doctor?)
I found someone to make the insurance-mandated repairs in the slip. But did it work out?
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Ep. 54: Boat Survey Fail
Big fun (can you hear the sarcasm?) with a required 10-year survey. Who knew there were so many things wrong with my boat?
Wanna help spread the gospel of How Not To Sail? Here's a link with a few su…
Ep. 53: Listener Questions and Giveaway
Did I mention there’s a giveaway?
Show Notes: HowNotToSail.com/53