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Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

In this podcast Annika talks to liveaboard cruisers about their sailing lifestyle with the goal of learning everything there is to know. Things like: how much does it cost to live on a sailboat, how do people afford to sail around the world, how to work full time from a sailboat, and what mistakes they've made. Annika also talks to industry experts about selecting the perfect boat, how to buy a liveaboard sailboat, how do surveys work, and more.


This show is all about real-life advice, practical tips and hugely entertaining stories, all aimed to help other people to start their liveaboard sailing adventures.




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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
82
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Sailing Wisdom with Lin Pardey & David Haigh: Seamanship, Simplicity, and Offshore Lessons

Sailing Wisdom with Lin Pardey & David Haigh: Seamanship, Simplicity, and Offshore Lessons

Lin Pardey is a name that needs little introduction in the sailing world—her voyages, books, and philosophy of simple cruising have inspired generations of sailors. In this episode, she’s joined by h…

00:33:06  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
Lessons from Offshore: Sail Training, Preparation & Living the Dream

Lessons from Offshore: Sail Training, Preparation & Living the Dream

Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue Cruising Services return to the podcast after their 15,000 nautical mile journey from Mexico to Hawaii, Alaska, and back to the Pacific Northwest. And that’s just the …

00:51:01  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Exploring the Ends of the Earth: Jimmy Cornell on High-Latitude Sailing

Exploring the Ends of the Earth: Jimmy Cornell on High-Latitude Sailing

What does it take to sail to the most remote and extreme destinations on Earth? Jimmy Cornell, legendary sailor, author, and rally founder, has spent decades exploring the world’s oceans—including mu…

00:40:33  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Liveaboard Lessons: Boat Buying, Refits & Sailing to Alaska

Liveaboard Lessons: Boat Buying, Refits & Sailing to Alaska

⛵ Boat buying, major refits, and a first adventure to Alaska—this episode is packed with insights for new and aspiring cruisers. My guest shares how expert guidance helped them navigate the boat-buyi…

00:36:37  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
The Future of Cruising: Climate, Insurance & Boat Buying Trends

The Future of Cruising: Climate, Insurance & Boat Buying Trends

The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it used to be. So what does this mean for sailors planning…

00:49:04  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Why Wait? Pressing Pause on Careers to Tackle a Refit and Embrace the Cruising Life

Why Wait? Pressing Pause on Careers to Tackle a Refit and Embrace the Cruising Life

What happens when you buy a fixer-upper sailboat and dive headfirst into liveaboard life? Kim and Bob Stephens are here to share their story of perseverance, teamwork, and learning on the go.


🌊 From r…

00:58:30  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
Living Afloat in Europe: Sailing the Med, the Azores, and Beyond

Living Afloat in Europe: Sailing the Med, the Azores, and Beyond

🌍 From Denmark to the Azores and beyond, Leo and Pernille’s sailing journey is full of adventure, lessons, and stunning destinations. 🐾 With their dog Kai by their side, they’ve explored the Mediterr…

00:43:12  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Learning on the Go - From Florida to Thailand and Beyond

Learning on the Go - From Florida to Thailand and Beyond

We’re kicking off the new season with an inspiring story from Nate and Megan of Sailing Scout! After starting with minimal sailing experience (just an ASA course and a bareboat charter), they’ve now …

00:48:46  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Friendly Flags and French Canals:  A Journey Through Europe's Waterways

Friendly Flags and French Canals: A Journey Through Europe's Waterways

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, I sit down with Steve Payne, a liveaboard cruiser and YouTube creator who has been sailing around Europe for the past few years. I start off …

00:55:23  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Setting Sail for the Unknown and Embracing Adventure

Setting Sail for the Unknown and Embracing Adventure

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, we're joined by Kia Koropp, a seasoned sailor who completed an 11-year circumnavigation and ventured to some of the most remote and lesser-kn…

00:38:10  |   Tue 02 May 2023
Solo Sailing Adventures: From the Mediterranean to the Pacific

Solo Sailing Adventures: From the Mediterranean to the Pacific

In this episode I interview a solo sailor Tomas Fehrling, who has been sailing solo for years in the Mediterranean and is currently crossing the Pacific. We discuss the challenges and rewards of solo…

00:42:23  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
Sailing for a Climate-Safe Future: The Novara One Planet Project

Sailing for a Climate-Safe Future: The Novara One Planet Project

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where I'm thrilled to introduce my guests Nigel and Veronica and their exciting new project, called the Novara One Planet.


In this episode, we'll be discussi…

00:37:09  |   Wed 12 Apr 2023
Exploring America's Waterways: Insider Tips and Tricks on the Great Loop

Exploring America's Waterways: Insider Tips and Tricks on the Great Loop

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, where we're taking a trip to the United States and exploring the Eastern coast in a big loop.


Joining me today is Deb Reimer, who, along with her husban…

00:38:52  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
Real thoughts about cruising after one year

Real thoughts about cruising after one year

This week we’re doing things a little differently, the main difference being that you won’t hear me in this episode! I asked previous guests, Jack and Sonya, from Two the Horizon to send us a bit of …

00:45:27  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Sailing in Scotland and the North Atlantic Islands

Sailing in Scotland and the North Atlantic Islands

Today John Neal and I are talking about sailing in Scotland, the Scottish islands, Faroes and Iceland. We discuss the appeal of these destinations, what the sailing conditions are like, and what are …

00:37:33  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
Ocean sailing stories, advice and practical education for aspiring sailors

Ocean sailing stories, advice and practical education for aspiring sailors

Today I am chatting with Ryan and Sophie, who are making their second appearance on the podcast! A lot has happened since I chatted to Ryan and Sophie last, so we do a bit of a catch-up and talk abou…

00:44:22  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
Sailing in the Caribbean: Letting go of plans, expectations and schedules

Sailing in the Caribbean: Letting go of plans, expectations and schedules

This week I’ll take you to the Caribbean, with my guests Ben and Kitra, who talk to me about their first couple of years of cruising. This episode has some great tips for anyone thinking about buying…

00:46:56  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
Sailing: The ultimate retirement project

Sailing: The ultimate retirement project

Today we are talking about chasing the travel dream after retirement. My guest is Deb Akey who learned to sail in her 50s and together with her husband bought a sailboat and went cruising for 5 years…

00:40:39  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
Successful start to cruising through practical preparation

Successful start to cruising through practical preparation

This week I’m chatting with a delightful couple, Julie and Gio Cappelli from SV Sea Fox who are full of incredibly useful tips. I talked to them shortly after they had arrived to Mexico about their j…

00:59:35  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
State of the sailboat market and updates from the South Pacific

State of the sailboat market and updates from the South Pacific

Today we have John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services back on the podcast, and we talk about a number of things within the sailing industry, which seems to be constantly changing. John recently visit…

00:54:53  |   Wed 21 Dec 2022
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