Salty Podcast: Sailing Stories & Adventures
The Salty Podcast shares real sailing stories and adventures — expert tips, ocean crossings, storm tales, heartwarming stories, and the quirks of life at sea. Each week, Cap’n Tinsley brings you voices from the water: sailors who’ve crossed oceans, lived aboard, and chased horizons. Join The Salty Podcast each week for adventures in storm survival, cruising life, and the joy of sailing. No fluff — just salty conversations, heartfelt moments, and lessons from sailors worldwide.
Salty Abandon is Captain Tinsley from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach AL:
Oct 2020 to Present - 1998 Island Packet 320;
2015-2020 - 1988 Island Packet 27 (lost in Hurricane Sally Sep 2020)
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sailing podcast, sailing stories, sailing adventures, sailboat life, cruising lifestyle, liveaboard sailors, ocean adventures, solo sailing, circumnavigation, bluewater cruising, sailing the Caribbean, sailing the Bahamas, offshore sailing, storm stories, sailing interviews, real-life sailing stories from around the world, tips and experiences from liveaboard sailors, adventures of solo and crewed sailors, lessons from storms, passages, and long crossings, cruising life beyond the horizon
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Salty Podcast #39 | Sailboats & Hurricanes! 🌪️⛵
Navigating the Storm with Vanessa Linsley & Key West John 🌪️⛵
YouTube Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast39
Vanessa and John, both living on their respective boats in Key West, hav…
Salty Podcast #38 | ⛵What’s the Best Sailing Route from Florida to the Caribbean?🌴✨
Join me as Hayden & Radeen, the crew of SV Island Spirit, share their proven sail route from Florida to the Caribbean. Expect exciting stories, tips, & inspiration for your next sailin…
Salty Podcast #37 | 🏝️ Sailing Wanderer LIVE from the Caribbean on a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1! ⛵️🌊
Join me as Sailing Wanderer shares their incredible journey sailing down the West Coast, through the Panama Canal, and into the Caribbean aboard their sailboat, a stunning Beneteau Ocea…
Salty Podcast #36 | ⛵Maverick's Journey: Trading the Desk for a Deck | Epic Sail from Guatemala to Louisiana! ⛵
Join The Salty Podcast as we chat with Shane, the Sailing Advisor, and his wife, Amy, about their adventures aboard SV Maverick — from their first epic journey from Guatemala to Louisia…
Salty Podcast #35 | 🌊 Island Packet 35 Takes on Central America Sailing! ⛵
Capn Tinsley chats with Dean Porter about his incredible journey on S/V BseaChamp to San Salvador and Central America's wild coastlines.
#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #IslandPacke…
Salty Podcast #34.5 | BONUS: ⛵️ LIVE from FL Keys - Key West John’s Lower Keys Sail! ⛵️
Ever dreamt of sailing through the Florida Keys? Join us as we connect with Key West John on his sailboat, White Lady Boy, as he shares his captivating experiences navigating the Lower …
Salty Podcast #34 | ⛵️Sailor Stories: S/V Terratima's Epic Voyage | Extended Sail Canada to Mexico⛵️
Capn Tinsley of S/V Salty Abandon interviews the crew of S/V Terratima, an Island Packet 465, about their incredible extended sail from Canada to Mexico. Join us live this Wednesday at …
Salty Podcast #33 | ⛵ Solo Sailing British Columbia, Cabo, Galapagos, to around the World🌴
Can one woman really sail solo from British Columbia to Mexico? Join us on the Salty Podcast as Ulrika, an inspiring solo female sailor, shares her extraordinary journey of swapping her…
Salty Podcast #31 | ⛵Sailing Therapy for PTSD with Hang Loose Sailing in Australia 🌊
I’m go live at an unusual time in order to chat with my next guest who is in New South Wales Australia! I came across Brad Instagram, and I was thrilled when he agreed to join me on th…
Salty Podcast #30 | ⛵ Sailing Through Time: Bear Point Marina's Rich History ⛵🏖️
Join me for a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! I delve into the fascinating history and exciting updates of Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, A…
Salty Podcast #29 | 🌊 This is Sailing: From Calm Seas to 60 Knot Winds ⛵
Join me LIVE on 7/10/24 at 6pm Central for an exclusive interview with Robert Shook of S/V Effie on the Salty Podcast. Witness the dual nature of sailing - from tranquil Caribbean water…
Salty Podcast 28.5 Bonus | 🌪️Hurricane Beryl Chat with Key West John 🗣️
Hey everybody, this is Captain Tinsley with a bonus episode of the Salty Podcast! In this special episode, I chat with Key West John about Hurricane Beryl.
John has been my go-to weather…
Salty Podcast #28 | ⛵Restoring a Classic 1989 Jeanneau Sun Magic & Raising a Toddler Sailor: Luke's Inspiring Journey 🌊🏝️
Join me for an inspiring episode of The Salty Podcast where I interview Luke, the owner of "Sailing with Storm." Luke and his young daughter, Storm, live on their restored 1989 Jeaneau…
Salty Podcast #27 | 🌊⛵ What Does it Take to Sail? Where do I start? Right here! 🏝️🌟
Join Capn Tinsley on the podcast as I chat with the owners of Emerald Coast Sailing School in Pensacola, FL. Discover how this top ASA-certified school offers a unique, live-aboard lear…
Salty Podcast #26 | ⛵Dreams of Sailing South to Warmer Waters on an Island Packet 27⛵
Join me live as I chat with a passionate sailor who owns an Island Packet 27 and dreams of navigating from New England to the warmer southern waters. Discover his adventures, challenges…
Salty Podcast #25 | 🌴 From Dreams to Sails: Retiring to the Caribbean on S/V Oceanaire- Adventures & Mishaps Unveiled 🌊
Join Capn Tinsley for a captivating live episode! Meet the adventurous couple, Chris & Renee, who retired to their 52-foot sailboat, S/V Oceanaire, spending years cruising the #Caribbea…
Salty Podcast #24 | ⛵✨ Sailing Dreams: One Year with a Sailboat! | First-Time Owner's Journey! 🌊🌟
Join Capn Tinsley as she talks with Kennan Cooley, a sailor from the DC area who is celebrating one year of sailboat ownership! We'll talk about the ups and downs of being a first-time …
Salty Podcast #23 | ⛵🌊 Gulf Coast Sailing: Orange Beach to Crystal River on Island Packet 29! 🌴🏝️
Cap'n Tinsley talks to two sailors about their recent sailing adventure along the Gulf Coast from Orange Beach, AL, to Crystal River, FL, roundtrip on an Island Packet 29 sailboat. Find…
Salty Podcast #22 | ⛵ Growing Up on a Sailboat | Real-Sail-Life Story: Family, Hurricanes, Struggles, Fun 🌪️❤️🌊
Cap'n Tinsley talks to real life-long sailor & author of "Boat Girl" ... A gripping memoir of family drama, hurricanes, and hidden struggles at sea. Summers in Virginia, winters in the …
Salty Podcast #21 | ⛵✨ How Island Packet Yachts Transformed & Modernized Sailboat Buying Choices! ⛵🔄
Join Cap'n Tinsley as she talks with Leslie Allen from Island Packet Yachts for a live chat! 🛥️ Discover how and why Leslie & her husband, Darrell, have modernized the way Island Packet…