Damn Sailors Podcast

After a long and completely unacceptable break, we are back with something new! Last year I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Mr. Bradley Angle from the Dirty Sailor Company. He reached out to me after listening to the podcast and we had a great interview and discussed sailing history, the maritime industry, his company, and his new book “Shipmates: Before the Mast” which was released about a year ago so make sure to check it out!

Come join us again as we explore the history and importance of an engineering marvel that everyone should know about; The ICW. It has been surprising to me how many times I get asked what the ICW is and since we are an educational show after all we wanted to give a quick introduction to one of the coolest waterways in the world and what it has to offer!

The holidays are here! Today we go over gift ideas for the sailor or boater in your life and as you’ll see, it’s pretty easy to shop for them. Ranging from useful stocking stuffers to some serious equipment, we’ll go over what gifts you can not go wrong with. We also touch on some winter maintenance tips and some do’s and dont’s for living aboard in the winter months.

Not everyone has the benefit of being born into a nautical life or run across a group of people like the Ghetto Yacht Club, that’s why in this episode we’re going to go over what you as a newbie can do to get started and involved in the art of sailing. We will cover a range of options such as Cameron’s balls to the wall approach or a more tailored approach such as taking an American Sailing Association or US Sailing Association class. Either way, come join us and hear some sailing stories as we introduce some more crucial members of the Ghetto Yacht Club and their advice on what you can do to get yourself on a boat.

Part 2 of our boat buyers guide is not so much limited anymore to sailboats as we tackle what to look for in any diesel or outboard engine when doing a cursory inspection. There are so many moving parts to maintain which is probably one of the biggest things that require attention and care, so come join as we discuss engines, driveshafts, electrical systems, and some basic physics that will help you get acquainted to an important aspect of the boating world while we sip on some rum!

It is said that the most important days in a boat owners life are when the boat is bought and when it is sold. For our first episode we decided to start off with the first of the most important days! It can be a fun experience or a terrifying one and most people experience everything in between, especially if it is your first boat. Our guide is a good overview that will give you the confidence you need to know what to look for during your search and what to expect in terms of possible repairs down the road. Buying a boat that keeps surprising you with unexpected repairs and projects can easily turn what should be one of the best days of your life into full blown buyers remorse, but luckily for you the Damn Sailors are here help! Because there is so much to cover, we decided to break it down into two episodes: one to cover the hull, woodwork, rigging, and everything related to them, and the other to cover the engine and a little intro into gasoline vs diesel engines.

A quick overview of who we are and what we are trying to accomplish. General topics that we will be covering and who this podcast is targeting.