Season #2 is here!

This is the new season kick-off with some much needed updates on the social media side, and a sneak peek at a few of my upcoming guests. Full-length episodes will start next week and there will be quite a few of them, so get ready for some awesome stories and boatload of advice based on real life experiences.

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That's a wrap! Season #1 is all done and in this episode I summarize some of my key take-aways from the episodes. I also reflect on the success of the podcast which, to be honest, took me by a surprise. And of course, I will also share what's next for Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.

I'd love to get your thoughts, questions and ideas about this podcast and season #2, as well. If you want to send me a message, get in touch on Instagram where you can find me as annikarautiola. And another fun thing, you can actually find this very podcast listed on the Top 15 Sailing Podcasts to Listen to in 2021 list!

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You think you have found your dream boat, but how do you know you're not buying a lemon? You have an expert do a boat survey!

As a key part of the boat purchasing process, there's actually quite a bit to know about pre-purchase surveys in particular.

In this episode I interview Sarah White from Yacht Associates International based out of Vancouver, Canada. Sarah explains what are the different kinds of boat surveys, how surveyors work with the client and on the boat, what surveyors do (and also what they don't do), and of course we talk about the cost of surveys and how to identify a qualified, accredited marine surveyor.

This episode is full of practical tips and I learned so much about a topic I admittedly knew very little about. If you are looking to get a boat survey done or want to know how the whole process works, definitely check this episode out.

If you want to reach me or drop me a message, you can find me on Instagram as annikarautiola. See you there!

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In this episode I bring you something a little different as I interview John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services, and we talk all about what makes a good bluewater sailboat. John has decades and nearly 400,000 nautical miles of experience so he is the perfect person to help me understand how to avoid making boat buying mistakes and how to focus on the right things when looking at sailboats. This chat was incredibly useful and educational, so if you want to learn more about sailboats and what qualities to focus on (and what to avoid!), definitely give this one a listen.

John offers boat buying and selecting consultations for anyone looking to buy a sailboat, and as part of that he has created a lot of great books and resources that are available on his website mahina.com/books. These include my absolute favourite Selecting and Purchasing an Ocean Cruising Sailboat that is available for FREE, and I also found the 5 page list of Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising very helpful and educational. There are a lot more resources available on the website so do yourself a favour and click yourself to the website! John also runs pretty epic sounding sail training expeditions that are definitely worth checking out.

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This week I chat with Cory and Chris from SV Constellation, a lovely young professional couple who live on their 45 foot Freedom sailboat in Seattle. When deciding on the next step in their lives, they chose a life on water over the traditional land life, which seemed like a natural fit for the experienced sailors. In this episode we talk a lot about finances related to life on a sailboat, from financing and buying a sailboat to liveaboard costs in Seattle, and much more!

Follow the PNW sailing adventures on sailingconstellation.com, or find Cory and Chris on Instagram as SV Constellation.

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Do you have a dream of starting with local sailing adventures, building experience and confidence and then heading out to explore the world? This week's guests, Jenny and Mac from Cruising Maya did just that. They started in the Pacific Northwest, living on their 37 foot sailboat year round before starting their grand adventure in April of 2021. This amazing couple is full of advice and we talk all about surviving through winters on a sailboat (with great tips!), sailing with a dog, and about the cruising lifestyle in general and what attracted Jenny and Mac to start sailing in the first place.

You can (and should!) follow Cruising Maya on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook or check out their website cruisingmaya.com!

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Have you ever thought about the liveaboard life as a sustainable lifestyle alternative? This week I chat with Taryn and Logan from Wayward Life Sailing whose desire for travel and a more sustainable, close to nature lifestyle led them to buy a sailboat and move onboard. They were in for quite the adventure that saw them buy three (!) boats in just two years but despite a few hiccups, they are now indeed living their dream.

Taryn and Logan are one of my favourite Youtube sailing channels with their realistic, down to earth and inspiring stories. So definitely give them a follow, you can find them as Wayward Life Sailing on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook. They also have a website and blog, the-wayward-life.com with great blog posts about all things sailing related.

If you want to send me a message and tell me what you think about this podcast, you can find me on Instagram as annikarautiola.

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This week I chat with Brooke and Gary from SV One Life, who traded the American dream for their dream, meaning they now live on a sailboat and explore the Caribbean! This couple is so inspirational and they really show what can happen when you just decide to go for it. 

In this interview we talk about how and why they made their sailing dream happen. Brooke and Gary talk about the reality of living the dream life and what kind of challenges they've faced, and what they would do differently. We also discuss what it costs to live on a sailboat in the Caribbean and what it's like to manage rental and AirBnB properties remotely. 

Follow Brooke and Gary as Sailing One Life on their website, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook. 

If you want to message me, you can find me on Instagram as annikarautiola.

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In this episode I talk with a lovely sailing couple, Alie and Ben from Breaking Waves Sailing. They are currently cruising in British Columbia and are preparing to sail south to Mexico - once they've spent a winter onboard. We talk about how exactly they are preparing to do all this, as well as sailing with a dog and working from a sailboat.

Alie and Ben also talk about what's it like to have and grow a Youtube sailing channel, and they share some absolutely hilarious stories about some mishaps they've faced as boat owners.

Follow Ben and Alie as Breaking Waves Sailing on Youtube, Instagram,Facebook and Patreon.

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Have you ever dreamed of working from a sailboat while exploring the world? Today's guests, Roxy and Phil from SV Sonder are doing just that. In this interview they give practical advice to anyone hoping to work from a sailboat and they also talk about some of the challenges they faced with banks and insurance companies when looking for sailboat financing and insurance.

This episode is a must-listen to anyone who's hoping to work while sailing. Roxy and Phil are so helpful, full of advice and just a delightful inspiration!

Here's what you can expect from this episode of Liveaboard Sailing Podcast:

• 5:20 How Roxy and Phil changed their lives so that they could work from anywhere while sailing
• 8:35 The lightbulb moment that made them realize living on a sailboat and slow travel around the world could be a possibility
• 10:55 How long it took to find their ideal sailboat, and the features they were they looking for
• 12:50 Their financial strategy to buying a sailboat + buying a sailboat in the US Virgin Islands
• 16:35 Financing a sailboat and challenges with banks and insurance for an older liveaboard sailboat
• 20:50 The surprises Roxy and Phil faced in the liveaboard sailing life
• 24:05 Things to consider when thinking about the size of a sailboat + comparing owning a 28 foot sailboat and a 47 foot sailboat
• 32:55 Running a business from a sailboat and working with a remote team
• 33:35 Internet connectivity and working from a sailboat in the Caribbean vs Europe
• 37:25 Advice to anyone who plans on working from a sailboat full time
• 41:45 Roxy and Phil's budget as liveaboards in the Caribbean and in the UK
• 49:05 Recommendations to anyone hoping to start the liveaboard sailing life

Follow Sailing Sonder on Instagram, and check out Roxy and Phil's business and PopLife Cards - they're gorgeous!

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