New Mexi-Castaways

Episode #55: New Mexico Visit Recorded: May 03, 2017 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Subject: Going back to our roots – New Mexico! Home sweet home! We can sometimes forget the experiences that made us feel at home – the places we’ve spent so much time which helped make us who we are. We can even …

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Episode #53: Nala Dog Drama Recorded: May 03, 2017 Location: Docked at Riviera Beach Marina, Florida. Subject: Leaving Nala, our German Shepherd, outside turns out to be a huge mistake! Have you ever been in a situation where you’re all alone with your dog, and you have to go somewhere that dogs aren’t allowed?  It’s …

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Episode #52: Boat Projects and IKEA Recorded: April 17, 2017 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Decluttering and reorganizing – maximizing the enjoyment of our little space! “Small little space” is how Rosa Linda Román, the host of New Mexi-Castaways describes their home; the sailing catamaran, s/v Dawn Treader. Whether living on a boat or in …

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Episode #51: Night Watch Recorded: April 09, 2017 Location: Anchored on the Grand Bahama Bank, Eleuthera Subject: Sharing the story of our Bahamian tour during a night watch. After four months of cruising the Bahamas, the s/v Dawn Treader crew’s trip is cut short after an immigration officer decides he will not renew their request …

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Episode #50: Alone in Nassau Recorded: April 6, 2017 Location: Bay Street Marina in Nassau, The Bahamas Subject: Making good use of some rare time alone on the boat! Sometimes, as parents we just want a minute to breathe and recharge. When the kids find something else to occupy their time it can feel like …

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Episode #49: George Town Recorded: February 28, 2017 Location: George Town, Exumas, Bahamas. Subject: Making an impromptu visit to George Town after meeting with other kid boats. One of the greatest human needs is the desire to connect with other humans. When you are a sailing family, alone on the water, filling that need becomes …

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Episode #48: Audio Issues Atlantis to Palm Cay Recorded: February 6, 2017 Location: Leaving Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas & heading to Palm Cay Marina. Subject: Trying to fix audio issues to bring you our authentic adventures! From the creaking of the floorboards, to the lapping of the waves against the hull, to the roaring of …

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Episode #47: Abacos to Eleuthera. Recorded: December 29, 2016. Location: Underway between the Abacos and Eleuthera, Bahamas Subject: Handling waste – the scoop on poop in the middle of the ocean! Let’s face it, talking about leaking and overflowing toilets can be nauseating.  However, as New Mexi-Castaways host, Rosa Linda Román puts it, how to …

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Episode #45: Launching to Bahamas Recorded: December 13, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida. Subject: Finally launching! Goodbye Florida, Bahamas here we come! For the past several episodes, New Mexi-Castaways host, Rosa Linda Román has shared the frustrating process of trying to get from Florida to the Bahamas on her family’s home; the Lagoon 450 catamaran, …

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Recorded: December 12, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Getting all the last-minute provisioning supplies before the s/v Dawn Treader launches to the Bahamas for the first time. Hello friends! After about 6 months of living on the sailing catamaran, Dawn Treader, we finally get ready to lose sight of the shore. Recorded back in …

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