There are always twists and turns in life — it’s what keeps everything so interesting, after all! Since I last podcasted, my boat shopping plans continue to evolve as I uncover new details in my research. Sometimes, where that research leads us, and where we find our hearts settling, is not necessarily what we initially envisioned — and sometimes a journey can simply be about coming full-circle and finding out just how sweet the possibilities of that can be.

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these video podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about adventures out on the water and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

LINKS:

Com-Pac Legacy | https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/com-pac-legacy/

Com-Pac Sun Cat | https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/sun-cat-17-2-com-pac/

Com-Pac Horizon Cat | https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/horizon-cat-20-com-pac/

CPYOA 'Some Trepidation' thread: https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=13060.0

CPYOA 'Crack in Mast' thread: https://cpyoa.com/forum/index.php?topic=13045.0

MUSIC CREDITS:

*** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo

*** Music used for welcome sequence in video is ‘Love in Mexico’ by Carmen María and Edu Espinal.

*** Music used for outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe.

As the saying goes — the times they are a changing — I’ve just sold one boat and another one of my boats is soon to be sold. With all of that, I’m now ready to get serious about looking for my next boat and I tell you which models I’m considering! I also share details of how the recent sale my beloved 2002 Com-Pac 25 went, details regarding the upcoming sale my 2008 Com-Pac Legacy, and I cover some tips for both boat buyers and sellers. It certainly goes without saying that it’s been quite the bittersweet experience to let my boats go, yet despite the difficult transition, I’m gently reminded that keeping my eyes on the silver lining is key — that is, after all, what always matters most!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these video podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about adventures out on the water and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

LINKS:

Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion | https://www.sailingintooblivion.com

Owen Murphy of Meridian Marine Electrical | https://www.meridian-marine-electrical.com

Sailboatlistings dot com | https://www.sailboatlistings.com/

Com-Pac Sun Cat | https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/sun-cat-17-2-com-pac/

Com-Pac Horizon Cat | https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/horizon-cat-20-com-pac/

MUSIC CREDITS:

*** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo

*** Music used for welcome sequence in video is ‘Love in Mexico’ by Carmen María and Edu Espinal.

*** Music used for outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe.

Ever thought about trading your boat instead of selling it? That's just what I was aiming to do when an opportunity presented itself to me. In this episode, I share how the idea for a trade was born, how a potential deal happened to come my way, and -- ultimately -- why the dell fell apart. Always a learning experience to be found when it comes to boating!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about adventures out on the water and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpres...! Fair winds! ~ xo

LINKS:

Solitude's For Sale Ad | https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/110233

Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion | https://www.sailingintooblivion.com

Paul Trammell of Offshore Sailing & Cruising/Dream Chasers & Eccentrics | https://www.paultrammell.com

Com-Pac Yacht Owners Association | https://cpyoa.com/forum/

Com-Pac parts at Fathom Metal Works | https://www.fathommetalworks.com/

Sailboatlistings dot com | https://www.sailboatlistings.com/

SailingTexas dot com | https://sailingtexas.com

BoatTrader dot com | https://www.boattrader.com

Boats dot com | https://www.boats.com

Yachtworld dot com | https://www.yachtworld.com/

MUSIC CREDITS:

*** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo

*** Music used for welcome sequence in video is ‘Love in Mexico’ by Carmen María and Edu Espinal

*** Music used for outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe

In today’s episode, I hang out with Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion and we talk about trends and shifts in the boat market, especially since Covid 19. We discuss some of the more popular websites for both buying and selling, some of which are geared more towards either brokers or for sale by owner. We also cover some strategies for how to market your boat if you’re selling, plus lots more goodies to bring you up to speed on the state of today’s current boat market.

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about adventures out on the water and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds!

LINKS:

Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion | https://www.sailingintooblivion.com

MUSIC CREDITS:

*** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo ❤️

*** Music used for teaser intro in video is 'Pink Sunrise' by The Great North Sound Society.❤️

*** Music used for welcome sequence in video is ‘Love in Mexico’ by Carmen María and Edu Espinal.❤️

*** Music used for outdo in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe.❤️

*** My original music, as well as covers, can be found at / @myukulelejourney

What does living a life full of stoke look like to you? And how about for you, specifically? In today’s episode, I catch up with liveaboard solo sailor, author, and podcaster Paul Trammell. We talk about how he’s been living his life, the past six years, full of stoke as a cruising sailor, author, podcaster, surfer, free diver, and spearfisherman. Paul reveals why living his life this way has been such a gamechanger and why chasing after your dreams matters! We also talk about life on anchor in Bocas Del Torro, Panama; cruising to the San Blas Islands in Panama; Paul’s other passions found out on the water including spearfishing, surfing, and freedriving; the importance of having nature in our lives; plus a can’t miss tip for docking solo! We also dive deep into what it takes to stay ageless and stay healthy by continuing to live the lifestyle we are so passionate about — a lifestyle full of stoke!

Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

LINKS:

Paul Trammell’s website | https://www.paultrammell.com

Paul Trammell on Substack | https://paultrammell.substack.com/

Paul Trammell on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@paulwtrammell

Paul Trammell on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/trammell.paul/

Paul Trammell on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/paul.w.trammell/

Paul Trammell on Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/paultrammell and https://www.patreon.com/DreamChasersandEccentrics

Paul Trammell Books on Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Trammell/author/B07F5M72XB?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Offshore Sailing and Cruising Podcast | https://www.paultrammell.com/sailing-podcast

Dream Chasers and Eccentrics Podcast | https://www.paultrammell.com/dream-chasers-and-eccentrics

Ahoy, Sailors! I’ve got a spectacular show for you featuring Deborah Hammett, solo sailor and author of a book which achieved #1 in Sailing Narratives on Amazon’s Best Sellers list - her book is titled ‘Young Salt at 60: Becoming Better Than Retired.’ I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to this amazing solo sailor who shares her story of how she went from being an elementary school teacher for 27 yrs, to becoming a school principle, and then after retiring from education, discovered an entirely new lifestyle as a liveaboard cruiser, solo sailor, and a best-selling author. In my interview with Deborah, we dive deep into how she found her passion for sailing and how she deals with challenging situations that go hand-in-hand with the cruising lifestyle. We also talk about safety at sea, what it’s like to cruise with a partner/kids vs sailing solo, and sailing solo as a woman. Deborah also shares strategies for keeping up with boat maintenance, finding confidence as a solo sailor, how staying healthy and strong is imperative for sailors, especially as we age, plus boatloads more!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about sailing and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds! ~ xo

LINKS:

Deborah Hammett/Young Salt at Sixty | https://www.youngsalt60.com/

Deborah Hammett on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/youngsalt60/

Deborah Hammett on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/people/Young-Salt/61573527542027/

Deborah Hammett’s book ‘Young Salt at 60: Becoming Better Than Retired’ | https://www.amazon.com/Young-Salt-Sixty-Becoming-Retired/dp/B0DVJ6KSHY

Greetings, Sailors! Welcome to the Passages From the Heart Podcast, Ep 17, in which The First Mate and I sit down to have a lil’ chat and debriefing with Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion! In this episode, we talk about the many valuable lessons we learned from our three-day coaching session with Jerome, up on Lake Superior, aboard our new-to-us 2002 Com-Pac 25. We talk about a plethora of things related to sailing and stewardship of a new, larger boat — some of which includes learning about our diesel engine, bending on our new North Sails, spinnakers, sail trim, finding magic and freedom under sail, destination sailing, the hard knocks of Docktown (docking!), roving fenders, making 760 pivots within the marina, exit-strategizing/resetting when things don’t go as planned, making pre-departure checklists, and much, much more!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about sailing and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds! ~ xo

LINKS:

• Jerome Rand/Sailing Into Oblivion | https://www.sailingintooblivion.com\
• Sailing Into Oblivion Podcast | https://sailingintooblivion.podbean.com/
• Passages From The Heart/Chelle Heart | https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com

Ahoy, sailors! I'm thrilled to introduce you to a remarkable young yachtswoman, Rosie, who, since 2023, has embarked upon restoring — resurrecting — a 1966 Bristol 27 for her senior project at the College of the Atlantic (COA), located in Bar Harbor, Maine. Rosie, originally from the Falkland Islands, graduates from college this June — and along with this stellar achievement, she comes away, in-hand, with a newly renovated sailing vessel she lovingly calls Gentoo, named for the Gentoo penguins commonly found, year-round, among the Falkland Islands. Through her years of training, conscientious planning, hard work, and forging friendships with those around her, Rosie’s efforts in breathing life back into Gentoo have culminated in an amazing gift — finding community. In addition to Rosie’s passion for sailing and yacht restoration, Rosie also dedicates her time — along with her heart and soul — to her artwork, much of which features seascapes, sea life, wildlife, and other things found in the natural world around her. Be sure to watch the video all the way to the end where you can find a portfolio of pictures featuring the stages of Gentoo’s restoration the past two years. Don’t forget to also check out the links (below) to learn more about Rosie, Gentoo, Rosie's artwork, and other topics we cover in our conversation!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about sailing and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds! ~ xo

LINKS:

Rosie’s Restoration on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sailgentoo/

Rosie’s Art on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rosie.chater.art/

Ahoy, sailors! Today’s episode features a topic that’s a difficult one for most sailors/boat owners — should I sell the boat? Specifically, for me, my new-to-me sailboat, SV Solitude, a beautiful 2002 Com-Pac 25 berthed upon on gorgeous Lake Superior. As life often does, a curve ball has been thrown my way and I must navigate through some serious soul-searching to determine if my sailing dreams will be over before they even begin. I also bring you up to speed on some Mini Globe Race (MGR) news and I introduce you to a couple of new amazing sailing books that have recently been published: “Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond,” by legendary sailor Lin Pardey as well as “The Last Voyage of Asteria,” by 2018/2022 Golden Globe skipper Tapio Lehtinen and co-author Offshore Sailing & Cruising host, Paul Trammell.

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about sailing and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds! ~ xo

LINKS:

Passages From The Heart/Chelle Heart | https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com

[MANY APOLOGIES FOR MY MISPRONUNCIATION OF 'ANTIGUA' ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ALSO, MY APOLOGIES FOR THE OCCASIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION ISSUES.] No Welcome, sailors, back to the Passages From The Heart Podcast! So, what happens when average-means are combined with above-average ambition? Meet Josh Kali, builder of his own 5.8m mini yacht, a sailing vessel he calls Skookum, and entrant in the inaugural 2025 Mini Globe Race, otherwise known as the MGR. I recently had the amazing opportunity to catch up with Josh as he is ramping up for departure of the second leg of the MGR, a 4k+ nm passage from the west coast of Panama to the first “pit-stop” in French Polynesia. So what is the MGR, you may wonder? In a nutshell, the Mini Globe Race, or the MGR, is a race in which entrants will sail around the world, west about, in five legs via the traditional trade winds route, in a home-built 5.8m (19.02 ft) length sailboat. In this episode, Josh shares how he came to find his passion for sailing and how he discovered a fire-in-the-belly to not only compete in a grueling around-the-world sailing race, but to take on the challenge of building his own 5.8m sailboat with which to compete in the MGR!

PLEASE BE KIND -- I'm no expert -- I'm just a regular gal learning as I go! Also, I don't have a huge budget dedicated to equipment and/or other resources for recording video and audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you!

Did you know that I blog regularly/create videos about sailing and other life-happenings? Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart

Fair winds! ~ xo

• Josh Kali Ocean Racing | http://joshkalioceanracing.com
• Mini Globe Race | https://minigloberace.com