In this episode, I talk about the medical issue that suddenly interrupted my life and my plans for Sailing Doodles.

It started with abdominal pain that I thought might be something minor, but after hospital visits, scans, and more tests, doctors found inflammation around my pancreas and blood clots in the portal vein. For a short time, there was a real fear that it could be pancreatic cancer, which was obviously terrifying.

Right now, I’m still waiting on a proper diagnosis. It could be something autoimmune, it could be related to pancreatitis, or it could be something else entirely. I’m on blood thinners, getting more testing done, and trying to understand what this means for my future.

I also talk about what this could mean for Sailing Doodles, cruising plans, the new boat, and how something like this makes you rethink everything pretty quickly.

This is a more personal episode, but I wanted to be honest about where things stand and what I’m dealing with.

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After years of delays, setbacks, and finally taking delivery of my new Island Spirit 525e… I’ve run into another problem.

Because of Thailand’s import and customs rules, I now have to sail the boat roughly 72 hours to Malaysia, clear customs, and then sail all the way back to Thailand just so the yacht can legally return as a tourist vessel.

It’s expensive, time consuming, exhausting… and honestly pretty frustrating after everything it took to finally get this boat in the water.

In this episode of the Sailing Doodles Podcast, I break down:

Why I have to leave Thailand

The confusing customs/import situation

My planned route to Malaysia

The risks of an offshore passage this soon

Costs, timing, and logistics

What this means for the future of the boat

Owning a yacht overseas definitely isn’t always as glamorous as it looks online.

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After years of planning, delays, factory visits, and a whole lot of frustration, my new Island Spirit 525e electric catamaran is finally in the water — and sailing.

In this episode, I talk through the last few crazy weeks of the build: inspecting the boat at the factory, the Buddhist blessing ceremony, the nerve-racking truck move to the marina, launching the yacht, and finally taking her out for the first sail and sea trial.

I’ll share what went right, what still needs work, what surprised me most about the boat’s performance, and whether this electric catamaran project is turning out the way I hoped.

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Electric boats are no longer some far-off future idea — they’re here, and my new Island Spirit 525e is a perfect example. With a 210 kWh battery bank, two 65 kW electric motors, and around 80 nautical miles of electric range at 6 knots, this is a serious electric propulsion system.

In this episode, I talk about the safety side of modern electric boats: lithium batteries, battery monitoring, cooling systems, electric propulsion, installation quality, and why today’s systems are much safer than they were just a few years ago.

I also get into one of the biggest fears on any modern sailboat: lightning. A lightning strike can cause massive damage, destroy electronics, and create electrical gremlins that last for years. That’s why I installed the CMCE Sertec lightning prevention system on my boat. I explain how it works, why I think lightning protection is essential on a modern electric catamaran, and why protecting all these electronics and batteries matters more than ever.

We’ll also talk about maintenance, reliability, generator backup, energy management, and what life is really like with a modern lithium and electric propulsion system onboard.

Topics in this episode:

Lithium battery safety on boats

Electric propulsion systems

Battery monitoring and cooling

Lightning protection

CMCE Sertec system

Generator backup

Marine electronics

Electric sailing catamarans

Island Spirit 525e

Modern boat reliability

Big takeaway: electric boats are not scary when they’re done right — what’s scary is powerful technology installed casually.

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Dating while sailing around tropical islands sounds like it should be easy… but the reality is a lot more complicated.

When you live on a boat and cruise full-time, you are constantly moving from one place to the next. You are rarely in one place long enough to casually date, and most cruising destinations are full of couples, families, honeymooners, and retired cruisers — not single people looking to date.

Then add YouTube into the mix.

In this episode, I talk about what it is really like trying to date while living on a boat, traveling internationally, filming my life for YouTube, and dealing with the audience speculation that comes with every new woman who appears on the channel.

We talk about dating apps, meeting people in cruising destinations, why relationships can move so fast on a boat, the difference between crew and dating, privacy, jealousy, and how hard it can be to know whether someone is interested in you, the travel, the lifestyle, or the camera.

Dating in paradise is not always what people think.

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The Bahamas pushed cruising fees too far in 2025, and the boating industry says the fallout was immediate: fewer boats, weaker marina occupancy, and millions in lost economic activity across the islands.

As of April 1, 2026, they’ve changed the system again. I’m breaking down the new official fee structure, comparing it to the old one, and showing what it means for a typical cruising boat heading to the Bahamas today.

In this episode of the Sailing Doodles Podcast, I finally sit down with Chloe for a real conversation about her background, where she came from, and how she ended up joining the crew.

It’s a fun, honest episode where you really get to know her beyond what you see in the videos…

But we also share some important news.

Chloe will be leaving Sailing Doodles for now to head home and take care of some medical things. We talk about what’s going on, what this means moving forward, and what’s next.

It’s not goodbye forever — just a new chapter.

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In this episode of the Sailing Doodles Podcast, I’m answering your questions—from the new 525e catamaran build to future sailing plans, life in Thailand, and yes… Chloe.

We cover everything from boat systems and upgrades, to where I’m sailing next, to how all of this actually works behind the scenes.

Nothing is off limits in this one.

Topics include:

Status of the new Island Spirit 525e

Future sailing plans (Maldives, Australia, beyond)

Life and relationships on the road and at sea

Boat systems, maintenance, and lessons learned

Content, Patreon, YouTube, and how it all works

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions—these AMA episodes are some of my favorites to do.

For years I assumed I had another 5–10 years as a content creator before technology really started disrupting things. After seeing how fast AI video is advancing… I’m not so sure anymore.

AI can now generate voices, scripts, music, and even realistic video scenes. I recently watched several AI-generated reels and videos that honestly fooled me at first. And the scary part is this technology is improving incredibly fast.

In this episode I talk about:

• AI-generated videos that fooled me

• How fast AI video is improving

• Why creators might actually lose this battle

• How AI could flood YouTube with unlimited content

• Whether real creators will still be able to make a living

Even if people prefer real creators, the amount of AI content coming could make it almost impossible to compete.

But there may still be one thing AI can’t replicate…

real life experiences.

So is this the end of creators, or just the next evolution of content creation?

Ever wondered how hard it is to move pets internationally?

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In this episode of The Sailing Doodles Podcast, I break down exactly what it took to move my two dogs from the United States all the way to Thailand. There are a lot more steps involved than most people realize — health certificates, government approvals, airline regulations, quarantine rules, and more.

To help explain the process, I sit down with James from AE Pets International, the company that handled the logistics of transporting my dogs. We talk about how international pet shipping works, what pet owners need to know before moving abroad, and how professionals coordinate everything from paperwork to flights to make sure pets arrive safely.

If you’re planning to travel or relocate overseas with your pets, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the process and how to make it much easier.

Topics we cover:

• The paperwork required to ship pets internationally

• Health certificates and vaccination requirements

• Airline cargo vs passenger transport

• What happens when pets land in a new country

• Common mistakes pet owners make

• How pet shipping companies simplify the process

Whether you're moving abroad, sailing around the world, or just curious about how pets travel internationally, this episode will walk you through everything.

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