Along the Keel

In her past life, this culinary icon was once tasked with creating a secret shark repellent when working for the CIA during WWII. The repellent was being developed for the US Navy, in hopes of saving shipwrecked sailors. Whether or not it worked is a different story, but fast forward to 2020, and Nathan Garrison, the founder of Sharkbanz, has come up with a solution to the age-old problem. The dev...

Two brothers are taking a stand against marine plastic pollution by traveling across North America in a renovated blue school bus. To date, Hans and Nick Schippers have educated over 18,000 students on the effects of plastic on our oceans. Dubbed the SCH Road Trip, they are building the foundation for a sustainable future, through community engagement, education, beach cleanups, and much more! Thi...

Ever want to hang in a hammock while offshore or at the sand bar? Well on this week’s episode I catch up with JC, the creator of the low country hammock stands. The only product that allows you to sling a hammock on almost any boat. Tune in because you might be surprised by the origin story of how the “boat hammock” came to be. This veteran-owned and USA made product is a must-have on any boating...

If you're someone that likes to water ski, wakeboard, paddleboard,  and want to expand your experience on the water than a Manta Rack might just be the next purchase for your boat. After a day wakeboarding with his son, Tim Wilhelm was tired of having to find a spot to stow his wakeboard after a fun day out on the water. So, like the many others on this podcast, he decided to create one and design...

I was fortunate to be joined by Brian Guadagno and his furry sidekick Doc, during the first-ever live episode of the podcast. Heading down to Narragansett Beach in beautiful Rhode Island, Brian and I sat and discussed the origins of the Waterman Eco-Challenge, an event inspired by his passion for surfing, paddling, and the waterman community. The event takes place annually and brings people from a...

After a long day tediously washing a yacht, David was for lack of a better word, "toasted". The heavy, scratch inducing, wash pole that we have all become accustomed to was cumbersome and outdated. So with a hack saw, some duck-tape, and prayer David cut into his expensive carbon fiber SUP paddle and fashioned it to the head of a brush. The idea quickly gained traction and pretty soon Yot Stik wen...

Did you know Humpback whales are found to be altruistic? Me neither, until I sat down with Captain Kelsey Waliszewski the founder and visionary for Moi Moi Market, boat captain extraordinaire, and host of the Talking Story Podcast. Kelsey lives on the Big Island of Hawaii and works as a boat captain for a local charter company, based in the town of Puako. Inspired by the Humpback whale’s altruisti...

At age seventeen Shari Scisko decided to grab her backpack and book a one-way flight to southern California where she built an extremely successful yacht management company. Shari eventually moved to Kona, Hawaii where she now owns Kona Snorkel Trips, a charter boat dedicated to providing the best manta-ray, whale watching, and snorkeling adventures on the island!   This episode is particularly sp...

High-performance sailboat builder turned trash can maker. Peter Ceglinski, the co-founder of the Seabin Project, created the only floating rubbish bin made to remove marine debris, pollutants, plastic, and anything else that doesn’t belong floating in our oceans.  Deciding he needed a career change, Pete one day decided to jump into the deep end and create a company dedicated to cleaning our ocean...

In today’s episode of Along The Keel I sit down with David Dennis, co-founder, of Ventana Surfboards and Supplies. Along with his business partner Martijn Stiphout, they have created the most environmentally responsible surf company on the planet! Located in beautiful Santa Cruz California Ventana takes a different approach when crafting surfboards. Built from 100% reclaimed wood and materials, Da...

In today’s episode of Along The Keel I chat with Nicole Baker of Net Your Problem. Nicole, a fishing observer turned net recycler, was working in Alaska when she realized that the life of a fishing net ended as soon as it became obsolete. Knowing she could make a difference, Nicole, along with her team, set out to create a company dedicated to getting fishing nets out of the landfill and into the...

In this episode of Along The Keel I sit down with Joe Schneider of Huck Performance Buckets. As an avid outdoorsman, Joe was sick and tired of having to deal with the typical five-gallon bucket. Cheap, ill-equipped and poorly made the classic bucket was no match for Joe and after a fateful day at the boat, Joe was finally fed up. From that day forward he has completely re-engineered the five-gallo...

Meet Captain Vinnie Lasorsa, husband, father, captain for Jimmy Buffet, and founder of Last Mango Boatworks and Freedom Fighter Outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Beyond the Buoy, I touch base with Mattie Larson of Upcycle Hawaii. Located on the Big Island of Hawai’i Mattie finds trash and turns it into treasure. Taking marine debris, plastic, and whatever else washes up on the shore and turns it into innovative products that educate and inspire others to do the same. It was a real pleasure being able to catch up with Mattie and learn...

Dedicated to cleaning up the shorelines of Hawaii while educating and inspiring others, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii is doing their part in bettering our oceans. The grassroots organization, located on the island of Oahu, has made it their mission to bring awareness and action against marine debris. They have garnered the support of influential people such as Ellen Degeneres, Jason Momoa, and alm...

E6PR has created an earth-friendly six-pack ring that is compostable, biodegradable, and plastic-free. It was a real pleasure speaking with Ricardo a member of the E6PR team, and learning more about what their product is doing to make the ocean a better place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was fortunate enough to speak with Graham Watson about his journey to becoming an oyster farmer and learn more about what it takes to bring an oyster from spat to a marketable product. More importantly, Graham and I discuss the lasting benefits of oysters and how they are improving our oceans. If you like oysters, then this is the episode for you, stay tuned!  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Yew may not have heard of it yet but, Yew surfboard wax is one of the most innovative products to hit the market for surfers. Most people, including myself, never realize that the surfboard wax is not only harming the marine environment but is also themselves. The answer, Beeswax! I don’t want to give too much away, and with that, I present to you Hogan Peters of Yew Surfboard Wax. Learn more abou...

Along the Keel is a show dedicated to the entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, and those who downright love the ocean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices