Anchors Aweigh

This is a follow up to a previous video about our decision to purchase a charter boat in The Moorings Yacht Ownership program. See the video version here: https://youtu.be/DA6UaHVZ9qc

This episode recaps our short, hot not so much sailing trip in the Lower Keys and Key West to wrap up our summer. I talk about our itinerary, sailing conditions and some of the best snorkeling we've ever seen! This episode has a lot of visual elements. Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/3YCM22jv9q4

Many charter companies require a sailing resume or application in order to charter their boats, especially in areas where no formal certification is required. In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, we'll go over an example of a captain's application that I recently completed for Florida Yacht Charters. We'll also take a look at the first mate application they require as well. C...

Sometimes you might not have a full week to break away, but still want to make it a sailing trip. In this episode I discuss my process for planning a shorter trip and how I put together an abbreviated itinerary, even if it's to a new destination. Charter companies mentioned in this episode: The Moorings Waypoints 🔊🔊 I use Epidemic Sound for music and sound effects. Start your free trial here...

In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast I discuss The Mooring Yacht Ownership program and why we chose it as our first form of sailboat ownership. This episode is also available in video format on Youtube by clicking here. Learn more about Moorings Yacht Ownership by clicking here.

This episode brings back the Anchors Aweigh Podcast! I discuss the future of the podcast and some ideas I have for future episodes. Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/09PIgsF0UK4

In this episode with have a few issues before getting off the dock, but are able to make our way to Shroud Cay with a stop along the way to visit some iguanas.

In this episode I recount our travel day and the beginning of our most recent charter in the Exumas, Bahamas in 2021. Watch our highlight video from this charter - https://youtu.be/Kqix3SL7sDc

In this episode we head out early and make our way back to the Dream Yacht Charter base at Compass Point Marina on St. Thomas. Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21 __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@mdlb...

In this episode, our luck finally changes and we finally get to fill our sails with wind! Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21 "Sailing" by Christopher Cross (on Spotify) __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.co...

In this episode, we sit on a mooring ball, waiting on a tech boat and to find out what the rest of our charter would look like. We also have a great meal ashore at Lovango Cay, learn Tripp's foolproof way to eat a great meal and run into "Captain Crack Sparrow!" __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https:...

In this logbook episode, we were hoping our luck would turn around, after discovering diesel in the bilge. Unfortunately, we were about to discover what real trouble looks like. Video highlights from this trip: https://bit.ly/usvi21 __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebr...

In this episode we continue our adventures in the U.S. Virgin Islands, discover a cool sailboat with a storied history, drop Karen off to head to the airport and snag the last mooring ball at our anchorage. Show Notes: Silver Cloud History AYH Red Hook Marina Salt Pond Bay, St. John Beach Guide Apps: Anchor.fm __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram:...

In this episode the plumbing issue is cleared up, we start making water, we do some snorkeling and once again enjoy some of the best tacos anywhere from Lime Out, a floating taco bar! Links from this episode Lime Out Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

"The Seas Were Angry That Day" This episode details the second sailing day of our May 2021 USVI sailing trip. We start the day in rough seas, enjoy lunch at Pizza Pi and end up in Cruz Bay for dinner. Oh yeah, and our head got clogged! Mentioned in this episode: Pizza Pi - Christmas Cove, St. Thomas Zozo's - Caneel Bay, St. John Beach Bar - Cruz Bay, St. John Support the show (https...

After an extended break, Anchors Aweigh is back for season two! We kick off this season with logbook entries from a USVI sailing charter in May of 2021 - and this one was quite the adventure! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I discuss planning a sailing charter in the U.S. Virgin Islands on short notice. We are setting sail in May on a 42ft catamaran and it's time to start planning! Show Notes: Dream Yacht Charter Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode, I discuss the tools and workflow that I use to capture the details of our sailing trips. It took three charter trips to find the best solution for me, so I thought I would share it here. Apps: Day One App - https://dayoneapp.com/ Leuchtturm 1917 Dotted Journal  at Amazon Logbook App - https://logbook-app.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this final logbook episode from our St Petersburg sailing charter, we cover the short 9.5 nautical miles from Antigua Cove back to the Vinoy Marina and wrap up our trip with a visit to the St Pete Pier. Show Notes: Renaissance Vinoy Marina St Pete Pier Teak St Pete Sailing Florida Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

This is the third logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 24.7 nautical miles from the Twin Dolphin Marina to Antigua Cove at Little Harbor. Show Notes: Litte Harbor Marina Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

This is the second logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 15.9 nautical miles from Desoto Point to the Twin Dolphin Marina with an attempted stop at Egmont Key. St Petersburg Sailing Video Show Notes: Twin Dolphin Marina Oak & Stone Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

This episode is day one of the logbook from our very first charter as a family in St Petersburg, Florida. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I discuss my preparation for our upcoming charter, including crew briefings and some of the documents I've prepared to hopefully make our trip smoother. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode, I discuss my initial sailing gear purchases as I prepare to head on my very first charter as skipper. Show Notes: Standard Horizon HX890 VHF Garmin InReach MIni ACR ResQlink 400 RescueMe MOB1 Helly Hansen Hydro Power Pants Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I discuss the planning of my very first charter, which is just two weeks away. Show Notes / Apps Mentioned: Navionics - https://www.navionics.com/usa/ C-Map - https://www.c-map.com/ Aqua Map - http://www.globalaquamaps.com/ Savvy Navvy - https://www.savvy-navvy.com/ Predict Wind - https://www.predictwind.com/ Windy - https://www.windy.com/ Dockwa - https://dockwa.com/ Anchor Pro -...