Anchors Aweigh

In this episode, I recap the ASA 104/114 combo course that I recently took with Capt Jim and Sailing Florida, in St. Petersburg. A short highlight video of our course can be found here: https://youtu.be/GEpKrYl47a4 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I talk about my upcoming ASA 104/114 combo course with Sailing Florida. I also provide initial details on my very first sailing charter as a captain! Show Notes: Sailing Florida Boldly Go - Helia 44 Charter Catamaran ASA Courses at Sailing Florida Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

hat I used to track our trip, and our plans for what’s next with sailing, including booking an ASA 104/114 combo course. Show Notes: Ship's Logbook for Captains Dream Yacht Charter Sailing Florida ASA Courses Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

I hope I’m sailing on a 50ft catamaran somewhere in the USVI’s right now - but that’s not keeping me from bringing you today’s episode. In honor of the BVI’s recently opening back up, In this episode I’m bringing you the final logbook entries from the 2019 British Virgin Islands. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. and from Covid quarantine in our household. In this episode, we talk about finalizing our plans for our USVI sailing charter next week and I begin the ASA 119 Marine Weather endorsement. Show Notes: ASA 119 Endorsement - https://asa.com/certifications/asa-119-weather-endorsement/ Starpath Marine Weather Course - https://www.starpath.com/catalo...

In this logbook episode we sail from Diamond Cay to Great Harbour, via White Bay with a stop at the infamous Soggy Dollar Bar! Show Links: Soggy Dollar Bar Painkiller Recipe Foxy's Bar BVI Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode, I discuss the trials of attempting to book a sailing charter during the Covid-19 pandemic. It hasn't been easy, but we have a trip booked....for now. Show Links: CYOA Yacht Charters (USVI) BVI Covid-19 Updates USVI Travel Protocols Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I discuss the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation certification I earned from Starpath School of Navigation in more detail. Show Links: Starpath School of Navigation Weems & Plath Marine Navigation Dividers Weems & Plath Navigation Protractor Westcott Folding Parallel Ruler Note: Links above may be affiliate links. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

My sailing education continues! This episode recounts the ASA 103 certification course I took at the Charleston Sailing School, immediately following the 101 course. Show Links: Charleston Sailing School ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

I'm now an ASA certified sailor! In this episode I recount the two day ASA 101 Basic Keelboat certification at Charleston Sailing School. Show Links: Charleston Sailing School ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode I express my excitement (and relief) to finally have booked a sailing school! And courses begin in just 5 days! Where I'm planning to learn and how it all went down is all in this episode. Charleston Sailing School - http://www.charlestonsailingschool.com/ Starpath Online - Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) Course Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this logbook episode, we recount day 5 of our 2019 BVI sailing trip (the one that got this whole party started) - from Anegada to Diamond Cay, with a few awesome stops in between. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

My Favorite Sailing Youtube Channels Sailing La Vagabonde Sailing Doodles Sailing Sunday Gone with the Wynns Sailing Project Atticus Sailing SV Happy Together Sailing Soulianis Spotify - Sailing Playlist Soggy Dollar Radio Painkiller Recipe Sailing the BVI 2019 - full length movie (with chapter markers) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this logbook episode, we open the journal back up from our British Virgin Islands sailing trip in the summer of 2019. This entry covers our sail from Scrub Island to Anegada, our longest sail yet! Video version >> https://youtu.be/I7REkcfB51U Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh)

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of scheduling sailing school (yes, again)! I also provide an update on the ASA 105 online course that I've been working through - hint, I'm almost done! Video version >> https://youtu.be/I7REkcfB51U Show Notes: Sailing Florida - https://sailingflorida.com/ Myrtle Beach Sailing School - https://sailingmyrtlebeach.com/ Charleston Sailing Scho...

In this episode, we head back into the journal for another logbook episode. We pick up on sailing day 3 of our British Virgin Islands trip from the summer of 2019, where we sail from Virgin Gorda to Scrub Island. Sailing Term (s) for this Episode:  Lines: On board a boat, this is what you say instead of “ropes.” Fenders: Used for protected the boat from the dock - often called “bumpers” Show Notes...

In this we have some more sailing news, the potential US Virgin Islands trip has been cancelled, the ASA 105 certification course continues and I’m ready to book our sailing school, pending the impact of not one but two hurricanes. Sailing Term (s) for this Episode:  Windward: The side of the boat closest to the wind. When heeling over, this will always be the high side. Leeward: The side of the b...

In this episode I discuss a potential USVI sailing trip, a possible pivot in selecting a sailing school and getting started with ASA 105 certification. Sailing Term(s): Tack: This term has two distinct meanings, both of them very important. As a verb, to tack is to change direction by turning the bow of the boat through the wind. As a noun, your tack is the course you are on relative to the wind....

In this second logbook episode, I read from the journal of Day 2 of our BVI Sailing Trip in July of 2019. It was my intent to space these logbook episodes out a little more. However, this past week I finished editing the full length movie of our trip last year and it got me excited to share another small piece of that adventure on the podcast sooner than later. Sailing Term (s) for this Episode: ...

In this logbook episode, I recount the travel and first sailing day of our July 2019 sailing trip in the BVI. Raising the sails on that first day is one of the things that hooked me and I can’t wait to get underway again soon. Sailing Term (s) for this Episode:  Today we have two sailing terms that go hand in hand and confuse a lot of new sailors and non-boaters. I’ll admit, it took me a little wh...

In this episode, we launch a news segment and discuss where I’m at in my decision making process regarding sailing courses, schools and certification. News: Moorings opens charter location in St. Petersburg, FL Moorings Announced the 4500L Catamaran Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Blue Water Sailing School - www.bwss.com ASA Online Courses (105/119) - https://asa.com/starpath/ How to Learn to...

In this episode, we launch a segment where we learn a little sailing terminology and then discuss certifications and sailing schools and my considerations in choosing each. Sailing Certifications / Organizations: American Sailing Association - www.asa.com US Sailing - https://www.ussailing.org/ Sailing Schools: Offshore Sailing School - https://www.offshoresailing.com/ Nautilus Sailing - https://w...

This episode touches on a brief history of my desire to start sailing and what ultimately led me to get started on the journey. Below are resources mentioned in this episode: Sailing Fundamentals Book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3h8298F Sailing for Dummies on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2OxeSp8 Note: The links above are affiliate links. It won't cost you any extra if you decide to buy, but it wi...

Welcome to Anchors Aweigh, the podcast that chronicles a landlocked, future sailor’s journey to finding freedom and adventure at sea. I’m your host Todd Middlebrooks and I welcome you along on my journey. It has been a dream of mine for years to learn to sail. Through this podcast I will document my journey as I research sailing schools, learn to sail, plan adventures and make this dream a reality...