R2AK | Texas 200 | Istvan Kopar | Matt Rutherford | Sailboat Anxieties | Aging as a Sailor | Being Boatless

R2AK | Texas 200 | Istvan Kopar | Matt Rutherford | Sailboat Anxieties | Aging as a Sailor | Being Boatless

Ahoy, friends! In today’s episode, we talk about some rad sailing/“on the water” events going on as of this broadcast and others soon to start! I also reveal some of the anxieties I’m having about my sailboat and sailing, aging as a sailor, the emotional side of boat ownership, the possibility selling my 2024 Com-Pac Legacy, and possibly being “boatless” — I’m hoping that by being open and honest with you — by sharing my story — perhaps you will relate to the situation I’m facing and, more importantly, maybe my story might even help you face challenges in your own sailing world! 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 resources for recording audio -- but, I put lots of love and time into creating these podcasts in the hopes that sharing what I learn might help you! Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com [https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com]! LINKS: R2AK (Race to Alaska) | https://r2ak.com [https://r2ak.com] Texas 200 | texas200.com [http://texas200.com] Restro Thunder Road YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@restrothunderroad [https://www.youtube.com/@restrothunderroad] Restro Thunder Road Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/restrothunderroad/ [https://www.instagram.com/restrothunderroad/] Podcast with Brandon of Restro Thunder Road | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD_jGe_YteA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD_jGe_YteA] Captain Istvan Kopar - American 250 Anniversary Challenge | https://koparsailing.com [https://koparsailing.com] Captain Istvan Kopar’s Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/istvankopar [https://www.facebook.com/istvankopar] Podcast with Captain Istvan Kopar - America 250 Anniversary Challenge | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL6aPfHF5J4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL6aPfHF5J4] Golden Globe Race | https://goldengloberace.com [https://goldengloberace.com] Matt Rutherford Single-Handed Sailing Podcast | https://singlehandedsailing.libsyn.com [https://singlehandedsailing.libsyn.com] Matt Rutherford’s Ocean Research Project | https://www.oceanresearchproject.org/ [https://www.oceanresearchproject.org/] Matt Rutherford’s Ocean Research Project YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/oceanresearchproject [https://www.youtube.com/user/oceanresearchproject] 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.

Captain Istvan Kopar - America 250 Anniversary Challenge

Today’s episode features world-class sailor and 3x circumnavigator Captain Istvan Kopar! If you follow the Golden Globe Race, you’ll likely recognize Captain Kopar’s name as he was one of the 50th Anniversary Edition 2018 Golden Globe Race finishers — but, did you also know that, almost thirty years before that 2018 Golden Globe Race, Captain Kopar, with the help of two friends, built a 31 ft sloop which he solo circumnavigated around the world, making only one stop in Perth, Australia. Today, Captain Kopar has his sights set on an entirely new-to-him challenge regarding the solo circumnavigation — the challenge he has planned will coincide with and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America! On July 4th of this year, at the age of 73, Captain Istvan will depart Ft. Lauderdale, FL, aboard Surprise, his Valiant 42, and sail solo across the Atlantic to Les Sables D’Olonne, France. Then, later this summer, though not officially part of the race, Captain Kopar will depart Les Sables D’Olonne with the 2026 Golden Globe fleet on Sept, 6th, but instead of heading eastbound ‘round the world with the rest of the GGR fleet, Captain Kopar will head starboard -- west -- towards rounding Cape Horn, while the GGR fleet rounds the Cape of Good Hope. In today’s podcast, Captain Kopar and I dive deep back into time as he shares his story of how sailing became such an integral part of his life and how, all the more, sailing has continued to shape his life so that he can live a life well-lived. Captain Kopar would like to express his immense gratitude to his family, friends, and supporters who’ve all helped make his America 250th Anniversary Challenge aboard SV Surprise possible. Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com [https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com]! LINKS: Kopar Sailing website | https://koparsailing.com [https://koparsailing.com] Kopar Sailing Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/istvankopar [https://www.facebook.com/istvankopar] Kopar Sailing YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCQpwi5k-tLiL1CkBv1orTUw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCQpwi5k-tLiL1CkBv1orTUw] Captain Kopar's book, 'Kihivas: Alone at the Ends of the Earth' | https://www.amazon.com/Kihivas-Alone-at-Ends-Earth/dp/1517793637 [https://www.amazon.com/Kihivas-Alone-at-Ends-Earth/dp/1517793637] UK Sailmakers Podcast | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YoZSvVB6Ok [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YoZSvVB6Ok] 'Two old blokes talk : Istvan with Don and JL VDH calling in 2019/04/16' | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9vE2sq6Uk&list=PLjOcewuo5Q63FGePQiLoSI7qP3KZmfyxS&index=3 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9vE2sq6Uk&list=PLjOcewuo5Q63FGePQiLoSI7qP3KZmfyxS&index=3] Offshore Sailing & Cruising Podcast with Paul Trammell 'Istvan Kopar, Westbound Solo Around the World' | https://paultrammell.libsyn.com/istvan-kopar-westbound-solo-around-the-world [https://paultrammell.libsyn.com/istvan-kopar-westbound-solo-around-the-world] MUSIC CREDITS: *** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo *** Teaser 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 outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe. *** Music used for outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe.

On the hard | Catalina Yachts | Sunfish | Gig Harbor Boat Works | RAID ERIE

Come raft up with me at https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com [https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/] LINKS: Lynn Sailboats | https://www.lynnsailboats.com [https://www.lynnsailboats.com] The Sailboat Shop | https://www.thesailboatshop.com [https://www.thesailboatshop.com] Com-Pac Legacy for sale | https://www.thesailboatshop.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=17202398&p=1&s=(Sort%20By)&d=D&fr=xNewInventory [https://www.thesailboatshop.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=17202398&p=1&s=(Sort%20By)&d=D&fr=xNewInventory] The Sailboat Company | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1103214911214634/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1103214911214634/] G. Winters Sailing | https://www.winterssailing.com [https://www.winterssailing.com] VS721 by Aurora Marine | https://store.auroramarine.com/vs721-bottom-coat.html [https://store.auroramarine.com/vs721-bottom-coat.html] Trailer-mounted boat lift | https://boatstands.com/product/blt4-boat-lift/?srsltid=AfmBOoqr_sCIYtyjM7SadHCzl0_s19h-mFdh9ozRwiap6jxgmWxpFvBx [https://boatstands.com/product/blt4-boat-lift/?srsltid=AfmBOoqr_sCIYtyjM7SadHCzl0_s19h-mFdh9ozRwiap6jxgmWxpFvBx] CPYOA | https://cpyoa.com/forum/ [https://cpyoa.com/forum/] Sunfish/ISCA | https://www.sunfishclass.org [https://www.sunfishclass.org] Gig Harbor Boat Works | https://ghboats.com [https://ghboats.com] Catalina Yachts article by Peter Swanson | https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/catalina-yachts-auction-includes?r=nzq2r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e233_tv4_tp1_a1dennhbggdxcr&triedRedirect=true [https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/catalina-yachts-auction-includes?r=nzq2r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e233_tv4_tp1_a1dennhbggdxcr&triedRedirect=true] Sero Sailing | https://seroinnovation.com/ [https://seroinnovation.com/] Zim Sailing | https://zimsailing.com/ [https://zimsailing.com/] Fathom Metal Works | https://www.fathommetalworks.com [https://www.fathommetalworks.com] Dwyer Mast | https://dwyermast.com [https://dwyermast.com] US Spars | https://www.usspars.com/ [https://www.usspars.com/] RAID ERIE | https://www.raiderie.net [https://www.raiderie.net] MUSIC: *** Intro theme by Anthony Cuozzo of Double Down Sailing: / @quazzo *** Teaser is Pink Sunrise by The Great North Sound Society *** Welcome sequence in video is ‘Love in Mexico’ by Carmen María and Edu Espinal. *** Outro in video is 'Silver Waves' by TrackTribe.

Boat Building with Shipwright Steve Cormack

Shipmates! I’ve got lots of updates to share with you on top of a FANTASTIC show featuring shipwright Steve Cormack! Steve has been building boats for forty years! He goes over some of the ins-and-outs of boat building; what kinds of boats he’s built over the years; advice for how to get started with boat building; the mental challenges of building boats, plus lots more! ***** All FOOTAGE OF STEVE CORMACK COURTESY OF STEVE CORMACK. ***** 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 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 [https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com]! LINKS: Steve Cormack on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCkSr6bAwHQg_v3GFvRXFbgw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCkSr6bAwHQg_v3GFvRXFbgw] Steve Cormack via email | whitestar031@gmail.com [whitestar031@gmail.com] Susan Conrad | https://www.susanmarieconrad.com [https://www.susanmarieconrad.com] Wooden Boat Magazine & Wooden Boat School | https://www.woodenboatstore.com [https://www.woodenboatstore.com] Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival | https://woodenboat.org [https://woodenboat.org] Gig Harbor Boat Works | https://ghboats.com [https://ghboats.com] SCAMP sailboat | https://www.scampsailboat.com/ [https://www.scampsailboat.com/] CPYOA website/forums | https://cpyoa.com/forum/ [https://cpyoa.com/forum/] 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.

Restro Thunder Road: Big Adventures - Small Sailboat

I’ve got an absolutely rad show for you all today — my guest features sailor, machine restorer, and adventurer Brandon Fetterman of the popular YouTube sailing channel Restro Thunder Road! In our conversation, Brandon and I take a look back to how he fell in love with the water while growing up, and then ultimately discovered his passion for sailing. We also dig into how he set his sights on adventuring with small, trailerable sailboats, specifically, Thunder Road, his 1964 O’Day Mariner. Brandon also shares an in-depth experience of participating in the Texas 200 RAID/mess-about the past four years and how this summer, in 2026, he’ll be undertaking the event as a solo sailor for the very first time! 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 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/ [https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com/] and https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart [https://www.youtube.com/@passagesfromtheheart] LINKS: Restro Thunder Road on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@restrothunderroad [https://www.youtube.com/@restrothunderroad] Restro Thunder Road on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/svthunderroad [https://www.facebook.com/svthunderroad] Restro Thunder Road on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/restrothunderroad/ [https://www.instagram.com/restrothunderroad/] Sailing Zingaro on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BeTheCaptain [https://www.youtube.com/@BeTheCaptain] Ziggy Lavengood on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ZiggyLavengood [https://www.youtube.com/@ZiggyLavengood] Texas 200 | https://texas200.com/home [https://texas200.com/home] O’day Mariner | https://goodoldboat.com/saildata/boat/mariner-oday-mariner/ [https://goodoldboat.com/saildata/boat/mariner-oday-mariner/] and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariner_19 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariner_19] Mariner Class Association | https://www.usmariner.org [https://www.usmariner.org] Jerome Rand of Sailing Into Oblivion | https://www.sailingintooblivion.com [https://www.sailingintooblivion.com] Skipper D Adventures | https://www.youtube.com/@SkipperDAdventures [https://www.youtube.com/@SkipperDAdventures] Florida 120 | https://www.facebook.com/groups/fl120/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fl120/] 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.