The Damn Sailors are still alive and sailing! In this episode we give a quick overview of the state of the Ghetto Yacht Club characters that have been introduced in previous episodes and where they are now, followed by a sit down with Travis and Dan who accompanied me on my boat for the Harvest Moon regatta this year. The regatta is a race from Galveston to Port Aransas, Tx and my first regatta as captain and on my own boat. Come join us as we discuss the lessons, mistakes, and experiences we made along the way! Make sure to subscribe and follow us on: iTunes Stitcher And send us an email: tho ..read more

After a long and completely unacceptable break, we are back with something new! Last year I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Bradley Angle, the owner of the Dirty Sailor Company, Author, Coast Guard veteran and current US Army Corp of Engineer. He reached out to me after listening to the podcast and we had a great interview and discussed sailing history, the maritime industry, his company, and his new book “Shipmates: Before the Mast” which was released about a year ago so make sure to check it out: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X9HZ9V3/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 ..read more

Come join us again as we explore the history and importance of an engineering marvel that everyone should know about; The ICW. It has been surprising to me how many times I get asked what the ICW is and since we are an educational show after all we wanted to give a quick introduction to one of the coolest waterways in the world and what it has to offer! Make sure to subscribe and follow us on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher And send us an email: thosedamnsailors@gmail.com ..read more

The holidays are here! Today we go over gift ideas for the sailor or boater in your life and as you’ll see, it’s pretty easy to shop for them. Ranging from useful stocking stuffers to some serious equipment, we’ll go over what gifts you can not go wrong with. We also touch on some winter maintenance tips and some do’s and dont’s for living aboard in the winter months. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher And send us an email: thosedamnsailors@gmail.com ..read more

Not everyone has the benefit of being born into a nautical life or run across a group of people like the Ghetto Yacht Club, that’s why in this episode we’re going to go over what you as a newbie can do to get started and involved in the art of sailing. We will cover a range of options such as Cameron’s balls to the wall approach or a more tailored approach such as taking an American Sailing Association or US Sailing Association class. Either way, come join us and hear some sailing stories as we introduce some more crucial members of the Ghetto Yacht Club and their advice on what you can do to ..read more

Part 2 of our boat buyers guide is not so much limited anymore to sailboats as we tackle what to look for in any diesel or outboard engine when doing a cursory inspection. There are so many moving parts to maintain which is probably one of the biggest things that require attention and care, so come join as we discuss engines, driveshafts, and some basic physics that will help you get acquainted to a major player of the boating world while we sip on some rum! Make sure to subscribe and follow us on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher And send us an email: thosedamnsailors@gmail.com ..read more

It is said that the most important days in a boat owners life are when the boat is bought and when it is sold. For our first episode we decided to start off with the first of the most important days! It can be a fun experience or a terrifying one and most people experience everything in between, especially if it is your first boat. Our guide is a good overview that will give you the confidence you need to know what to look for during your search and what to expect in terms of possible repairs down the road. Buying a boat that keeps surprising you with unexpected repairs and projects can easily ..read more

Welcome to our introduction! This episode is just an introduction to what Damn Sailors is all about, exposing people to a life on the water and how to get there. Think of this episode as a prequel that introduces Capt. Rick and what the Damn Sailors podcast is trying to accomplish. Come visit our website at: www.damnsailors.com Send us an email at: thosedamnsailors@gmail.com Let us know what you think and thanks for sailing with us ..read more