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Dan Roeder, current lead of the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron (Florida), joins us to talk about the vibrant life of a small boat cruising community. In this episode, Dan shares his personal journey into the group, the variety of boats that show up to their events, and the shared joy of trailer sailing.

We explore:

• The inclusive and welcoming culture of the Squadron
• Favorite cruising grounds around Florida
• Annual events and meetups that bring the community together
• Why small boat sailors are some of the best people you'll ever meet
• How the group continues to introduce newcomers to the sailing lifestyle
• What it means to “serve the life of a sailor”

Whether you're new to trailer sailing or a seasoned cruiser, this episode is a celebration of camaraderie, exploration, and the joy of small boats.

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Seas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵

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Trapper Haskins, author of Crooked River, built his own Mississippi Yawl and paddled it all the way to New Orleans—but the real journey was internal. In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Trapper shares the story behind building his boat, the inspiration behind the trip, and how navigating the river helped him navigate a personal crossroads.

We dive into the highs and lows of the adventure, the craftsmanship behind his boat, and the mental and emotional clarity that can emerge when we fully commit to something difficult and uncertain. It’s a moving tale of self-reliance, reinvention, and finding purpose on the water.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a reset—or just building a boat and heading south—you’ll want to listen to this one.

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Seas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵

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In this episode, I’m joined by legendary small-boat adventurer and author Stephen Ladd, known for his remarkable books Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat and The Five-Year Voyage. We dive into the origins of his epic journeys, including designing and building his own 12-foot microcruiser Squeak and navigating thousands of miles of wild and remote waterways—from the Mississippi to the jungles of South America.

Stephen shares what it takes to live aboard such a small craft, how he and his partner Ginny voyaged across oceans and rivers, and the emotional highs and lows of long-term small boat travel. We talk about boat design, staying safe, finding joy in simplicity, and how these intimate journeys can lead to deep personal transformation.

If you’ve ever dreamed of casting off in a tiny boat and heading into the unknown, this episode is for you.

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Seas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵