Out The Gate Sailing

Three friends debrief their 24-day sailing voyage from Mexico to French Polynesia, discussing the experience of crossing the Pacific Ocean in a 35-foot boat.

This episode features an interview with Pam Wall, a renowned figure in the sailing community, discussing her contributions and the benefits of solar power for boats.

This episode features an interview with Justin Jenkins, a sailor and musician, discussing the stress and anxieties of preparing for a long ocean passage and its impact on relationships.

This episode features an interview with author Susan Cole about her memoir 'Holding Fast,' which recounts her family's three-year sailing adventure from the Northeast U.S.

This episode features an interview with Ronnie Simpson about preparing for the Global Solo Challenge, a sailing adventure, while also promoting a local boat show and Patreon support for the podcast.

A family discusses their upcoming sailing trip to Mexico on the boat Dovka, which has been passed down through generations and has a rich history of sailing adventures.

This episode features an interview with sailor Ryan Finn about his successful 90-day solo voyage from New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn in a proa sailboat, overcoming storms and equipment failures.

This episode features an interview with Laura Smith and Federico Guerrero, who run Quixote Expeditions, a sailing charter business in Ushuaia, Argentina, offering trips to Antarctica.

This episode features an interview with Isabel Lardner about tall ship sailing and adventures on San Francisco Bay, sponsored by Sun Powered Yachts discussing solar panel benefits for boats.

This episode features an interview with Cyril Derreumaux, who successfully kayaked from California to Hawaii after a failed first attempt, discussing his journey and reflections on the adventure.

This episode features an interview with Michael Rohde about his ongoing comprehensive rebuild of a late 1970s Cape George 36 sailboat, including its unique junk rig and documentation on YouTube.

This episode features 16-year-old Cal Currier discussing his solo transatlantic sailing journey, which he undertook with minimal prior experience and without documenting it on social media.

The host shares his family's transition from two years of cruising in Mexico and the South Pacific back to life on land in San Francisco, while putting their boat up for sale in Tahiti.

This episode features an interview with Jason Brown about freediving in San Francisco Bay, sponsored by Blue Heron Battery and Sun Powered Yachts.

This episode features an interview with Captain Andre Lay, who is circumnavigating North America in a trawler to prove himself, meet people, and raise awareness for chronic fatigue syndrome.

This episode features an interview with sailors Scott Racette and Ashley Gremel about their 8,000-mile voyage from San Francisco Bay to Chesapeake Bay aboard their sailboat Azimuth.

This episode features an interview with sailor Raffi Patatian about his solo journey from San Francisco to Mexico and the South Pacific aboard his boat Wind River.

This episode features an interview with Heinz Baumann about his sailing journey from cruising Mexico with his family to completing the Pacific Cup and then starting a charter business in Alaska.

Host Ben Shaw recounts a serendipitous meeting with sailor Andy Schell in Hiva Oa, leading to an in-person conversation about sailing passages, business, and cruising plans.

This episode features an interview with Marcus Buchonin about his ongoing seven-and-a-half-year non-motorized circumnavigation of the planet, starting with a sail from San Francisco to Hawaii.

This episode features an interview with Andy Schell, co-founder of the ocean sailing business 59 North, discussing business growth, upcoming Pacific sailing plans, and the personal challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family life.

Host Ben Shaw interviews professional rock climber and author Mark Synnott about his transition from climbing to sailing, his new book on the Northwest Passage, and their shared experiences preparing for Pacific crossings.

This episode features an interview with Ryan Ellison about his five-year sailing journey with partner Sophie Darcy aboard their boat Polar Seal, covering destinations from Europe to the Caribbean and discussing experiences like Atlantic crossings and launching a sailing course.

This episode features an interview with Sally and Simon Kern, discussing their transition from high-altitude climbing to high-latitude sailing, including their experiences overwintering in Greenland and winning awards for exploration.

This episode features an interview with sailor James Frederick, who shares his harrowing experiences of sending farewell messages to loved ones during life-threatening situations at sea and in the air, while discussing his sailing journey from California to the Pacific.

Host Ben Shaw discusses his upcoming sailing season plans and introduces an interview with fellow cruiser Tim Carden about crossing the Pacific in a trailerable boat.

Host Ben Shaw interviews 23-year-old Kevin Boyle about his sailing journey across the Pacific, drawing parallels to his own experiences cruising in his 20s.

This episode celebrates the 101st episode of the sailing podcast by welcoming back Captain Heather Richard, a key inspiration and the show's first guest, after a sponsor message about Shearwater Sailing's charter opportunities.

This episode of Out the Gate, hosted by Ben Shaw, features a sponsorship segment for Blue Harem Battery, discussing the benefits and installation of lithium batteries on boats, with a brief mention of an upcoming update on the Sailing Science Center.

This episode features an interview with Ryan May about sailing and chartering on San Francisco Bay, following the host's personal sailing adventure to the Farallons and a discussion on solar panel benefits for boats.

This episode features an interview with Andy Cross about his family's experience raising two boys while living aboard a sailboat and cruising the Pacific Ocean.

Host Ben Shaw interviews John Taussig, founder of Backcountry Medical Guides and Maritime Medical Guides, about providing high-quality medical training for mariners and adventurers through courses like wilderness first responder classes.

Host Ben Shaw interviews longtime sailing couple Michael and Anne Hartshorn about their nearly 20-year global cruising journey aboard their Contest 44 Nimway, discussing their sailing origins, extensive travels, and practical skills.

This episode features an interview with Bernard Danaevich, a pioneering windsurfer who taught himself the sport on a piranha-infested river in Argentina during its early days.

This episode catches up with sailors Chris and Marissa Neely as they discuss their journey from preparing their boat for cruising to officially setting sail, starting with San Francisco Bay.

This episode features an interview with Mary Swift Swan, founder of AfterGuard, discussing sailing adventures and solar panel upgrades for boats.

This episode discusses safety considerations for sailing adventures on San Francisco Bay, including a detailed sponsor segment about installing lithium batteries on boats.

This episode features a discussion with Leigh Hunt about transitioning sailing from a passion to a profession, while also covering sponsorships for solar panels and lithium batteries for boats.

This episode features an interview with Hank George about the science of lithium batteries, likely focusing on their application in sailing and marine power systems.

This episode features an interview with Jasmine Harrison, a record-setting adventurer who rowed solo across the Atlantic, swam the length of the British Isles, and is now sailing around the world in a 19-foot boat as part of the Mini Globe Race.

This episode features an in-person interview with Jamie and Behan Gifford, experienced sailors who discuss their decade-plus of family cruising, their coaching business, and the challenges of life aboard their boat Totem.

Host Ben Shaw interviews John Bilger, founder of PredictWind, about his sailing background, the company's development, and innovative tools like high-accuracy tidal current modeling for San Francisco Bay.

This episode features an interview with the Free Ranger crew, a sailing family who founded the nonprofit Free Range Ocean to engage sailors and coastal communities in citizen science for ocean health.

This episode features writer Brendan Borrell discussing his kayaking adventure from Tulare Lake to San Francisco Bay, exploring the rare phenomenon of California's heavy rainfall and its impact on waterways.

This episode features an interview with Satchel Douglas about his wing foil board adventure in the Race to Alaska, while also promoting solar panel upgrades for boats and marine services.

This episode features Malcolm Morgan sharing decades of marine electrical and technical experience, focusing on solar power benefits and upgrades for boats in the San Francisco Bay sailing community.

Host Ben Shaw interviews Heather Richard about her recent Pac Cup sailing race to Hawaii with her son, following updates on his family's sabbatical travels.

In this 100th episode, host Ben Shaw interviews Barry and Samantha Spanier aboard the innovative Rosie G boat at Emeryville Marina, discussing its design, construction, and their inspirational sailing journey while celebrating the podcast's milestone.

In this episode, host Ben Shaw interviews McKayla Bower, who aims to become the first trans woman and openly gay person to sail solo around the world, celebrating Pride Month.

Ben Shaw hosts an episode featuring Brady Trotman and Alex Blue, discussing their sailing school and a big update, while promoting Shearwater Sailing's coastal adventures and trips.