I caught an 8-pound catfish from Lewisville Lake, TX and brought it straight from the water to the cutting board. In this video, I show how I clean and fillet a big catfish the right way—no waste, no shortcuts. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series where I turn this catch into homemade fish balls from the galley. Part 2 covers prep and seasoning, and Part 3 shows the full recipe. Life afloat, from catch to cook. Sailing Into Nirvana. Cheers!

We went LIVE from the cockpit and tried 30 different hot sauces on the boat 🌶️😱 Catfish balls, Christmas chaos, and heat levels we did NOT expect. In this Sailing Into Nirvana podcast, we’re anchored at the marina shoreline, cooking fresh catfish we caught last weekend, rolling it into catfish balls, and testing a full 30-pack of hot sauces — from mild to absolutely brutal. Reactions were real. We also talk about our last podcast at the Bad Santa Boathouse snow globes, reflect on Christmas, and wish everyone a Happy Post-Christmas and New Year from the boat. ⚓ Live sailing podcast 🌶️ Hot sauce challenge 🎣 Catfish cooking on board 🎄 Christmas gift gone wrong (or right?) 👉 Drop a comment: Which sauce would you try — or avoid? #SailingIntoNirvana #HotSauceChallenge #BoatPodcast #LiveOnTheBoat #CatfishRecipe #SailingLife #FoodChallenge

We went LIVE from the cockpit and tried 30 different hot sauces on the boat 🌶️😱 Catfish balls, Christmas chaos, and heat levels we did NOT expect. In this Sailing Into Nirvana podcast, we’re anchored at the marina shoreline, cooking fresh catfish we caught last weekend, rolling it into catfish balls, and testing a full 30-pack of hot sauces — from mild to absolutely brutal. Reactions were real. We also talk about our last podcast at the Bad Santa Boathouse snow globes, reflect on Christmas, and wish everyone a Happy Post-Christmas and New Year from the boat. ⚓ Live sailing podcast 🌶️ Hot sauce challenge 🎣 Catfish cooking on board 🎄 Christmas gift gone wrong (or right?) 👉 Drop a comment: Which sauce would you try — or avoid? #SailingIntoNirvana #HotSauceChallenge #BoatPodcast #LiveOnTheBoat #CatfishRecipe #SailingLife #FoodChallenge

Full Video - https://youtu.be/P6TsjTmgrQw Christmas in Grapevine Texas feels like stepping into a holiday movie. We explore historic Main Street during the Christmas festival, visit landmarks from the 1800s, then head to Scott’s Landing Marina for a Bad Santa Boathouse pop-up dinner. The night ends recording our Christmas podcast inside glowing snow globes on the dock. History, lights, sailing, food, and Christmas magic—Texas style. #GrapevineTexas #TexasChristmas #ChristmasFestival #SailingIntoNirvana #ScottLandingMarina #holidaytravel @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Christmas Journey (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/VxK0Dnn9K9v Holiday Mood (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/zovBP27jgV7 Rockin' Wizards by Christopher Ashmore, https://t.lickd.co/l/zo0Y7wJzbn6 Christmas on East Street by Terry Devine-King, Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/72BN9P4ejrk Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

Christmas in Grapevine Texas feels like stepping into a holiday movie. We explore historic Main Street during the Christmas festival, visit landmarks from the 1800s, then head to Scott’s Landing Marina for a Bad Santa Boathouse pop-up dinner. The night ends recording our Christmas podcast inside glowing snow globes on the dock. History, lights, sailing, food, and Christmas magic—Texas style. #GrapevineTexas #TexasChristmas #ChristmasFestival #SailingIntoNirvana #ScottLandingMarina #holidaytravel @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Christmas Journey (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/VxK0Dnn9K9v Holiday Mood (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/zovBP27jgV7 Rockin' Wizards by Christopher Ashmore, https://t.lickd.co/l/zo0Y7wJzbn6 Christmas on East Street by Terry Devine-King, Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/72BN9P4ejrk Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

Christmas in Grapevine Texas feels like stepping into a holiday movie. We explore historic Main Street during the Christmas festival, visit landmarks from the 1800s, then head to Scott’s Landing Marina for a Bad Santa Boathouse pop-up dinner. The night ends recording our Christmas podcast inside glowing snow globes on the dock. History, lights, sailing, food, and Christmas magic—Texas style. #GrapevineTexas #TexasChristmas #ChristmasFestival #SailingIntoNirvana #ScottLandingMarina #holidaytravel @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Christmas Journey (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/VxK0Dnn9K9v Holiday Mood (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/zovBP27jgV7 Rockin' Wizards by Christopher Ashmore, https://t.lickd.co/l/zo0Y7wJzbn6 Christmas on East Street by Terry Devine-King, Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/72BN9P4ejrk Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

Christmas in Grapevine Texas feels like stepping into a holiday movie. We explore historic Main Street during the Christmas festival, visit landmarks from the 1800s, then head to Scott’s Landing Marina for a Bad Santa Boathouse pop-up dinner. The night ends recording our Christmas podcast inside glowing snow globes on the dock. History, lights, sailing, food, and Christmas magic—Texas style. #GrapevineTexas #TexasChristmas #ChristmasFestival #SailingIntoNirvana #ScottLandingMarina #holidaytravel @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Christmas Journey (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/VxK0Dnn9K9v Holiday Mood (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/zovBP27jgV7 Rockin' Wizards by Christopher Ashmore, https://t.lickd.co/l/zo0Y7wJzbn6 Christmas on East Street by Terry Devine-King, Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/72BN9P4ejrk Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

Christmas in Grapevine Texas feels like stepping into a holiday movie. We explore historic Main Street during the Christmas festival, visit landmarks from the 1800s, then head to Scott’s Landing Marina for a Bad Santa Boathouse pop-up dinner. The night ends recording our Christmas podcast inside glowing snow globes on the dock. History, lights, sailing, food, and Christmas magic—Texas style. 00:00 Christmas Night in Grapevine Texas 00:20 Main Street Holiday Walk 00:40 Christmas Lights & Festival Crowd 01:32 Historic Storefronts & Tolbert’s 01:54 Grapevine Christmas Tree & Music 02:14 Torain Log Cabin (1800s History) 02:43 Historic Statue in the Square 03:06 Willhoite’s Bar & Upstairs Tour 04:57 The Calaboose | Grapevine’s First Jail 05:39 Scott’s Landing Marina at Christmas 07:06 Snow Globe Dinner & Christmas Podcast #GrapevineTexas #TexasChristmas #ChristmasFestival #SailingIntoNirvana #ScottLandingMarina #holidaytravel @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Christmas Journey (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/VxK0Dnn9K9v Holiday Mood (Instrumental) by Ben Parry, Garth Bardsley, https://t.lickd.co/l/zovBP27jgV7 Rockin' Wizards by Christopher Ashmore, https://t.lickd.co/l/zo0Y7wJzbn6 Christmas on East Street by Terry Devine-King, Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/72BN9P4ejrk Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

Here we are again about to end another year! Take a look at this throwback to 2025 when we had snow on the docks, got sick for 4 days straight and managed to still make the best of it! Episodes from this video: Ft. Worth, TX Tour - https://youtu.be/hZv54rlWnV8 Quarantined On The Boat - https://youtu.be/7EODtK88WVI Dock Tales & Cocktails - https://youtu.be/2RtbnrkWl20 XOXO Our Winter Routine - https://youtu.be/nkwV5l5hJoY #sailingcouple #sailingintonirvana #sailinglife #piratelife

Solar system upgrade video Part 1 - https://youtu.be/xOiP5stoigc Solar System upgrade Part 2 - https://youtu.be/43Ba9IfVIio In this clip from our second podcast from the deck of SV Zanadu we talk about the solar system that I pieced together for the yacht. I've got 4 130 watt flexible solar panels combined with a Bluetooth solar controller connected to four 12 volt 100AH lithium batteries. I've installed a disconnect to switch from shore power to solar power, and I've installed a 4000 watt power inverter to run my appliances on the boat. That's it. That is how I cooked my ribs while we sailed to Sneaky Pete's Grill by Eagle Point Marina this year. @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: https://facebook.com/sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com #solarpower #solarboat #solarcooking #lewisvillelake #sailingcouple

In this episode, we reflect on our day exploring Clearwater Beach, Florida — from walking the shoreline to beachside conversations that turned philosophical. We talk about travel as a mindset, slowing down, and why certain places stay with you long after you leave. This is a relaxed, thoughtful conversation about beach life, perspective, and finding meaning in simple moments along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Perfect for listeners who love travel stories, coastal living, and reflective conversations. Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi! #clearwaterbeach #floridabeaches #beachtour #sailingpassion #sailingvibes #beachvibes After the crawl, we recommend these dive bars at Clearwater Beach, FL. Jimmy's Fish House - https://jimmysfishhouse.net/ Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - https://frenchysonline.com/ Surfside Taphouse - https://surfsidetaphouse.com/ Coco's Crush - https://cocoscrushbar.com/og Sandbar Tiki Bar - https://www.opalcollection.com/opal-sands/restaurants/sandbar/ Broke-N-Bored Grill - https://www.facebook.com/brokenboredofficial/ __________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Feel The Love (Instrumental) by William Davies, https://t.lickd.co/l/qDpPnjYye6v

We explore Clearwater Beach, Florida from sunrise to sunset — starting at the iconic Don CeSar Hotel, walking the shoreline, visiting Pier 60, and stopping at local favorites like Frenchy’s Rockaway, Surfside Taphouse, Coco’s Crush, and more. From fresh oysters and beach bars to hidden history and Gulf Coast vibes, this is a full Clearwater Beach walking tour with food, drinks, and local flavor. Perfect for sailors, boaters & travelers planning a trip or anyone who loves Florida beach life. Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi! #clearwaterbeach #floridabeaches #beachtour #sailingpassion #sailingvibes #beachvibes After the crawl, we recommend these dive bars at Clearwater Beach, FL. Jimmy's Fish House - https://jimmysfishhouse.net/ Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - https://frenchysonline.com/ Surfside Taphouse - https://surfsidetaphouse.com/ Coco's Crush - https://cocoscrushbar.com/og Sandbar Tiki Bar - https://www.opalcollection.com/opal-sands/restaurants/sandbar/ Broke-N-Board Grill - https://www.facebook.com/brokenboredofficial/ 00:00 Clearwater Beach Introduction 00:27 Sunrise at Don CeSar Hotel 01:10 Oysters & Bloody Marys on the Beach 01:47 Live Beach Talk 02:00 Walking the Clearwater Shoreline 03:11 Pier 60 & Beach Life 03:54 Frenchy’s Rockaway Love Shack 04:49 Exploring Clearwater Beach Main Strip 05:00 Hogan’s Hangout History 06:45 Surfside Taphouse Stop 08:18 Theodoros Griego Statue 08:48 Coco’s Crush Drinks 09:35 Tiki Bar at South Beach 09:54 Broke-N-Board Martini Stop _________________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Only by Patrick Baker, https://t.lickd.co/l/3yLApq2QD8Z The Lost City Streets by All The Damn Vampires, https://t.lickd.co/l/N5Mp87ogMYQ

Watch how we prepare grilled lobsters from the ships galley. Rodney & Cyndi enjoy a lobster feast for pre-new years eve anniversary. We are Sailing Into Nirvana. This is our first video from the galley... shopping for seafood & making lake lifestyle recipes is our forte. Join us for adventures on Lewisville Lake, TX. Follow us to get our videos as we sail on the lake, explore nature, the lakeside pubs & entertainment. @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: https://facebook.com/sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com Please leave a comment or reach out to us if interested in supporting what we do! Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #piratelife #sailingintonirvana #boatlifestyle #sailingcouple #catalina30 #sailing #sailingboat

Our 3rd podcast from St. Pete's Beach at the Don CeSar Hotel. Join us for some real beach talk and more... Cheers from St. Pete's - Rodney & Cyndi #sailorswife #sailingcouple #beachday #beachlife @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com @SailingIntoNirvana

St. Pete's Beach Part 2 - Join us as we snorkel the underwater ruins of Fort Dade at Egmont Key, explore Shell Key for sand dollars and birdlife, and ride with wild dolphins jumping in our wake on the way back to Gulfport. We end the day watching a stunning sunset at the iconic Don CeSar at St. Pete's Beach. Florida history, wildlife, and pure Gulf Coast adventure all in one episode! Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi #EgmontKey #FortDade #ShellKey #DonCeSar #Dolphins #FloridaVlog #SailingIntoNirvana #sailingcouple @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com ___________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Magic Power by Triumph, https://t.lickd.co/l/XrW6NYvNWaQ Water Glow by Tom Boddy, https://t.lickd.co/l/8JDmn28136l

St. Pete's Beach Part 2 - Join us as we snorkel the underwater ruins of Fort Dade at Egmont Key, explore Shell Key for sand dollars and birdlife, and ride with wild dolphins jumping in our wake on the way back to Gulfport. We end the day watching a stunning sunset at the iconic Don CeSar at St. Pete's Beach. Florida history, wildlife, and pure Gulf Coast adventure all in one episode! Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi #EgmontKey #FortDade #ShellKey #DonCeSar #Dolphins #FloridaVlog #SailingIntoNirvana #sailingcouple @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com ___________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Water Glow by Tom Boddy, https://t.lickd.co/l/8JDmn28136l

St. Pete's Beach Part 2 - Join us as we snorkel the underwater ruins of Fort Dade at Egmont Key, explore Shell Key for sand dollars and birdlife, and ride with wild dolphins jumping in our wake on the way back to Gulfport. We end the day watching a stunning sunset at the iconic Don CeSar at St. Pete's Beach. Florida history, wildlife, and pure Gulf Coast adventure all in one episode! Cheers - Rodney & Cyndi #EgmontKey #FortDade #ShellKey #DonCeSar #Dolphins #FloridaVlog #SailingIntoNirvana #sailingcouple @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com ___________________________________________________ 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Magic Power by Triumph, https://t.lickd.co/l/XrW6NYvNWaQ Never Surrender by Triumph, https://t.lickd.co/l/4gDeKznymJQ When The Lights Go Down by Triumph, https://t.lickd.co/l/23pLRPvjw4d Shadow Theory by Tom Boddy, https://t.lickd.co/l/NoPpj2yDr9w Water Glow by Tom Boddy, https://t.lickd.co/l/8JDmn28136l

Part 2 - Join us in our first podcast from the cockpit of SV Zanadu! We discuss our unique lifestyle on the boat, talking about some of our past experiences sailing and give our perspective about the community we live in. We hope you enjoy! - Please leave us a comment if you do. Cheers! Rodney & Cyndi #sailingcouple #sailing #catalina30 #sailingintonirvana #lakecruise @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: http://facebook.com/@sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com

Watch how we prepare grilled lobsters from the ships galley. Rodney & Cyndi enjoy a lobster feast for pre-new years eve anniversary. We are Sailing Into Nirvana. This is our first video from the galley... shopping for seafood & making lake lifestyle recipes is our forte. Join us for adventures on Lewisville Lake, TX. Follow us to get our videos as we sail on the lake, explore nature, the lakeside pubs & entertainment. @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: https://facebook.com/sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com Please leave a comment or reach out to us if interested in supporting what we do! Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #piratelife #sailingintonirvana #boatlifestyle #sailingcouple #catalina30 #sailing #sailingboat

Watch how we prepare grilled lobsters from the ships galley. Rodney & Cyndi enjoy a lobster feast for pre-new years eve anniversary. We are Sailing Into Nirvana. This is our first video from the galley... shopping for seafood & making lake lifestyle recipes is our forte. Join us for adventures on Lewisville Lake, TX. Follow us to get our videos as we sail on the lake, explore nature, the lakeside pubs & entertainment. @SailingIntoNirvana Website: http://sailingintonirvana.com Social: https://facebook.com/sailingintonirvana Patreon: http://patreon.com/sailingintonirvana Fire Dragon Spices: http://piraterodneys.com Please leave a comment or reach out to us if interested in supporting what we do! Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #piratelife #sailingintonirvana #boatlifestyle #sailingcouple #catalina30 #sailing #sailingboat