After cooking a romantic dinner on our sailboat, we poured wine and had an honest conversation about food, and the sailboat lifestyle. Is this really the dream we imagined? In this cozy salon podcast, we talk about living aboard at the marina, cooking together, and what boat life means to us. For anyone who dreams about sailboat living, lake life, or building a romantic life on the water — this conversation is for you. We use unbreakable wine glasses for our drinks & cocktails! Affiliate links below: 12 oz. Stemmed White Wine Glasses: https://amzn.to/4tHePtj 15 oz. stemmed Red Wine Glasses: https://amzn.to/4kQd3lI 15 oz. Stemless Wine Glasses for Red or White Wine: https://amzn.to/46jgwDm 18 oz. Margarita Glasses: https://amzn.to/4kKe9iM 8 oz. Champagne Glasses: https://amzn.to/3MmFv1X Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi ⚓ Subscribe for weekly sailing lifestyle and boat life conversations 🍷 Would you live this life? #sailboatlife #liveaboardlife #boatlife #sailingcouple #sailingpodcast 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/RODNEYERSK70/ Sailing Past by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/rMRX9MOp79j Dinner For Two by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan, https://t.lickd.co/l/5aebpGjEJ3G Bourbon Street Stomp by Lincoln Grounds, Thomm Jutz, https://t.lickd.co/l/xvp9rQkQLwg Crush It by Jason Pedder, Douglas Brown, https://t.lickd.co/l/10r1QvpXrqv Heat Me Up (Instrumental) by Simon Anderson, Duncan Pittock, https://t.lickd.co/l/dqwDb0ad9kN

If you're new to sailing and unsure how to navigate safely on the water, this episode breaks down basic sailing navigation in a simple, beginner-friendly way. Episode 3 from the Captain's Salon series. From reading charts and lake maps to using visual aids and landmarks, we cover the essential navigation tools every sailor should understand before leaving the dock. Whether you're sailing inland lakes or coastal waters, understanding navigation basics will help you stay safe and confident at the helm. In this episode: • How to read basic navigation charts • Using maps and visual reference points • Understanding markers and aids to navigation • Planning your route before you sail If you’re learning to sail or want to improve your seamanship skills, this video is for you. Subscribe to Sailing Into Nirvana for real-world sailing lessons, boat life, and practical cruising advice. #sailing #sailboattips #sailinglessons #navigation #learnsailing

We spent a cozy rainy weekend at the marina cooking a romantic Valentine’s dinner on our sailboat. Duck, octopus, escargot, wine and candlelight — this is the sailboat lifestyle we dreamed about. There’s something special about rain on deck and warm lights in the galley. Instead of going out for Valentine’s Day, we stayed aboard and made honey balsamic glazed duck, sautéed octopus and escargot with Brussels sprouts, and baked brie with raspberry pecan topping. This is what cozy sailboat living looks like — even on a lake. If you dream about liveaboard life, marina living, cooking on a boat, or creating a romantic boat lifestyle without living on the ocean, you’re in the right place. Valentines day on a boat, duck recipe on a sailboat, honey balsamic duck, escargot and octopus recipe, baked brie with raspberry pecan, romantic sailboat dinner, marina living vlog, lake sailboat lifestyle, sailing couple life ⚓ Subscribe for weekly sailing lifestyle videos 🍷 Would you stay in for Valentine’s Day on a sailboat? Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #sailboatlife #liveaboardlife #boatcooking #sailingvlog #cozylifestyle 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/RODNEYERSK70/ Sailing Past by George Georgia, https://t.lickd.co/l/rMRX9MOp79j Dinner For Two by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan, https://t.lickd.co/l/5aebpGjEJ3G Bourbon Street Stomp by Lincoln Grounds, Thomm Jutz, https://t.lickd.co/l/xvp9rQkQLwg Crush It by Jason Pedder, Douglas Brown, https://t.lickd.co/l/10r1QvpXrqv Heat Me Up (Instrumental) by Simon Anderson, Duncan Pittock, https://t.lickd.co/l/dqwDb0ad9kN

Nothing ruins the sailing dream faster than a stressed-out crew and guests on an unpredictable trip. Today in this episode of the Captain's Salon Part 2 of my sailing series, we're talking about the aspects of sailing that help to transition to becoming more confident as a captain. I'll show you my predictable sail plan and the sailboat amenities that keep guests coming back! Cheers & Fair Winds! - Rodney & Cyndi

After an ice storm and a late-night show, we return to our sailboat to see what winter left behind. Frozen lines, rigging checks, and a full winter boat inspection to make sure everything survived. After the storm, we bring in provisions for the weekend, wake up to quiet marina mornings, make coffee and a warm omelet bowl with music playing in the background, and take care of a failing electrical outlet onboard. This is real winter sailboat life—maintenance, problem-solving, and slowing down together. If you’re into sailing vlogs, liveaboard life, or learning what winter boating is really like, this episode is for you. ⚓ Subscribe for honest sailing life, boat maintenance, and cozy moments from the galley. Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi

After an ice storm and a late-night show, we return to our sailboat to see what winter left behind. Frozen lines, rigging checks, and a full winter boat inspection to make sure everything survived. After the storm, we bring in provisions for the weekend, wake up to quiet marina mornings, make coffee and a warm omelet bowl with music playing in the background, and take care of a failing electrical outlet onboard. This is real winter sailboat life—maintenance, problem-solving, and slowing down together. If you’re into sailing vlogs, liveaboard life, or learning what winter boating is really like, this episode is for you. ⚓ Subscribe for honest sailing life, boat maintenance, and cozy moments from the galley. Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi

Ready to take your 22-40ft. sailboat out for the first time? In this episode of the Captain's Salon, we break down the basics of sailing, terms & concepts every beginner needs to confidently navigate lakes and bays. Buying a sailboat is the first step, but gaining the confidence to leave the dock is where the real journey begins. Join me in my salon as I pull from three essential sailing books to glean the best "sailing speak" and turn it into plain English. Whether you're on a Texas lake, reservoir, or a coastal bay, mastering terms like Port, Starboard, Tack or Jibe is your foundation for safety and fun while your sailing on the water. #SailingForBeginners #LearningToSail #NewBoatOwner #Sailing101 #HowToSail #cruisinglife #sailingtips #smallboatsailing #lakesailing #baysailing #coastalsailing

After an ice storm and a late-night show, we return to our sailboat to see what winter left behind. Frozen lines, rigging checks, and a full winter boat inspection to make sure everything survived. After the storm, we bring in provisions for the weekend, wake up to quiet marina mornings, make coffee and a warm omelet bowl with music playing in the background, and take care of a failing electrical outlet onboard. This is real winter sailboat life—maintenance, problem-solving, and slowing down together. If you’re into sailing vlogs, liveaboard life, or learning what winter boating is really like, this episode is for you. ⚓ Subscribe for honest sailing life, boat maintenance, and cozy moments from the galley. Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi

Ready to take your 22-40ft. sailboat out for the first time? In this episode of the Captain's Salon, we break down the basics of sailing, terms & concepts every beginner needs to confidently navigate lakes and bays. Buying a sailboat is the first step, but gaining the confidence to leave the dock is where the real journey begins. Join me in my salon as I pull from three essential sailing books to glean the best "sailing speak" and turn it into plain English. Whether you're on a Texas lake, reservoir, or a coastal bay, mastering terms like Port, Starboard, Tack or Jibe is your foundation for safety and fun while your sailing on the water. #SailingForBeginners #LearningToSail #NewBoatOwner #Sailing101 #HowToSail #cruisinglife #sailingtips #smallboatsailing #lakesailing #baysailing #coastalsailing

Full video: https://youtu.be/k2Pps_LRlUs This is the payoff. In Part 3, I cook homemade catfish fish balls on the boat using the fish we caught and prepped earlier in the series. Simple techniques, big flavor, and proof you can cook high-quality food while living life afloat. From the water to the galley—this is Sailing Into Nirvana. Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #Catfish #CatfishFishing #CleanCatfish #FilletCatfish #BoatLife #SailingIntoNirvana #CatchAndCook #FishFillet #GalleyCooking #LifeAfloat #FreshCatch #FishingLife #SeafoodPrep #sailingcouple #sailingpassion #sailinglife #sailingintonirvana

This is the payoff. In Part 3, I cook homemade catfish fish balls on the boat using the fish we caught and prepped earlier in the series. Simple techniques, big flavor, and proof you can cook high-quality food while living life afloat. From the water to the galley—this is Sailing Into Nirvana. Cheers! - Rodney & Cyndi #Catfish #CatfishFishing #CleanCatfish #FilletCatfish #BoatLife #SailingIntoNirvana #CatchAndCook #FishFillet #GalleyCooking #LifeAfloat #FreshCatch #FishingLife #SeafoodPrep

Full video: https://youtu.be/Isenw3wwV4k - 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. @SailingIntoNirvana Into Nirvana. Cheers!

Full video: https://youtu.be/Isenw3wwV4k - 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!

The catfish is filleted and cleaned—now the real work begins. In Part 2 of this series, I break down how I prep and season fresh catfish for fish balls, straight from the galley. This is where texture, balance, and flavor matter. Simple ingredients, no waste. My Pirate Rodney's Fire Dragon seasonings and the techniques that work even on a boat. Part 3 is where it all comes together in the final cook. Sailing Into Nirvana. Cheers!

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