⛵ From Blackhawk Pilot to Island Packet 44 Sailor ⚓ Salty Podcast #96 | @damage_control_sailing

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:51:19 +0000

In this episode of the Salty Podcast, I sit down with Sput & Suzy from SV Validated and @DamageControl_Sailing aboard their 1992 Island Packet 44!

We talk about:
⛵ Sailing the Bahamas, Dominican Republic & BVI
⚓ Life aboard an Island Packet 44
🔧 Recovering from a hydrolocked Yanmar engine
🛠️ DIY boat repairs & offshore prep
🎖️ Sput’s 29 years as an Army Blackhawk pilot
❤️ Meeting online and leaving land life behind for sailing
🌊 Their plans for Grenada, Panama & maybe even crossing the Pacific

These two have an incredible story and a ton of offshore experience to share!

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