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

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! Salty Podcast SPF Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.com Get rid of those boat smells with Airlock! 10% off with code SALTY here: https://airlockusa.com?sca_ref=10693038.qKP0HHcr3urB&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliatelink&utm_campaign=prom Salty Podcast YouTube Playlist: https://saltyabandon/SaltyPodcastPlaylist Salty Abandon: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 to Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb 2015 to Oct 2020: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is all about the love of sailing! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO And anywhere you get your audio podcasts! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon ⚓ GEAR FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING VIDEOS 🛟 Boat Fenders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S1PXKKR ⚓ Dock Lines https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4BNYR9 🧽 Exterior Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL533KR7 🔧 OTHER BOAT GEAR Purisan Waste Filtration System https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 🎙️ PODCAST & CREATOR GEAR (Affiliate Links) HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable https://amzn.to/44c7IyG Shure Podcast Mic https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360 Link AI Cam https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Instag360 GO3s https://amzn.to/46aYUK6 Mic Boom Arm https://amzn.to/42iVDVN Elgato Prompter https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L Stream Deck+ https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s TeamGee Laptop Extender https://amzn.to/3G8rocK DJI Wireless Lav Mic https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone https://amzn.to/45WQtjI Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 🛠️ PODCAST TOOLS StreamYard https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 #fyp #sailing #saltypodcast #saltyabandon #damagecontrolsailing #svvalidated #islandpacket44 #liveaboard #offshoresailing #bahamas #bvi #grenada