Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

I am staring an 8-episode series called "From Passenger to Confident Skipper". Each episode will focus on a different aspect of your voyage to becoming the most competent skipper you can be! This episode guides new...

I am SO excited to introduce you all to Sailties! This is an awesome app for sailors where we can log our trips, exchange information, create a sailor resume, look for adventures to join, and so much more! Today I'm...

In this conversation, Graham shares his journey into sailing and boat ownership, detailing his experiences with purchasing his first boat, Ringo, and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses the importance of...

In this episode of Your Pocket Sailing Instructor, Coach Penny discusses essential considerations for buying a boat. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your boating environment, choosing the right size and...

In this episode of Your Pocket Sailing Instructor, Penny discusses the essential sailing equipment known as winches. She provides a historical overview of winches, explaining their evolution and significance in sailing...

In this episode of 'Your Pocket Sailing Instructor,' Coach Penny Caldwell dives into the exciting world of boat show season, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of sales and upgrades for your boat. She...

Summary In this episode of Your Pocket Sailing Instructor, Penny Caldwell discusses the Intermediate Cruising Course, also known as ASA 104. She outlines the prerequisites for the course, including prior sailing...

This past summer I was lucky enough to take my grandparents, mom and daughter on a sailing trip! It was VERY special to be able to share this experience with 4 generations on the boat... In this episode I talk about my...

Are you behind on your gifts this year? Not quite sure what to get your sailor? I've got you covered with a list of small to big gift ideas! Connect with Penny! - ⁠⁠Support Penny on Patreon! ⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Learn more about...

Summary In this episode, Coach Penny shares her recent sailing adventure in Croatia, reflecting on her experiences from a previous trip and the differences in crew dynamics, boat choice, and anchoring strategies. She...

Bonus episode created with Google Notebook LM.

Have an exciting trip in mind? This week I'm talking about creating an itinerary plan. How do I do it? What are the steps? Where should you spend the money and where can you save?

This week I'm talking about a Mayday call we overheard while in Desolation Sound this past summer... Happy New Year and here's to 2025! Connect with Penny! - ⁠⁠⁠Support Penny on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about...

I am WAY behind on my shopping this year, so thought I'd help put together some last minute ideas for you as well! Happy Holidays and looking forward to seeing you in 2025! Audio does not seem to be great this time...

This week my friend Bob sent me a new tool called Google NotebookLM. I plopped my sailnelson.com website address into their system and within 5 minutes they sent out a 15 min podcast episode! It even has 2 presenters...