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Welcome to my sailing podcast Your Pocket Sailing Instructor! My name is Penny and I am excited to have you join me!

I started this sailing podcast in January 2022 as I realized I wanted to make my knowledge accessible to my students at all times. Well, only a few short months into this project, and I am reaching people all over the world! As an educator, this is VERY exciting! I love coaching sailing and sharing my passion with others, so if you’re looking for valuable content to take your sailing to the next level, you have come to the right place!

I release weekly episodes every Thursday so be sure to subscribe, like, share, listen and love my sailing podcast so you don’t miss a thing! I am also creating freebies, so be sure to keep an eye out for those too!

Happy sailing my friend and glad to have you aboard!

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Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Most Recent Episode:

#85 From Impulse to Informed: Graham's Boat Buying Journey – Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

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 research in selecting the right boat, the renovations and upgrades he undertook, and his future considerations for boat shopping. The conversation highlights the challenges and joys of sailing, as well as the practical aspects of boat maintenance and ownership.Keu TakeawaysGraham started sailing in 2017 and became an instructor.His first boat purchase was impulsive and not well-researched.Ringo, a CNC 25, was chosen for its sailing performance and comfort.Researching boat models and their issues is crucial before buying.Renovations on Ringo included addressing blisters and upgrading rigging.Graham learned a lot about boat maintenance through hands-on experience.Future boat shopping will focus on comfort and readiness for cruising.Non-negotiables for the next boat include a dry head and separate shower.Budget and intended use are key factors in the boat buying process.Sailing experiences have shaped Graham's wishlist for his next boat.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sailing and Boat Ownership05:55 Renovations and Upgrades on Ringo11:57 Future Boat Shopping Considerations19:45 Sailing Experiences and Boat Performance26:55 Researching and Selecting a New Boat34:06 Lessons Learned from Boat OwnershipConnect with Penny!- ⁠⁠Support Penny on Patreon! ⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Learn more about Penny's sailing school!⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Get in touch!⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Take a course! ⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Penny's sailor resume⁠⁠-⁠⁠ Instagram⁠

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Here are links to all of my episodes so far. Be sure to listen to them all and download the freebies along the way! Also, let me know what YOU want more information about. This podcast is for you, so reach out and let me know!