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Anchors Aweigh

Todd Middlebrooks

A landlocked, new sailor’s journey to finding freedom and adventure at sea.

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Welcome to Anchors Aweigh, the podcast that chronicles a landlocked, future sailor’s journey to finding freedom and adventure at sea.I’m your host Todd Middlebrooks and I welcome you along on my journey.It has been a dream of mine for years to learn to sail. Through this podcast I will document my journey as I research sailing schools, learn to sail, plan adventures and make this dream a reality.If this adventure interests you, I invite you to subscribe and have future episodes automatically docked in your favorite podcast player. So welcome aboard, it’s time to set sail.Support the show ( Send in a voice message:

S2E02 - Exumas Day 2 - Departing Nassau

S2E02 - Exumas Day 2 - Departing Nassau

In this episode with have a few issues before getting off the dock, but are able to make our way to Shroud Cay with a stop along the way to visit some iguanas. --- Send in a voice message:

S3E01 - Exumas Sailing - Day 0

S3E01 - Exumas Sailing - Day 0

In this episode I recount our travel day and the beginning of our most recent charter in the Exumas, Bahamas in 2021. Watch our highlight video from this charter - Send in a voice message:

S2E08 USVI Log Day 8 - Returning to Base

S2E08 USVI Log Day 8 - Returning to Base

In this episode we head out early and make our way back to the Dream Yacht Charter base at Compass Point Marina on St. Thomas. Video Highlights from this Charter - with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: I use: Send in a voice message:

S2E07 USVI Log Day 7 - The Canvas Can Do Miracles

S2E07 USVI Log Day 7 - The Canvas Can Do Miracles

In this episode, our luck finally changes and we finally get to fill our sails with wind! Video Highlights from this Charter - by Christopher Cross (on Spotify) __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: I use: Send in a voice message:

S2E6 - USVI Log Day 6 - Sitting on a Mooring Ball

S2E6 - USVI Log Day 6 - Sitting on a Mooring Ball

In this episode, we sit on a mooring ball, waiting on a tech boat and to find out what the rest of our charter would look like. We also have a great meal ashore at Lovango Cay, learn Tripp's foolproof way to eat a great meal and run into "Captain Crack Sparrow!" __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: I use: Send in a voice message:

S2E05 - USVI Logbook Day 5 - Bad to Worse

S2E05 - USVI Logbook Day 5 - Bad to Worse

In this logbook episode, we were hoping our luck would turn around, after discovering diesel in the bilge. Unfortunately, we were about to discover what real trouble looks like. Video highlights from this trip: with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: I use: Send in a voice message:

S2E04 - USVI Logbook Day 4 - The Real Trouble Begins

S2E04 - USVI Logbook Day 4 - The Real Trouble Begins

In this episode we continue our adventures in the U.S. Virgin Islands, discover a cool sailboat with a storied history, drop Karen off to head to the airport and snag the last mooring ball at our anchorage. Show Notes: Silver Cloud HistoryAYH Red Hook MarinaSalt Pond Bay, St. John Beach Guide Apps: Anchor.fm __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: I use: Send in a voice message:

S2E03 - USVI Logbook Day 3

S2E03 - USVI Logbook Day 3

In this episode the plumbing issue is cleared up, we start making water, we do some snorkeling and once again enjoy some of the best tacos anywhere from Lime Out, a floating taco bar!Links from this episodeLime OutSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

S2E02 - USVI Logbook Day 2

S2E02 - USVI Logbook Day 2

"The Seas Were Angry That Day"This episode details the second sailing day of our May 2021 USVI sailing trip. We start the day in rough seas, enjoy lunch at Pizza Pi and end up in Cruz Bay for dinner. Oh yeah, and our head got clogged!Mentioned in this episode:Pizza Pi - Christmas Cove, St. ThomasZozo's - Caneel Bay, St. JohnBeach Bar - Cruz Bay, St. JohnSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

S2E01 - USVI Logbook Episode - Day 1

S2E01 - USVI Logbook Episode - Day 1

After an extended break, Anchors Aweigh is back for season two! We kick off this season with logbook entries from a USVI sailing charter in May of 2021 - and this one was quite the adventure!Support the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 33 - Planning a USVI Sailing Charter

Ep 33 - Planning a USVI Sailing Charter

In this episode I discuss planning a sailing charter in the U.S. Virgin Islands on short notice. We are setting sail in May on a 42ft catamaran and it's time to start planning!Show Notes:Dream Yacht CharterSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 32 - My Logbook Journaling Workflow

Ep 32 - My Logbook Journaling Workflow

In this episode, I discuss the tools and workflow that I use to capture the details of our sailing trips. It took three charter trips to find the best solution for me, so I thought I would share it here.Apps:Day One App - 1917 Dotted Journal at AmazonLogbook App - the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 31 - St Pete Day 4 and Running Aground!

Ep 31 - St Pete Day 4 and Running Aground!

In this final logbook episode from our St Petersburg sailing charter, we cover the short 9.5 nautical miles from Antigua Cove back to the Vinoy Marina and wrap up our trip with a visit to the St Pete Pier.Show Notes:Renaissance Vinoy MarinaSt Pete PierTeak St PeteSailing FloridaSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 30 - St Pete Sailing Day 3

Ep 30 - St Pete Sailing Day 3

This is the third logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 24.7 nautical miles from the Twin Dolphin Marina to Antigua Cove at Little Harbor.Show Notes:Litte Harbor MarinaSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 29 - St Pete Sailing Day 2

Ep 29 - St Pete Sailing Day 2

This is the second logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 15.9 nautical miles from Desoto Point to the Twin Dolphin Marina with an attempted stop at Egmont Key.St Petersburg Sailing VideoShow Notes:Twin Dolphin MarinaOak & StoneSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 28 - St Petersburg Sailing - Day 1

Ep 28 - St Petersburg Sailing - Day 1

This episode is day one of the logbook from our very first charter as a family in St Petersburg, Florida.Support the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 27 - Crew Briefings

Ep 27 - Crew Briefings

In this episode I discuss my preparation for our upcoming charter, including crew briefings and some of the documents I've prepared to hopefully make our trip smoother.Support the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 26 - Initial Sailing Gear Purchases

Ep 26 - Initial Sailing Gear Purchases

In this episode, I discuss my initial sailing gear purchases as I prepare to head on my very first charter as skipper.Show Notes:Standard Horizon HX890 VHFGarmin InReach MIniACR ResQlink 400RescueMe MOB1Helly Hansen Hydro Power PantsSupport the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 25 - Planning My First Charter

Ep 25 - Planning My First Charter

In this episode I discuss the planning of my very first charter, which is just two weeks away.Show Notes / Apps Mentioned:Navionics - - Map - Navvy - Wind - - - Pro - the show ( Send in a voice message:

Ep 24 - ASA 104 / 114 Course Recap

Ep 24 - ASA 104 / 114 Course Recap

In this episode, I recap the ASA 104/114 combo course that I recently took with Capt Jim and Sailing Florida, in St. Petersburg. A short highlight video of our course can be found here: the show ( Send in a voice message: