Sailing Into Oblivion Podcast

Today we are joined by Gunnar Christensen who has recently signed up for the GGR 2026 Solo around the world race. Over the next two years, Gunnar will be fundraising, finding and outfitting the boat, and getting in some good practice before heading over to France for the start. We will be checking in with him regularly to see the progress. He is working on his website this week and I will get all that information out as soon as it goes live. For now, you can connect with Gunnar at: gunnar.christensen66@gmail.com GGR Website:https://goldengloberace.com/skippers/gunnar-christensen/ Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts Coaching and Consulting: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/coaching

Today we have a heavy hitter on the podcast, Jon Bilger is the founder and CEO of Predict Wind, the world's premier weather forecasting and routing software used by millions of sailors around the world. As a low-tech sailor myself it was very interesting to listen to the advances in technology and plans for future improvements to help make sailing as safe as possible. Big thanks to Jon for taking some time away from a very busy schedule to chat about one of the most valuable tools an offshore sailor can have. Check out Predict Wind here: https://www.predictwind.com/?lang=en Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I rant and rave a bit about working and all that entails, I have been missing the type of work where you feel sore the next day and get your hands dirty. But before I am off to the boat, I wanted to get the podcast in for all of my wonderful listeners. Plus, it has been a while since I did a solo show, thanks for listening! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today we have a technical episode with Sven. He and I go over the 11-page form for taking measurements of the rig on a sailboat. If you are thinking of getting new sails made, chances are that you will be given this form if you want to do this yourself. I used this recording to help me with the process a few days ago on Sparrow and it made filling in the forms a breeze. Big thanks to Sven for sharing his time and expertise in this area. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I sit with my other brother, Adam, and talk about tech on sailboats the good and the bad, as well as some of the project that he was working on with that beautiful Westsail 32 Montana. Glad to have him on the show and can't wait to get into the world of boat surveys in the future. Thanks for sharing your time and insight. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I wrap up the crazy month of March and all the travel to the Caribbean. We talk a little about the upcoming road trip and much more. Thanks for listening Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Childrens Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

You never know who you are going to meet each day, Julian and I just happened to be in the same place at the same time and both have circled the globe in very different ways. Me with Sparrow and him with a highspeed Jet aircraft! Julian shares some of his stories from the trip, his past and the plans for the next adventure, heading across the Atlantic from the Caribbean to the Med. Good luck and big thanks for sharing your time with the show! Check out the Video about the Honda Jet Adventure: https://youtu.be/rIPC-Xd0ZZk?si=MDmUnu7MaLlzWqGc Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I catch up with an old friend that is now working in the BVI as a watersports instructor with the Bitter End. We get into the first impressions and then go off into the weeds of camping and much more. Thanks for listening! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I once again sit down with Matt Rutherford and talk sailing, the Ocean Research Project and how I might be able to join in some of the plastics research later this year. Always a great time talking with Matt and a big thanks for taking some time to be on the show. Check out the Ocean Research Project: https://www.oceanresearchproject.org/ Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today, I sit with fellow Westsailor James Hodge, he and I have been connected for a few years now and will be in the same boatyard for a few months this summer. James shares his plans for the boat and is just a heck of a guy to sit and have a fun conversation with. Besides being a sailor, he is also a comedian, and you can find information on him on his Facebook page. Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts

Today I though because of the Leap Year date I would do a quick update show about the coming weeks and months. Some exciting stuff coming up, adventures, presentations, opportunities and much more. A lot of this stuff is only in the planning stages, but it always helps me to talk things through and get feedback from the audience. Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M

Today we have another Svencast where we get into sails, internet on the ocean and much more. Always a pleasure to have Sven back on the show to share his thoughts with the world. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Tracking for Cole: https://globalsolochallenge.com/tracking/ March 8th Presentation: https://calendar.petoskeylibrary.org/default/Detail/2024-03-08-1900-Sailing-Into-Oblivion

Today I sit down after an epic 600 mile voyage, we laughed, cried, got sea-sick and sailed the old boat like champs. What a blast! Can't wait to see where the adventure takes these two. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Sailing Books: https://a.co/d/cmB96Fu

A two-part episode tonight, I was able to swing in and see Sparrow for a few minutes on my way south and then pop in and say hello to friends of the show, Pax and Amy. Always great to catch up with good friends and hear about some of the recent adventures. Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Sailing Into Oblivion Books: https://a.co/d/dRpRpT9

Tonight we find ourselves in the same hotel I landed at way back in September, the old AT motel that I just can't pass up. I talk today about the upcoming trip and some of the projects and intentions for the 2024 season. Enjoy the show! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Website: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/ Books: https://a.co/d/6WD3NDc

Today's show is all a conversation I had with fellow adventurer Jason Nellis. Jason hiked the Camino de Santiago back in 2016 and shares his insight and experiences from his trip. We also get into a bit of family life discussion as I'm always curious about that adventure so many others have taken. Thanks for listening. Check out Jason's Podcast: The Jason Nellis Show available on all platforms as well as Youtube/Instagram and Facebook Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Sailing Into Oblivion Books: https://a.co/d/0h4H0JH

Today I wrap up this legendary story of the first Solo Circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean by Vito Dumas. In this show we start out in New Zealand, sail across the empty Pacific and finally make it to Cape Horn. Just a great story and one heck of an adventure. Thanks for listening! Support he Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Sailing Into Oblivion Books: https://a.co/d/ak2dQEk

Today I start something that I have been putting off for way to long, my report on the voyage of Vito Dumas aboard Lehg 2. Back in 1942, Vito set sail from Argentina to circle the globe on what was dubbed the Impossible Route. This book is amazing and brings me right back to my trip in those terrible waters of the Southern Ocean. This will be a two part Podcast. Enjoy and thanks for listning. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Into Oblivion Books: https://a.co/d/bL9ux3X

Today I talk about what happened to end the trip to Puerto Rico aboard the Tyanna 37 that we have been working on for the last week. I get into the need for a proper survey, getting your eyes on the boat and some other thoughts on the subject. Hope you enjoy the ranting and raving. All the best to Ryan and Rory, great to meet you guys and good luck with the future trips! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/6jo811q

Today under the threat of Tornado Warnings, Rory and I talk about the upcoming trip and all that we need to do to get ready for some offshore sailing. We also talk about fishing and some of the river rafting that Rory has done in the past. I look forward to a few more podcasts over the next few weeks with this adventure. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations to the Show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Childrens Book 1 and 2: https://a.co/d/0V0zYNn