Brought to you by Cruising World magazine, Ahoy! is the go-to podcast for the best of the sailing and cruising lifestyle. Whether you’re new to boating, dreaming of setting sail, or you’re an old salt with years on the water—this is a place where real boaters share stories, laughs, and lessons from the great life afloat with other real boaters.
In Episode 1, join Behan and Jamie Gifford of Sailing Totem as they share the story of starting out on their cruising adventures—from buying a boat and becoming liveaboards exploring the world, to inspiring and educating others to pursue their own dreams on the water. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration from this dynamic sailing duo!
Set sail and spare your wallet with legendary sea gypsy Cap’n Fatty Goodlander. As a lifelong liveaboard and three-time circumnavigator, Fatty has seen it all—building boats, salvaging wrecks, weathering hurricanes and spinning stories that captivate sailors worldwide, all while on a shoestring budget. Join us as we dive into his unconventional life afloat.
Recorded live at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, this special episode of Ahoy! features sailing education legends Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of Offshore Sailing School. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your seamanship, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you sail smarter and safer. Tune in and get ready to hoist your skills to the next level!
Mike and Cyndi Crosby didn’t grow up sailing—but after one bareboat trip in the BVI, they started charting a whole new course. In this episode of Ahoy!, they share how they went from ASA students and lake sailing newbies to proud owners of a Fountaine Pajot catamaran (with another one on the way). If you’ve ever stepped off a charter boat thinking “what if?”—this one’s for you.