In this episode, we talk with Neil Hawkesford from The GledaProject about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning hiscruising life.  We have some sailing news.  And ourfeatured product will help you remove that corrosive salt residuefrom your boat and trailer.

Intro News

• We had a great weekend at the Tortuga MusicFestival on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
• More videos soon on our YouTubechannel.
• We got good news on our boat trailer repair and it looks likeour brakes will last another season!  Probably thanks to ourfeatured product this week, Salt Away.
• Make sure to like The SailingRode Facebook page to keep up with our latest cruising plans,if you live in Florida we may be cruising in your area.
• We are going to the America's Cup Races June10-12 in Chicago!  Let us know if you plan to go.

The Interview - Neil Hawkesford - The GledaProject

• Get a copy of Neil's book AFoolish Voyage here.  It is a fantastic read.  Neiltells the story of sailing the south coast of the UK in an 18 footsailboat.   You really feel that you are along for theride.  It will make you want to go back to your early 2o's andgo on a big adventure!

• Go to Neil's web site TheGleda Project to see all the details of him building hisWharram 38 catamaran and his current cruising blog.  Neil's catamaran build took eight years. In the interview, Neilspeaks about not just building a boat, but building his futurelifestyle.
• For a female perspective on Gleda's adventures, go to hispartner Gail's blog LandgirlAfloat.

Sailing News

• NOAATiny Boat Drones help Map Shallow Sea Floor
• Three Men Rescued from Remote Pacific Island after Plane Sees HelpSign on Beach
• Modern VikingShip Crossing Atlantic
• Kon Tiki IIVoyager Rescued off of Brazil

Product of the Week

Salt-Away - salt residue remover and motor flush

We use this product after every trip in salt water and it keepsour boat, motor and trailer running and looking like new!

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–  Steve & Brandy