🎙️ Today's guests are Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue, who sail aboard their Malo 39, Sea Fox.

⛵️ At the time of this recording, they were preparing for a Pacific passage toward the Galapagos, and in this episode, we talk through what that actually involves, both practically and mentally.

From permits and route planning to watch systems, fatigue, and decision-making at sea, this is a grounded look at the reality behind longer offshore passages.

We also explore what it means to sail as a couple. Julie and Gio share how they moved from being “two captains” with different approaches to building a system that works, and how looking after each other has become central to how they sail.

Along the way, we talk about the smaller routines that matter more than you might expect, from food and morale to staying rested enough to make good decisions.

And finally, we touch on what “home” means when your life is tied to a boat, and how that definition can shift over time.

⭐️ Find Julie & Gio online:

Pelagic Blue website

Cruiser's College

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Today’s episode is a deep dive into what solo ocean sailing actually looks like in practice.

In this second conversation with Tomas Fehrling, we pick up where we left off in episode 67 back when he was in Panama, and follow his journey across the Pacific and beyond.

We talk about what long passages are really like day to day, how decision-making changes when you’re alone at sea, and why experience often leads not to more action… but to calmer, more measured responses.

From 30 days without seeing another boat, to losing contact with the outside world for third of that, to choosing the less-travelled route across oceans — this episode is full of practical insights for anyone thinking about long-distance sailing.

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After a break, the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast is back, and we’re starting with a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what makes a successful life at sea.

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guests John Neal, Julie, and Gio Cappelli for a wide-ranging discussion on decision-making, preparation, and what it really takes to go cruising, and to keep going.

We talk about the skills that matter most offshore, why good decisions matter more than perfect plans, and how risk, weather, and changing conditions are shaping modern cruising. We also dive into the realities behind the dream: from over-reliance on technology to the importance of hands-on experience, training, and knowing your boat.

If you’re in the planning phase, feeling stuck, or wondering whether you’re “ready,” this episode is full of grounded, experience-driven insights to help you move forward with confidence.

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