Mike check, Mike check. We are recording back at the new house and the new mission control.

And I'm trying something new today and digging into the archive. We're going to see how this sounds.

This episode is sponsored by Schooner Woodwind sailing cruises. If you missed the memo last fall,

we bought the business. I started my sailing career at woodwind in 2006 working as an

intern and deck hand and 20 years later 59 north and me and some friends are now the new owners

carrying on the 30 plus year legacy of an iconic annapolis business woodwind sales two 74 foot

stasel schooners on the bay offering two hour public sales and private charters for corporate outings, weddings, and special events.

These are real sailboats. They're 10,000 pounds lighter than Falcon, designed purposely for light air sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and you'll turn the engine off as soon as you leave the dock.

My favorite charter when I worked there was the two-boat team building, where we teach a bunch of folks how to sail, then match race, Woodwind, and Woodwind 2 against one another. It was awesome. One of the things we've implemented as new owners is that you can now book tickets for any public crews for the entire season. You can use the code Hold Fast. That's all caps, no spaces. Hold fast when you buy tickets online or at the dock office to get $10 off any public sale ticket. That's good for a beer and a half on us.

Or contact the business office at schoonerwoodwind.com for private charter options. Tell them we sent you for special treatment.

59 North is also running two Woodwind trips this year, the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner race and the return adventure cruise up the bay, both in late October, which can be booked on 59-north.com slash bunks or just get in touch and we'll help you with that. Check out Schoonerwoodwin.com to buy tickets. Use that coupon code, hold fast.

When you go sailing, say hi to Captain Delaney and Jake, both of whom have sailed on Falcon.

Thanks again to Schooner Woodwind.

Well, that's thanking myself for sponsoring this episode of the show.

This episode is sponsored by our friends at BVI Yacht Sales in Tortola.

With decades of experience, BVI yacht sales is dedicated to guiding you through every step of buying or selling your yacht in the Caribbean, ensuring top-notch service. I first met managing director Brian Duff way back in the day in Annapolis. Brian is himself an accomplished sailor and actually owned the rig shop where I worked for a time in the mid-2000s.

Brian and his team can help list your boat for sale or help you find your dream boat,

whether or not they're actually listing it.

And don't let the name fool you.

They've got an office in Annapolis, too.

We joke about broker BS on the podcast, but you can trust our friends at BVI Yacht Sales.

Check out their listings and get in touch at BVI YotSales.com, just like it sounds, and tell them 59 North sent you. That's BVI YotSales.com.

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