My New Yacht Has Some Problems—Here’s the Full Story

Sailing Doodles Podcast by Sailing Doodles

Jul 26, 20260:19:13Society & Culture

Owning a brand-new hybrid-electric yacht has been exciting—but it has also come with a much steeper learning curve than expected. In this podcast, I give an honest update on my first few weeks aboard the Island Spirit 52...

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