SeaPeople Live #5: All About Crew with Sailing la Vagabonde & Nate Porter
Podcasts
Aug 19, 2025
The Ultimate Crew Conversation
This episode of SeaPeople live pulled back the curtain on one of the biggest topics in sailing: crew. From hosting strangers on board to stepping into life at sea as a guest, few dynamics matter more to a successful voyage. And who better to guide us than two sailors who’ve hosted more crew than just about anyone, Riley & Elayna (Sailing La Vagabonde) and Nate Porter (Expedition Drenched)?
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Why Crew Matters
Every sailor knows it: your crew can make or break a trip. A good crew member brings energy, reliability, and respect. A bad one? They can sink morale faster than a storm. Riley and Nate will share their hard-earned wisdom on what makes for smooth sailing when it comes to crew dynamics.
What We’ll Cover
Here’s a glimpse at what’s on deck:
How to be great crew: The simple habits that earn you repeat invites.
What NOT to do: Behaviors that drive skippers crazy.
For skippers: How to vet potential crew, ask the right questions, and avoid costly mistakes.
Red flags: The warning signs you can’t afford to miss.
Stories from the sea: Tales of the best (and worst) crew experiences from years of sailing adventures.
Your Chance to Join the Conversation
This episode isn’t just about Riley and Nate, it’s about you. For the first time, we’ll be taking live calls from the audience. Bring your crew-related questions, stories, and dilemmas, and get real-time advice from two of the most experienced sailors on the water today.
When to Tune In
We recoded live on 📅 Thursday, 11:00 PM EST / Friday, 1:00 PM AEST
This special time slot is perfect for our friends in Australia, New Zealand, and across Asia, tune in live while most of the Northern Hemisphere sleeps.
Your host Logan Rowell, co-founder and CEO of SeaPeople joined from a wave chasing mission during hurricane Erin. Apologies for the poor video quality.
Don’t Miss It
Whether you’re a skipper preparing for your next passage, a new sailor planning your first crew gig, or just curious to hear behind-the-scenes stories from two of sailing’s biggest names, this SeaPeople Live is one you don’t want to miss.
