Laura Returns! The Wildest Podcast Yet (with Babies & Boat Shows)
20 October 2025 · 25 min · 56K views · Annapolis, Maryland
Monkey leaps from inflatable boat toward beach monkeys
What this video covers
Bobby, host of the Sailing Doodles podcast, interviews former crew member Laura at the Annapolis Boat Show to discuss her transition from offshore sailing to motherhood and nursing.0:18 Laura, who previously sailed the South Pacific and Thailand, currently balances raising two young children while working in progressive care nursing.17:49 The conversation highlights the challenges of managing small children on boats, specifically the necessity of formal swimming lessons and constant supervision around docks and marinas.17:25 They also discuss the current state of the boat market, noting that vessels priced under $200,000 remain in high demand, while the $200,000 to $1.5 million segment has softened due to higher interest rates.23:06 Bobby announces an upcoming flotilla in the British Virgin Islands scheduled for November 8–15 and continues a raffle for his previous vessel.24:38 The discussion concludes with reflections on their past sailing experiences and the logistical realities of returning to a liveaboard lifestyle with a young family.
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