What Could Go Right?

What Could Go Right?

Hosted by: Erik Orton + Emily Orton

With little experience and even less money, we moved aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean with our five kids. We spent the next year sailing it back to our home in Manhattan. That changed everything. We wrote all about...

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Ep 94 - 3 Sailing Stories (Racing)

Do you know when sailboat racing was invented? When the second boat was built. Today we'll share stories about getting there first, getting there last, and what really matters. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review....
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Ep 93 - People Can Change (Les Miserables)

People can change. This is one of the great superpowers of life. Are you changing from good to better? Shifting to something different? Or just parting your hair on the other side? Erik went from a Broadway guy,...
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Ep 92 - Daily Sailing Life - Wifi, Waste & Water

A sailboat is like a micro-city. You manage your own utilities. It's fascinating and very different from life on land. Here's what you can expect on a sailboat.   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.   Resources: Try...
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Ep 91 - Daily Sailing Life - What NOT to Pack: Managing Electricity

There are a lot of things you don't need on a sailboat in tropical locations - like a parka, ski goggles, or thermal underwear. But some no-go items are less obvious like hair dryers. In this episode of What Could Go...
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Ep 90 - The Language of the Universe

This week's episode is a short discussion of the power of living with love and purpose as described by Paulo Coelho in his well-loved story, The Alchemist. "There was a language in the world that everyone understood,...
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Ep 89 - Boat Tour - Lagoon 52 Catamaran

You're curious about our sailing trips, but you want to know more about the boats we use. This episode is a boat tour - YouTube is the best way to experience this episode. EP 89 on YouTube ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review....
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Ep 88 - Seven at Sea Revisited (Karina's Version)

What did the 5 kids think about living on a sailboat for a year? Our wise and generous firstborn speaks publicly for the first time. You get the pros, the cons, the impact, the personal life lessons, and her counsel...
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Ep 87 - Cruise Ship or Custom Sailing Trip – Side by Side Comparison

What if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly...
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Ep 86 - Saying Yes: Flying Over the Grand Canyon

What if you said yes? What holds you back from saying yes to unexpected opportunities? When someone invites you to fly over the Grand Canyon in their small plane, what do you say? That's too much, I couldn't possibly...
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Ep 85 - Reclaiming a Sailing Dream - Mary & Jonathan Young

Maybe, it's not too late. After 17 years of dreaming about the sea (from a landlocked state), Jonathan and Mary Young decided 2024 was the year to turn their dream into reality. Juggling kids, careers, and an ever...
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Ep 84 - When Your Dream Makes You Puke

If there is an obstacle between you and the adventure of a lifetime, this episode is for you. "Change is fast but transition is slow and things rarely go as we expect. Three days ago we stuffed our duffles and caught...
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Ep 83 - Living Big by Starting Small

Do you set goals, words, and/or intentions for the new year? Whether you pick an auspicious date like January 1 or start when the notions strikes, this episode is for you. One sure path to big (atomic) change is small...
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