Paul Trammell
Author, Sailor, Podcaster
Interviews of Paul Trammell
Paul Trammell is a fellow Sailor, author and Podcast host. Offshore Sailing and Cruising and Sailing Into Oblivion have come together for a casual convo about everything from fighting sharks to Staysail use and everything in-between. Paul has a real talent for writing and narrating his books, I listened to Journey to the Ragged Islands before our show and it was absolutely wonderful, and I can't wait to be reading the rest of his library while sailing aboard Sparrow in the future. Big thanks to Paul for taking some time to chat.
In this episode of *On The Rise**, Pete sits down with Paul Trammell — author, sailor, surfer, and host of the *Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States podcast. Paul spent years playing music in a reggae band and living the party lifestyle… until alcohol and weed began to take control of his life. At 44 years old, he made the decision to quit drinking — a decision that completely changed the direction of his life. Today, Paul lives on a sailboat in the Caribbean, writes books for a living, surfs, spearfishes, and shares his story to help others find freedom from addiction.
What happens when someone decides to stop waiting for life and start sailing directly into it? In this adventurous and reflective episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle welcomes sailor, author, and podcaster Paul Trammell, a man who quite literally followed the wind to a new life. Paul lives aboard his sailboat in the Caribbean waters of Panama, writing novels, recording podcasts, surfing, and spearfishing for his dinner. But the journey that led him there wasn’t just across oceans — it was a personal transformation that began with sobriety, courage, and a decision to chase a dream many people quietly carry but rarely pursue. In this conversation, Doyle, Howie, and Russ explore Paul’s extraordinary life at sea: what it’s like to sleep in 20-minute intervals while solo sailing, the moment he realized sailing would become his life, the risks and rewards of living far from land, and the deep difference between loneliness and solitude. Paul also shares the inspiration behind his newest thriller Identity Crisis, a suspenseful story born from a real experience while sailing in the Bahamas. When his mother asked him to send daily photos while a mysterious passenger was aboard his boat, a chilling idea formed — what if someone murdered a sailor and impersonated them through text messages while stealing the boat? Beyond the adventure stories, this episode explores something deeper: what holds people back from pursuing the lives they dream about — and what happens when someone decides to take the risk anyway.
You’ll also hear a special Spirit Talk tribute story and poem honoring Paul’s journey, along with reflections on creativity, surfing giant waves, spearfishing in Caribbean waters, and the quiet magic of living close to the sea. Paul’s advice to listeners is simple but powerful: Stay sober. Believe in yourself. Take the first step toward the life you really want. This is a conversation about freedom, courage, and the stories that appear when you finally listen to the wind. Paul Trammell is the author of multiple novels and sailing memoirs, including his newest thriller Identity Crisis, and the host of the podcasts Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell and Dream Chasers and Eccentrics.
Love, Lies, and a Man in Gray: When Rekindled Romance Turns Unhinged with Author Paul Trammell
Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and they tell you they are “Living the dream”? It’s typically delivered with sarcastic undertones, but it got me thinking about how different my life would be if I took the time to design it with intention, rather than simply going through the motions.
My conversation today is with Paul Trammell. Paul has lived a big life and is truly living his dream with intention. He’s gone through many journeys so far, from a career as a musician to a commitment to sobriety, followed by selling all of his possessions on land to live on a sailboat where he currently travels the world, surfs big waves, and writes novels.
Sound unreal? Well, that’s just the way he likes it. This episode got me all fired up, and I hope that happens for you too, so let’s jump in!
💡 Discover how @paulwtrammell ⛵️ transformed his life through sailing, sobriety, and storytelling in this captivating episode of the 5 AM Podcast with Michael Klassen. Paul shares his remarkable journey from aspiring rock star to seasoned sailor, including his bucket-list adventure navigating the rugged coasts of Newfoundland. Learn how embracing sobriety became the catalyst for Paul's creative renaissance, fueling his success as an author across multiple genres. In this trending conversation with Michael Klassen, you'll discover:✅ Paul's journey illustrates the power of reinvention.✅ Sailing provided Paul with a sense of freedom and accomplishment.✅ Nature offers profound lessons and inspiration.✅ Sobriety was a turning point in Paul's life.✅ Daily rituals, like reading poetry, nurture Paul's creativity
A story about leaving everything and building a writing life on board a sailboat. In this episode I interview author and sailor Paul Trammell to talk about creativity, solitude, writing routines, and how he’s built a multi-stream writing life from the sea.
In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Paul Trammell. Paul, who lives on a sailboat, is the author of three novels, Until They Bury Me, The Gold Box, and Dead Flowers on Wednesday, as well as multiple nonfiction books about sailing and recovering from alcoholism. In addition to his work as an author, Paul hosts the podcast Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell.
