Saltwater Journal Podcast Trailer

21 Apr

Saltwater Journal podcast cover with Tara Cooney floating on the ocean in a pink flamingo

Listen in to wholesome convos with inspiring people getting out on the water for great adventures and loving it. Whether it's sailing, freediving, paddleboarding or floating on a pink flamingo — if it brings you adventure, travel and freedom on the water — we'll talk about it.

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Saltwater Journal Podcast Trailer

Listen in to wholesome convos with people getting out on the water for great adventures and loving it. Whether it's sailing, freediving, paddleboarding or floating on a pink flamingo - if it brings you adventure, travel and freedom on the water - we'll talk about it.

Tara Cooney

Tara Cooney is a New Zealand based sailor, writer, photographer and current Saltwater Journal Editor-at-Large.