Chris Does What With Danielle

01/14/2026

We’ve officially moved the latest project from the "Redneck Engineering" workbench to Spotify. No fluff, no institutional filters—just the raw logic flow we’ve been refining on the boat.

​Babe and I are officially handing this off to the crew. Whether you're running at 5.5 knots or stuck in the domestic grind, it’s ready for the rotation.

​Spotify Album URL: https://open.spotify.com/album/6bGFijZDMW9GJwJsCQNT9A
Spotify Artist URL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7en9OJzQoO9KyR3OPgaHMX

Apple Music Album URL: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-anchorless-single/1869179841?ls=1
iTunes Music Album URL: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-anchorless-single/1869179841?ls=1&app=itunes
Apple ID: 1869179841

Deezer Album URL: https://www.deezer.com/album/897532612

Christopher Redding · The Anchorless · Song · 2025

01/13/2026

The lines are officially cut.

​"The Anchorless" is out. This isn't just a track; it’s the technical blueprint for the life we’re building. We traded the corporate cage for the logic of the water, and this is the soundtrack to that transition.

​RouteNote just pushed it live. The official video is up on YouTube now—forensic proof that the "Empty Nester Hand-Off" is in full effect.

​Watch it, listen to the flow, and see the architecture of the new life.
​Full Video Here:

They thought they could keep us in the cage, but they made an expensive mistake. The corporate experts never cared about the cost of the dream, so we finally...

01/05/2026

The technical reality of Luperón Bay involves managing the intersection of urban runoff and maritime safety. Primary data confirms a concentrated debris line flowing directly from the town into the harbor waters. Observations include industrial waste and plastic containers forming a distinct boundary at the edge of the current.

​The environmental narrative frames this as the inevitable result of municipal drainage meeting a protected bay. While Luperón remains a vital hurricane hole for the cruising community, the forensic data shows a significant accumulation of refuse that poses a direct risk to vessel systems.

​Operational ex*****on remains focused on protecting the sub-surface layers of the vessel. The Babe is on deck monitoring the line as we navigate the Hunter 410 through the convergence zone. Redneck engineering protocols are in effect to ensure raw water intakes remain clear of plastic obstructions while the media layer documents the environmental flow.

​The conduct audit identifies the debris as urban runoff without utilizing ad hominem attacks against local infrastructure. This is a forensic look at the environmental challenges faced by the crew in the Dominican Republic.

12/25/2025

Nothing beats shots with the crew at The North! 🥃✨ We had a blast catching up, but someone couldn't quite finish the whole thing! 😂 Cheers to the weekend and good friends.
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12/25/2025

Which "Label" fits our new rating scale for Dining In With Danielle? 🍑🥘
I have been going back and forth on how to label her recipes so you know exactly how much "space" they take up. Since our galley is basically a hallway, we’ve been calling it the One-Butt Kitchen—if she's in there cooking, I'm officially evicted!
We want to use a rating scale for all the new Dining In With Danielle videos, but we want the labels to be easy to understand at a glance. We’re leaning toward a 3-tier system to help you decide if you're up for the challenge or if it’s a "too hot/too small" kind of night.
Here is the logic:
🟢 LEVEL 1: Think no-cook, one-bowl, or simple prep. Perfect for a hot day at anchor.
🟡 LEVEL 2: You’ll need the oven or maybe two burners. A bit more coordination, but manageable.
🔴 LEVEL 3: This is the "Full Kitchen Takeover." Dishes everywhere and zero counter space left.
We want to know which naming style you like best for the videos. Which of these sounds like something you’d actually use to pick a meal?
Comments below
The Poll Options
​One-Butt / Two-Butt / Full-House
​Easy / Moderate / Hard
​Solo Cook / Needs a Helper / Kitchen Chaos
​Green / Yellow / Red

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄⚓ From our boat to wherever you are, we're sending you wishes for a day filled with joy, good company, and smooth sailing. It's a balmy 82°F here today, making for a truly unique "sailing Christmas"—and we're loving every

12/23/2025

The Anchorless – UNFILTERED TRUTH ⚠️🌊

THE PINK SLIP THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND MILES: THE TRUTH BEHIND "THE ANCHORLESS" ​They told us loyalty was the currency of the "American Dream," but we found out the hard way that the game is rigged. After decades of punching the clock and playing the corporate game, the boardroom experts made their move. I didn't quit; I was laid off. In a single afternoon, the "security" I’d been building was gone, and the corporate cage was kicked wide open....

From boardroom layoffs to Caribbean crossings, read the raw backstory behind our anthem 'The Anchorless' we refused to go back to the cage.

12/22/2025

Plans are written in the sand at low tide! 🌊⚓

We thought we were ready for the jump from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico, but "everything went wrong" was the theme of the day. From chaotic holiday crowds in Luperon to navigate, a critical vet visit for Bella, and even dodging a common ATM scam—it was a true test of boat life logistics!

Catch the full episode and see how we handled the chaos:
📺 Watch on YouTube:

# # Everything Went Wrong: Getting Bella Ready for Puerto Rico 🐾⚓The clock is ticking! We are in the final stages of preparing Bella for our passage to Puert...

12/20/2025

🎉 EXCLUSIVE FOR OUR "BUY US A BEER" MEMBERS! 🍻

Everything went wrong... literally. 🐾⚓

We're getting closer to our Puerto Rico passage, but the road there was a total fiasco. From rental car nightmares and ATM traps to surviving the Christmas rush in Luperon, we wanted to share this raw, "real-time" update exclusively with our supporters.

Stay tuned to the end to see Danielle whip up a recipe that's going to be a hit at the upcoming Christmas party!

Thank you so much for being part of the crew and keeping the dreams flying high. Your support truly keeps us moving!

Watch the exclusive video here: https://youtu.be/tPwqXrJnPAc

Let us know in the comments—what’s the worst travel fiasco you’ve ever had to navigate? 👇

# # Everything Went Wrong: Getting Bella Ready for Puerto Rico 🐾⚓The clock is ticking! We are in the final stages of preparing Bella for our passage to Puert...

12/19/2025

🎶 Proud Parent Moment! 🎶
​Our son just released his new song, "Abandoned Eden," and we are so incredibly proud of the work he put into this. It’s a powerful, meaningful piece with some truly deep lyrics—it really showcases his growth as a songwriter and artist.

​We’d love for you to take a few minutes to give it a listen and show him some support!

​Watch/Listen here:
👉 https://youtu.be/_9OmBnT-MFs?si=DA0VH6tZSZ61DlhV

​Let us know what you think in the comments! 🌌✨

Dark, melancholic original musicI wrote the Lyrics and picked the instruments to tell a story from a scene in a literary work I'm currently developing. Neede...

12/17/2025

We’ve been dealing with some mystery "gut aches" lately, and we finally realized why—we were eating bad eggs without even knowing it! In this video, we're showing you the simple water test every kitchen (and galley!) needs to know.

​How to tell if your eggs are fresh:
✅ The Sinkers: If they lay flat on the bottom, they’re perfectly fresh.
⚠️ The Tilters: If they stand up on the bottom, they're getting older but still safe to eat.
❌ The Floaters: If it floats, throw it out! That’s gas trapped inside the shell, and it’s a recipe for a stomach ache.

​We were shocked to find EIGHT bad eggs in our latest batch. Don't make the same mistake we did—test them first!

​We are Chris and Danielle, and we’ve traded the quiet "empty nester" life for the salty breeze and life on the water. ⛵️🌴 Be sure to follow our journey as we chart a new course!

​Watch the full video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/EbCphCXUkcs?feature=share
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12/17/2025

Stop! 🛑 Don't crack that egg until you've tested it! 🥚🤢

​We’ve been dealing with some mystery "gut aches" lately, and we finally realized why—we were eating bad eggs without even knowing it! In this video, we're showing you the simple water test every kitchen (and galley!) needs to know.

​How to tell if your eggs are fresh:
✅ The Sinkers: If they lay flat on the bottom, they’re perfectly fresh.
⚠️ The Tilters: If they stand up on the bottom, they're getting older but still safe to eat.
❌ The Floaters: If it floats, throw it out! That’s gas trapped inside the shell, and it’s a recipe for a stomach ache.

​We were shocked to find EIGHT bad eggs in our latest batch. Don't make the same mistake we did—test them first!

​We are Chris and Danielle, and we’ve traded the quiet "empty nester" life for the salty breeze and life on the water. ⛵️🌴 Be sure to follow our journey as we chart a new course!

​Watch the full video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/EbCphCXUkcs?feature=share

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