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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 253 Summer 2021 Report

October 08, 2021 22:39 - 36 minutes - 14.8 MB

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 253 Summer 2021 Report Here is a report of my summer sail 2021 Monfalcone Italy to Spain One of the many repairs for the summer Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certi...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 34 Cyclades Pt 1

September 30, 2021 06:40 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MB

I want to thank all my listeners for their comments and positive reviews in iTunes. As a result of one of these comments I have put together a 7 hour 6 min. 16 lesson audio course to help students prepare for the American sailing Association Basic Keelboat Certification commonly referred to as the ASA 101 exam. It's now available at a price of $29.99 the first 30 listeners to this podcast can get a discount of 20% off this price by using the coupon code mentioned in this recording. If you'r...

REWIND: Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 31 Ionian Islands Greece

September 16, 2021 06:39 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode I discuss sailing in the Ionian islands. The Ionian islands are the islands off the west coast of Greece. It is a very popular chartering area because of the predictable weather patterns, relatively flat seas, and diversity of anchorages and villages to visit. While this used to be one of my favorite places to sail in Greece the massive expansion of the charter fleets in this area have detracted significantly from its appeal. While this is a great place to take a new sailor o...

REWIND: Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 22

September 02, 2021 06:38 - 23 minutes - 14.1 MB

Comments on Maxwell Windlass, healthcare while sailing and other thoughts. Also I've been asked to speak at a winter sailing series of lectures at Bonneville School of Sailing and I look forward to that later this winter. If you'd like me to speak in front of your group drop me a note, if it's possible I will try to do it.

REWIND: Sailing In The Mediterranean Episode 17, Sardinia

August 19, 2021 06:36 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this podcast I talk about the summer of 1999 where I continued my journey through the Mediterranean by launching my boat in Santa Pola Spain sailing through the Balearics to Ibiza  Mallorca Minorca over to Corsica and Sardinia then across to Italy  making a stop at the delightful island of Ponza. Let's talk about putting together a group of people to buy a canal barge somewhere in Europe so that we can sail the French German and Dutch canals. If interested drop me an e-mail I am just in t...

REWIND: Sailing In the Mediterranean Episode 16, French Canal Cruise

August 05, 2021 06:35 - 48 minutes - 22.8 MB

This is a great interview that I had with Jules who I met in Croatia in 2011. Jules and his wife Vanessa spent four months sailing through the French canals into the Mediterranean. We talked about his trips through the French  canals. He gives us some great pointers and what is needed to qualify for sailing your boat through the French canals as well as some design constraints for those wishing to travel the French canals to the Mediterranean. I learned that my boat is not going to be the ide...

Rewind: Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 15, Sailing in Spain

July 29, 2021 06:29 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode I discussed the first year of my travels in the Mediterranean covering from where my crew left me in Lagos Portugal across to the river that took me up to Seville Spain then down the coast of Spain and in through the Straits of Gibraltar. I spent a week in Gibraltar putting on the new roller furling gear and then we worked our way up the coast with particularly wonderful episode that occurred in the little town of Estepona. We will be adding a new menu item on Jules Dussek tr...

Rewind: Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 8 my story

July 15, 2021 06:26 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

This is the story of how I went from being a dreamer of being a sailor as a child in landlocked Utah to realizing my dream and becoming a sailor with my boat in the Mediterranean.

Sailing with Amos Raviv pt. 1

July 02, 2021 06:31 - 1 hour - 24.5 MB

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 251 Amos Raviv pt. 2 This is a enjoyable hour spent with Amos Raviv Here is a link to his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHH-E1FCtR13HXk6RirLyPQ And here is his Books: Living my FantaSea https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093122129/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_fabc_EPPJEPFR7G5K7XNESS4H My Newest Creation is now a Best Seller!, Stuck in Paradise is on Amazon My Best Seller My Circumnavigation story My Bookstore (In Hebrew) My Comprehensive book ...

Sailing in Croatia with Andrew Vic Summer 2019 pt. 2

June 02, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

Sailing Croatia with Andrew Vic Summer 2019 pt. 2 This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about random sailing topics   When you post our recent interview, you may mention in the intro that listeners can follow along on Google Maps. Here's an easy link to my route... https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OfeGW0N0vq8QWZJPruozsr6-WhKc3BF1&usp=sharing Andrew Here is a link to Andrews newest KMZ Files 2008-2019 KMZ files Lots of information here! Andrews Website http://www.sailgeja.c...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 249 Corsica Classic Regatta with Katia Kulawick-Assante and Thibaud Assante

May 18, 2021 06:41 - 56 minutes - 22.6 MB

Corsica Classic Regatta Corsica Classic 10th Anniversary August 25th - September 1st 2020 Here is the Press release for the Regatta Dear Franz, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our brand new digital, augmented, immersive, inclusive magazine called Yachting in Méditerranée. Here's the link to the first issue : https://yachting-in-mediterranee.mrmagz.com/yachting-01?page=1 Yachting in Med is the first lifestyle magazine dedicated to the Mediterranean sea through the...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond 2021 Sailing Plans-Join Me!

May 06, 2021 21:21 - 14 minutes - 6.07 MB

Summer Sailing Season 2021 and Crew Call In this podcast I outline my plans for the sailing from the northern Adriatic to Spain with information on crew openings. Write me if you have any information on boat yards in Spain where I can store my boat or if you're interested in joining me for part of the summer  sail If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. franz1 at medsailor dot com Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? T...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 248 Kivanc and Danielle of See Bee Sailing

May 04, 2021 07:59 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

I have a great interview with Kivanc and Danielle of See Bee Sailing Kivanc and Danielle Aslaner from the Bay Area California, who just bought their dream boat in Croatia, quit their jobs and are about to live full-time on their boat and start sailing the world. Kivanc is originally from Istanbul and had an interest in sailing and the nautical lifestyle from a young age. While he was growing up in Turkey, sailing was a sport mostly for those well off and seemed inaccessible. His time and att...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 247 Zach Grant of Sailrite

April 20, 2021 07:43 - 46 minutes - 18.8 MB

Learn about Sailrite with Zach Grant In this episode we Learn about Sailrite with Zach Grant. Sailrite is a podcast sponsor and in my opinion, a great company. They produce lots of free Sailrite YouTube videos for the DIY sailor. I talked to Zach today for the first time before I always talked to his father Matt Grant a couple of years ago so it is great to catch up again with this great company. If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. Use the contact form at the ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 246 Sail Dauntless

April 06, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 25.7 MB

I enjoy getting to know Jim and Judy Brown and we discuss their Yacht Dauntless and what is like to be a charter business owner, Captain and Crew https://www.saildauntless.com/ is their website Length: 52′, beam 15′ draft 6′ US Coast Guard Documented Vessel engine Yanmar 80 hp diesel Generator AIS Electric Winches Hydraulic Swim Platform Total sails = 3 Dingy 10′ seats 5 Outboard 15 hp Life Raft – offshore rated CE Rating A13, B16, C16 The Captain – James Brown  ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 245 Chris Axelson pt. 5

March 23, 2021 21:39 - 50 minutes - 20.5 MB

This episode is part 5 of  of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 244 Loucas Gourtsoyannis 4

March 09, 2021 01:18 - 48 minutes - 19.4 MB

This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is [email protected] +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive.  This is my limited understa...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 243 Loucas Gourtsoyannis 3

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is [email protected] +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive.  This is my limited understa...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 242 Loucas Gourtsoyannis 2

February 16, 2021 00:43 - 42 minutes - 17.1 MB

This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is [email protected] +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive.  This is my limited understa...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 240 Nicholas Van Antwerp Atlantic Crossing

February 02, 2021 23:28 - 55 minutes - 22.3 MB

This is the email that lead to this interview. If you have suggestions then let me know. Franz, I Greatly enjoy your podcast, and I want to thank you for all the time you have put in to aggregate all this information about sailing around the globe. I love putting on old podcasts and following the journeys around whether it's in the Fjords of Sweden or the Gulf of Corinth. I am a lifelong sailor and was looking forward to hearing you speak at my home yacht club this spring, Columbia Yacht C...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 241 Loucas Gourtsoyannis 1

January 13, 2021 00:49 - 1 hour - 25.1 MB

This Email lead to these next 4 Interviews I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is [email protected] +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media He runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive.  This is my limited understanding but he is fascina...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 239 Erin Carey Sailing Publicist

December 24, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

Interview with Erin Carey sailing publicist! "Roam Generation is a public relations agency specialising in traditional PR for adventurers, travel brands and experts, and mission-driven organisations. We help you stand out in the crowd, so you can continue to live a life less ordinary." Erin Carey is the founder of Roam Generation, a PR and communications agency focused on helping adventurers, travel brands and experts and inspiring mission-driven organisations, share their unique and inspiri...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 238 Sailing Ocean Fox Simon and Carla

December 08, 2020 08:46 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

Simon and Carla of "Sailing Ocean Fox" "We, Carla and Simon are sailing from Croatia around the world on our Lagoon 400. This site will give you the option to follow us on our travels, Carla's passion for healthy food and Simon's passion for red wine." Here is the Website of Sailing Ocean Fox https://www.sailingoceanfox.com/ From and Email from their publicist... "Simon and Carla Fowler of Sailing Ocean Fox. Simon and Carla have been living aboard their 40 foot catamaran, Ocean Fox, and s...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 237 Ruby Rose

November 25, 2020 00:27 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

This week I talk with Nick and Terysa of the YouTube channel Sailing Ruby Rose. From their website "Hi there! Thanks for visiting our little corner of the internet! We're Nick and Terysa and are currently fulfilling our dream of sailing and traveling around the world." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rRsBE2nFbnUSjtmv6Jq6w   ----------- If you would like to support the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast there are several ways! 1 Become a Patreon 2 Become a Sponsor 3 Buy my ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 235 Kevin and Jaci

November 11, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 24.9 MB

Travels of Jaci and Kevin  Jacioutthere I received this delightful Email from Jaci and Kevin  so how could I resist getting them on the podcast?: "Hello Franz Firstly I want to say thank you and I am really excited about finding you by accident on podcasts. We are currently day 13 into a Mediterranean crossing originating in Croatia down south with the actual crossing from Greece and we are heading to Spain and have survived a Medicane en route. My partner Kevin gets sea sick so on the jo...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 234 Chris Axelson pt. 4

November 04, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

This episode is part 4 of  of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 233 Chris Axelson pt. 3

October 20, 2020 07:43 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

This episode is part 3 of  of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 232 Sailing Croatia with Nathan Quirk Pt. 2

October 05, 2020 07:44 - 57 minutes - 23.2 MB

Free Croatia Anchorages Free Croatia Anchorages! Nathan Quirk is a contributor to the Noonsite.com a resource for all sailors on location specific information. I heard about Nathan from my interview with Chris Axelson. Nathan has a google earth KMZ file of free anchorage locations in Croatia. I wanted to get to know Nathan and learn about some of these anchorages so this is Part 2 of a 2 part series of interviews. The link to get this KMZ file of Free Croatia Anchorages in Croatia that are f...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 231 Sailing Croatia with Nathan Quirk Pt. 1

September 29, 2020 07:28 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Free Croatia Anchorages 1 Free Croatia Anchorages 1!  Nathan Quirk is a contributor to the Noonsite.com a resource for all sailors on location specific information. I heard about Nathan from my interview with Chris Axelson. Nathan has a google earth KMZ file of free anchorage locations in Croatia. I wanted to get to know Nathan and learn about some of these anchorages so this is Part 1 of a 2 part series of interviews. The link to get this KMZ file of the Free Croatia Anchorages Anchorages i...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 231 Sailing Croatia with Nathan Quark Pt. 1

September 29, 2020 07:28 - 1 hour - 28.5 MB

Free Croatia Anchorages 1 Free Croatia Anchorages 1!  Nathan Quark is a contributor to the Noonsite.com a resource for all sailors on location specific information. I heard about Nathan from my interview with Chris Axelson. Nathan has a google earth KMZ file of free anchorage locations in Croatia. I wanted to get to know Nathan and learn about some of these anchorages so this is Part 1 of a 2 part series of interviews. The link to get this KMZ file of the Free Croatia Anchorages Anchorages i...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 230 Chris Axelson pt. 2

September 22, 2020 07:14 - 1 hour - 35 MB

This episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge A ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 229 Chris Axelson pt. 1

September 15, 2020 22:10 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MB

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing  in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting  stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge ...

Neil Fletcher Sailing the Baltic 2019

September 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MB

Neil Fletcher Sailing the Baltic Pre 2020 In this episode Neil tells us of his sailing adventures sailing the Baltic https://www.sailingarcturus.com/ If you would like to support the Podcast there are several ways! 1 Become a Patreon 2 Become a Sponsor 3 Buy my Sailing Audio lessons Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple....

In Memory of Larry Pardey

September 02, 2020 18:23 - 14 minutes - 5.98 MB

Larry Pardey This week I heard about the passing of Larry Pardey and I wanted to share some of my thoughts about his effect on my life. Here is a link to the New York Times obituary Larry and Lynn Pardey have had a direct impact on my life and he will be missed. I'm glad that Lynn is still in good health and actively involved in the sailing community. Below is a link  to a YouTube video of the self steering wind vane which Larry designed and I copied and used my boat https://youtu.be/IP9...

Valeriia Sulima

September 02, 2020 07:23 - 40 minutes - 16.2 MB

This week I I deviate away from cruising sailing to delve into the world of commercial shipping with a discussion with Valeriia Sulima Before the interview Valeriia a shared this information with me: "Bullet points as promised about myself: - I was born in the industrial city of eastern part of Ukraine called Dnepropetrovsk. No one from my family had any connection to the sea or the shipping industry. - I studied in Kiev, then I moved to Moscow where I pursued a law degree and simultaneous...

Episode 226 Sailing in the Mediterranean Phil and Carole Quirk of “Southern Cross DQQ” Pt 2

August 25, 2020 07:18 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

This week is part 2 of the interview with Phil Quirk on his adventures sailing from Southern CA to Sri Lanka you can read more at his blog! Richard Dauben, Phil and Carole Quirk https://www.sailblogs.com/member/southerncrossdqq "Rich is a lifelong sailor who sailed his previous boat Cerita, a Beneteau 411, down the west coast of Mexico and Central America, through the canal, and up the western Caribbean to Savannah, Georgia. He is now eager to sail south and then west from California to exp...

Episode 225 Sailing in the Mediterranean Phil and Carole Quirk of “Southern Cross DQQ” Pt 1

August 18, 2020 07:10 - 56 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week I interview Phil Quirk on his adventures sailing from Southern CA to Sri Lanka you can read more at his blog! Richard Dauben, Phil and Carole Quirk https://www.sailblogs.com/member/southerncrossdqq "Rich is a lifelong sailor who sailed his previous boat Cerita, a Beneteau 411, down the west coast of Mexico and Central America, through the canal, and up the western Caribbean to Savannah, Georgia. He is now eager to sail south and then west from California to explore the South Seas....

Episode 224 Sailing in the Mediterranean Andrew Cully of Classic Yacht Info .com

August 11, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Andrew Cully of classic yachts info.com This week I have a great discussion  with Andrew Cully of classic yachts info.com. Andrew and I both share a passion for classic wooden boats and Andrew decided to create a website dedicated to his passion. http://classicyachtinfo.com/ Check out his website I'm sure you will enjoy it like I did and if you have any classic boats  for sale make sure you list them on his site  this is what he wrote me after we did the interview/ "With regards to the des...

Episode 223 Sailing in the Mediterranean Jack Andrys 2020

July 21, 2020 06:48 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Jack Andrys 2020 As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away. Here is a link to some of Jack's photos of the crossing https://photos.app.goo.gl/QqBZESKH9B6ZUPZ66 Noforeignland link  https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/vesna?sid=5145363304415232&tc=1593473376635 If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts o...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 222 Dylan Magaster part 2

July 14, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 25.1 MB

Dylan Magaster part 2   I received this email from Dylan, so how could I resist the interview invitation! Hello, My name is Dylan Magaster and I am the creator of the successful YouTube channel FLORB with 600k subscribers and over 100M views (www.youtube.com/dylanmagaster). I believe if you were to bring me as a guest to your podcast we could create an episode that would provide a lot of value and entertainment to your listeners. I started a career in YouTube at the age of 21 years old wi...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 221 Dylan Magaster Part 1

July 08, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

I received this email from Dylan, so how could I resist the interview invitation! Hello, My name is Dylan Magaster and I am the creator of the successful YouTube channel FLORB with 600k subscribers and over 100M views (www.youtube.com/dylanmagaster). I believe if you were to bring me as a guest to your podcast we could create an episode that would provide a lot of value and entertainment to your listeners. I started a career in YouTube at the age of 21 years old with a backpack and $1,000....

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 220 Julie Bradley: Escape from the Ordinary

June 30, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

220 Julie Bradley: Escape from the Ordinary In this podcast I interviewed Julie Bradley who is the author of escape from the ordinary. "Escape from the Ordinary Prologue Somewhere off the coast of France, I woke up drenched in frigid seawater from a monster wave breaking over the bow of the boat. Recovering from the cold shock I looked around and saw that while I slept, Glen had furled the foresail into the size of a hand towel. The weather was worsening. The sky was ominously dark, and BB...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 219 Stefan Kruellmann on Commercial Shipping

June 23, 2020 07:06 - 42 minutes - 17 MB

219 Stefan Kruellmann on Commercial Shipping In this episode I interviewed Stefan Kruellmann we talk a about what it is like to work in the Commercial side of shipping.     When I was trying to find a replacement antenna for my old EPIRB I contacted this company. They helped me by letting me know that my EPIRB was an antique and could not be repaired nonetheless I thought it would be good to get them on the podcast and share some safety.     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patr...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 218 Jacob Cabral Safety Offshore

June 17, 2020 21:08 - 37 minutes - 15.3 MB

Episode 218 Jacob Cabral Safety Offshore In this episode I interviewed Jacob Cabral about offshore safety. Jacob works for LRSE which stands for life raft and survival equipment https://www.lrse.com/   When I was trying to find a replacement antenna for my old EPIRB I contacted this company. They helped me by letting me know that my EPIRB was an antique and could not be repaired nonetheless I thought it would be good to get them on the podcast and share some safety.     Please Consider su...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 217 August Sandberg from 59 North

June 09, 2020 07:24 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

August Sandberg In this episode I interview Isbjorn Skipper, August Sandberg who works with Andy Schell of 59-north.com  another great podcast on sailing that I enjoyed so perhaps you will as well! August Sandberg "After serving a year in the army as an Arctic Jaeger on the Norwegian-Russian border, he started film studies in Bergen. While studying film production, August renovated an old Baltic 37, and then proceeded to circumnavigate the Atlantic with her after he got his degree. He then s...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 216 Howard Mann, Yacht Delivery: France to Athens

June 02, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 30 MB

Howard Mann Delivery France to Athens In this episode I interviewed Howard Mann and we talked about his delivery of a Sun Odyssey 490 from France to Athens during the gradual spread of the Chinese virus (I refuse to be politically correct I call it as I see it, the corona virus). He shared with me the log of this adventure and if you would like to read it here is a link. Log of SV Eitan Unfortunately the audio quality is probably the worst I've had in many episodes I was not using my normal...

Sailing in the Mediterranean BONUS Corsica Classic Regatta with Katia Kulawick-Assante and Thibaud Assante

May 30, 2020 07:03 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Corsica Classic Regatta Photo of Eileen and Quatre Quarts III by Françoise Tafani   This is a delightful interview I had with Katia Kulawick Assante  and Thibaud Assante the organizers and founders of the Corsica Classic Regatta If you're interested in learning about or possibly participating in this regatta a link to the regatta website is here Ports of call include Bonifacio,  Porto-Vecchio,  Sari-Solenzara  aBastia, Macinaggio, Saint-Florent here is an article that Katia wrote about ...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 215 Jacques Ten Kate Sailing Sardinia

May 26, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Jacques Ten Kate Yacht a Grand Soleil 45 In this interview I talk with my friend Jacques Ten Kate from the Netherlands about his adventures sailing and sailing in Sardinia     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you're inter...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 214 a Josie Tucci of Sunsail and The Moorings 2020

May 19, 2020 17:45 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

Sailing in the Mediterranean Josie Tucci of Sunsail and Moorings 2020 In this podcast I interview Josie Tucci VP Sales and Marketing at Sunsail and The Moorings Yacht Charter Company we talk about how the Covid Virus is effecting charter operations this summer. Josi suggested that I add this  link to the show notes This is a link to the FAQ about Covid for Sunsail https://www.sunsail.co.uk/covid19 https://www.moorings.com/faqs Below is what I found about the Moorings history from their w...

Nick Hathaway pt.2

May 12, 2020 07:42 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Nick Hathaway 45degreessailing.com pt 2 From Nick: Great chatting with you tonight. Really enjoyed it. And thank you for the plug at the end. I will paste some links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/45degreessailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing/ We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/ All of the imagery and...