Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 119 ratingsSailing Stories, Interviews and Tips with and emphasis for the Mediterranean but we do venture Beyond
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 129 Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie pt 6
February 18, 2017 15:43 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBIn this episode #6 Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Sri Lanka and we end at the Suez Canal. This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate t...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 128 Luis Martins on how to Repair Fiberglass pt 3
February 12, 2017 15:40 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBThis week I interview . This is the third episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins and fiberglass repair techniques. If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's bet...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 127 Jack Andrys pt. 4
February 05, 2017 08:10 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis is the fourth part of a multi-part series where I talked to Jack Andrys about the purchase of his boat in Slovenia this summer and then working down the coast and eventually ending up in Sicily. In this episode We start in Zadar Croatia and end in Bobovisce Croatia. Here is a link to Jack's Facebook page where you can see a lot of images and videos of his trip this last summer. https://www.facebook.com/sailingvesna/ Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon Want me to go sai...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 126 Luis Martins on how to Fiberglass pt 2
January 29, 2017 08:16 - 33.5 MBThis week I interview Luis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. This is the second episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's. In other words, learning to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins. If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here yo...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 125 Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie pt 5
January 22, 2017 08:09 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBIn this episode Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Indonesia and we end at Sri Lanka. This episodes is the second episode where I will be recording screen shots and uploading the video to Youtube the youtube channes is: https://www.youtube.com/user/medsailordotcom and the link to this podcast is: https://youtu.be/x6yR5CDu62g This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic ...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 124 Sailing Around the World with Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie pt 4
January 15, 2017 08:11 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode Rory talks about his adventure sailing from New Zeland to Australia and on to Indonesia. This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 123 Jack Andrys pt. 3
January 08, 2017 08:11 - 59 minutes - 27.9 MBThis is the third part of a multi-part series where I talked to Jack Andrys about the purchase of his boat in Slovenia this summer and then working down the coast and eventually ending up in Sicily. In this episode We start in Italy and end in Zadar Croatia. Here is a link to Jack's Facebook page where you can see a lot of images and videos of his trip this last summer. https://www.facebook.com/sailingvesna/ Reaching south from Zagreb and out of the marina so as to be on anchor tonight Pos...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 122 Jack Andrys pt. 2
January 01, 2017 08:00 - 26.7 MBThis is the second part of a multi-part series where I talked to Jack Andrys about the purchase of his boat in Slovenia this summer and is working his self down the coast and eventually ending up in Sicily. In this episode check buys his boat in Slovenia sales over to Italy visits Venice and then comes back over to Croatia and starts working his way down the coast. Here is a link to Jack's Facebook page where you can see a lot of images and videos of his trip this last summer.https://www.fac...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 121 Jack Andrys pt. 1
December 25, 2016 08:10 - 55 minutes - 26 MBThis is the first part of a multi-part series where I talked to Jack Andrys about the purchase of his boat in Slovenia this summer and is working his self down the coast and eventually ending up in Sicily. In this episode check buys his boat in Slovenia sales over to Italy visits Venice and then comes back over to Croatia and starts working his way down the coast. Here is a link to Jack's Facebook page where you can see a lot of images and videos of his trip this last summer.https://www.face...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 120 Kamau Iandiataiyero
December 18, 2016 08:26 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 120 Kamau Iandiataiyero This is a pleasant and enjoyable interview with Kamau Iandiataiyero, Kamau has a YouTube channel this is a great resource for those of you who want to consider building your boat Kamau takes us through step-by-step the process he has been going through. https://www.youtube.com/user/kamauiandiataiyero Here's a description Kamau wrote about his YouTube channel: Greetings and welcome to Iandi Boats. I am a professional builder and ...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 119 Sailing Around the World with Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie pt 3
December 11, 2016 08:08 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBThis is the third episode where I interview Rory McDougal This is the third of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 118 Bareboat Greece with Tom Morley pt 2
December 04, 2016 08:12 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 118 Bareboat Greece with Tom Morley pt 2 This is the second of two interviews with Tom Morley. Tom is one of my listeners who took a bareboat charter in the Aegean islands of Greece in 2013. To document and share this trip he put together a YouTube video with a lot of photographs. Here's a link to that YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGyzOZfKp7g Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to s...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 117 Bareboat Greece with Tom Morley pt 1
November 27, 2016 08:12 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is the first of two interviews with Tom Morley. Tom is one of my listeners who took a bareboat charter in the Aegean islands of Greece in 2013. To document and share this trip he put together a YouTube video with a lot of photographs. Here's a link to that YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGyzOZfKp7g Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to sail. If you have ideas for ...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 116 Bareboat Chartering on the Italian Amalfi Coast with Gary Harris
November 20, 2016 08:18 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MBThis is a great interview with Gary Harris on his bareboat charter along the Amalfi Coast. Gary has allowed me to share his journal for the trip along with the photographs, Here it is! July 23, 2016 Castellammare di Stabia- We arrived at Naples terminal from Florence at 11:00. We had previously arranged a van and driver through Pompeii Car Service to meet us at the terminal and Mario was waiting with his 8 person Mercedes Van. We mentioned that we’d like to have lunch nearby then visit Mt Ve...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 115 Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie pt 2
November 13, 2016 08:14 - 57 minutes - 27 MBThis is my second interview with Rory McDougal This is the second part of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. In this episode we continue his adventure after he arrived in St Martin in the Caribbean almost penniless. And we get to Easter Island and then on to the Tuamotou-Gambier Islands in French Polynesia This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 114 Luis Martins on how to Fiberglass pt 1
November 06, 2016 07:12 - 1 hour - 41 MBThis week I interview Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. This is the first episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's. In other words, learning to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins. If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here yo...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 113 Sailing Around the World with Rory McDougal aboard s/y Cokie
October 30, 2016 07:26 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode I interview Rory McDougal This is the first of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html "In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 112 Greek Ionians with Mike Chepurin Pt 2
October 23, 2016 07:20 - 48 minutes - 22.9 MBThis is the second part of my interview Mike Chepurin. Mike is a frequent listener to the podcast and a while back asked me to describe what would be a good charter for a family with a child. I suggested the Ionians. He followed my suggestion and we talk about his experience in this episode. Here is a link to a short Video Mike shared with us https://youtu.be/4oZfawCpkPw Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 111 Greek Ionians with Mike Chepurin
October 16, 2016 22:57 - 51 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode I interview Mike Chepurin. Mike is a frequent listener to the podcast and a while back asked me to describe what would be a good charter for a family with a child. I suggested the Ionians. He followed my suggestion and we talk about his experience in this episode. Here is a link to a short Video Mike shared with us https://youtu.be/4oZfawCpkPw In the introduction I talk about elk hunting and I mentioned I was going to post a photograph of the bull elk that my game camera to...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 110 Hugh Morrison s/y Savannah and the Corsica Classic
October 01, 2016 17:01 - 45 minutes - 21.4 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 110 Hugh Morrison s/y Savannah and the Corsica Classic In this episode. It's my delightful pleasure to interview Hugh Morrison. Hugh Morrison is the owner of the sailing yacht Savanna. Savanna is a classic 90 foot yacht built in 1997, the inspiration for this boat was from the classic J Sloops. Savannah participated in the Corsica classic Regatta this year. I talk to Hugh about the boat, his experiences sailing and his background. Hugh is a member of the...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 109 Sailing in the Swedish Archipelago part 2
September 18, 2016 07:17 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBNeil, looking very happy with his new boat, at the Wasahamnen marina in central Stockholm This is the second part of a two-part interview where Neil Fletcher and I discuss our trip in the summer of 2016 through the Swedish archipelago. We discuss the small and delightful guest harbor at Smä Dalarö, the busy port of Sandhamn, which is considered the sailing capital of the archipelago, and some trouble we encountered battling swells and ferry traffic on the island of Moja. Neil has much more d...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 108 Sailing in the Swedish Archipelago part 1
September 11, 2016 22:07 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBThis is the first part of a two-part interview where Neil Fletcher and I discuss our trip in the summer of 2016 through the Swedish archipelago. Regular listeners will remember Neil, who first came on the podcast a year or two ago to talk about his experiences chartering in Croatia. He then joined myself and Jack Andrys for a weeklong jaunt aboard my boat See Dream through Greece and Turkey in 2015. Neil enjoyed the experience so much that he bought his own boat, Arcturus, a 1966 Allied Se...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 107 Sweden and thoughts on Turkey
July 20, 2016 17:48 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode I talk about this summer's itinerary and the adventures of traveling to and from Turkey. I also give some thoughts on my outlook for the Turkish economy. This summer I sailed in Sweden with my listener and friend Neil Fletcher. Neil and I will be doing a podcast going into much more detail of the trip, but I give a quick brief overview of my observations of Sweden. Love the Sauna on the Dock! Huvudskar Summer Route If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please ...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 106 Dr Joe Alton (Dr Bones) Pt 2
June 09, 2016 07:28 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBThis is the second part of a two-part episode with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy better known as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy They run the podcast the https://www.doomandbloom.net/ They also have a podcast called Survival Medicine Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/podcast and a new podcast: American Survival Radio https://www.doomandbloom.net/american-survival-radio-may-21st/ http://rss.gcnlive.com/americanSurvivalRadio/feed.xml I highly recommend to you have this book on your books...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 105 Dr Joe Alton (Dr Bones) Pt 1
June 02, 2016 07:52 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBThis first part of a two-part episode with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy better known as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy They run the podcast the https://www.doomandbloom.net/ They also have a podcast called Survival Medicine Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/podcast and a new podcast: American Survival Radio https://www.doomandbloom.net/american-survival-radio-may-21st/ http://rss.gcnlive.com/americanSurvivalRadio/feed.xml I highly recommend to you have this book on your bookshelf The...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 104 Split Croatia with Čedo Perić
May 27, 2016 22:21 - 43 minutes - 20.6 MBI interview Čedo Perić a veteran of sailing out of Split Croatia and he gives us some insights and suggested sailing ideas from Split Croatia He has a website and rents his boat out on AIRBNB here is the website. http://www.saracenyacht.xyz/ He shared the photos below with us. 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.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterrane...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 103 Chillout Sailing
May 19, 2016 20:42 - 31 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I interview Bonnie and David of Chillout Sailing http://chilloutsailing.com/ David – the Skipper David is French and was born and raised in the city of Nantes. He received his Master’s degree in International Business and is a fan of the sailing world. On the side he enjoys being physically active by mountain biking, snowboarding, windsurfing and hiking. He has well traveled throughout Europe, touched upon the U.S.A., North Africa and has lived in Ireland, the Netherlands and...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 102 Split Croatia Charter
May 05, 2016 21:04 - 31 minutes - 15 MBMy suggestions for a 1 week charter from Split Croatia First of all get this book and plan your own then listen to my ideas: 777 Harbours and Anchorages Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania Karl Heinz Bestandig & Dario Silvestro 777 contains detailed, up-to-date information on more than 1000 ports and anchorages. The technical details of greatest interest to pleasure yachters are combined with useful information on each harbour and anchorage, including phone contacts for marinas and ha...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 101 Brian and Stephanie of Sailing Detour
April 28, 2016 07:12 - 51 minutes - 24.2 MBBrian and Stephanie of Sailing Detour This week I interview Brian and Stephanie, two young Americans who quit their jobs and are now living the dream. In this discussion we talked about their travels through the European canals to arrive at their current location in Denmark. Brian and Stephanie kept a great blog, here are links to their blogs http://blog.sailingdetour.com/ http://sailingdetour.com/ http://rodetrip.net/ In the conversation they mentioned a source of great information for sail...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 100 Documentation vs Registration
April 21, 2016 07:08 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode I talk to our resident Admiralty law expert John Fulweiler and we discuss the possible ways you might choose to register or document your boat. If you have questions for John drop me a note and perhaps he will answer them in future episodes. John's website is http://www.saltwaterlaw.com/ After the podcast was released I received this email from a listener: Hey Franz, I am listening to your podcast about US documentation and I think there should be a correction about the "...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 99 Albania
April 14, 2016 07:10 - 25 minutes - 12 MBThis week I answer a listener question about Sailing in Albania. 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.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam 7.1 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 98 Montenegro Charter
April 07, 2016 18:39 - 19 minutes - 9.34 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 98 Montenegro Charter I talk about my thoughts and suggested itinerary for a 1 week bare boat charter going south out of Dubrovnik. And then further on a one week charter in Montenegro. If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam http...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 97 Dubrovnik Charter 1
April 01, 2016 00:16 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBI talk about my thoughts and suggested itinerary for a 1 week bare boat charter out of Dubrovnik. Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.co...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 96 Linus Wilson on Slow Boating
March 24, 2016 07:06 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThis week I talk to Linus Wilson about his books and cruising plans. Here is information Alex shared with me to pass on to you: Here is a link to Linus Wilsons' Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slow-boat-sailing/id1084423845?mt=2 Check out Linus Wilson’s book How to Sail Around the World Part-Time, which is now available as an MP3 album on iTunes or Amazon. Links to his books are at www.slowboatsailing.com. Buy How to Sail Around the World Part-Time or Slow Boat to the Bahamas. B...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 95 Alex Chidiac Buying a Boat in Greece
March 17, 2016 07:20 - 27.5 MBIn this episode I interview the yacht broker Alex Chidiac about the process of buying a boat in Europe with specific information on the process and steps involved. Alex also helped me understand the process of the chemistry shrouded process of the European VAT taxes. Here is his contact information. Alex Chidiac Managing Director Artisan Yacht Sales Greece 14B Korai Street, Ekali, Athens Chidiac Building 7th Floor, El Mina, Tripoli Work mob (LEB): (+961) 79 153 302 Work mob (GRE): (+30) 69...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 94 Kim Brown 2 Sailing Britican
March 10, 2016 23:42 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is my second interview with the delightful Kim Brown of sailing Britican. In this episode we talk about her Atlantic crossing from the Mediterranean and the easy life in the Caribbean and other topics that come up. ©Sailing Britican.com Kim Brown the author of Sailing Britican her blog was rated as one of the top 10 sailing blogs by Top 10: Sailing and Travel Blogs | Sailing Blog | Zizoo.com Kim is a real delight to talk to and her blog can be found at http://www.sailingbritican.com/...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 93 Dan Culpepper Pt 4
February 26, 2016 08:17 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBThis is the fourth part of the interview with my friend Dan Culpepper after his epic voyage aboard sailing vessel Heldeleine across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean. In This episode we make it to his wintering spot in Gaeta Italy. Here is a link to his website:http://sailingheldeleine.com/resources/ Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the li...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 92 Bruce Schwab of Ocean Planet Energy
February 18, 2016 08:04 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 92 Bruce Schwab of Ocean Planet Energy http://www.bruceschwab.com/ About Bruce Schwab and OceanPlanet Bruce Schwab is a lifelong marine services professional and two-time solo circumnavigator. Bruce Schwab Ocean Planet As an adolescent he spent two years cruising with his father and brothers. Afterwards, settling in Northern California he led the Rigging Shop at Svendsens Marine from 1981 to 2000 During this time he restored his 1930 30sq Meter “Rumbles...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 91 Vinny Gallagher of Sailing Nervous
February 11, 2016 08:24 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week I talked to Vinny Gallagher the producer director and co actor of the YouTube series "Sailing Nervous". we talked about how he decided to become a sailor and his journey to make an offer on a moody 30 foot sailboat. Below are links to his YouTube channel and his introductory YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x5ZeAGz8Z_k0TzQO6fYIQ If you have comments or suggestions for future podcasts please contact me by using the contact form at the website. Sailing! Learn to Sail...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 90 Jack Edwards Arduino Autopilot
February 01, 2016 08:28 - 57 minutes - 27 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 90 Jack Edwards Arduino autopilot This week I have the opportunity to interview Jack Edwards. Jack Edwards is a retired mechanical engineer and sailor who keeps up boat in the Pacific North West. Jack has taken some very simple components and made them into an autopilot. The autopilot is based on the Arduino microcontroller and a few other called components that we discuss in this interview. If you would like to receive more information including schemati...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 89 Sailrite Matt Grant pt 2
January 28, 2016 08:37 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week I interview Matt Grant of Sailrite. We had phone problems so this is part 2 of 2 http://www.sailrite.com/ Above is a picture of the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 and LS-1 sewing machines Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Lea...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 88 Sailrite Matt Grant pt 1
January 21, 2016 08:20 - 48 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week I interview Matt Grant of Sailrite. We had phone problems so this is part 1 of 2 http://www.sailrite.com/ Above is a picture of the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 and LS-1 sewing machines Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Lea...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 87 Southern Ionian Islands Greece
January 14, 2016 23:10 - 29 minutes - 14 MBSailing in the Mediterranean Episode 87 Southern Ionian Islands Greece This week I talk about my suggestion for a 1 week charter in the Ionian Islands with a 1 year old child on board. Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Price $29.99 https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh 8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lesso...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Ep. 86 Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems
January 07, 2016 19:29 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBThis week we talk about Boat electrical systems with Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems (from the Pacific Yacht System home page) Pacific Yacht Systems is based in Richmond B.C. and specializes in marine electronics and electrical systems. We provide customized solutions for vessels of all sizes (powerboats or sailboats). We serve boat owners across the Lower Mainland and in other areas of coastal B.C. We are proud members of the ABYC and NMEA and are certified dealers/installers of Garmin a...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 85 John Fulweiler on Admiralty Law
January 01, 2016 00:06 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week I interview John Fulweiler on Admiralty Law. John has a lot of practical advice which is not only useful to the cruising sailor but this episode bookends nicely with my previous two episodes featuring Skip Strong and Twain Braden. John suggested I put a link to the relevant salvage law that may most precisely apply to cruising sailors (see below): SALCON 89 (The International Convention on Salvage 1989) Here it is: http://www.safesea.com/salvage/law/salcon_89.html Article 13 reads...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Ep. 83 Skip Strong and Twain Braden authors of “In Peril” Pt 2
December 24, 2015 08:19 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis is the second part of a two part interview with Captain Skip Strong and Twain Braden of: In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage that Made History When Skip Strong, the thirty-two-year-old Captain of the 688-foot oil tanker Cherry Valley received the call, all he knew was that an ocean going tug with five men aboard was in distress off Florida's east coast. Caught in an unusually powerful storm, the tug's engines failed, and as the winds gusted to more than sixt...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 82 Luis Martins on Rebuilding a Boat
December 10, 2015 08:17 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBBoat building in Portugal with Luis Martins This week I interview Louis Martins a listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal.Learn about the pleasure of rebuilding an older boat! His website is http://sailingscally.com Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Price $29.99 If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 81 Paul Michele of Navionics
December 03, 2015 08:37 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this interview I talk with Paul Michele National Sales Manager of Navionics. We discuss the great phone navigation apps that I have used and the other products Navionics is offering http://www.navionics.com/en Paul Michele has worked for Navionics for the last seven years. He has background experience as sales and marketing managers over the last twenty years within the marine and fishing industry. Paul is an avid boater, kayaker, fisherman and competes in various related lifestyle events....
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 80 Sarita Armstrong
November 25, 2015 23:41 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBSailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Price $29.99 Interview with Sarita Armstrong Author of The Baggywrinkle Cookbook: http://www.saritaarmstrong.com The Baggywrinkle Cookbook The charming stories in this book take us from one end of the Mediterranean to the other as we follow Captain Bill Baggywrinkle (‘Baggy’ to his friends) on his leisurely way over the sea, learning to cook for himself and for his friends along the way. Cooking on a boat doe...
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 79 Dan Culpepper Pt 3
November 20, 2015 23:05 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBSailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Price $29.99 https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh 8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 78 Dan Culpepper Pt 2 This is the third part of the interview with my friend Dan Culpepper after his epic voyage aboard sailing vessel Heldeleine across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean. In This episode we make it from Menorca to Italy. I will post the next episode when we get a cha...