Yachting Yarns: Recent Episodes
Linda Woods
Rod West is a veteran of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and has spent many years indulging his passions. In this episode he tells of his unusual start and shares the inside story of this thrilling sport.
After skippering super yachts in North Queensland and around the Pacific, Sue and Brian move to Florida where they command super yachts around the east coast of America and the Caribbean Islands including Cuba.
In 2016 Bill hatfield made a second attempt at setting world sailing record. This attempt would fail after two months when he was caught in a storm off the Great Australian Bight.
In 2015 Bill Hatfield set off to set a world sailing record. His attempt ended when he was washed overboard and his yacht suffered significant damage off Cape Horn.
Tanya Rabe talks about her love of the sea and gives expert tips on keeping your dog happy and healthy while at sea.
Sue and Brian Mason spent 20 years on super yachts based out of Florida. Their adventures took them to many places including Cuba.
In 1975 Bill and his partner set sail for an adventure that would last years. They worked and travelled
around the world. They even had 2 daughters while away. Their travels almost ended with a catastrophic cyclone off North Queensland.
Sue Mason and her husband Brian spent nearly 20 years on super yachts taking international guests on exciting adventures through North Queensland and neighbouring Pacific Islands. Their adventures directly impacted the lives of children living in small villages. They also became close friends with two locals who saved the lives of John F. Kennedy and other crew after their PT boat was destroyed during World War 2. Sue is a unique woman who rare and valuable skills. She's also a great story teller.
Jackie and Noel tell their stories offing years at sea - including sailing The Loop in America - which entails travelling down the middle of the country
Don and Robyn both left their dental practices to see the world. In part 1 they travel all around Australia and Asia
Follow the adventures of Pam and Len as they set sail for adventure. In this episode they detail their decision to see the world - from finding the right boat - to discovering the delights of the Caribbean Islands
Peter Pope talks about building his own boat and sailing around the world. His time in New York and his work as a skipper for hire.
Jackie and Noel spent months travelling through the canals and waterways of Europe in their own barge
Hear stories from semi retired dentists, Robyn and Don, spent 10 years circumnavigating the globe.
Len and Pam make their way from the Windward and Leeward Islands, along the coast of South America and through to the Pacific Ocean
Bill and his girlfriend set off on a life living on their yacht and sailing around the world.