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Fantastic talk shows for boat owners, world cruisers, sailing enthusiasts, professional yacht crews and armchair adventurers everywhere. You can hear compelling tales and inspiring stories from often ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things, plus there's plenty of practical advice and an indelible streak of marine conservation.
The Boat Radio story continues with Carolyn Shearlock at The Boat Galley.
Where to go? East or west? Carolyn Shearlock spent several years sailing the Sea of Cortez before heading west to the Florida Keys and The Bahamas. This week she highlights the differences between these two extraordinarily popular cruising waters.
Carolyn has decades of experience sailing and living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/
Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/
To learn more about Boat Radio and to browse our past podcasts, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Boat Radio is taking a break. For the next couple of months, we’ll be concentrating on making podcasts for other companies. To be certain you don’t miss our return, make sure you subscribe to our podcasts. You can do this via your podcasting app or by clicking on one of the subscribe methods on our AudioBoom page https://audioboom.com/channel/boat-radio
A look ahead to the St Louis Boat and Sport Show with boat show manager Becca Doyle. Plus, Wanda Kenton Smith – the MRAA Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year.
Also this week, the Asian Carp invasion and efforts to get more families out on the water for a day’s fishing.
Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s very best boating radio show. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks.
When is ‘doing it yourself’ the best option? Carolyn Shearlock and husband Dave are a pretty handy pair, wielding everything from paintbrushes to a monkey wrench. But that doesn’t mean they’re expert boat mechanics and it certainly doesn’t mean they’re as quick as the pros when it comes to fixing a problem. Added to that, there are some jobs that even the most gifted amateur should leave to the experts. However, often the good professionals have a busy schedule and just as frequently they come with a hefty price tag. So how do you decide when it’s best to DIY?
Carolyn has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/
Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/
To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Bob hits the road and heads to Kansas City for the Boat and Sport Show where show manager Becca Doyle gives him the star treatment.
Boat Radio’s own Sarah O’Kelly joins Bob from Florida to chat about her terrific review and recommendation website, designed especially for boaters and sailors - Skipper’s Review.
Also this week: BOBO ladders and spider netting?
What are they? To find out, download this latest edition of the extraordinary Bob’s No Wake Zone – the world’s best boating radio show.
Should you simply offer 20% below the asking price and hope the seller bites your arm off? Or is there a more complex calculation to make? Is there a rule of thumb at all?
Carolyn Shearlock has been buying and selling boats for decades. This week, she talks about the factors you’ll need to consider before making that crucial first offer.
The Boat Galley website is the Number One online resource for the cruising community worldwide. You’ll find hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better with real life examples drawn from Carolyn Shearlock’s many years of experience living aboard boats. Plus, there are lots of great recipes and a wealth of information about living without refrigeration.
Check it out today, at https://theboatgalley.com/
To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip of a tropical storm.
“I wasn’t sure whether I was going to actually get to save everybody”.
Dashed repeatedly against a reef and then slammed down onto a sandy beach.
“We had Anna, who was two, and going into the water in those conditions, even in a life jacket, her chances of survival were small”
This is horrifying and compelling in equal measure.
“From the time we hit the reef to the time I saw the beach, I knew there was a really good chance I was going to lose my wife and my youngest”
Neither Regina nor Alan were novice sailors. This could happen to anyone.
This is part 1 of an interview that was first broadcast in September 2016. You’ll find part 2 either below or to the right of this post, depending on your podcasting app.
To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how and advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world (but mostly in the United States), take a look at http://www.boatradio.tv/
Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip of a tropical storm.
“I wasn’t sure whether I was going to actually get to save everybody”.
Dashed repeatedly against a reef and then slammed down onto a sandy beach.
“We had Anna, who was two, and going into the water in those conditions, even in a life jacket, her chances of survival were small”
This is horrifying and compelling in equal measure.
“From the time we hit the reef to the time I saw the beach, I knew there was a really good chance I was going to lose my wife and my youngest”
Neither Regina nor Alan were novice sailors. This could happen to anyone.
This is part 2 of an interview that was first broadcast in September 2016. You’ll find part 1 either above or to the left of this post, depending on your podcasting app.
To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how and advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world (but mostly in the United States), take a look at http://www.boatradio.tv/
Today we revisit the first episode in John Herlig’s wonderful series, Postcards From Sea.
For those of you not familiar with the story: Three years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John stumbled across a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential.
Slowly, painstakingly, John brought Ave back to life and now they have embarked on a voyage around the world.
This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner.
John’s quick wit and infectious humour made him a favourite among Boat Radio listeners when he was featured in The Life Aquatic. Now he’s back with his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together.
John and Boat Radio are currently working together on a very exciting new project, to be announced later this year.
To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Should you turn and run or can you ride out a hurricane? What insurance do you need? How much difference does it make if you own your boat outright? Where’s the best place to find accurate weather information? Carolyn Shearlock has the answers, learned over many years living aboard boats in the Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
NMMA Show Manager Becca Doyle joins Bob to chat about the Kansas City Boat and Sport Show – the first boat show on the 2018 calendar. Marine Max general manager, Thad Jameson, has big news, plus you can hear all about the Lake of the Ozarks New Year’s Eve Boat Drop. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the best boating radio show available anywhere in the world. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s wonderful Lake of the Ozarks. To find out more about Boat Radio, and to learn how an advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the globe (but mostly in the US), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Abby Barrows is a marine research scientist based in Maine on the east coast of the United States. It’s more accurate to say, she’s based on an island off the coast of the United States, just shy of the Canadian border. Abby runs the microplastics lab for an organisation you may have heard of called Adventure Scientists. In this podcast, she talks to Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall about her work and about life on a small island. To find out more about Abby and Adventure Scientists, check out their website at http://www.adventurescientists.org/ To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how an advert for your firm could be heard more than 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ This interview was first broadcast in July 2016.
In this final edition of Matt Rutherford’s podcast, he falls down a hole on a Bahamanian island and lands right on top of a garbage bag filled with marijuana. He then rides out a tropical storm at anchor before heading out into open ocean with a ruined engine. And that’s when he’s becalmed and finds himself bobbing along, riding the Gulf Stream for two weeks, heading north. He also talks a little more about Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava who were adrift in the Pacific Ocean for five months and whose story has inspired countless newspaper articles and television news segments. This is Matt’s final show for Boat Radio and we wish him well with his new endeavour, the Single-Handed Sailing podcast, which launches January 1st and which you can find via any of the usual podcasting apps. Check it out and don’t forget to leave a review. If you’d like Matt to help you find the best blue water yacht for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net To learn more about Matt’s conservation work, visit http://oceanresearchproject.org/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ If you’d like to advertise on Boat Radio and have your message heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide (but mostly in the United States), then drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net
What do you do if your new-to-you boat comes with a huge stack of paperwork in various binders and folders, all muddled up and stored in more than one locker? Well, as usual Carolyn Shearlock has suffered exactly this problem and has nailed a solution. Carolyn has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
KC Cloke talks about Eagle Days at the Lake of the Ozarks. Plus, Bob learns all about French skipper François Gabart’s extraordinary, world record breaking, 42-day circumnavigation. Also this week, One Source Services Alex McDonald and Paul Shifferdecker from Marine Max on Boston Whalers and Boat Shows. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you every week from the town of Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. A man-made reservoir, the Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1931. It has a surface area of 54,000 acres and more coastline than California. The surrounding landscape is spectacularly beautiful and the lake attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Author Michael John finds for treasures along the foreshore of the River Thames with renowned mudlark Nicola White. Mudlarks are urban beachcombers who scavenge for items of interest or value in the muddy banks of tidal rivers. In London, when the waters withdraw, vast expanses of silty, rocky, rubbish-strewn sludge are exposed along the length of the Thames, and that’s when Nicola goes to work. Over the years, she has amassed a huge collection of items, from gold jewellery to messages in bottles and even an unexploded hand grenade. Every find has a story attached to it and the tale she tells Michael John in this wonderful podcast will surprise and move you. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Facing fears, overcoming nervousness and trying new experiences. This week, Carolyn advocates enriching your life by saying ‘yes’ to things you’d ordinarily avoid. The Boat Galley website is the Number One online resource for the cruising community worldwide. You’ll find hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better with real life examples drawn from Carolyn Shearlock’s many years of experience living aboard boats. Plus, there are lots of great recipes and a wealth of information about living without refrigeration. Check it out today, at https://theboatgalley.com/ To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Rochelle Pennington joins Bob to talk about the extraordinary history of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Ship and its legendary skipper, Captain Santa. Mike Kenagy – executive director the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association – looks ahead to the boat shows coming up in 2018, starting January 4th. Plus, David Dickerson of the NMMA talks about the new wakeboarding rules. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you every week from the town of Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. A man-made reservoir, the Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1931. It has a surface area of 54,000 acres and more coastline than California. The surrounding landscape is spectacularly beautiful and the lake attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ You can buy Rochelle Pennington’s book via Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BqMmkh
Rick Page and Jasna Tuta have spent much of the past eight years sailing to some of the most remote islands of the Pacific Ocean. Boat Radio spoke to Rick and Jasna in summer 2016 and we thought it would be great to find out what they’ve been up to since then. To our surprise, they’re anchored just off the world’s newest royal yacht club, in a location even they describe as isolated. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator and owner of Skippers Review, an awesome review and recommendation website for the boating community worldwide. In this podcast, she chats to Jack Lighton, CEO of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. Jack and his team are doing amazing work, saving turtles and working to protect and preserve the environment. To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000 times per month by our listeners worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ Check out Skippers Review: https://skippersreview.com/ Adopt a turtle: https://www.marinelife.org/ Buy Rick and Jasna’s book: http://amzn.to/2nTyF7J
Epic jam sessions, seasickness and how best to resolve conflicts with your shipmates. In this latest edition of Postcards From Sea, John Herlig discusses these and other pressing issues with his good friend and fellow traveller Albi the German Lad. The pair also try to figure out at what stage it’s reasonable to start calling yourself a ‘sailor’.
Four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential. Slowly, painstakingly, John brought Ave back to life and now they have embarked on a voyage around the world. This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner. John’s quick wit and infectious humour made him a favourite among Boat Radio listeners when he was featured as a guest back in our early days. Now he has his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together. To learn more about John, and to enjoy his excellent writing, visit his blog: https://avedelmar.com/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Don’t just turn up at a foreign chandlery and hope they know what you’re talking about. If you need a replacement part for your boat, take the old part with you. That way you’re not going to end up buying something that doesn’t fit. Carolyn Shearlock has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
This week, Bob is joined by Boat US vice president Heather Lougheed. Admiral Jerry Achenbach is also in the studio, talking about much needed maritime industry training programs. Jeff Rogers is back to talk more about One Source Services and Kyle Barafrede from Marine Max will be looking ahead to boat shows coming up in 2018 Bob’s No Wake Zone is the best boating radio show available anywhere in the world. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach o the shore of Missouri’s wonderful Lake of the Ozarks. To find out more about Boat Radio, and to learn how an advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the globe (but mostly in the US), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/
Do you have what it takes to join the cruising community? Would you quickly become tired of living on a boat? Would you miss your home comforts? If you’re considering giving up your life on land and heading out to sea, STOP! Take a deep breath and listen to this podcast first. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Commander John Stone of the USCG Cutter Machinaw explains his mission to deliver 1,000 Christmas trees to hard-up families in Chicago. Bass Pro Shop’s Johnny Morris has done it again. The Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium and Museum has opened in Springfield, Missouri. Hear all about it in the second part of the show. Marty Ostronic is the new owner of One Source Services at Lake of the Ozarks. He pops in to tell Bob all about his new venture. Then Chad Crouch from Marine Max is on the line, talking upcoming boat shows. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. It is quite simply the best boating radio show anywhere. Do not miss it. To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how an advert for your firm could be heard as many as 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts across the United States and around the world, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ You’ll also hear a selection of our latest shows, playing on an audiostream loop.
For more than ten years, Bruce and Tiffany Halabisky have explored the world aboard their 1952 John Atkin-designed sailboat, Vixen. Along the way they’ve crossed the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, they’ve circumnavigated the globe, visited more than thirty countries and welcomed two children into their lives. Daughters Soli-Anna and Seffa-Jane were born in New Zealand and Brazil. Mike McDowall spoke to this remarkable couple last summer. To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how your advert could be heard more than 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts in 75 countries, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ To find out more about Bruce and Tiffany, visit http://www.vixensvoyage.com/
“If you can read, you can do anything.” That was the lesson drummed into Carolyn Shearlock when she was a child and, boy-oh-boy, did she take it to heart! This week, Carolyn encourages you all to step outside your comfort zones and attempt things we’ve never done before, like climbing the mast to repair and reinstall your boat’s anemometer or stripping down and servicing your watermaker. Carolyn is living proof that her mother’s mantra is true – that with diligent research and a methodical approach you can achieve absolutely anything on your boat and on land. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
How to protect your outboard. Rich Carroll from Boat US Marine Insurance has advice for boat owners following a recent increase in thefts. There’s great news from the Fall Shoreline Clean-up Team - ten thousand pounds of trash was removed at the end of the summer season. Also this week, news from the Catastrophe Field Teamworking hard in the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s best boating radio show. It is broadcast every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. The lake – known as the Magic Dragon – has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times per month, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Author Michael John explores the London aspect of Joseph Conrad’s celebrated novella Heart of Darkness. He examines Conrad’s relationships with the people he met there and also with the River Thames itself. Michael John lives in southeast London in a house overlooking the Thames. The Anchor and Hope, which features in Heart of Darkness, is his local pub. Find more terrific Tales of the Thames in our archive. For more information about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert in our podcasts can be heard 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
A quick, comprehensive and invaluable guide to the essential spares you’ll need to carry if you’re planning to spend a good deal of time on board your boat. Carolyn Shearlock has amassed a great wealth of experience during nearly two decades of living on board first a monohull and later a catamaran. She, husband Dave and boat dog Paz are currently based out of Marathon, Florida, where they are actively involved in the huge campaign to clean up Boot Key Harbor following the destruction wreaked by Hurricane Irma. To find out more about Carolyn, and to access hundreds of tips and tricks designed to make your boat life better, visit her excellent website: https://theboatgalley.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational To make sure you don’t miss any of the Boat Radio podcasts, why not subscribe via iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, Deezer or our RSS feed. It’s a simple and quick process. You’ll find the subscription buttons on this page. To find out more about Boat Radio, including how your company’s message could be heard more than 250,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ For information about advertising on Boat Radio, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net
Waterfront news and the new executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, plus Captain Dave Truitt of the Chicago Marine Heritage Society shares the story of US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw – Chicago’s Christmas tree ship. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s best boating radio show. It is broadcast every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. The lake – known as the Magic Dragon – has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
On October 25th, two women and their pet dogs were rescued after drifting in the Pacific Ocean for more than five months. Jennifer Appel and Natasha Fuiava were picked up 900 miles southeast of Japan. The pair had set sail from Hawaii on May 3rd bound for Tahiti and the passage should have taken no more than three weeks. What happened? Well, their explanations have met with a barrage of criticism. People simply don’t believe their story and sailors particularly have been very quick to point out the inconsistencies. Boat Radio plans to speak to Miss Appel and Miss Fuiava but, while we wait to arrange and schedule that interview, we thought it a good idea to chat with Dr Linus Wilson. Linus is a friend of Boat Radio, he presents a popular sailing podcast and, crucially, he has taken a particular interest in this story and its many puzzling aspects. In this podcast, he gives his take on this modern maritime mystery. This is a fascinating story. You will not be disappointed. Also in this edition of the show, Jason Joyner, head of sales for Beneteau’s US Powerboat division, sits down with Sarah O’Kelly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to talk about boat design, sales trends and the current fashion for putting outboards on everything. Sarah O’Kelly runs Skipper's Review, an awesome review and recommendation website for boaters worldwide: https://skippersreview.com/ Linus Wilson presents the Slow Boat Sailing Podcast: https://linuswilson.podbean.com/ He is also the author of three best-selling sailing books: https://www.amazon.com/Linus-Wilson/e/B0182NILTI To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how your message could be heard around a quarter of a million times per month by a friendly audience with a particular interest in boats, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
This week, Carolyn takes us step-by-step through the frustrating process of tracking down a persistent engine problem. The exasperation Carolyn describes will resonate with many boaters. Just finding the source of the problem can take forever, never mind applying a solution. But engine trouble can’t be ignored and it is important to devise a methodical plan and stick to it. For more terrific tips and tricks designed to make boat life better, visit Carolyn’s wonderful website, The Boat Galley: https://theboatgalley.com/ To learn more about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Gail Hine joins Bob to talk about the 28th annual Sailing Convention for Women and Boat Radio’s very own Mike McDowall chats about the podcast’s first year and what it felt like to hit one million downloads. Also this week, Captain Matt Walz, head of the Missouri State Water Patrol, has some important advice about cold water and hypothermia. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you each week from the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. The Dragon has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
From the archive: Yoshi and Bonita bought Nandji in February 2016 and have since sailed the Whitsunday Islands and parts of the Great Barrier Reef. They document their voyages in a ‘warts and all’ series of videos, some of which have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Check them out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2iGJ158 They spoke to Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall in September 2016. For more information about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ To advertise, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net Or call anytime +34634347590
One from the archive: Rick Page and Jasna Tuta are the authors of 'Get Real, Get Gone: How to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away forever'. They live aboard a Hans Christian 36. When this interview was recorded, back in April 2016, they were in Tahiti. To learn more about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ To advertise, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net or fill in the contact form on our website. Alternatively, give us a call on +34634347590
Did you know that the full moon always rises at sunset? Have you ever seen the Milky Way in all its breath-taking glory? One of the very best things about living on board a boat is that it gives you unlimited opportunities to observe the night sky. And that is especially true if your passage takes you far from shore at night. To Carolyn Shearlock, star-gazing is a privilege and a daily pleasure – one enjoyed by only a small percentage of modern-day humans, who are prevented from doing so by urban light pollution. For a wealth of terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/
Matt Rutherford discusses the ‘rescue’ of the two women and their dogs who drifted at sea for five months after attempting to sail from Hawaii to Tahiti. He also talks about the Figure-8 Voyage currently being attempted by his friend Randall Reeves. Plus, Matt is selling his boats. Don’t panic, he’s not quitting the ocean for good. He’s simply looking to shift a boat he doesn’t have time to fix up while upgrading his expedition vessel, The Ault. If you’re interested in either boat, or if you’d like Matt to help you find the best blue water yacht for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net To learn more about Matt’s conservation work, visit http://oceanresearchproject.org/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Mike Kenagy from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association joins Bob to chat about the successes of the 2017 season. Margaret Hummel discusses a new venture at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York. And Tom Dammrich of the National Marine Manufacturers Association talks about the latest victory in the battle to prevent year-round sales of E15, or gasoline with 15% ethanol. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It is a fascinating slice of life and by far the best boating radio show out there. Do not miss it. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/
Roy Finlay is a name that will be forever associated with ocean rowing. As an oarsman, skipper and boat designer, he is directly connected to thirty world ocean rowing records. As a young man, he worked as an underwater bomb disposal expert for the British Royal Navy. Later, he sold wine, built houses, kayaked around Scotland and delivered boats worldwide. He has spent a great deal of his life at sea and the rest either on the move or planning his next one. It is his intention to introduce a new ‘one design’ Atlantic rowing race featuring the Expedition 40 trimaran – a boat of his own design. Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall talked to Roy Finlay at his home near Felanitx on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. When you’ve listened to this terrific interview, find out more about Roy Finlay and the Expedition 40 at http://www.orcarow.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge, a new online store supplying awesome gear to adventurers. Opening soon at https://boonridge.com/
How do you keep in touch with friends and family while enjoying the freedoms of the cruising lifestyle? How do you order spare parts or consult an expert when something goes wrong? Well, these days there is a wide range of communications apps for your smartphone and other devices. This week, Carolyn Shearlock looks at the most popular and outlines the pros and cons of each. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/
Remember a few weeks ago we told you the GLOC Shootout high-performance boat race was for sale? Well, this week Bob meets the new owner, Brock Sutherland. Photographer George Denny pops in too, to tell a few stories of past Shootouts. Also in this week’s show, Tawny Daggett, the new Marina Ops Manager at Marine Max Lake of the Ozarks, plus Jeff Green on the sticky subject of leaf removal regulations for lakeside property owners. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. It is both wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue and a fascinating and very useful boating radio show. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Due to launch in the next few weeks, Boon Ridge will be THE very best online retail outlet for outdoor and world traveller gear. For awesome special offers, follow Boon Ridge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boonridge/
In this edition of Boat Radio’s boozy show, presenter Tom Helliwell chats to Chris Lorenzo, managing director of Seafarer Cruising and Sailing Holidays about his many adventures. Unsurprisingly, they also enjoy one or two shots of that unmistakable Greek spirit and Tom mixes a number of very different ouzo-based drinks, including the little-known Ouzini, the deliciously refreshing River Breeze and the rare and spectacular Milky Mojito. To book an unforgettable sailing holiday with Seafarer, visit their website: http://seafarersailing.co.uk/ When Tom Helliwell is not at sea, he is mostly to be found in his pub, The Woodman: http://www.the-woodman.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ The picture accompanying this podcast shows Tom Helliwell at the helm of a Seafarer boat back in 2009.
This week, Matt Rutherford looks back at the abandonment of the Gunboat 55 catamaran, Rainmaker, which was dismasted 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras while en route to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. He also talks about how he and girlfriend Nicole found an abandoned Swan 48 mid-Atlantic and attempted to tow it back to land. Also this week, the continuing adventures of Matt, Bruno and Yanni in Africa. This time around, Yanni is sent to the hospital to have the parasitic worm cut out of his foot before continuing his epic bicycle ride from Berlin to Cape Town. Matt kicks Bruno ashore, checks out the German women shopping for lovers on the beaches of Gambia, risks drinking gallons of local tap water then fills the boat with noodles and crosses the Atlantic. On the way, he supplements his diet by catching Mahi Mahi and drying thin fillets rubbed in cayenne pepper all around his boat. To find out more about Matt Rutherford’s environmental work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit: http://oceanresearchproject.org/ If you want Matt to find you the perfect blue water boat, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net or call him on his cell phone +1-443-254-3909 Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is bought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/
Dogs can be a fun companion but should you take a dog cruising? Are dogs suited to the liveaboard lifestyle? Carolyn Shearlock has been a live-aboard for many years and for much of that time – more than a decade – she has shared her floating home with Paz, her loyal boat dog. In this latest edition of The Boat Galley podcast, she examines the pros and cons of doggy cruising and suggests some gear you might need to buy if you’re planning to take a four-legged friend on your sailing adventure. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/
Maritime legal expert, Raul Chacon, on the perennial problem of piracy on the high seas, plus the ever-contentious issue of salvage versus towing. Also joining Bob this week: Dock Age magazine editor Anna Townsend, National Safe Boating Council Deputy Director, Fred Messman, and Steve Schnarr, program manager with Missouri River Relief. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Due to launch in the next few weeks, Boon Ridge will be THE very best online retail outlet for outdoor gear. For awesome special offers, follow Boon Ridge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boonridge/
Last year, Boat Radio’s medical expert, Dr John Ross, made a programme explaining what to do if you’re faced with the prospect of delivering a baby on board a boat. We’ve had a number of requests to repost that show so here it is. It makes absolutely fascinating listening. Dr Ross has three decades of experience delivering medical care to people in extreme circumstances and remote locations. He is the medical director of Telemed+, which provides care to participants of the Clipper Round the World Race. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When not dealing with emergencies and delivering babies, he enjoys classic car rallying with his son. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational https://twitter.com/boatradioint
By popular demand, this is a repost of a show first broadcast back in July. In this sensational interview, Bob Bitchin contemplates murder, considers suicide, talks about growing up with Clark Gable, Roy Rogers and the Cisco Kid, describes life as a motorcycle gang member, recalls his time as Evel Knievel’s bodyguard and reminisces about his many years cruising the world aboard sailboats. “When you’re out there, life is like a dream.” After his sailing magazine Latitudes and Attitudes died an inglorious death, Bob launched Cruising Outpost and it quickly became the number one selling marine leisure lifestyle publication in the United States. He remains at the helm, aged seventy-three. He has written thousands of articles, published several books, owned numerous magazines, presented dozens of television shows and is poised to launch a new venture – a music radio station for the cruising and boating community worldwide. Get yourself a drink, switch off your phone, close your eyes and just listen. This is jaw-dropping, eye-popping stuff. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational https://twitter.com/boatradioint
Should you have a gun on your boat? Some sailors think it’s vital, others think it’s a crazy idea. The Greenlandic Government insist on it and Canadian law requires that all vessels navigating the Northwest Passage have a rifle on board. In this week’s edition of Ocean Research Project, Matt Rutherford discusses the pros and cons of travelling with firearms. Also this week, Matt’s African adventure with Yanni and Bruno continues. The trio head deeper into the heart of the continent, chugging inland via the Bintang Creek, encountering extraordinary poverty and hardship as they go. Matt performs rudimentary surgery to remove a parasitic worm from Bruno’s foot and later, as guest of honour at a village festival, is required to slaughter and skin a goat. Next week – Matt’s second single-handed Atlantic crossing. To find out more about Matt Rutherford’s environmental work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit his website: http://oceanresearchproject.org/ If you want Matt to find the perfect blue water boat for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net or call him on his cell phone +1-443-254-3909
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Filippo Bovio joins Bob to chat about Quick USA’s variety of Italian-made products and Captain Troy Faletra discusses the new Throw Raft – a remarkable life-saving device. Also this week, Randy Vance on new boats from Lowe and PlayCraft, plus there’s all the latest waterfront news. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Find us on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/boatradio/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, click this link: https://boonridge.com/
John falls in love with the Halberg Rassy 372 and Henry the German glue guy, plus he gets fish and chips at Pussers along with a round of painkillers – number three, apparently – whatever that means. He also talks about how a Mantus anchor saved Ave del Mar from Hurricane Matthew and discusses Edson pedestal parts and anchor bridles with friends Chris and Elizabeth and erstwhile crewman, Larry. To find out more about John Herlig’s adventures aboard his 1967 Rawson cutter, Ave del Mar, visit: https://avedelmar.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Find us on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/boatradio/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, click this link: https://boonridge.com/
A short and sweet show from Carolyn Shearlock this week. As those of you who follow The Boat Galley on Facebook already know, she has been extremely busy with hurricane recovery and the Annapolis Boat Show. Weird wiring is the subject. Have you ever tried to trace the wiring on an old boat only to find the previous owners have used the colours incorrectly? Or even that a single connection will change colour as it passes through a bulkhead? Well, Carolyn has the solution. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/
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Ken Little is selling the GLOC Performance Boat Challenge at Grand Lake o’the Cherokees in Oklahoma. If the idea of owning an awesome event in the Ozark Mountains piques your interest then stay tuned. Also in this week’s show, Captain Robert McKenna, Director of Admissions at the US Coast Guard Academy, talks about the smallest of America’s five military schools and has a few ideas for those who like the idea of a career in the service. Steve Ellis Jr of SeaFire Marine and Josh Berry from ProSpec Electronics round off another great programme with terrific new products showcased at IBEX a few weeks back. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, check out: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/
Bob’s taking a break for a week. He’ll be back on October 21st with more great boating guests. Do NOT miss it!
Sunken and damaged boats leak poisonous fluids like fuel, antifreeze and the contents of holding tanks. There’s also a great deal of jagged metal and torn fibreglass. It’s a deadly combination. This week, Carolyn Shearlock gives a timely warning for those involved in clean-up operations following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – has a wealth of information useful to liveaboards and cruisers. Check it out at: https://theboatgalley.com/
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A busy show this week with plenty of guests to keep you entertained and lots of events to talk about. Lars Strom joins Bob to chat about his work as one of Evinrude’s original test drivers and racers. There’s also Justin Roem talking about Hydro Tabs and Maria Kim from KinTex, plus Bob previews the 32nd annual Lake of the Ozarks Harbor Hop with Heather Brown from Funlake.com. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from the city of Osage Beach on the shore of the Lake of the Ozarks in the heart of Missouri. Created in 1929, the Lake of the Ozarks is a reservoir. It covers 220 square kilometres, has more coastline than California and is America’s number one recreational boating venue. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – awesome gear to get you off the beaten track: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational To make sure you don’t miss any of the Boat Radio podcasts, why not subscribe via iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, Deezer or our RSS feed. It’s a quick and easy process. You’ll find the subscription buttons on this page - in the righthand column if you're viewing this using your laptop or desktop; at the bottom of the page if you're a mobile user.
The latest instalment of Matt’s adventures in West Africa. This week, useless Yanni and brawny Bruno join Matt as he navigates the inland waterways of Gambia, meets the Chicken Man of Lamin and gets absolutely wasted with Big Bo. Plus, following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Matt talks of Puerto Rico, his experiences sailing the Caribbean and how climate change is affecting the weather. He also gives us a quick lesson in paleotempestology.
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Next time, more African antics as Matt and the boys head further inland. By the way, that’s Yanni in the picture, wearing the German football shirt. To make sure you don’t miss any of the Boat Radio podcasts, why not subscribe via iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, Deezer or our RSS feed. It’s a simple and quick process. You’ll find the subscription buttons on the right.
We’ve all had ‘em! Those days that drag us down and crush our spirit and leave us wishing we could walk out the door. Here’s how Carolyn Shearlock dealt with a recent
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The Lake of the Ozarks Boat Show is right on Captain Bob’s doorstep so there’s plenty to talk about and lots of guests to chat to, including Dave Lettow from MarineMax and Bryan Vance of Ameren who’s talking all about the Fall Shoreline Clean-Up – a volunteer event that takes place every year after the busy summer tourist season. Captain Dave Anderson’s on the line too, chatting about freshwater towing insurance. Also this week Bob goes to IBEX in Tampa and tests out two new products designed to make boating better – the Dripper Guard and the GatorBak. Do not miss this awesome slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue in the heart of Missouri. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge, suppliers of awesome gear for awesome adventurers. Check out their online store at https://boonridge.com/ Boon Ridge… Go on – get out!
Marine Max general manager Thad Jameson joins Bob to chat about the history of the firm. Also, on the show this week, Terry Gilliland from Smart Plug, talking about new shore power cords. News too of the Lake St Louis Ski Show and the In Water Boat Show and Sale. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear to help you get off the beaten track at https://boonridge.com/
Don’t be that grumpy curmudgeon who’s always complaining about their shipmates’ electricity usage. Follow Carolyn Shearlock’s simple guidelines to avoid any arguments. Carolyn’s stupendously popular website, The Boat Galley, features a wealth of useful information for cruisers and liveaboards, including hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better. Check it out at www.TheBoatGalley.com Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you want to get off the beaten track, find awesome gear at https://boonridge.com/
A report on Hurricane Irma from the British Virgin Islands. Plus, Matt mulls over the possibility of recovering a Hylas 54, sunk in St Maarten. Also this week, hanging out with the best kora player in West Africa and heading for the Gambia River with Ianni and Bruno. To learn more about Matt Rutherford’s conservation work, visit www.OceanResearchProject.org Find awesome gear for adventure at https://boonridge.com/
How would you cope if your sailing companion was injured? Could you sail your vessel single-handed? It’s essential that everyone on board can manage every boat job – even if they can’t do them as quickly or as easily as the skipper. Carolyn Shearlock takes us through the adaptations she made to ensure she can match taller, stronger husband Dave when sailing Barefoot Gal. Seven years ago, seasoned cruiser Carolyn launched The Boat Galley – a website packed with tips and tricks for making boat life better. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength and it is now THE essential guide for getting the most out of cruising. Visit www.TheBoatGalley.com Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear for awesome adventures at https://boonridge.com/
Mike Kenagy – Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association joins Bob to chat about September’s In-Water Boat Show. Major Tim Baumgarten discusses fuelling procedures and engine room safety, including the installation of ventilation systems. Plus, Captain Dave Anderson on the benefits of the Boat US unlimited freshwater towing package. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear for awesome adventures at https://boonridge.com/
Matt talks about the problems of poor build quality, how to survive a hurricane at sea, ‘those sketchy dudes off Mauritania’ and colliding with sunken boats off Senegal. Also this week, motorcycle problems, man’s big brain, diminishing oyster numbers in the Chesapeake Bay and why a Beneteau is better in reverse. Oh, and which boats you should never buy. By the way – ‘na nga def’ is ‘hello’ in Wolof, the language of Senegal
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Adrian Walker is the founder of Boataffair, which matches boat owners with charter clients. He’s using modern technology to make boat ownership more affordable and boat rental more accessible. Adrian is the first guest in this week’s show. He spoke to Boat Radio while on holiday in the south of France. When it comes to ocean conservation, education does not work and the money should be spent instead on ad campaigns aimed at changing attitudes. That’s just one of the controversial views aired by Dr Stefan Harzen (pictured) of the Taras Oceanographic Foundation when he sat down with Sarah O’Kelly for a fascinating interview. Stefan has dedicated his life to the study of dolphins and runs the Palm Beach Dolphin Project, right on Sarah’s doorstep in south Florida. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator and operator of Skipper’s Review, a superb online review and recommendation platform for boaters everywhere.
To register with Boataffair, visit: https://boataffair.com/ For more information about the work of Dr Stefan Harzen, visit: https://taras.org/
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Don’t feel foolish if you can’t find the perfect spot to store Band Aids or baked beans or that little screwdriver for fixing your spectacles. No one gets their boat organised perfectly on the first try and, even if they did, their needs will change over time so a reorganisation is inevitable, as Carolyn Shearlock explains in this latest edition of The Boat Galley. For more tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit Carolyn’s highly informative website at www.TheBoatGalley.com
Jason Johnson of SpeedontheWater.com reviews the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2017 and the legendary Reggie Fountain shows up at Big Thunder. Also this week, Brady Kay of Pontoon and Deckboat discusses the Poker Run the magazine presents at LOTO along with Jim Dorris from event sponsors, Playcraft Boats. This is another action-packed show from Missouri with the inimitable Captain Bob May bringing us an unmissable slice of boating life from the magnificent Magic Dragon.
John retraces his steps along the Intra-Coastal Waterway and recalls the problems he had during his first journey along the mighty Ditch. This is a wonderful episode. It’s an unedited, off-the-cuff edition of the show, recorded entirely on the move. Those of you lucky enough to have sailed or motored along the ICW, listen out for familiar landmarks. Those who haven’t, just sit back and enjoy as John takes in the sights and sounds and tells some lovely anecdotes along the way. * Four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig discovered a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. Unable to resist her charms, he quit his job, sold his belongings, rented his house and set sail on a voyage with no particular destination in mind.
No matter what your level of experience, you will still make mistakes. Even after 45 years at the helm, Carolyn Shearlock messes up now and again, and you will too. The important thing is how you and your shipmates deal with the problem, as Carolyn explains in this latest edition of her essential podcast. For more of Carolyn’s invaluable wit and wisdom, visit www.TheBoatGalley.com
Ron Duggan joins Bob to discuss upcoming events around the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2017. Also in today’s programme, Boat US government affairs specialist, David Kennedy, discusses problems with the use of E15, high-ethanol fuel, plus learn all about the colourful history of USCGC Ingham – the most decorated ship in the coast guard service and now part of the Key West Maritime Memorial Museum.
Matt Rutherford waxes lyrical about the Canary Islands and offers his opinion on the Pearson 323, encapsulated keels and the Universal Atomic 4 engine – known as ‘the bomb’. Plus, hear how he rode out Hurricane Katrina, refusing to leave his new boat, and learn how to avoid nautical insurance scammers. Oh, and he has a new theme song. Well, an old theme song, revived. And, in case you wonder, after listening to this episode, the Canary Islands are 540 nautical miles from Morocco. To learn more about Matt’s work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit www.oceanresearchproject.org
John Herlig discovered Ave del Mar in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia and couldn’t resist buying her. He fixed her up, quit his job, sold his belongings, rented his apartment and embarked on a voyage with no particular destination in mind. Postcards From Sea is his story. In this edition, he talks to his father, Richard, about their shared fascination for the ocean. To learn more about John’s travels, read his excellent blog at www.AvedelMar.com
Make-a-Wish rides, LOTO Shootout 2017 and plenty of boat safety information this week. Plus, Bryan Vance and Jeff Green from Ameren talking about circuit breakers and preventing electric shock drowning. And, of course, today’s star guest is Bob Bitchin from Cruising Outpost magazine. Bob is a force of nature and a highly-accomplished liveaboard sailor. Do not miss this!
Going cruising? Here, Carolyn Shearlock takes you through all the steps you’ll need to take if you want to continue receiving mail, reading your favourite newspapers and magazines, and paying your bills. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is a wonderful resource for boat owners worldwide. It features hundreds of tips and tricks and a wealth of useful information for making your boat life better. www.TheBoatGalley.com
Paul Hooper joins Bob to talk about the upcoming LOTO Shootout2017. Nelson Spencer has more details of the Docks Expo, which has moved to Nashville. Plus, Al Griffin – boating historian – looks back at some of the best human powered vessels to plough the waters of America’s number one recreational boating venue. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you from Osage Beach on the shore of the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks. Known as the Magic Dragon, this man-made lake has more coastline than California and close to 100-thousand private vessels.
Randy Vance of Boating Magazine returns home to Lake of the Ozarks. He and Bob chat on the shore. Also this week, Lance Hedrick has details of the radio control boats Mini Shootout, the US Coast Guard attends the new Captains’ Association meeting, and Denise Pitlyk addresses the Water Safety Council about new safety device, the Down Alert PSD. The Lake of the Ozarks has more coastline than California. It is America’s number one recreational boating venue.
Matt faces a knife-wielding robber on a bus in Panama and is thrown around by a champion wrestler in Morocco. Boat life can be tough! Also this week, the Pacific Seacraft 37 and the many benefits of sailing a double-ended boat, plus find out what prompted Matt to shout ‘I hate whales!’ on the street in Annapolis. When not working at David Walters Yachts, Matt runs Ocean Research Project, gathering data for NASA and The Smithsonian in the Arctic Circle. www.oceanresearchproject.org www.davidwaltersyachts.com
Cruisers’ culture shock, the merits of buddy boating, noisy water-makers and the best way to retrieve lost items from a murky bilge. John Herlig discusses these and many other subjects with fellow Boat Radio presenter, Carolyn Shearlock. Four years ago, John found a beautiful but neglected old sailboat called Ave del Mar in Reedville, Virginia. Unable to resist her charms, he quit his job, rented his apartment, moved aboard and sailed off into the sunset. Postcards From Sea is the story of the people he meets, the food he eats, the places he visits and the various seafaring scrapes he gets into as he sails the world with no particular destination in mind. Carolyn Shearlock’s website, The Boat Galley, is the number one reference for cruisers. It features hundreds of great articles about all aspects of boat life. Carolyn has lived aboard sailboats for many years and has a wealth of experience, which she is happy to share. www.theboatgalley.com www.avedelmar.com
Do you know what the ‘Q’ stands for and when you should hoist this flag? Don’t worry – Carolyn Shearlock explains all in this latest edition of The Boat Galley. For more tips, tricks and informative articles, visit Carolyn’s stratospherically-popular website. www.TheBoatGalley.com
Record-breaking news from the GLOC Shootout 2017. Plus, Captain Scalawag with tales of treasure and Ron Duggan with stories of success. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks – voted America’s number one recreational boating venue.
Built in Dumbarton in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest vessels in the world. Originally constructed to import tea from China, she quickly switched to the international wool trade and, for ten years, she held the Britain-to-Australia speed record. These days, she sits in dry dock on the Thames in Greenwich, where she has become one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Michael John explores the world’s most famous clipper ship.
On July 18th, the Govatos family lost everything when their catamaran was destroyed on an uncharted reef off Huahine, French Polynesia. Since that fateful day, they’ve faced a barrage of criticism, a great deal of it from people who don’t know the whole story. This is it. This is the whole story. It is a cautionary tale but it is also a tale of triumph over great adversity. You will be informed and you will, we promise, be inspired by their fortitude. Danny and Belinda Govatos spoke to Boat Radio from Auckland, New Zealand, where they are staying with friends. At times, the VoIP call is a little wobbly. Stick with it. It is worth it. www.gofundme.com/helprescuethetribe
Country music star, Darryl Worley, talks about this year’s Tennessee River Run and the Concert on the Water, which raises money for the Darryl Worley Foundation and Cancer Center. Also this week, more fascinating Lake of the Ozarks boating history with Al Griffin.
Preparation is key to a safe passage and Carolyn Shearlock’s planning is impeccable. This week, she takes us step-by-step through a typical set of helm notes, explaining what information to include. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is a valuable source of information for the cruising community. It features hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better, plus equipment recommendations and reviews. www.TheBoatGalley.com
Manu the Flying Frenchman, a lost Albin Vega and Matt recalls his visits to Portugal and Morocco. Also this week, pumping out The Ault, the most blue-collar ocean yacht race, why you can’t get insurance as a single-handed sailor. Follow Matt’s environmental work: www.oceanresearchproject.org Let him find the perfect blue water boat for you: www.davidwaltersyachts.com
Don’t get sick from street food. Follow these simple, common sense rules and you’ll avoid having to spend the next day in the head. Carolyn Shearlock’s website, The Boat Galley, is an awesome resource for awesome cruisers everywhere. Whether you’re wet behind the ears or a salty old sea dog, Carolyn’s daily tips and no-nonsense wisdom will help make your boat life better. www.theboatgalley.com
A GLOC Shootout preview with Ken Little. Plus, PDB Magazine editor, Brady Kay, on the new Poker Run coming to Lake of the Ozarks in September. Also chatting to Bob this week, Ameren’s Jeff Green and Bryan Vance, and Ben Vens of Marine Max. Known as The Magic Dragon, the Lake of the Ozarks is a man-made reservoir completed in 1931. At 220 square kilometres, it is consistently voted America’s number one recreational boating venue.
In this sensational interview, Bob Bitchin contemplates murder, considers suicide, talks about growing up with Clark Gable, Roy Rogers and the Cisco Kid, describes life as a motorcycle gang member, recalls his time as Evel Knievel’s bodyguard and reminisces about his many years cruising the world aboard sailboats. “When you’re out there, life is like a dream.” After his sailing magazine Latitudes and Attitudes died an inglorious death, Bob launched Cruising Outpost and it quickly became the number one selling marine leisure lifestyle publication in the United States. He remains at the helm, aged seventy-three. He has written thousands of articles, published several books, owned numerous magazines, presented dozens of television shows and is poised to launch a new venture – a music radio station for the cruising and boating community worldwide. Get yourself a drink, switch off your phone, close your eyes and just listen. This is jaw-dropping, eye-popping stuff. www.pyrateradio.com www.cruisingoutpost.com
A privileged personal cocktail mixing lesson at the luxurious Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel and a chat about the new Paralenz – the action camera designed by scuba divers specifically for diving and boating communities. General Manager Jordi Tarrida tells us all about the spectacular Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel and invites us to make a golden sundowner with senior mixologist Stefano. There really is no better place from which to enjoy the views over Mallorca’s friendliest harbour and few better drinks with which to toast the setting sun. Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, Jacob Dalhoff is working on the development of a brand new, super-sophisticated action camera aimed at scuba diving and boating communities worldwide. The Paralenz started life as a Kickstarter campaign and is now available to buy. You can take it to 200 metres depth or run it over with your car and it will still produce excellent images and video without the need for an underwater housing or any colour filters. Tomorrow on Boat Radio, the amazing force of nature that it Bob Bitchin’ – biker, writer, sailor, owner of Cruising Outpost magazine and all-round superhuman. He’ll be chatting about his extraordinary life, his motorcycle days, his time as Evel Knievel’s bodyguard, his magazines, his highs, his deep lows and his many boats. Do not miss it!
Doug Beck talks about the new Lake of the Ozarks Captain’s Association and US Coast Guard Chief of Investigations, Lieutenant Sean Haley, drops by to talk about bare boat charter regulations and captaincy. Al Griffin’s in the studio too, talking about events on Lake of the Ozarks back in the 50s and 60s. With more coastline than California, Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is the number one recreational boating venue in the United States and Bob’s No Wake Zone is the best boating radio show bar none.
What’s a dinghy drift? It’s an awesome floating party, that’s what! Carolyn Shearlock’s website, The Boat Galley, is the number one resource for the cruising community. It is packed with terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better. www.theboatgalley.com
John’s house is in urgent need of repair so he’s heading back to Washington DC and has taken on a new crew member to help with the overnight passages. Three years ago, John Herlig fell in love with an old sailboat called Ave de Mar. Unable to resist her charms, he bought her, restored her and embarked on an adventure with no end. He has a vague notion that he might circumnavigate the globe. Postcards From Sea is John’s story.
“It’s almost impossible to hand pull an anchor as winds build and whitecaps start forming in the anchorage. Injuries also become extremely likely.” Wise words from Carolyn Shearlock, who, this week, argues that an electric windlass is an essential safety feature for cruisers. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is a wonderful resource for the cruising community. It features hundreds of clever tips and tricks for making your boat life better, devised after many years of cruising in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean. www.theboatgalley.com
80 boats make the cigarette owners’ reunion, Hannah Helsby of NASBLA explains all you need to know about Operation Dry Water, Dave Hotz discusses his invention, the Dock Lifeguard, designed to prevent electric shock drowning, and historian Al Griffin talks about the fastest boat from the 1940s. Another packed show from Captain Bob May, coming to you each week from Osage Beach on Missouri’s spectacular Lake of the Ozarks, voted America’s number one recreational boating destination. Do not miss this.
A leak starts and a pump fails and before you know it, Matt’s boat, The Ault, is sinking. Meanwhile, he’s sorting out an Outbound 46 that’s filled with dog hairs and has a tropical rainforest growing on the bottom. So, he calls in old friend and foul-tempered curmudgeon, Simon, to investigate. Matt then returns to Warren, Ohio, the town of his birth, where he stays in a stinking, giant ashtray of a house belonging to his good friend, Brian. He also recalls three days in Portugal, stepping on the toes of a Brazilian woman in a tiny bikini. Matt Rutherford is the only person in history to circumnavigate the Americas single-handed, non-stop. He is the founder and operator of Ocean Research Project: www.oceanresearchproject.org
Don't bet your life on unchecked equipment. Listen to this podcast and follow Carolyn's instructions to the letter. Carolyn has lived aboard for many years and has amassed a wealth of extremely useful information, some of which might just save your life or the lives of your crew and passengers. For more tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit Carolyn's superb website, www.theboatgalley.com
Amber Grisham has news of the Support Our Troops Poker Run. There’s also a Lake of the Ozarks Shootout update from Ron Duggan and a Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees Shootout update from Ken Little. Plus, Bob chats to his guests about the Down Alert PSD and gives details of a special No Wake Zone offer. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the number one recreational boating radio show in the Unites States. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks.
First passage a disaster? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Carolyn Shearlock’s had her fair share of tough sailing too. Here she reveals her methods for avoiding heavier seas, plus she recounts personal stories of beating into the wind, getting thrown around and feeling irritable. Carolyn has lived aboard in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean for many years. With daily tips, product reviews and recommendations, and excellent advice, her website, The Boat Galley, is the best resource available to cruisers. www.theboatgalley.com
Brad Harrington joins Bob to go over the results of Lake Race 2017, especially events in the Extreme Class race. Ed Huntsman from the United States Coast Guard in New Orleans talks boating safety and Angie Cook, Marina Operations Manager at MarineMax discusses how to stay safe at the fuel dock. Bob’s No Wake Zone is a fascinating slice of life on Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, presented by the inimitable Captain Bob May.
Matt tells the story of how he lived on brie and baguettes in Sada near A Coruña on the coast of Galicia. Meanwhile, his boat, the Ault, is on the hard so he’s sanding and painting and ripping out hoses in 100-degree heat… Ah, the life of a liveaboard. Matt Rutherford is the only person in history to circumnavigate the Americas single-handed, non-stop. He is the founder and operator of Ocean Research Project. www.oceanresearchproject.org
This podcast might just save your life. Carolyn’s first aid kit has been put together after years of cruising in the Sea of Cortez and The Bahamas. She and husband, Dave, have had to deal with a number of medical emergencies as well as ongoing health problems, plus they have a dog. Listen and take note. For more tips to make your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com
We were lucky enough to enjoy an uninterrupted chat with the incredibly busy Emily Harris, creator and operator of Classic Yacht TV. Emily grew up around classics in the south east of England and her love of wooden sailing vessels – from spectacular superyachts to more modest working boats – has not diminished with time. Classic Yacht TV combines her love of sailing with her other passions – photography and film-making – and it is paying off as her assignments now take her all over Europe and beyond. Please take note: Emily is asking Boat Radio listeners with classic vessels to drop her a line. Perhaps there’s a perfect documentary subject tied up to your jetty? All the details are given at the end of this fascinating interview. www.classicyacht.tv www.emilyharrisphotography.co.uk/
An absolutely packed programme. Bob and his guests discuss Lake Race 2017, the Nautique Reunion and the Osage Howler. Plus, somehow he finds time to introduce the Spirit of America Foundation Youth Boating Education Program with CEO Cecilia Duer, and he chats to Brandi Kincaid about skin cancer awareness. Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE boating radio show. Accept no substitute!
How do you connect people with an environmental problem they can’t see? Brad Robertson tackles that issue every day as he fights to protect the marine life of the Balearic Islands. This interview was originally broadcast as part of Boat Radio LIVE, a six-hour special programme broadcast from on board Bonnie Lass in Port de Sóller on the north coast of Mallorca. The show aired on Wednesday, May 17th. You can hear it in full, complete with music at Mixcloud.com/BoatRadio. Alternatively, you can listen to the programme without music at BoatRadio.live Also take a look at www.asociacionondine.org
The ‘Wear Your Life Jacket’ ceremony plus the Spring Shoreline Clean-up and author Laura Sook Duncombe on her new book, Pirate Women. This is the best boating radio show in the world. We are lucky to have it right here on Boat Radio.
Carolyn Shearlock tells us her background and explains how she came to be a full-time cruiser and how she came to create cruising’s most popular website, The Boat Galley. To make your boat life better, visit Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley. www.theboatgalley.com
Force 9 in the Bay of Biscay. Plenty of great sailing advice in this latest episode, plus some equipment recommendations. Thinking of subscribing to Sirius Marine Weather services? Interested in Predict Wind? Find out what Matt Rutherford recommends. Plus, hear Matt’s thoughts on America’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and listen open-mouthed as he recounts an unexpected knockdown.
When not selling boats for Rogue Wave Yachts, Matt runs Ocean Research Project, gathering data for NASA and The Smithsonian in the Arctic Circle. He is the only person in history to have sailed single-handed, non-stop around the Americas. www.davidwaltersyachts.com www.oceanresearchproject.org
To mark 50 years of the Fairline brand, the British boat-maker gathered fifty of its best vessels in Boat Radio’s home harbour, the magnificent Port de Sóller, and threw a spectacular party. There was music, there was food, there was glamour in abundance and there was new managing director, Russell Currie, who kindly gave us a huge amount of his time despite being under pressure to make a presentation and shake the hand of everyone in attendance. Oh, and there was a helicopter. The photographs accompanying this programme were taken on the day, just off Mallorca’s spectacular north coast.
Tom Helliwell talks coffee with Adam Taylor from famed Italian coffee merchants, Kimbo. He then mixes up some fantastic cocktails with an extra caffeine kick to counteract the alcohol. Learn how to make two types of espresso martini and a chilled Irish coffee – the perfect drink with which to enjoy the sunset from the aft deck. Tom Helliwell is a wine expert and mixologist of many years vintage. He owns well-known pub The Woodman, which is situated in Highgate, North London.
Should your first boat be a fixer-upper? Carolyn Shearlock has many years of experience living aboard boats and working on them too. Here she explains exactly why you need to think very carefully before committing to a handyman special. For more essential tips and tricks to help make your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com
The Seabin is an ingeniously simple and really interesting solution to the problem of plastic waste in our oceans and waterways. It floats just below the surface of the water in harbours, marinas and bays and sucks in floating garbage. Dr Sergio Ruiz Halpern is Seabin’s marine conservation specialist. He chatted to Dawn MacPhee about the project. This interview was originally broadcast as part of Boat Radio LIVE, a six-hour special programme broadcast from on board Bonnie Lass in Port de Sóller on the north coast of Mallorca. The show aired on Wednesday, May 17th. You can hear it in full, complete with music at Mixcloud.com/BoatRadio. Alternatively, you can listen to the programme without music at BoatRadio.live Also take a look at www.seabinproject.com
Howard Rice’s original intention was to sail a tiny boat around Tierra del Fuego. His plans have now increased in scope and he’ll be taking his home built SCAMP, Southern Cross, on a series of voyages in various seas, lakes and rivers around the world, connecting with schools as he goes. It is a wonderful and inspiration project worthy of everyone’s attention. But the first of the voyages ended prematurely and could easily have cost Howard his life. It certainly very nearly cost him his vessel. In fact, were it not for a remarkable chance encounter, Southern Cross might never have returned. This is a story of courage, kindness and coincidence. This is amazing.
Shellie Blum chats to Bob about her life as a performance waterskier and about her autobiography, Waterski Girl Wonder. The DownAlert PSD is a new device designed to give you increased visibility in the water when taking part in watersports. Denise Pitlyk explains how it works. Jeremy Anderson from Big Thunder Marine at Glencove Marina talks about this year’s Festival of Speed and Brett Manire from the Performance Boat Centre in Osage Beach joins Bob to discuss Lake Race 2017. Bob’s No Wake Zone is your number one source for great guests and information about brand new marine leisure products and services. It comes to you every week from Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, America’s number one recreational boating venue.
Luca Bassani, creator and owner of Wally Yachts, invited Boat Radio LIVE’s Dawn MacPhee on board Wally sailing superyacht, Magic Blue, as the crew ran tests ahead of the Palma Vela. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent capital of the Balearic Islands, the Palma Vela marks the start of the Mediterranean regatta season and is the first event of the year on the Wally Class racing calendar. Signor Bassani chatted about boats, of course, and also his lifelong passion for the sea. The first Boat Radio LIVE event was a special six-hour programme, broadcast from the deck of a beautiful old fishing boat, berthed in Port de Sóller on the north coast of Mallorca. The show aired on Wednesday, May 17th. You can hear it in full, complete with music at Mixcloud.com/BoatRadio. Alternatively, you can listen to the programme without music at BoatRadio.live
Whether you need an outboard, a kayak, information, recommendations, even a veterinarian, the George Town Cruisers' Net is a must-listen at 0800 every morning. Four years ago, John Herlig fell in love with an old sailboat called Ave de Mar. Enchanted and unable to resist her charms, John bought her, restored her and embarked on an adventure with no end. He has a vague notion that he might circumnavigate the globe. Postcards From Sea is his story.
He also maintains a blog at avedelmar.com
Can YOU afford to launch yourself and your family on an unforgettable adventure? This is the episode everyone has been waiting for. Carolyn Shearlock takes you step-by-step through a typical cruising budget. Carolyn is creator of The Boat Galley, a hugely popular cruising website where you will find hundreds of tips and tricks to make your boat life better. She and husband Dave live aboard Barefoot Gal, currently berthed in Marathon Florida but soon to return to The Bahamas. Carolyn is also the author of two best-selling books covering cooking and food storage on board boats, specifically how to enjoy fresh food every day without electric refrigeration. Visit www.theboatgalley.com
Susie Goodall has just announced DHL as her sponsors for the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Well done, DHL – an excellent decision. Boat Radio is following Susie’s progress as she prepares for what is arguably the toughest sporting challenge on Earth. We spoke to her a couple of weeks ago as part of the hugely successful Boat Radio LIVE – a six-hour show broadcast from the deck of Bonnie Lass, a classic fishing boat at Port de Sóller in northern Mallorca. This podcast is the first in a series of excerpts from that six-hour programme. Alongside Susie, you can also hear a terrific interview with Carolyn Shearlock, creator of The Boat Galley, her supremely popular blog which she has turned into an excellent and highly informative weekly podcast for Boat Radio.
Rachel Johnson from the National Safe Boating Council is in the studio. Plus, Richard Daybill talks clean, green boating and Rock Underwood explains his new invention: the cleat-less dock. Today’s trivia question: What is the nickname of the battleship Missouri? Covering everything from kayaks to cruise ships, Bob’s No Wake Zone is a fascinating slice of life from Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks – America’s number one recreational boating location.
Sarah O'Kelly chats to Nick Stickler, president of Boston Whaler, and John and Peter Stamas, the father and son team behind Stamas Yachts. Sarah is the creator and operator of Skipper's Review, a growing online resource where boaters can find local marine leisure services and also make recommendations. Check out: www.SkippersReview.com
Chris DiCroce’s first novel, Burning Man, begins in Nashville but it's almost inevitable that central character, Dash Nelson, should end up on a boat and in danger.
It is exactly a year since we first spoke to Chris and his wife, Melody. They were the first Boat Radio interviewees, and the resulting recording was used as our demo track. Chris is a singer-songwriter turned writer and novelist. Melody is a copy editor and proof reader. Along with dog, Jett, they live aboard Vacilando – a 1984 Cal 35. When we last spoke, Chris and Melody were based in St. Petersburg, Florida. But the view from the cockpit is very different today. They’ve headed south, visiting Cuba, Mexico and Belize, and now they’re in Guatemala. Read more about their adventures on their blog, MondoVacilando.com
There is some great music at the end of this interview. Chris DiCroce at his best.
In the North of England, plans are being made to follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, tracing the route of his third voyage, in a new expedition called Survival: A Voyage of Discovery and Conservation. Maisie Finlayson visited the man behind the voyage, Richard Priestley, at his home on the site of a historic inland shipping dock in the Yorkshire town of Knottingley.
What is it? What are the symptoms? How do you avoid it? In her usual, no-nonsense style, Carolyn Shearlock answers these questions and more.
Matt Rutherford is back! This week, hear how he was robbed while spectacularly stoned in Amsterdam and delusional while sailing the English Channel at night. He also lifts the lid on charter scams and spills the beans about ‘plastic fantastic’ production boats, before tearing into politicians about the politicization of climate change.
Finding fresh food and water, buying a suitable anchor and, above all, always waiting for the right weather… Just three aspects of life in The Bahamas to which you will have to give serious thought if you’re planning to cruise down there. Carolyn Shearlock and husband Dave have lived aboard for many years, beginning in the Sea of Cortez. Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – is a treasure trove of useful information for all sailors.
The Lake of the Ozarks 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop is underway, and it is a great way to kick off the 2017 Missouri boating season. This week, Bob has the usual great line-up of boats and boating news plus, there's an update on the upcoming Lake Race from chairman, Mike Shepherd - five days of OPA sanctioned powerboat racing kicks off on May 31st. Also in the studio, Dave Hotts with advice on how to prevent electric shock drowning. This a fascinating slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Do not miss it!
Port Antonio, Jamaica. Rain, rain and more rain. As John Herlig points out, this is “not what the Jamaican Department of Tourism shows you in the TV commercials.” Follow John’s progress as he travels around the world aboard Ave del Mar, his painstakingly restored 1967 Rawson cutter. This is single-handed sailing on a budget and at its best. John is footloose and fancy free, and generous with his wit and wisdom. Boat Radio was LIVE for six hours on Wednesday May 17th. It was a fantastic experience and we plan to do it again as soon as we can. The entire six-hour broadcast came from the deck of Bonnie Lass – a beautiful classic Scottish fishing boat available for charter from Port de Sóller. The programme featured terrific guests and fantastic music from around the world, including an exclusive live performance, on the foredeck, from singer-songwriter Samuel Gough. You can hear the entire show, without music, at www.boatradio.live Or, if you prefer to hear the great selection of tracks, listen via ur Mixcloud account, https://www.mixcloud.com/BoatRadio/
What do you do if you fall ill while cruising or if you have a pre-existing condition that requires medication? How do you get hold of the drugs you need? Don’t panic – Carolyn’s got it covered. After years of living the cruising lifestyle, in both Mexico and The Bahamas, she has amassed a huge amount of knowledge about getting meds delivered. And, don’t forget, Carolyn will be a guest on Boat radio LIVE, our special, one-off, six-hour show, coming to you from the deck of a beautiful old fishing boat in Port de Sóller, Mallorca. You can listen by visiting www.boatradio.live or by finding Mallorca’s Sputnik 105.4 FM online. The fun starts at 0800 GMT, Wednesday, May 17th.
This week: All aboard the NEW Branson Jet Boat. Developer Mark Ruda tells Bob all about his amazing new thrill ride at Lake Taneycomo. Joanne Clark of HydroHoist Boat Lifts chats to Bob about their new safety products and Captain Dave Anderson of Lake Tow will be popping in too. You can also enjoy a little bit of boat show afterglow with Mike Kenagy, Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, who’ll be discussing the recent In The Water boat show. This is a wonderful slice of life from Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, voted America’s number one recreational boating location. Bob May is a Master Captain, US military veteran and proud owner of a painstakingly restored 1989 Carver 36 aft cabin. This is our favourite radio show bar none!
You’re sinking! What do you do? This week Carolyn looks at the best gadgets, gizmos and glues for keeping you afloat, and talks about where to keep them. Carolyn has real life experience of preventing boats from sinking. She and husband Dave have lived aboard for many years. Don’t forget, to celebrate reaching half a million downloads, Boat Radio will be broadcasting a special, one-off, LIVE programme from on board MV Bonnie Lass in the Port de Sóller, Mallorca. We’ll feature plenty of great guests, including Carolyn Shearlock, creator of The Boat Galley, Luca Bassani, creator of Wally Yachts, Brad Robertson from marine conservation organisation, Asociacion Ondine, film director Barney Holden, Golden Globe Race entrant Susie Goodall, and many more. There’ll be live music on deck, plus craft beer brewed here in Mallorca and perhaps a few cocktails. The show begins at 0800 GMT on Wednesday, May 17th. Don’t worry if you can’t join us live. You’ll be able to listen again when we upload the show as a podcast.
Tiller trouble forces John to return to Nassau in search of a welder. Plus, an oily predicament leaves him feeling rather dejected. To add insult to injury, a night of pitching and rolling tears loose a pulley on the bowsprit and, while retrieving the pieces, he accidentally drops a bronze hook overboard. Should he dive for it? Or will the barracudas bite? Join John for a shot of Haitian rum, a dash of lime, a swig of sky juice, a bit of snorkelling in Thunderball Grotto and the latest from on board his 1967 Rawson cutter, Ave del Mar.
Boat Radio’s Michael John was invited aboard Clipperbrig Morgenster to take part in this year’s Tall Ships Rendezvous Regatta on the River Thames at Greenwich. The event included a spectacular parade of sail along London’s mighty river. This wonderful event is part of this year’s Tall Ships Race from the UK to Canada and back to France.
Carolyn's back! But her fridge is on the fritz! Or is it? This week, Carolyn recounts the tale of the dodgy battery bank and how it led her and husband Dave to suspect there was a problem with their refrigerator. In her inimitable, no-nonsense style, she takes us step-by-step through the process of finding and fixing the problem. Don't learn the hard way, make things much easier for yourself with Carolyn Shearlock's brilliant and spectacularly popular audio guide to finding, buying, equipping and living aboard a boat. She's a seasoned sailor with many years of cruising experience and she's happy for you to learn from her mistakes as well as her successes. New episodes are uploaded each week. For more of Carolyn's wit and wisdom, visit her website: www.theboatgalley.com
Elena Yazykova Castillo is a prominent Muscovite artist whose ceramics are loved and traded the world over. She is the owner of Roza Azora, a celebrated gallery in the centre of Moscow, renowned for its widely varied and often cutting edge exhibitions. However, Elena is also the owner of a house in Sóller, and it is perhaps here in Mallorca that she feels most at home. She chatted to Shirley Roberts in Café Sóller on a particularly cold winter day. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is made by Boat Radio and Sollerweb
Plenty of boat show afterglow this week. Sarah Neeley-Buford explains the brilliant Ufloat upside down life jacket… It’s US Coast Guard certified! NMMA Show director Becca Doyle’s on great form as usual. Bob chats to two owners of classic boats and he is joined by Ben Minor from the Outboard Doctor. Ben will be talking about the Fred’s Shed series of interactive boat maintenance seminars. Also in the line-up this week: Captain Matt Walz and Captain Ron himself, Ron Duggan, owner of Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill. Bob’s No wake Zone is a superb slice of life from the Lake of the Ozarks – America’s number one recreational boating venue. Do not miss this!
Arm yourself with a pack of Sharpies and a bottle of white nail varnish. After this episode, you’re going to need them. Carolyn Shearlock keeps on top of things by marking everything – and we mean EVERYTHING – not in a notebook but on the actual machinery and equipment itself. From the direction water flows in pipework to the key temperature settings on her stove, Carolyn’s marked it – permanently!
Miami to The Bahamas. Finally, John heads out to sea. Nearly four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig came across a tatty old Rawson sailboat called Ave del Mar. Unable to resist, John bought Ave, and so began an adventure that’s taken him from the hippest neighbourhoods in DC, across the Chesapeake Bay, down the Intra-Coastal Waterway and now, at last, into the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, John has developed all manner of new skills and Ave has undergone a painstaking restoration. Together they will circumnavigate the globe although John is keen to point out he has no particular destination in mind. This is a story of reinvention. This is adventure. This is Boat Radio
Heather Lougheed, Boat US Director of Membership, and Mike Kenagy from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association join Bob to talk about the upcoming Overland Park Boat Show in Kansas City and the benefits of signing up for boat recovery. Plus, Jane Rivers, Commodore of the St Louis Admirals R/C Boat Club,chats about the wonderful world of model boats. Bob’s No Wake Zone is brilliant! We love this show!
Just how much water do you need to carry on board? How much will you use per person per day? Caroline Shearlock brings her mighty wisdom to bear on this perennially tricky question. For daily tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com
‘Water, water, everywhere. Nor any drop to drink.’
Gilligan’s Island Fan Club president, Willy Gilligan (no, really) joins Bob to talk about the classic TV show. Also in the studio, Tami Lunsford from the National Marine Educators Association. Plus, Becca Doyle of the Kansas City Boat Show and Steve Wenzel from Marine Max. Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show is THE radio show about recreational boating. It comes to you every week from Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks – the number one boating lake in the United States of America.
Mistaken for a cocaine smuggler, boarded by armed guards, interrogated by immigration, his boat searched and his intentions questioned. Perhaps even more frightening was the fact that Matt Rutherford was supposed to be in Iceland but had been diverted to England when Hurricane Bertha and Tropical Storm Cristobal forced him to change his plans. His first single-handed transatlantic passage did not go smoothly. For tales of adventure, listen to Boat Radio
Pam Wall needs almost no introduction. She is to sailing what Susan Sarandon is to acting. Or Jodie Foster. Or Audrey Hepburn. Perhaps a combination of the three. Pam and husband Andy sailed the world aboard their self-built boats Carronade and Kadarik, beginning with a honeymoon Atlantic crossing. They later added two crew members, children Samantha and Jamie, with whom they circumnavigated the globe, setting out in 1985. Pam is in demand as a public speaker. Her seminars are sell-outs at boat shows and her training sessions are legendary. We are privileged to welcome her as a guest on Boat Radio. Pam invited host Sarah O’Kelly into her Florida home. Their chat began as an interview about adventure but became an intimate portrait of a close-knit family whose love and understanding of the sea led them to the furthest corners of the world. This is also the story of Pam Wall’s resilience and fortitude following the loss of her husband and the premature death of her daughter. Sarah is the owner of Skipper’s Review www.skippersreview.com
This edition comes from Lake Sylvia, Florida, where John chats to Gozzard owner Mark Firestone. Three years ago, John Herlig bought a tatty, sun-bleached old sailboat called Ave del Mar. Slowly and with great attention to detail, John revived Ave and now they have embarked on a voyage together. There’s no real plan; no particular destination in mind. All we know is that John would like to see the whole world and that someday he might turn up at Boat Radio headquarters in Mallorca. This is a story about how a chance discovery in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner.
Trust your own judgement and be sure to buy the boat or equipment that suits you rather than someone else. Sage advice from Carolyn Shearlock who has lived aboard for many years and whose website, The Boat Galley, is a mine of information useful to boaters the world over. To find out more about Boat Radio, visit our website at http://www.boatradio.tv/ To make sure you never miss an edition of The Boat Galley podcast, be certain to subscribe via your favourite podcasting app or by using the buttons on this page.
A packed first show for 2017. Captain Matt Walz from the Lake of the Ozarks Water Patrol has some big news. Joining Bob to talk about Operation Dry Water will be Hannah Helsby from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Plus, Peter Swanson of Passagemaker Magazine will be on the line to talk about Trawler Fest. Coming to you every week from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE radio show about recreational boating. Do not miss this.
Howard Rice sets sail TODAY, January 6th, on a perilous journey around Tierra del Fuego in a boat less than 12 feet long. He built Southern Cross himself, from a John Welsford design. It is equipped with a tent, a wood-burning stove and numerous GoPro cameras. It is packed with enough food to last him three months. Today Howard begins a dance with the elements that’s set to last many weeks. Originally, this was to be a single journey, an ambitious passage but a one off. However, in the past few days, Howard’s undertaking has caught the imagination of a great many people and the Voyage of Southern Cross has increased considerably in scope. A producer has been in touch; some sponsorship has materialised; schools have committed to the project. There’s a serious proposal to make a documentary series. Now, this foray into the waters around Cape Horn is to be the first in a number of journeys, taking in some of the most fascinating, most awe-inspiring and, in some cases, most isolated places in the world. Children across the globe will be able to interact with Howard LIVE via satellite communications. Camera drones will follow him into uncharted waters and a production team will ensure that every aspect of his voyages will be recorded. Boat Radio will be there too – every step of the way – discovering wonders along with him. The destination list is yet to be determined. All we know is that the Sea of Japan will be Howard’s second challenge; Lake Namtso in Tibet possible the third. We are delighted to say that the Balearic Islands – home to Boat Radio – will also likely be on the list. By trade, Howard is a college professor, based in Micronesia. He is passionate about ocean conservation, education and, of course, tiny boats. The first leg of Howard’s journey is the subject of an upcoming documentary film, Below 40 South. Boat Radio spoke to Howard and to designer John Welsford a few days ago. www.below40south.com
Robert Graves was a poet, novelist, historian and a resident of Deia for more than half his life. His son, William, first came to Mallorca aged five, shortly after the end of World War Two, and has lived here ever since. He spoke to Shirley Roberts on the terrace of La Casa de Robert Graves - his childhood home - which is now open to the public. This interview was first broadcast in September 2016 and it is wonderful. It is a candid and revealing account of life with a tortured and often very difficult genius and the extraordinarily people drawn into his world. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production - www.sollerweb.com
Tales of adventure
Documentary Sense the Wind tells the extraordinary story of four blind racing sailors and their battles to make the finals of the Blind Sailing World Championships in Japan. Mike McDowall talks to one of those sailors - Matt Chao - and to director Christine Knowlton about this remarkable four-year film project. Hear Matt crush political correctness, laugh in the face of adversity and explain his desire to fly a plane. Plus, of course, learn how a blind sailor really does 'sense the wind'. This interview is absolutely bloody marvellous. Matt and Christine were wonderful guests and we’re constantly looking for excuses to have them on again. You’ll find more information about them at http://www.sensethewind.com/ This interview was first broadcast back in July 2016
A packed New Year’s Eve Special from the Lake of the Ozarks. Chris Stec from the American Canoe Association talks about a new series of educational videos. Mike Kenagy has details of the LOTO Marine Dealers Overland Park Boat Show. Plus, Robert Smith of MYMIC will be chatting about marina safety training. Bob’s No Wake Zone is America’s number one radio show about recreational boating.
Jackie Brown arrived in Deia on Mallorca’s north coast in 1959 and, on her first night in the village, met artist, and later eminent archaeologist, Bill Waldren. A few months later, Jackie married Bill and they lived in Deia and Palma on and off for many years. Jackie has now returned to Deia and she gave Shirley Roberts a candid interview about her extraordinarily full life. Over the years, Jackie, Bill and their four daughters survived considerable adversity – not least of which being their always precarious financial circumstances – but this is not merely a tale of tenacity, this is a story of survival in a bygone age and a vivid portrait of a unique and celebrated village undergoing profound changes. Added to that, what begins as social history becomes a chronicle of the interactions of a number of leading writers, artists, musicians and scientists of the twentieth century, whose paths crossed because of their connections to Deia and to the Waldrens. Luke Rhinehart, Desmond Morris, Robert Graves, Richard Branson and the origins of EarthWatch – all of these and many more play a part in Jackie’s life and she in theirs. This interview is why radio and podcasting were invented. It was first broadcast on August 30th. For more of Shirley Roberts’ wonderful interviews, and for many tales of adventure, visit Boat Radio The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production You'll find Shirley at www.sollerweb.com
John’s eldest daughter, Alex, joins him to discuss cribbage, blanket forts, lighting design and possible itineraries for his circumnavigation. Three years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a shabby, sun-bleached old sailboat called Ave del Mar. She’d been around the world a couple of times and had sat neglected, on the hard, for a few years before John came along. Unable to resist, he bought her and embarked on a painstaking restoration. The work is now finished – or as finished as work on a fifty-year-old sailboat ever can be – and John and Ave have travelled down the Intra-Coastal Waterway to Florida. In the next few weeks, they’ll set sail on the trip of a lifetime, into foreign waters and ultimately all the way around the globe. All that remains is for John to make a few decisions about where he’d like to visit John’s artful self-deprecation and infectious laugh made him a favourite among Boat Radio’s listeners when he featured in an edition of The Life Aquatic. Now he’s back with his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together. To read more about John’s adventures, visit his wonderful blog, www.avedelmar.com For more tales of adventure, visit www.BoatRadio.tv
Habits you need to develop to stay safe in the galley. Carolyn Shearlock has spent many years living aboard boats in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean – both mono and multihulls. Added to that, she has a best-selling cookbook, so she has plenty of useful advice for anyone contemplating time in the galley. In this podcast, she outlines her key advice for boat cooks. And don’t forget, even in the stillness of a marina the wake from other boats can topple your hot pots and sizzling pans. Stay safe. The Boat Galley is one of the most popular cruising and boating sites on the internet. Each day, Carolyn posts tips and tricks for making your boating life better. She is currently in The Bahamas, poised for a passage to the USVIs.
A packed show for Christmas. First up, Mike Shepherd talks about Lake Race 2017. Next, Bob is joined by Carrie Vandelay, General Manager of ReefPoint Marina in Racine, Wisconsin. Gayle Hine’s in the studio to talk about the 28th annual Women’s Sailing Convention, and Becca Doyle is back to talk more about the upcoming St Louis Boat Show. This is a BIG dose of boat talk to get you through the holidays. Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE radio show about recreational boating. It comes to you every week from the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri – America’s number one boating venue.
Superstar DJ Des Mitchell might reasonably be described as the sound of Mallorca. Okay, he’s not the traditional sound of Mallorca but, if you’ve ever spent a night at premier superclub BCM Planet Dance or listened to Radio One Mallorca, then Des Mitchell has influenced your life, directly or otherwise. Many years ago, he transformed the sound of BCM, taking it into the clubland stratosphere. These days it regularly makes it onto the list of the world’s top dance venues. Meanwhile, Des’ drivetime show is essential listening for Mallorca’s citizens, both expat and local. But demand for Des Mitchell stretches far beyond the Balearics. Right now, he’s settling into a winter residency in the Maldives and he is already booked for festivals, events and even private parties (for the very well-heeled, we assume) through to the end of 2017. Des chatted to Shirley Roberts on the terrace at Key West Champagne Bar in Puerto Portals on Mallorca’s beautiful southwest coast. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is made by Boat Radio and Sollerweb. www.sollerweb.com www.boatradio.tv
The Trojan War. The Homeric epic poem The Iliad is now one of the most well-known Greek myths. Before the discoveries of Mycenae and Troy around the turn of the century, almost no one believed that the Trojan War had actually happened. Now, archaeological evidence from Troy and other Anatolian coastal cities, combined with letters and treaties found in Hittite archives give us a glimpse at a what may be the historical basis of the Trojan War. Homer tells us of black ships on Trojan shores and of epic clashes between heroes who were aided by the gods. The Hittite archives tell us of Mycenaean raiders on the Anatolian coast and of a Hittite king who moved in to quell a Mycenaean backed rebellion. Listen to this latest episode to see what is now known about the state of the Bronze Age world at the time Herodotus thought the Trojan War had been fought. Another wonderful edition of this terrific history series from Brandon Huebner.
Long before he founded Ocean Research Project, Captain Matt Rutherford taught himself to sail by trial and error. He bought a cheap sailboat, crossed the Chesapeake Bay and headed south down the Intra-Coastal Waterway, running aground, bumping into pilings and making a mess of docking as he went. But, as he readily points out, mistakes are all part of the process, and the ICW is a relatively sheltered place in which to make them. Plus, it’s a great place to learn about navigation and treacherous currents too. He makes the return journey on the open ocean, where he gets seasick for the first and only time and has an unusual encounter with a pair of French Canadian sailors, two hundred miles offshore.
Scraping bottom paint? Sanding planks? Re-caulking? Boat jobs can be dirty jobs and it pays to be prepared. The Boat Galley’s Carolyn Shearlock takes you through her pre-project checklist, compiled after many years of live-aboard cruising. For hundreds more clever tips and tricks for making your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com
Guests galore in this latest edition of the number one radio show about recreational boating. Steve Wenzel from Marine Max chats about the boat shows coming up in early 2017. Cale Grauer from Hydro Hoist International Market and Eric Farley from Power Pedestal join the conversation too. Stacey Wigmore, assistant editor of Boat US, talks about training and getting a job in the marine industries. Plus, Becca Doyle of the NMMA has all the details of the upcoming Kansas City Boat and Sport Show. As if that wasn’t enough, learn how to keep your engine room warm with the Caframo Pali heater. Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show, with Master Captain Bob May, comes to you every week from Missouri’s spectacular Lake of the Ozarks – America’s number one recreational boating venue. Do not miss this!
Hip-hop DJ turned superstar chef, Piers Dawson, moved to the Sóller valley just two years ago, and very quickly became a sensation. The demand for his private services is stratospheric while tickets for his regular tasting events sell out before they’re even advertised. So, what inspires this culinary alchemist? What drew him to Port de Sóller? And, can Mallorca residents and visitors expect a new restaurant opening any time soon? Piers chatted to Shirley Roberts over a café con leche and a couple of draught beers in Plaça Constitució on a chilly but sunny day in late November. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is made by Boat Radio and Sollerweb. For more information about Sóller and the Port of Sóller, visit www.sollerweb.com To find out more about Piers, go to www.piersdawson.com
Three years ago, John Herlig bought a tatty, sun-bleached old sailboat called Ave del Mar. Slowly and with great attention to detail, John has revived Ave and now they have embarked on a voyage together. There’s no real plan; no particular destination in mind. All we know is that John would like to see the whole world and that someday he might turn up at Boat Radio headquarters in Mallorca. This is a story about second chances and about how a discovery in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner. John’s artful self-deprecation and infectious laugh made him a favourite among Boat Radio’s listeners when he featured in an edition of The Life Aquatic. Now he’s back with his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together.
Do not forget these essential and potentially life-saving items when you head out in your dinghy. Carolyn Shearlock presents a list of equipment you absolutely MUST have with you when you take the tender. It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading ashore or embarking on an excursion, there are some things you simply have to have on board. Carolyn Shearlock has many years of experience living on board boats. Her website, The Boat Galley, has become an essential guide for a large section of the cruising community. She is currently in The Bahamas, aboard her catamaran Barefoot Gal, with husband Dave and boat dog Paz.
The amazing tale of a family saving seventeen people from a sinking boat. Guests include Sarah Orlando, who’ll be chatting about the Ohio clean marinas program, Merritt Alves from the Association of Marina Industries, Ron Duggan with news of changes to the GLOC Shootout 2017, and Tim Jacobson from Funlake.com Plus, how to install the new LED nav lights from Hella Marine Coming to you each week from Missouri’s breathtakingly beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show is THE radio show about recreational boating.
Businessman-turned-artist Martyn Daniels is a fairly recent arrival to Sóller. He insists he’s retired but, as you’ll hear, his definition of retirement is rather different from the norm. He chatted to Shirley about his various projects over a café con leche at Café Sóller in Plaça Constitució. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production. There are dozens more interviews in this terrific series. To hear them, visit www.boatradio.tv or explore our catalogue of programmes here on AudioBoom. To learn more about Shirley Roberts and the Sóller valley, visit www.sollerweb.com
Committed environmentalist Jason Kovacs and his partner, Jolene Burr, quit the rat race, bought a trimaran and now make films with remote communities in southeast Asia. They call themselves Team Labyrinth and they are a self-financing outfit dedicated to bringing the struggles faced by indigenous people to a wider audience. Their latest film, Nico and the Turtle, is particularly special. You’ll find it, along with their other work and details of forthcoming projects, at www.teamlabyrinth.com We spoke to Jason a couple of weeks ago as he delivered a boat to New Zealand. He's a great guy doing interesting and worthwhile work and we're sure you’ll find his positivity and enthusiasm infectious.
How Matt Rutherford – record-breaking sailor and executive director of Ocean Research Project – learned to sail the hard way. After buying his first boat over the internet, unseen, he runs aground in the Chesapeake Bay within minutes of setting sail. Later that same day, he drags his anchor and comes within a few yards of being dashed on a rocky shoreline. On the return trip, along the Intra-Coastal Waterway, the boat is struck by lightning, knocking both Matt and his girlfriend to the deck. In many ways, this might be regarded as a cautionary tale; an example of what-not-to-do with a sailboat. But not long after the events recalled in this podcast, Matt Rutherford became the first person ever to circumnavigate the Americas, non-stop, single-handed – a journey of 27,000 miles, which took him 309 days. Matt’s story is a remarkable one. Hear more of it at www.boatradio.net
A day in the life of a cruising couple. Carolyn Shearlock, husband Dave and poodle Paz live aboard their catamaran, Barefoot Gal. They’re currently exploring The Bahamas. They’ve lived aboard boats for many years and Carolyn’s well-known website, The Boat Galley, is a mine of information that’s popular with cruisers all over the world. One question Carolyn gets asked is: What do you do all day? Well, here’s her answer - a day in the life of Carolyn, Dave and Paz straight from the horse’s mouth. Ever wondered where a boat dog does her business? Can’t imagine what to do when there’s no TV? It’s all in this latest podcast from the inimitable Carolyn Shearlock. For more great tales from around the world, visit www.boatradio.tv
Guests today include Jennifer Miracle, Executive Director of the Tulsa Boat Show, the fourth largest indoor boat show in the US. She’ll be telling Bob about all the exciting stuff coming up on January 30th. Ken Little from the GLOC – Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees – Performance Boat Shootout joins Bob to talk about some big changes planned for next year’s event. The show heads over to Clayton, New York to chat to Captain Margaret Hummel of the Antique Boat Museum. The museum celebrates its 50th anniversary next year and Margaret will be telling Bob all about the special events planned to mark the occasion. There’s a good chunk of Around the Waterfront news this week plus Bob hears from Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show is the radio show about recreational boating. Tune in here every week for great guests, lots of news, product reviews and plenty of tips for making your life on the water safer, more fun and more affordable.
Singer-songwriter Lynn Gaydosh arrived in Sóller nearly three decades ago and quickly established herself on the Mallorca music scene. Singing everything from rock to a cappella harmonies, she has performed at the largest venues and most prestigious events on the island. Though small in stature, Lynn has a BIG voice and she is not shy of using it. She chatted to Shirley Roberts over coffee at Café Sóller in Plaça de sa Constitució. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
Chuck and Linda have lived in more countries than any other liveaboard couple we’ve spoken to for The Life Aquatic. They have an apparently unquenchable thirst for adventure and an admirable desire to immerse themselves in a wide variety of native cultures. For more than a decade they’ve been cruising the world and they show no sign of slowing down. Theirs too is a love story that spans many years and much anticipation. It’s a romantic saga of a dream that eventually came true. You can follow their progress via their blog – Jacaranda Journey – where you’ll also find a selection of wonderful photographs, taken by Linda, who clearly has an artist’s eye. We really enjoyed talking to Chuck and Linda and we think you’ll enjoy listening to their story. To learn more about Chuck and Linda's amazing adventure, visit their website: http://www.jacarandajourney.com/ For more inspiring editions of The Life Aquatic, visit www.boatradio.tv
Two shipwrecks in southern Turkey are the dual focus of this latest episode from the brilliant Brandon Huebner. The Cape Gelidonya wreck was discovered first, making it the first ancient shipwreck to have ever been fully recovered from the sea floor. The Uluburun wreck was found later, but it is the oldest shipwreck to have yielded a substantial portion of her cargo along with a portion of her hull. Dr George Bass was the head of both wreck excavations, and the theory he ultimately proposed to explain the ships and their cargo was one that revolutionized the academic community's view of trade in the Late Bronze Age Mediterranean. Were the Uluburun and Cape Gelidonya wrecks both the ill-fated remains of voyages conducted by 'proto-Phoenician' sailors from the Levant? Listen to hear the evidence for yourself.
Three years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential. Slowly, painstakingly, John brought Ave back to life and now they have embarked on a voyage around the world. This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner. John’s quick wit and infectious humour made him a favourite among Boat Radio listeners when he was featured in The Life Aquatic. Now he’s back with his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together.
They might look like something from a science fiction movie but the Redsand Forts were actually built during World War Two as part of efforts to protect shipping in the Thames Estuary. Designed by a civil engineer called Guy Maunsell, the forts consist of seven individual towers, which stand on the sea bed fourteen kilometres off shore. The towers supported large anti-aircraft guns and were home to hundreds of military personnel. Originally, they were linked by walkways but these have fallen into disrepair. Abandoned in 1958, there is now a project to renovate the Redsand Forts with plans to include a luxury hotel, recording studios and possibly a radio station. Michael John travelled to the forts aboard the X-Pilot, a classic Thames pilot vessel which makes regular trips to the forts and which is available for charter. This fascinating programme offers a glimpse into a largely forgotten chapter of European military history. For more information about the forts, visit: http://maunsellseaforts.com/ To charter the X-Pilot, go to: http://x-pilot.co.uk/index.htm
Keen to keep cruising as you grow older? Carolyn Shearlock knows just what steps to take. From sitting out rougher weather to installing an electric windlass, Carolyn has plenty of ideas to keep you afloat into your dotage.
This week a guide to the big boat shows coming up in 2017. Bob will be chatting to a number of Lake of the Ozarks marine dealers about next year’s calendar so get your diary out. Also in this week’s show, the Chicago Christmas tree ship story plus Boat Radio! That’s right, Boat Radio boss Mike McDowall will be chatting to Bob about the first four months of operation and what he plans for the future.
Hotel Marina was founded by Maria Frontera’s grandparents eighty years ago. These days it’s a four-star resort but back then guests shared bathrooms and hot water was a treat. As general manager of the hotel and president of the local hoteliers’ association, Maria is about as influential a person as you’re likely to meet down at the Port of Sóller. She’s also a mother of three and step mum to three more! Where does she find the time and energy? To find out, Shirley Roberts joined her on the promenade. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Sollerweb / Boat Radio production. To book your holiday, visit http://www.hotelmarinasoller.com/
Pete Bethune’s TV show, The Operatives, follows his team of former special ops soldiers as they tackle illegal fishing, whaling, the hunting of endangered species and other environmental crimes. Criminals beware – Pete and his team are well-trained, motivated and armed to the teeth. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator of Skipper’s Review, a superb review and recommendation website for boaters everywhere. www.skippersreview.com
Cruising in the tropics can be a pretty sticky experience if you don’t have cooler air circulating throughout your boat. Air conditioning’s great if you’re plugged into shore power but what about those cruisers who prefer to swing on the hook? Carolyn Shearlock has spent many years living aboard boats in the warmer latitudes. Here she shares her tips and tricks for beating the heat.
Linus Wilson’s a great guy and a recent convert to the world of sailing. Despite his laid back and pretty laconic style, Linus is hugely enthusiastic about cruising – so much so that he has written three books on the subject. He also maintains a blog with regular video updates and he’s not shy about voicing his sometimes controversial opinions. Usually he is the interviewer rather than the interviewee, but here Linus has the tables turned on him. It was great to chat to Linus. He’s a very intelligent and knowledgeable guy and his sense of humour is bone dry.
His latest book, released yesterday (November 21st), is FREE today and only $0.99 tomorrow. The reviewers have been very positive. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFFX9AG/
For more information about Linus, his family, his boat and his adventures, visit his website: http://www.slowboatsailing.com/
Reporting from the Offshore Powerboat Association World Championships Englewood Beach Waterfest. Plus, there’s news of two Lake of the Ozarks racers who’ve won at Key West and a look ahead to the barefoot skiing at Lake Norman coming up at New Year. Also, Boat Radio – hear all about how we’re doing after four months of making and sharing shows.
Paula and Damian took over Ca’n Topa back in February and have not looked back. They came to Mallorca looking for a holiday home and ended up buying a lifestyle business, almost on a whim, and without even seeing the nearby little city of Sóller way down in the valley below them. They spoke to Shirley Roberts about mountain life, home-made cakes, fat Austrians and the high cost of feline emigration. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Sollerweb / Boat Radio production. For more information about the Port of Sóller and the Sóller valley, visit www.sollerweb.com
The rise of the Mycenaean galley, a style of ship characterized by oared propulsion and a long, narrow hull built for speed and power rather than for transport. Depictions are numerous. Here Brandon Huebner focuses on a few main items from around the Mycenaean world. He also discusses the 'Aegean List' of Amenhotep III, a list of foreign cities in the Aegean, cities which one professor believes were visited by the New Kingdom Egyptians. Finally, Brandon looks at a Mycenaean galley model found in a tomb in Gurob Egypt, making connections between the style in which it was decorated and the Homeric references to Achaean galleys during the Trojan War. This episode is filled to the brim with great info, so don't miss out!
The galley is something you can’t easily change, so it’s important you find a boat with the right galley for you. Is the layout practical? Is it safe? Is there plenty of room for your equipment and provisions? In this latest edition of The Boat Galley, Carolyn Shearlock takes you through the process of assessing your vessel’s cooking area.
A look ahead to this year’s ‘deck the docks’ cruises on the Lake of the Ozarks. Plus, Charles Fort from Boat US on how to protect your vessel from theft during the winter months.
Linnet’s story is quite remarkable. She spent her childhood moving from country to country as the daughter of a British spy-catcher. She trained as a dairy farmer, she worked as a traditional fisherwoman in Spain, she made a good living in London as a singer and songwriter and she ran an upmarket restaurant on the island of Mallorca. The one constant throughout her life has been boats. She learned to sail a dinghy on Lake Naivasha in Kenya during the late 1950s. She has since crossed the Atlantic twice, explored the Caribbean and the western Mediterranean and still lives on a boat, a classic schooner, which sits at anchor in the Bay of Palma, not a million miles from Boat Radio headquarters. Mike McDowall met her at a café in Palmanova, Mallorca.
Matt Rutherford is back in Annapolis after a tough season in the Arctic Circle. It is now time to submit the data for analysis, compile reports, speak to the scientists and take stock of Ocean Research Project.
What is a boat card and what should it include? In this latest episode, Carolyn Shearlock has plenty of advice for boat owners young and old about why it’s important to have boat cards, what information you should be sure to have on there and what information you should omit. Over many years cruising the Sea of Cortez, The Bahamas and Florida, Carolyn has amassed a wealth of tips and tricks for making your boat life better. This short, sweet programme is one of a continuing series Carolyn records for Boat Radio. To hear the rest, visit www.boatradio.net If you enjoy this podcast, please take a moment to share it on social media. You’ll find more of Carolyn’s wonderful wit and wisdom at www.theboatgalley.com
Lake Race 2016 is on the agenda today, plus Mike Shepherd has some news about Lake Race 2017. Guests include Fireboy-Xintex chairman Larry Akins and Captain Kent Dresser, who runs Confident Captain Powerboat Training in Rhode Island Also, Bob will be telling a wonderful story about veteran Lake of the Ozarks Coast Guard Captain Perry Graham, who died last week aged 80. Boat Radio is aimed at boat owners, ocean lovers, live-aboard sailors, armchair adventurers and anyone who enjoys a good yarn. Sure, it’s about boats, but more than anything it’s about the people who live, work and enjoy themselves on board those boats. For more great podcasts, visit www.boatradio.tv
Jane Bower first came to the Sóller valley as a teenager in the early 1950s. Since then she has lived in London, Paris and New York, but it’s Sóller that she calls home and Sóller to which she always returns. These are compelling reminiscences from a woman who has seen this isolated corner of Mallorca transformed from a rural mountain community into a sophisticated travel destination. Her father-in-law, Bill Bernbach, a renowned New York ad exec, is said to have provided inspiration for the character of Don Draper in the celebrated US television drama, Mad Men. Jane Bower is the author of Eliane: A memoir – the art of embracing life and nature. She chatted to Shirley Roberts in a shady corner of the orchard in the grounds of her 500-year-old former family home, Cas Fiols, which is available to rent. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
The problem of plastic pollution in the oceans is impossible to avoid. You see it wherever you go, all over the world and, other than organising beach cleans and gathering it by hand, it’s a problem to which there is not yet a workable solution. But that’s about to change. The Seabin is an ingeniously simple device, which floats just below the surface of the water, in marinas and bays, and sucks in floating garbage. It can even collect diesel spills. Mike McDowall paid a visit to Seabin headquarters to find out how it works and to ask how soon we might see the Seabin in action around the world. Many thanks to Pete, Sascha and Sergio for giving Boat Radio so much of their valuable time.
Carefully compiling a boat details document will help you understand and maintain your vessel and could even make selling it easier when the times comes to say goodbye. In this latest instalment of her guide to buying, equipping, provisioning, maintaining, sailing and living aboard a boat, The Boat Galley’s Carolyn Shearlock takes you step-by-step through the boat details document, explaining how to structure the document and what to include in each section. Carolyn has lived on boats for many years. Her website, The Boat Galley, is spectacularly popular and includes more than one thousand clever tips and tricks for making life on board, easier, happier and more fun for everyone.
Sarah O’Kelly pays a visit to Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach, Florida. Saltwater recently hit the headlines for developing a solution to the problem of six-pack rings damaging the environment and endangering wildlife. Their six-pack rings, or yokes, are made from the by-products of the brewing process. Not only are they harmless to the environment, they are edible and will gradually disintegrate in water, freeing any creatures trapped within them. Of course, Sarah took the opportunity to test a few beers too. Quite a few, in fact. Stand by for delicious craft brews with hints of chocolate and coffee. Some people get all the good gigs, right? A huge thank you to Saltwater Brewery President and co-founder Chris Grove and brewmaster Dustin Jeffers for giving us so much of their valuable time. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator and owner of Skippers Review, a superb review and recommendation website for the marine leisure industry. When not drinking beer, Sarah can be found, quite sober, at the helm of her Boston whaler or treading the boards as a stage actress. She is based in Boca Raton.
Joe Honsa and Kaitlyn Schneider from Lakeside Marina in Oshkosh, Wisconsin join Captain Bob for a chat. He also talks to Marine Max Executive VP Polly Day. Plus, there are a couple more great features from the IBEX show in Tampa. Coming to you from the Lake of the Ozarks, America’s number one recreational boating lake, where Captain Bob rules both the waves and the airwaves.
Josie & Christian live aboard s/v Shawnigan with kids Nina, Ellamae and Taj. Christian’s lived the life aquatic for many years while Josie is a fairly recent convert. I recorded this interview a few months ago, before they set off on their round-the-world adventure. They are now underway and you can follow their progress on their terrific blog, afamilyafloat.com In this edition of The Life Aquatic, as well as chatting to Josie and Christian, I also ask Nina, their oldest child, for a little insight into what it’s like to be a kid, taken out of school and carried off on an amazing voyage of discovery. How do children develop friendships? What about school? Find out all this and more. This is a great interview with a lovely family who’ve thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the life aquatic. Speaking to them, I got the impression they may never come home!
Doctor John Ross of Clipper Telemed+ explains how to assess the nature and seriousness of head injuries and exactly what to do if one of your passengers or crew is hurt. Doctor Ross has three decades of experience in the field of emergency medicine. His area of specialism is the provision of urgent medical care in remote locations and hostile environments. Clipper Telemed+ is a joint venture of Praxes Medical Group and Clipper Ventures, owners of the Clipper Round the World Race. These people really know what they’re talking about. Anyone contemplating a long voyage or an ocean crossing would do well to listen to this and other editions of Medical Emergencies at Sea. Sometimes you can’t call 911.
The importance of checking your instruments. Your marine surveyor almost certainly made sure that the instruments on your new boat were working but chances are he or she didn’t check if they were giving accurate readings. This latest edition of The Boat Galley from the inimitable Carolyn Shearlock includes great advice which could prevent catastrophe. Carolyn’s a straight shooter and she’s refreshingly unafraid of admitting to her own mistakes. Her expertise has been gained over many years of living aboard boats in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean. This is essential listening for boat owners and anyone contemplating boat ownership.
Skipper Sailing Club launched in Mallorca four years ago and it’s gone from strength to strength. Owner Jorge Sanz has five boats in two locations and, little by little, or poc a poc as they say in the Balearics, he expands each year. It’s important to him that he keeps that expansion slow and doesn’t lose sight of what’s most important: the personal touch. Jorge himself will take phone calls at 0300 if a club member is night fishing and runs into trouble, and he’s happy to take the helm if someone has a special request. He chatted to Mike McDowall aboard one of the Skipper Sailing Club boats at the Real Club Náutico de Palma.
Brandon Huebner takes a look at a few select cuneiform tablets from a collection known as the Amarna Letters. Discovered in Amarna, Egypt, these letters are a rare insight into the communication between the pharaoh and the rulers of many cities around the Bronze Age world. First, the king of Alasiya is forced to defend himself against accusations of piracy. This letter mentions the Lukkan pirates, perhaps the oldest reference to a pirate group in history. Our second letters come from Rib-Addi, the ruler of Byblos, a man under siege from both land and sea. Ultimately, the Amarna Letters help us better understand the Bronze Age Mediterranean around 1350 BCE.
Bob’s first guest this week is Kevin Ritz, lead instructor for the American Boat and Yacht Council. He’ll be talking about how to prevent electric shock drowning and what measures you need to take to make your dock and boat lights safe. Products under consideration this week include Caframo heating and cooling, Quick USA Nautical Equipment and the Aqua Lily Pad. Plus, Pete McDonald of Boating Magazine is in the studio celebrating the mag’s 60th anniversary. He’ll be talking about great boating inventions of the past six decades. This is THE radio show about recreational boating.
This weekend, celebrated singer Mick West is bringing a traditional Scottish ceilidh to Sóller. On Saturday night, the centre of the city will reverberate to the sound of bagpipes, harp, fiddle, stamping feet and, of course, Mick's haunting vocals. He chatted to Shirley Roberts at Bar Papi's in Palmanova. The ceilidh will take place at the Victoria Cultural Centre in Soller. It begins at 7pm and all ages are welcome. Entry is free but the performers ask that you make a donation to the Red Cross.
Richard Mason, Operations Director at Volvo Ocean Race, has a unique perspective on the VOR, having been a competitor and onshore manager before being appointed to his current position. He spoke to Justin Chisholm about the new route, the controversial short first leg from Alicante to Lisbon and plans to make this race more interactive and immersive for fans than ever before. Sailing junkies lock your doors and switch off your phones – this is a GREAT listen. Thanks to Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race for the terrific profile photograph of Richard Mason. For more great sailing stories, check out this month’s edition of the Sail Racing Magazine - http://sailracingmagazine.com/
Tom McClean’s about as tough a guy as you’ll ever meet. He’s also a true eccentric and a proper adventurer. He has crossed the Atlantic numerous times, sometimes in vessels no bigger than a bath tub. He has also crossed oceans in a giant bottle, complete with four-poster bed. His latest scheme is to sail from Britain to America in a giant steel sperm whale. He has built the boat himself and equipped it with powerful diesel engines, a large galley and comfortable accommodation for six. It also has a full-size bathroom and an open deck set into its back. Somewhat unbelievably, the whale can also squirt… No – wait – I’ll let Tom McClean tell you himself. You'll find more information at http://tommcclean.co.uk/
Born in New York and schooled in California, Don Krim now divides his time between the mountains of central Mexico and here, in the Sóller valley, where residents are too infrequently treated to his performances. He talks to Shirley Roberts about his life, his projects old and new and the extraordinary connection between his country home in the state of Guanajuato and his townhouse in Mallorca. They met at Café Central in the very heart of Sóller. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
Just how important is your boat's name? Well, actually, it's much more important than you think. In fact, Carolyn Shearlock has a cautionary tale to tell about getting the right boat name. She didn't and she paid the price. This is an absolutely wonderful series of short programmes. Whether you're a wet-behind-the-ears novice or a seasoned sailor, we guarantee you'll learn something from Carolyn. Don't miss the previous episodes. For more tips and tricks for making your boat life better, visit Carolyn's stratospherically popular website, The Boat Galley.
This month’s guests are Brad Robertson, President of marine conservation organisation Asociación Ondine, Pete Lucas, Captain and co-owner of Bonnie Lass, a classic Scottish former fishing trawler which now serves as a charter vessel based in Port de Sóller, and Doctor Sergio Ruiz-Halpern, resident marine scientist at the Seabin Project, an innovative solution to the problem of floating garbage in ports and harbours. Topics under discussion include the Marine Protected Areas or MPAs around the Balearic Islands, the problems of communicating the urgency of marine conservation to the public and, of course, the Seabin, which could soon be cleaning a marina or yacht club near you. This programme was made at The Boathouse, Palma de Mallorca.
Stories from The International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference in Tampa, Florida. Plus, Captain Bob chats to West Marine CEO Matt Hyde. There’s also advice about de-icers and, did we mention that Bob attended the IBEX in Tampa? Plenty to talk about from that amazing event, despite Hurricane Matthew threatening to sink the whole shebang. Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE radio show about recreational boating. Huge apologies to Captain Bob fans for the late delivery of this programme. We suffered a minor technical hitch.
Agustín Risco is General Manager of Es Moli – The Mill – the oldest hotel in the village of Deia on Mallorca’s spectacular north coast. He chatted to Shirley Roberts at a table next to the hotel’s enormous swimming pool which is hidden from prying eyes on a magnificent terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Agustín is from the village of Felanitx which, it is claimed, is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Certainly the nearby harbour is Port Colomb. And so we present his story on this, Columbus Day. Most people think Columbus was Italian. Agustín invites them, and you, to think again.
- Boat cooking part two. Brace yourself. Conserve heat and water. Use non-slip mats and utensils. Just three of the many tips you’ll find in this latest terrific programme from Carolyn Shearlock. To listen to the rest of this wonderful series, go to http://www.boatradio.tv/the-boat-galley/ To learn about Carolyn and to read more than a thousand tips and tricks for making your boat life better, visit her brilliant website, www.theboatgalley.com
Did Santorini inspire Plato’s Atlantis? Host Brandon Huebner focuses on three main topics, all related to the Minoan Civilization in the Aegean. First, he talks in detail about the exquisite Fleet Fresco found in the West House at Akrotiri. Then he considers the volcanic eruption that buried Akrotiri, destroyed much of Thera (Santorini), and effected large swathes of the Bronze Age Aegean. He ends by looking at the arguments of those who claim that the Minoan Civilization was Plato's basis for Atlantis when he discussed Atlantis in Timaeus and Critias. Hop aboard for this fact filled episode about the Bronze Age Minoans. Think history is boring? Listen to the Maritime History Programme with Brandon Huebner. This terrific series should be made available to school kids worldwide.
Malin and Johan are sailing the world in their very smart looking sailboat, Ran. They left their home town of Malmö, Sweden during some pretty heavy winter weather but now they’re en route to the considerably warmer waters of the Cape Verde islands, out in the Atlantic Ocean, about 350 miles off the coast of Senegal. Johan is a seasoned sailor, having already crossed oceans and rounded Cape Horn. Malin, on the other hand, is a novice. They document their travels in a series of very professional looking videos, complete with drone footage. Mike McDowall spoke to them as they prepared to set sail from the Canaries.
It’s the 2016 Lake of the Ozarks Fall Harbor Hop – the last big event of the boating season. Pick up your poker hand at seven of forty sponsored locations. Boaters win vouchers for a good hand. Todd Wilkinson explains the difference between the US Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Plus, how to book a boat safety check from the US Coastguard. David Kennedy from Boat US is in the studio to talk about ethanol and there’s a good helping of waterfront news too. This is THE radio show about recreational boating plus it’s a terrific slice of life from Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Captain Bob May rules the airwaves.
Dynasty, Miami Vice, Hart to Hart, Hill Street Blues, LA Law and Star Trek: The Next Generation. These are some of the most popular programmes in the history of television. And what they have in common, other than sky high viewing figures, is a resident of the little village of Fornalutx, a short distance from the Port of Sóller. Orphaned and penniless at eighteen, Gabrielle Beaumont later blazed a trail as one of Hollywood’s first female directors, living the high life with a house on Mulholland Drive, a Ferrari in the driveway and a boat at Marina del Rey. She has known triumph and tragedy and at seventy-four is still a very long way off retirement. She spoke to Shirley Roberts on the terrace of her hillside home. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production. You can find more of Shirley’s work, including her many newspaper and magazine articles, at www.sollerweb.com.
It’s not too late to take precautions. Sarah O’Kelly from Skipper’s Review is based in Boca Raton in southern Florida, right in the middle of the predicted path of Hurricane Matthew. She visited her local marinas and boat storage facilities to find out what the professionals had to say about preparing boats for the arrival of this Category 3 or possibly Category 4 storm. Skipper's Review is THE review and recommendation community for the marine leisure industry.
After a gruelling few months, Matt, Nicole and new crewmember, Mike, leave Greenland and head to Canada, where they enjoy perfect fish and chips at the Oceanview Hotel in West Saint Modeste. What luxury! For more information about Ocean Research Project and NASA's OMG initiative, visit www.oceanresearchproject.org
Boat cooking part one. From boning your chicken to baking on the stove top, Carolyn Shearlock gives great advice for galley cooks young and old. Carolyn has a wealth of clever tips and tricks for making your boat life better, gained over years of living aboard in the Sea of Cortez and The Bahamas. She has also written a terrific guide to feeding the family on board. You’ll find The Boat Galley Cookbook on Amazon or at Carolyn’s hugely popular website, The Boat Galley. To hear other programmes in this series, go to The Boat Galley page at www.boatradio.tv
John Herlig revisited. Moving from land to sea - a fascinating insight into the process. John tells Sarah O’Kelly how he transformed himself from a land-dwelling, cool-dude-around-town former Washington DC restaurateur into a live-aboard sailor, restoring, repairing and maintaining a 1967 Rawson cutter called Ave del Mar. Hear how he taught himself to sail, to read charts and to dock. Hear also about the setbacks and mishaps. If you’ve ever dreamed of buying an old boat and sailing off into the sunset, then this interview is essential listening. Sarah O’Kelly visited John aboard Ave del Mar at West Palm Beach, Florida. If you enjoy this interview, then you’ll love John Herlig’s edition of The Life Aquatic. Sarah O'Kelly is the creator and owner of Skipper's Review, the marine industry review and recommendation website where boaters know best. Visit SkippersReview.com
In this week's episode, Brandon Huebner takes a look at the evidence from early Minoan history, beginning with pre-history and working up to the Neo-Palatial period. While the items he discusses are beautiful and tell us a lot about the artistic focus of Minoan culture, Brandon also tries to discern the line between fact and fiction when it comes to theories of a Minoan thalassocracy, or, the so-called Minoan 'empire of the sea.' This is a wonderful series of lectures. Brandon Huebner is superb.
Captain Bob chats to Anne Dunbar, Show Director for the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, which gets underway October 4th at the Tampa Exhibition Centre in Tampa, Florida. Anne will be talking about all the latest boating innovations and what to expect at this year’s IBEX show. Plus, Dave Grochocki from ValvTect will be explaining the correct use of fuel additives. Coming to you from the Lake of the Ozarks in magnificent Missouri, this is THE radio show about recreational boating.
Potentially life-saving medical advice from Boat Radio’s resident medical expert. Doctor John Ross explains exactly what medical supplies you need to carry on board. Dr Ross has nearly three decades of experience as an emergency physician. His particular specialism is the provision of medical care in remote locations and extreme environments. If you have a question about anything at all related to emergency medicine, Doctor John Ross is the man to ask. As well as being a full time emergency physician, Dr Ross is also the medical director of Clipper Telemed+. Clipper Telemed+ is a joint venture between Praxes Medical Group and Clipper Ventures, the owners and organisers of the Clipper Round the World Race. These are people who really know what they’re doing. Added to that, Doctor Ross is also a sailor. If you have a question you’d like to put to Dr Ross, drop him a line via medical@boatradio.net
Nick Campion bridges effortlessly the gap between science and superstition, between observation and interpretation. He has a profound interest in astronomy not only as an academic discipline but also as a cultural influence. He worked for some years as the Daily Mail’s astrologer - from 1986 to 1992 - before returning to his academic roots as a historian. He now teaches Cultural Astronomy He and Shirley Roberts chatted over cafés con leche at Café Central in Sóller. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
Yoshi and Bonita bought Nandji back in February and since then have sailed the Whitsunday Islands and parts of the Great Barrier Reef. They document their travels on their hugely popular blog Sailing Nandji, which you'll find at www.frothlyfe.net Their short videos get close to two hundred thousand viewers with people tuning in from all over the world. Right now Yoshi is focused on the terrific surfing ahead as they approach the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef but Bonita’s sights are firmly set on the Pacific Ocean, a goal they aim to reach in 2017. Listening to this interview, it sounds like Yoshi and Bonita have made a wonderful life for themselves. Their happiness is infectious.
To hear more inspiring stories of families who quit the rat race, visit The Life Aquatic page at the Boat Radio website.
Documentary The Beloved Stranger follows the adventures of Captain Erick Mahood, six friends, a dog and a cat as they sail from San Francisco to Cartagena, Colombia. Along the way, they drink booze, smoke weed, knock back countless Mexican painkillers and write a remarkable album of music to memorialise their trip. And, of course, they film their progress – the high and the lows of five months and four thousand miles of sea – to create a movie described as ‘part punk rock nature documentary, part slapstick travel journal, and chock full of comedic gold’. Mike McDowall spoke to Erick, Devin and Anthony as they prepared to record the soundtrack for the movie, which will be released in the next few weeks. In the meantime, check out the trailer below. The purpose of the voyage was the voyage itself. However, on arrival in Colombia the crew helped to build a small hotel in San Rafael. The Ritmo del Rio recently welcomed its first guests.
Drew Donovan is originally from Nebraska. He trained as an actor in New York and lived there for more than a decade before deciding to relocate, with his wife and young family, to the mountains of northern Mallorca. He is now at the centre of the international theatre scene on the island and works also on the production side of film and television, most notably set design and construction. Here he talks to Shirley Roberts about his life, his loves and his projects old and new. They met at Café Central in the very heart of Sóller. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
This is part two of Boat Radio's interview with Regina and Alan of Kraken Kissed Adventures. In part one, we heard how their vessel was dashed repeatedly against a submerged reef and then slammed onto a beach during a tropical storm near Cancun, Mexico. The boat was then ransacked by armed raiders and the family was left with only four bags of belongings. In this second part, find out what they did next and where they are now. This is a story of resilience and rebirth. It is essential listening for cruisers and live aboard sailing families.
Each week The Life Aquatic features a family, a couple or an individual who has quit the rate race and escaped to sea. To find out more about Regina and Alan, visit their website www.krakenkissed.com
Shipwrecked! “I wasn’t sure whether I was going to actually get to save everybody.” Dashed repeatedly against a reef and then slammed down onto a sandy beach. “We had Anna, who was two, and going into the water in those conditions, even in a life jacket, her chances of survival were small.” Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip of a tropical storm. “From the time we hit the reef to the time I saw the beach, I knew there was a really good chance I was going to lose my wife and my youngest.” This is horrifying and compelling in equal measure. Neither Regina nor Alan were novice sailors. This could happen to anyone. This interview is in two parts. Regina and Alan document their adventures at KrakenKissed.com
In today's episode Brandon Huebner shifts his focus east and looks at the earliest identifiable civilization on the Indian subcontinent. The Harappan people were known to have had contacts with Egypt and Mesopotamia. Harappan artifacts that have been discovered in both places. This programme also looks at the characteristics of the Erythraean Sea (Arabian Sea) and examines how the monsoons helped connect the civilizations of the near east in antiquity. Other items include the so-called 'dockyard' at Lothal and a few boat depictions from the ancient Harappans.
Galley Gear 2. The second part of Carolyn Shearlock's guide to buying equipment and utensils for your galley. It's not just a question of ordering the most expensive items available. Carolyn takes you step-by-step through the process of equipping your boat, imparting wisdom gained over many years of living aboard. This is essential listening for all boaters, from novices to old hands.
It's the LOMDA In-Water Boat Show 2016 over at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill so there's lots going on at the thirty-four-and-a-half mile marker. Plus, Pete Zimmerman's in the studio talking about Paradise Upholstery & Canvas and Ron Duggan's around with some good news from the 2016 Shootout. Also, stay tuned for a preview of the 31st Annual Fall Harbour Hop, coming up on October 8th. This is GREAT radio!
Barbara Marks talks to Shirley Roberts and recounts the experiences which led her to the Port of Sóller, beginning with her first encounter with Harry, her future husband, during the Second World War and taking us to Cyprus, Gibraltar, Italy, Cornwall and ultimately to Mallorca via the Canal du Midi in a custom-built catamaran. This is a wonderful personal recollection - sometimes moving and often funny. On the Boat Radio website you will find a small selection of photographs from Barbara's personal collection plus some terrific Super 8 footage. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
Chad & LeeAnn Lawie are starting their retirement while they're young enough to enjoy it. They've bought a Lagoon 38 catamaran, which they sail on the Great Lakes, and their plan is to one day take their sons out of school and, as Chad puts it, 'sail off into the sunset'. Funny and engaging, these two love life, and they really know how to live it.
Sarah Morris – daughter of campaigning journalist, Sue Lloyd Roberts – talks to Shirley about writing the final chapter in her mother’s book, The War on Women, following her death from cancer last year. Sarah first came to the Sóller valley aged sixteen and has fond memories of summers spent tending bar down at the port and working at her mother’s hotel, Ca’n Reus, in the village of Fornalutx. She also shares memories of growing up with such a rebellious and principled character as Sue Lloyd Roberts. This is a wonderful interview. It was recorded on the terrace at Ca’n Reus on a gloriously sunny September morning. The Port of Sóller Radio Programme is a Boat Radio / Sollerweb production.
Considerations when buying galley gear. Size, shape, frequency of use and what type of stainless steel do I need? Just four of the fourteen factors you should take into consideration when buying equipment and utensils for your new boat's galley. Don't worry, Carolyn Shearlock takes you through it, step-by-step, in this brilliant series.
Intrigue, espionage, torture, love, sex, drugs, a daring escape and a desperate crusade against the Nazis. This story is a blockbuster movie waiting to happen. Baron Rudolph von Ripper was an Austrian aristocrat who turned his back on tradition to become an artist and later a US Army sharpshooter. He fought with the French Foreign Legion, survived torture at the hands of the Gestapo, escaped from the first concentration camp, painted marine life in The Bahamas, worked for the CIA in Vienna, designed jewellery with his friend Salvador Dali and was eventually found dead at his home in Mallorca, in mysterious circumstances, having learned that Hitler’s favourite commando, Otto Skorzeny – a man he’d captured during the war – had been freed from prison and had moved into a house just a mile away. Author Sian MacKay documents this glorious and remarkable life in the book, Von Ripper’s Odyssey, due to be launched in Palma de Mallorca on September 23rd. And it all started with the chance discovery of a blue file, filled with photographs and letters, at the bottom of a wardrobe in the disused poolhouse of an abandoned villa near Pollença in the north of the island. This is utterly gripping. You can buy the book on Amazon. Read it, love it, write a five-star review. For more information, visit www.sianmackay.com
Matt reports from the bridge of a half-submerged ship on Greenland's west coast. The first mate and documentary cameraman have fled,leaving Matt and Nicole to contemplate crossing the Labrador Sea short-handed. Funds are, as ever, running low and Matt's spirits are lifted by the surprise donation of an expensive camera. This is compelling stuff from the Ocean Research Project leader. It's clear he's disappointed at the disappearance of his crew but there's a sense that something good has been achieved through hard work and determination.
Mark Turner, the new Volvo Ocean Race CEO, talks to Sail Racing Magazine editor Justin Chisholm about the future of the race, the loss of Abu Dhabi and why he needs to start training his successor right away.
A packed show with Steve Wenzel from Marine Max, JoAnne Clark from Hydrohoist, Robert, David and Amanda from Webasto and Captain Joe DiBella from the Cricket II project. Plus, Mike from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association and Paul Jacobs, President of the Annapolis Boat Show. How will Captain Bob fit it all into an hour? Tune in to this fantastic show broadcast from the shores of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. All radio should be like this.
William Graves, son of Robert Graves - poet, novelist, historian and a resident of Deia for more than half his life. William was brought to Mallorca aged six, shortly after the end of World War Two, and has lived here ever since. He spoke to Shirley Roberts on the terrace of La Casa de Robert Graves - his childhood home - which is now open to the public. This is a candid interview; a frank account of life with his tortured genius father.
In today's episode host Brandon Huebner looks at the evidence of heavy-transport shipping throughout Egypt's history. Their many monumental building projects required the transportation of staggering amounts of material, and there is evidence from Pliny the Elder and Herodotus that much of this transport was accomplished by shipping up and down the Nile. Brandon examines the various theories for how objects weighing hundreds of tons were loaded and shipped on the Nile, and looks at depictions of such ships from the pyramid of Unas and the temple of Hatshepsut. This is an absolutely fascinating lecture series from Brandon Huebner. Each programme is packed with information but it is all delivered in a laconic, engaging and easy-to-digest style that we find very appealing. Ten out of ten.
Paula Silver has details of the Grand Nautical Market taking place at Grand Lake, Oklahoma on September 17th; Thad Jameson, the new boss at Marine Max, pops in for a chat; Alison Zimmerman explains the thinking behind new safety product, Shock Alert; and Captain Bob talks to Captain Ray Bixler for 'Who's Your Captain?' This is terrific stuff for boaters and non-boaters alike. It's a fascinating slice of life on Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, America's number one recreational boating lake. We love this show.
Author Michael John explores the London aspect of Joseph Conrad’s celebrated novella Heart of Darkness. He examines Conrad's relationship with British financier, George Hope - owner of The Nellie, which later featured in the book - and looks at Conrad's life in London and on the Thames, where he and Hope spent a great deal of time. This is a wonderful programme. Michael's research is impeccable and his interviews and interpretations compelling.
A visit to Carolyn Shearlock's website, The Boat Galley, is an absolute must for anyone buying, equipping and provisioning a boat. Even seasoned sailors will find it helpful and interesting. Carolyn has compiled a list of more than one thousand tips and tricks for making your boat life better. This series of easily-digested five-minute programmes takes listeners back to the very beginning. It's a superb step-by-step guide to choosing, buying and kitting out a boat, delivered in Carolyn's characteristic no-nonsense style. This is essential listening for all boaters.
Sarah O’Kelly talks to Stephanie Palmer from Coral Springs Parkland Fire Department. Stephanie is Battalion Chief of the Training Division and – perhaps of most interest to Boat Radio listeners – Dive Team Commander. Born and raised in Indiana, Stephanie did not dive as a kid but she moved to Florida from Indianapolis in 1997 and joined the dive team a few years later. She’s a search and rescue diver, and most of her work takes place in Florida’s lakes and canals. Every one of her 300 dives has been in ‘dark, black nasty water’ and she works with her eyes closed. Oh, and she encounters ‘gators – in the dark – plus aggressive, venomous snakes like the water moccasin or cottonmouth viper, which has a potentially fatal bite. You think you’re tough?
This is THE radio show about recreational boating, coming to you from Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. This week, Captain Bob chats to Jim Watson of Marine Max, there's a rundown of the kayak meet-ups coming up at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, and, of course, there's plenty of safety advice for those of you planning to get out on the water for Labor Day weekend. We LOVE this show. All hail Captain Bob May!
A couple of years ago, while exploring a boat yard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a tatty old sailboat, up on the hard, with a rusty sign saying 'for sale'. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential. Now John lives aboard Ave del Mar and together they have embarked on the voyage of a lifetime. But it's not the first time she has been around the world. In fact, her second owner, Jamie S Bryson, wrote a book recounting how he and his wife and son circumnavigated the globe in Ave, more than twenty years ago. It's called 'First Time Around' and you'll find it on Amazon. This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her new, former restaurateur owner. John Herlig recounts his experiences in vivid prose at AvedelMar.com
Shirley takes a trip on the tram, from Sóller to the Port of Sóller, in the company of her friend and former tram conductor, Bartolomé Sastre, known to everyone simply as Tolo. Born in France to Sólleric parents, Tolo remembers well the tram – now among Mallorca’s most popular and celebrated tourist attractions – being used to transport munitions during the Francoist dictatorship. But he also remembers his grandparents using it to transport their vegetables to market, long before the tourists arrived in the Sóller valley. At times during this interview, there is background noise – the noise of the tram, of course - particularly at the beginning - but things settle down after a couple of minutes and this is a lovely interview that's well worth listening to. When not recording programmes for Boat Radio, Shirley is one of the driving forces behind SollerWeb.
Another fascinating show from Brandon Huebner. The 'war' part refers to the first several pharaohs of the New Kingdom, kings who retook Egypt from the Hyksos. Specifically, Brandon examines the pharaoh Kamose' retaking of the city of Avaris, partially accomplished by amphibious assault from the Nile. He also relates the exploits of Thutmose III, but the 'peace' part refers to Queen Hatshepsut, a woman pharaoh who ruled concurrently with Thutmose III. Hatshepsut focused on reestablishing foreign trade, and one of Egypt's most well-known temple reliefs details a marvelous look at a voyage to Punt that was organized by Egypt's greatest female pharaoh. This episode also includes a look at Min of the Desert, a full-scale reconstruction based on the Hatshepsut 'Punt' ship depictions, along with boat models from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Mark and Jennifer have been planning to quit the rat race for years - seven years in fact - and they are now just days away from casting off and setting sail... possibly forever. They downsized some time ago and since 2009 have been gradually ridding themselves of their belongings. They were so determined to buy a sailboat and make good their escape that they made a pact to not buy anything that didn't help their 'mission'. Now THAT is dedication. Many of you will recognise them from their popular website or from the name of their boat, SV Luna Sea. You can follow Mark and Jennifer's progress by visiting http://sailinglunasea.com, where there is also a handy countdown to their departure. You'll also find them on Twitter and Facebook. They spoke to Mike McDowall from their mooring in Savannah, Georgia.
We're following Susie's progress as she prepares to take on the toughest sporting challenge imaginable - the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Susie is the youngest and only female entrant in a race which will see her attempt a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using no modern technology. That's right! No GPS! Susie will navigate using a sextant. Her boat is a 1995 Rustler 36 called Ariadne. Susie's just about ready to get her in the water and sail her to Falmouth, where Rustler will install a collision bulkhead. Right now, her dad is installing custom life raft mounts to his own design. In this update, Susie talks about the mental challenge ahead. Just how will she cope alone at sea for more than 300 days? And how will her parents cope, back home in the UK and unable to contact their daughter?
Jackie Brown arrived in Deia on Mallorca’s north coast in 1959 and, on her first night in the village, met artist – later eminent archaeologist – Bill Waldren. A few months later, Jackie married Bill and they lived in Deia and Palma on and off for many years. Jackie has now returned to Deia and she gave Shirley Roberts a candid interview about her extraordinarily full life. Over the years, Jackie, Bill and their four daughters, survived considerable adversity – not least of which being their always precarious financial circumstances – but this is not merely a tale of tenacity, this is a story of survival in a bygone age and a vivid portrait of a unique and celebrated village undergoing profound changes. Added to that, what begins as social history becomes a chronicle of the interactions of a number of leading writers, artists, musicians and scientists of the twentieth century, whose paths crossed because of their connections to Deia and to the Waldrens. Luke Rhinehart, Desmond Morris, Robert Graves, Richard Branson and the origins of EarthWatch – all of these and many more play a part in Jackie’s life and she in theirs. This interview is why radio and podcasting were invented. To hear more of Shirley Roberts’ wonderful interviews, go to our ‘Listen again’ page or visit www.SollerWeb.com
Returning from the research expedition, the Ault is caught in a fierce storm. Hurricane strength winds snap the vessel's anchor rode, leaving the boat adrift in stormy seas among icebergs and uncharted rocks. The Ault is all but dashed before the mother of all waves leaves her teetering on the edge of a complete roll. A lost line wraps around the prop and suddenly the crew is faced with the prospect of donning ditch suits and getting into the life raft. Their mayday call is answered by the Danish Navy but there's a nerve-racking six-hour wait before help arrives. This is absolutely sensational stuff, told by Captain Matt Rutherford. Listen as he explains how he braces himself against the mast as his vessel heels over until the pilothouse windows on one side are beneath the surface and water is gushing in all around him. Thankfully no one was killed or seriously injured. Do not miss this episode!
Slow down, relax, eat chocolate and maybe take a holiday away from the boat. More excellent advice for boat buyers and new owners from Carolyn Shearlock of The Boat Galley. This week, Carolyn focuses on relaxation, delegation and perhaps a little vacation. This series of programmes really is essential listening for anyone who has just bought a boat or is planning to do so. Highly recommended.
It's Shootout weekend on the Lake of the Ozarks and Captain Bob's got all the details of the high speed thrills.
The eighth installment of this wonderful lecture series from Brandon Huebner explores the maritime connections of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom period. An inscription left by an explorer named Hannu helps us get a grasp on the reopening of trade in the Red Sea, and a literary narrative called The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor helps us understand the Middle Kingdom mindset as related to the sea. Also covered in this episode: the debate about when the Canal of the Pharaohs was finished, the physical evidence of funerary boats found outside a pyramid at Dashur, and a few other scattered topics. Brandon Huebner is a terrific, fresh new voice in the field of maritime history and these impeccably researched programmes offer a wonderful introduction to the ancient world. Of course, you're free to dip in and out, choosing those subjects which interest you most, but we'd recommend starting with Episode 1.
Ryan Walton owns and runs Deep Obsession Dive Charters in Jupiter, Florida. He is preparing Sarah O'Kelly for her live shark dive radio show, due to take place towards the end of September. Here, Ryan explains how he made the transition from mere diver to shark diver and discusses the kind of conditions Sarah will encounter when diving with the beasts. He also discusses the plight of the shark - a subject clearly close to his heart. Sarah O'Kelly is the creator and owner of Skipper's Review, a review and recommendation website for boaters and the marine leisure industry. Find her at www.skippersreview.com
Musician, author, artist and one-time boat builder Ben Harrison relates the remarkable story of how he and his wife, Helen, ended up constructing a boat up a mountain in Costa Rica in the 1970s. They then had to get it down the mountain to the sea – at not inconsiderable risk to their marriage and their sanity – and from there they sailed it to Key West. They took their time though – five years in fact – enjoying some of the wonders of the Caribbean before returning to Florida and finding a mooring for $75 per month including power and water. Imagine that! Ben and Helen now run the highly-respected Harrison Gallery in Key West, exhibiting and selling, among other artists' creations, Helen’s sculptures. Ben works mostly as a musician but is also the author of several books, including the acclaimed ‘Sailing Down the Mountain’, which is a terrific read. http://www.harrison-gallery.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Down-Mountain-Ben-Harrison-ebook/dp/B00JZ1CUB2
Shirley Roberts visits Giovanni L's - possibly the coolest ice cream parlour in Sóller. Giovanni L's is run by Maiko Bailly, a former hotel worker from Hamburg who, along with his wife Joanna, has transformed an outmoded shoe shop in the centre of the city into an ice cream emporium extraordinaire. Tune in to find out the meaning of the phrase 'praline Mozart changed my life'. Find out the best flavour to eat in summer and who's eating all the ice cream in February.
The latest edition of this wonderful history series from Brandon Huebner. Brandon is a bright new voice in the field of history - specifically maritime history - and these programmes make fascinating listening. In this episode he focuses on the scope of Egypt's maritime reach during the Old Kingdom's fifth and sixth dynasties. Topics include the development and refinement of maritime technology like the sail and the hogging truss, the discovery of an ancient harbor at Wadi el-Jarf, and the mysterious land of Punt as it relates to the story of Harkhuf, the boy pharaoh Pepi II, and a pygmy from Nubia. This is quite a voyage!
This week Carolyn concentrates on reassuring novice live-aboards that things will get better. The lessons are: slow down, take your time, don't take on too much at once and don't try to transfer the sort of pressures and deadlines you're accustomed to on dry land onto your boat. Poc a poc, as people say here in Mallorca.
More boating mayhem from the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Last week, Bob spoke to special guest, country music star Darryl Worley about the Tennessee River Run. This week it’s Mini Shoot Out Day at Ha Ha Tonka State Park (that’s radio controlled boats, to you and me). It’s also Missouri Wine and Brew Fest so Bob will be trying out a few alcoholic drinks. Plus, he chats to Jason Johnson from Speed On The Water and gets the skinny on a new service – a drive-in boat wash. This is THE recreational boating radio show.
This week, as the all-day darkness of Arctic winter approaches, Captain Matt Rutherford fits his boat with headlights. With parts unavailable, he's forced to indulge in a bit of dumpster diving, hindered by packs of Greenlandic dogs. Pioneering stuff from the crew of the research vessel Ault, who're gathering data for NASA in extreme conditions.
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In this sensational edition of The Sail Racing Magazine Show, Justin Chisholm experiences foiling for the first time, and he does it in extraordinary style aboard the Team ENGIE GC32 racing catamaran as a guest of up and coming French skipper Sebastien Rogues. Also in this programme, Justin finds out what it takes to become a foiling expert in the company of British International Moth Class hobbyist and Volvo Ocean Race and Extreme Sailing Series winner Rob Greenhalgh. Plus, he chats to GC32 Norauto team skipper Franck Cammas and the man behind Foiling Week on Lake Garda, Luca Rizzotti. Don't miss this terrific programme celebrating the spectacular sport of racing flying sailing boats. Simply brilliant!
Back in the noughties they were known as Segway scooters... Now they've been relaunched with a new name - Ninebot Ninja - and visitors to the Port of Sóller are being offered a new service: guided Ninebot tours of the bay. It's the brainchild of Mallorca-based businessman Nick Magliochetti. To avoid any accidents, Shirley Roberts sent Mike McDowall to investigate.
For more information about Shirley, visit her website: www.sollerweb.com To rent or buy a Ninebot Ninja, go to www.ninebot.ninja You can follow Ninebot Ninja on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the handle: @ninebotninja
At some point during the past few weeks, Sarah O'Kelly's producer hatched a plan to get her out ONTO and UNDER the water. So now she's in the middle of preparations for what will be the world's first ever live shark dive radio show. Sarah will be under 30 metres of water - that's about 90 feet - three miles off the coast of Florida, in the company of renowned shark diver, conservationist and film maker Jim Abernethy. You will be able to listen live, from anywhere in the world, by switching on Boat Radio. You’ll be able to WATCH too, because Sarah and Jim will be fitted with cameras. It is going to be JAW-DROPPING, BREATH-TAKING and HEART-STOPPING. Of course, Sarah's going to need special equipment and that’s where today's guest comes in. John Hott works for Ocean Technology Systems – THE world leader in underwater communications gear.
To learn more about Ocean Technology Systems, visit their website: http://www.oceantechnologysystems.com/ You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otscommunications
Sarah O'Kelly is the creator and owner of Skipper's Review, the online review and recommendation portal for boat owners and ocean sports enthusiasts.
In this terrific interview, Simon Pitout - Vice President Commercial at DP World - talks about his rise to the upper echelons of the shipping terminal giant. From his blue collar beginnings as a deckhand and dockworker through the highs and lows of working in many West African nations, to his move to the United Arab Emirates, Simon speaks candidly about his love of the sea and his life on the road. Along the way, we learn that the only thing worse than a cannibal is a cannibal with a machine gun and that if you need to rent a dredger in Nigeria, it might be cheaper to build your own... in Holland. But you've got to watch out in case it unexpectedly blows up. This is an interview in two parts and it's well worth downloading both of them. For more information about Simon, and about DP World, visit http://web.dpworld.com/about-dp-world/people/ Follow Simon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonpitout Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonpitout/
In the second half of this fascinating interview, Simon Pitout talks about living in the expat bubble, boating dreams, his plan to charter the Port of Sóller's star vessel, Bonnie Lass, and an unforgettable encounter with a 7-metre great white shark, thirty miles off the Cape of Good Hope.
Yes, you read that title correctly. This week, Doctor John Ross - Boat Radio's esteemed medical expert and Medical Director of Clipper Telemed+ - explains how to deliver a baby on board a boat, at short notice, using only the equipment you have on board. This is compelling stuff. To be absolutely clear, Dr Ross has been a senior emergency medic for many years. His specialism is the provision of medical care in remote locations and extreme conditions. He is a highly-respected physician. For more information about Dr Ross and about Clipper Telemed+, visit their website: http://clipperroundtheworld.com/telemed
This week Carolyn Shearlock takes us step-by-step through the process of getting to know your boat - from tracing the propane system to mapping the heads, Carolyn leaves no locker unopened. This series of short programmes is absolutely packed with useful information and sage advice for boat buyers, and it is all delivered in Carolyn's usual calm and collected manner. For hundreds more clever tips, visit Carolyn's world famous website, The Boat Galley, at www.theboatgalley.com She can also be found on Facebook, at: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoatGalley And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheBoatGalley/
The crew of the Ault batten down the hatches and ride out a storm at anchor in northern Greenland. Matt reflects on past battles with foul weather and explains the correct use of parachute sea anchors and drogues.
Bob chats to country music star Darryl Worley about the amazing line up for this year's Tennessee River Run concert, which includes Darryl himself, Chuck Wicks, Kellie Pickler and Randy Houser. Also in today's show, they're whooping it up on Main Street as residents of Lake Ozark celebrate the city's fiftieth anniversary. A wonderful window into life on Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks, Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show is THE radio show about recreational boating. There is nothing else out there quite like this. We love it!
One of Mike's favourite interviews from 25 years of making radio programmes. Keith White is more than merely an inspirational character, he is an unstoppable force. Don't let his mild, rather laconic manner fool you, he is as tough a human being as you'll ever hear talking. In this interview Keith recounts how he gained his disability, how he lives to inspire his seven children and how he plans to circumnavigate the globe in nineteenth century style aboard a ship crewed entirely by disadvantaged children and people with disabilities. This programme is jaw-dropping, heart-warming and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. Don't miss the chance to dip into the extraordinary life of the inimitable Keith White. Find Keith online at http://singlehandedyachting.com/ Follow him on Twitter: @keithwhitesail And also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.white.disabled.sailor
From the funeral procession of pharaoh Khufu, to the 1954 discovery of what is known as the Khufu ship, to the theories about its purpose, construction, and the afterlife, this episode is jam-packed with maritime history and archaeology from the ancient past of Egypt. Another marvelous programme from the brilliant Brandon Huebner. Brandon's boundless enthusiasm for his subject comes across so well in this series. He brings to life events which took place thousands of years ago and he does so in a style that's gentle on the brain. These programmes are beautifully written and constructed. Not to be missed.
Carolyn explains what to do when you first move on board, detailing how she and husband Dave gradually mapped out all of their boat's systems - actually drawing diagrams of every aspect of their new vessel. This series of short programmes is absolutely packed with useful information and sage advice for boat buyers, and it is all delivered in Carolyn's usual calm and collected manner. For hundreds more clever tips, visit Carolyn's world famous website, www.theboatgalley.com She can also be found on Facebook, at: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoatGalley And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheBoatGalley/
Fiona Stuart-Wilson talks to Shirley Roberts about her lifelong love of music, her home in the Sóller valley and the formation of her group, The Archduke's Consort. She also performs a little renaissance music as well as singing something more contemporary.
With thanks to Stefano Rocco, Fiona Stuart-Wilson and members of The Archduke's Consort for permission to reproduce the recordings.
For more information, visit: http://thearchdukesconsort.com and https://www.facebook.com/fiona.stuartwilson
Find Shirley at: www.sollerweb.com and https://www.facebook.com/SollerWeb, and follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SollerShirley
Author Michael John is given a guided tour of the Woolwich Ferry, a lifeline for Londoners, which connects the South Circular Road in Woolwich with the North Circular Road on the north bank of the river. A ferry has been operating at this spot since the fourteenth century and it has been free of charge, by Royal Charter, since 1889. For more information, and sailing times, visit www.tfl.gov.uk The work of Michael John can be found here: http://amzn.to/2azXqju
Captain Matt Rutherford faces the double threats of fire on board and a hungry and mutinous crew. Still unable to get their hands on the $5,000 dollars of funding the expedition's owed, Matt and the team are forced to tighten their belts and live on plain rice and pasta. Meanwhile, a deep level sonar system catches fire and a fierce storm drags their vessel out to sea and tangles their probe line with the anchor chain. For several hours, it's touch and go in the Arctic Ocean as catabolic winds hammer the Ault and leave the crew exhausted. This is pioneering stuff.
Annie Quigley - owner of Bibliophile Books - the UK's leading mail order book club - chats to Shirley Roberts about her life, her career, her home in Sóller and her most prominent customer. For more information about Bibliophile Books, visit: http://bit.ly/2aNBe3I Find Annie on Twitter: @AnnieBookReview And on Facebook: @bibliophilebargainbooks To find out more about Shirley, go to www.sollerweb.com
The Wright family - Jon, Mia and Teo - paid a visit to Boat Radio's home harbour, the Port of Sóller, and gave Mike McDowall a tour of their pristine Hallberg Rassy 39. Over tea aboard SV Itchy Foot, they talk about home-schooling, the importance of having no plan and quality control at the Oreo cookie factory.
Another wonderful programme from Brandon Huebner. This episode focuses mainly on the pre-dynastic depictions of papyrus boats, wooden boats, the earliest depictions of the sail, and several rock petroglyphs that are quite significant to historical interpretations. Then, Brandon considers a theory that has connected ancient Egypt with ancient Mesopotamia. He concludes by looking at a magnificent discovery at Abydos where some of the oldest wooden planked boats to have ever been found were buried in their own graves in the Egyptian desert. It's a great episode, and it's only scratching the surface of what you'll encounter as Brandon explores and explains maritime history in ancient Egypt.
Georgie Insull is a well known character on the island of Mallorca, both within the English-speaking community and without. For many years she has been the driving force behind the island's most popular choir. The Georgie Insull Singers perform throughout the year, all over the island and are in great demand for weddings, funerals and charity concerts. In this edition of The Port of Sóller Radio Programme, Georgie talks to Shirley about her life, her connection with the sea and a surprise encounter with Larry Hagman's mother. Incidentally, the theme music for The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - a beautiful version of All the Nice Girls Love a Sailor - is performed by the Georgie Insull Singers. For more information about the singers, or to book them for your wedding or other event, visit this web page: http://www.sollerweb.com/weddingmusic.html
In this latest installment, Carolyn deals with the tricky questions of what to do when it's your first night on board your new boat. What do you buy? Where do you go? How will you cook? Do you need new bedding? A new mattress? Do you need special kitchen equipment? Should you write a list? All these things, Carolyn addresses in her usual calm and informative manner.
Ian Hart from the Sacred Spirits Microdistillery in north London mixes gimlets and the perfect martini at The Woodman in Highgate in the company of landlord and presenter Tom Helliwell. http://www.the-woodman.com/ https://sacredspiritscompany.com/ Twitter @sacredgin & @the_woodman2016 Facebook @sacredspiritscompany
From the number one recreational lake in America - the Lake of the Ozarks - comes Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - a fascinating slice of Missouri boat life. This week Bob looks ahead to August's Lil Boat and Pontoon Poker Run plus there's the Trashboat Regatta: a soggy, boggy adventure in which contestants race vessels constructed entirely from garbage. No, really.
Pindar Sailing Abu Dhabi owns a pair of pristine Volvo Ocean Race yachts - the high-performance rally cars of the sea - and you can charter these boats for a day of unparalleled thrills. Mike McDowall speaks to Pindar Sailing Abu Dhabi's General Manager, Philippe Falle, about his life, his glittering sailing career, and his mission to bring yacht racing to the Middle East. For more information on Pindar Sailing, click here: http://pindarsailingabudhabi.com/
Matt Rutherford and his crew gather scientific data for NASA and The Smithsonian. Every year, they spend several months in the Arctic Circle, braving tempestuous weather, sub-zero temperatures and the possibility of a polar bear attack. Added to this, they tackle the logistical problems associated with working in some of the most remote territory on Earth while also struggling to keep their heads above water financially. This week, Matt presents his programme from beneath a makeshift shelter in a disused Inuit encampment on the shore of a bay north of the 77th parallel
Mercy Ships is an organisation which funds state-of-the-art floating hospitals, staffed by maritime and medical volunteers. Over the years, tens of thousands of people have travelled the world aboard Mercy Ship’s vessels, spending up to a year at a time in developing countries and providing the highest quality medical care in places where health services are often only available to the very wealthy. James Finlayson spoke to Mercy Ships National Director in Spain, Ricardo Menzies. If you want to know more about Mercy Ships or if you'd like to make a donation or even volunteer, please visit their website at www.mercyships.org Also in today's programme, a very different type of seafaring altogether. Pindar Sailing Abu Dhabi owns a pair of pristine Volvo Ocean Race yachts - the high-performance rally cars of the sea - and you can charter these boats for a day of unparalleled thrills. Mike McDowall speaks to Pindar Sailing Chief Executive, Philippe Falle, about his life, his glittering sailing career, and his mission to bring yacht racing to the Middle East. For more information on Pindar Sailing, click here: http://pindarsailingabudhabi.com/
Rachel Fox washed up on these shores thirteen years ago and has established a wonderful home for herself and her two sons in the Sóller valley. Originally a water scientist and later a biology teacher, Rachel is now a respected local photographer and is soon to launch an unorthodox business venture: a launderette that's also an artistic space and meeting place. She chats to Shirley about her life, her loves and her plans. Quick-witted and with a ready smile, Rachel Fox is someone you're always pleased to bump into. This interview warms the heart and lifts the spirit. Mentioned during the interview is the daily photo journal website, blipfoto.com. You will find Rachel's work there under the name Sollergirl.
For more than a decade, Bruce and Tiffany Halabisky have been travelling the world. Aboard their 1952, John Atkin-designed sailboat, Vixen, they’ve crossed the Atlantic three times, circumnavigated the globe, visited more than thirty countries, invited people of countless nationalities on board and, quite remarkably, welcomed two children into their lives. Daughters Soli-Anna and Seffa-Jane were born in New Zealand and Brazil respectively. Their amazing life is even the subject of a short documentary film, 'Vixen’s Voyage', which you can find at the Boat Radio website - go to www.boatradio.net and click 'video' on the main menu. Now, however, the Halabiskys are back on dry land, living on Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, just a few miles shy of the Canadian border. Their plan was to let the girls get to know grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins... But it seems the earth beneath their feet doesn’t quite agree with them. After just a few months, they’re already planning another passage. Mike McDowall spoke to this remarkable family a few weeks ago. To find out more about the Halabiskys and their extraordinary adventures, go to www.vixensvoyage.com
In this episode, host Brandon Huebner introduces two of the more well known merchants from Mesopotamia: Ea-nāşir who lived during the time of the first Babylonian king, Hammurabi, and Lu-Enlilla from the Third Dynasty of Ur. He also explains some of the economic factors at play in the world of the Mesopotamian merchants, and examines how some the earliest law codes to have been discovered had an effect on the trade of the shipping merchants. Brandon Huebner does it again with another fascinating and impeccably researched addition to this wonderful series.
From Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, Captain Bob May presents a bit of boating mayhem mixed with practical tips and advice. This week: How lightning might affect your vessel; why it's important to minimise your wake; Paradise Pam on boat covers and upholstery; plus, Bob is joined by Rebecca Green of the Water Safety Council. Not to be missed.
Sarah O'Kelly, founder of Skipper's Review, gets to spend the day with leading shark documentary maker, Jim Abernethy, whose methods have frequently led to controversy. This is an intimate portrait of the man whose relationship with some sharks is so close, he's able to touch and pet them, and even remove hooks from their mouths. Do not miss this.
Poet Paul Archer chats to Shirley about the inspiration he draws from the landscape of the Tramuntanas.
A wonderful slice of life from Missouri's beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, presented by Captain Bob May. This week sees the show transplanted a couple of hundred kilometres south east, to the Grand Lake o'the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma for some high-speed thrills and spills at the annual GLOC Performance Boat Challenge Shoot-out. Fasten your seatbelts!
In 1968, in South Africa, Erik Svensson began building a ferro-cement boat. Seven years later, he completed the vessel and immediately took part in the Capetown to Rio race. He continued sailing for a further eight years, crossing the Atlantic three times and spending a great deal of time in the Caribbean. Thirty years after he sold Cam-Rita, Erik and his film maker daughter Emilie went in search of her, visiting his former shipmates along the way. The result was 'Sailing on a Shoestring' - the remarkable story of Erik's unusual life, as told by the people who lived it with him. Did they find Cam-Rita? You'll have to watch the film to find out. Details of how to do so are included in this interview. Meanwhile, the trailer can be found on Page 2 of Boat Radio's video section: http://www.boatradio.net/video/page/2/ Also in today's edition of The Wheelhouse, British yachtswoman Susie Goodall gives us an update on her bid to win the 2018 Golden Globe Race. This week she has been sanding and filling the hull of her Rustler 36, ripping out much of the interior and desperately searching for a suit of sails. So, if you know anyone with Rustler 36 sails to spare, please drop us a line on hello@boatradio.net
In this brilliantly put together series, Carolyn Shearlock takes the listener step-by-step through the process of buying a boat. From online searches to finding a surveyor, The Boat Galley with Carolyn Shearlock is packed with all the information you need to get yourself out on the water, whatever your budget. In this episode, Carolyn goes through the transaction - a nerve-jangling experience for anyone.
We're following Susie's progress as she prepares to take on the toughest sporting challenge imaginable - the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Susie is the youngest and only female entrant in a race which will see her attempt a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using no modern technology. That's right! No GPS! Susie will navigate using a sextant. Her boat is a 1995 Rustler 36. In this update, Susie describes the changes she's having to make to the boat. Sponsors are hard to find so this is a shoestring entry. Susie's doing all the work herself and she is appealing for a little help: Does anyone out there have any original sails for a Rustler 36? If so, please drop us a line: hello@boatradio.net
Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks is home to tens of thousands of recreational boats and the radio host the boaters listen to the most is Captain Bob May. This week: a new cruising boat hits the lake, electrical safety both on the dock and on board, and how to go about recycling old fibreglass.
Every week, Captain Bob May presents a fascinating slice of life on Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. This 220 square kilometre lake is home to tens of thousands of recreational boats, which means there's always something going on and Captain Bob is usually at the heart of it. This week: boat safety, Marine Max and what to do if you get stranded.
Matt Rutherford and his crew gather scientific data for NASA and The Smithsonian. Every year, they spend several months in the Arctic Circle, braving all manner of strange currents, tempestuous weather and sub-zero temperatures. Added to this, they tackle the logistical problems associated with working in some of the most remote territory on Earth while also struggling to keep their heads above water financially. This week, they trawl for microplastic particles in the middle of Baffin Bay and narrowly avoid being crushed by an iceberg, which bears down on them while they're tied to a sea wall!
Although this episode will cover a greater span of time than the first two episodes covered, we'll still slow down and see how a Sumerian moon-god named Nanna-Suen and a Mesopotamian Royal Hymn called “Shulgi and Ninlil’s Boat” can help us better understand maritime history; how Sargon of Akkad forged one of the world's first large empires and used that power to influence trade; and eventually how transition and turmoil within Mesopotamia led to a decline of trade that began with Hammurabi and lasted for centuries. It's a good episode that covers a lot of history in a flash, so buckle your seat belts.
Kitiara Pascoe was a reluctant sailor, thinking the sea a cold and forbidding place. Nonetheless she is coming to the end of a two-year journey around the Atlantic, during which she has endured storms, hacked through jungles, watched men brutally thrown by bulls and drunk quite a lot of pisco with raw egg white and sugar. Life's not all a bed of roses aboard the Nicholson 32 she shares with longterm boyfriend Alex but adventure is around every corner.
After a few years living afloat, Dini and Pablo Martinez have returned to their home city of Sydney. Hear how they've managed to travel the world with a young family, run yoga retreats and welcome a new baby into their watery world. They're lovely people with plenty of great insights about life aboard a sailboat and good advice for those of you considering an escape plan.
Chris and Melody DiCroce met while working in the music business in Nashville. Melody's a proofreader and Chris is working on his new album, due out this summer. Tune in for a fascinating, warts-and-all insight into life on board a sailboat, and hear a bit of Chris' brilliant music too.
Captain Liz Gillooly, talks about life choices, big decisions, ditching college, crossing the Atlantic, learning Jiu Jitsu, blogging at Moxie and Epoxy, and her new interview series entitled: Women Making Waves. Oh, and sailing.
Krisztian Ersek, proprietor of the fabulous Kingfisher restaurant, tells Shirley about travelling the world, training as a chef, learning to be a sommelier, and how, after owning a cafe in Deia, he decided that the Port of Sóller was where he wanted to be.
Carolyn Shearlock is the creator of The Boat Galley - a website with hundreds of no-nonsense, practical tips for making your boat life better. She has many years of experience buying and living aboard boats and this is part three of her step-by-step guide to making your boating dreams come true. In this edition of the programme, she explains what you need to do when you reach the stage of actually going out to view potential purchases.
You may not have heard his name but you will likely have seen his work. Artist Peter Kent has been drawing and painting London's River Thames for five decades. Michael John joined him at his Thameside home, nestled among some of London's most iconic buildings, and they took a walk in the footsteps of Nelson and countless other famous characters from seafaring history.
Rick Page and Jasna Tuta have written the ultimate guide to escaping the rat race. Get Real, Get Gone is subtitled, 'How to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away forever', and that is exactly what Rick and Jasna have done, living aboard Calypso, their Hans Christian/Union 36. They are warm, witty, intelligent people and Get Real, Get Gone comes highly recommended by no less than Tom Cunliffe, who says: "Don't even think of buying a boat until you have read this book".
Matt Rutherford and his crew are based in the Arctic Circle, where they gather data for NASA and The Smithsonian. This week, Matt dodges icebergs, prepares the crew for a polar bear attack and installs scientific instruments in some of the most remote places on Earth.
Best-selling author Anna Nicholas chats to Shirley about her new book, A Chorus of Cockerels as well as rescuing chickens, her next project - a crime thriller - and her life in the Sóller valley.
Every day Abby Barrows takes delivery of water - sea water samples - collected in locations all over the world. Abby runs the Global Microplastics Initiative for Adventure Science (adventurescience.org) so she spends a great deal of her time filtering those sea water samples and then examining, identifying and catalogueing what she finds. She's one of many passionate people who've dedicated their lives to fixing the damage we're doing to the oceans.
Six years ago, Laura Presley was a fitness instructor. Now she and husband Nathan run charters aboard a luxury Leopard 58 catamaran based in the British Virgin Islands. Hear the inspiring story of how Laura and Nathan quit the rat race and followed their dreams.
Shirley Roberts visits the places and meets the people who make Boat Radio's home port such a special place to be. In this edition, Shirley shares an enormous gin and tonic with Maria, karaoke singer extraordinaire and owner of the wonderful Es Mirall bar, from which you can see the entire port: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Es-Mirall/131282050295008
Each week Brandon Huebner presents a new chapter in his chronological history of humanity’s relationship with the sea. The Maritime History Programme is a narrative look at the development of boat and sail technology, trade, exploration, economics, and the links between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. In this second episode, we meet the successors of the Ubaid people, the Sumerians. After the Sumerians came on the scene, their civilization experienced what can legitimately be called an urban revolution, and we'll see the driving factors behind the rise of cities and the emergence of more defined social structures. With social structure came a ruling class, and we'll also see how these rulers contributed to the rise of trade in the Persian Gulf. As we round out the episode, we'll consider the archaeological evidence from the early dynastic period and see what it can tell us about boating and the extent of trade in pre-Akkadian Sumer.
Dr John Ross of Praxes Telemed+ explains what to do if one of your crew members or guests suffers a violent and potentially fatal allergic reaction at sea.
Documentary Sense the Wind tells the remarkable story of four blind racing sailors and their battles to make the finals of the Blind Sailing World Championships in Japan. Mike McDowall talks to one of those sailors - Matt Chao - and to director Christine Knowlton about this remarkable four-year film project. Hear Matt crush political correctness, laugh in the face of adversity and explain his desire to fly a plane. Plus, of course, learn how a blind sailor really does 'sense the wind'.
Lorraine Escher lives with husband, Rick, and their four children aboard a St Francis 50 catamaran, SV Aphrodite. Here she talks to James Finlayson about quitting the rat race, home-schooling and parking in paradise.
Chris Stewart is best known for his hugely successful book, Driving Over Lemons, in which he explains how he and wife Ana came to be owners of a small farm in southern Spain, on the wrong side of the river, without electricity and with the former owner still in residence. The former Genesis drummer has since written four other best-sellers, one of which - Three Ways To Capsize a Boat - tells the story of how he came to be skipper of a Cornish crabber in the Aegean Sea. In this edition of The Wheelhouse, Chris explains how the crabber caught fire and how he ran it into a jetty on the isle of Spetses. He also chats about his crossing of the North Atlantic, in the footsteps, or wake, of Leif Eriksson, and in the company of no less than Tom Cunliffe.
Carolyn Shearlock runs The Boat Galley - one of the leading online resources for boating tips. This is part two of her step-by-step guide to buying a boat. Here she talks about how to arrive at your list of priorities and how best to search online.
Self-styled 'plankton pundit' Doctor Richard Kirby introduces the Secchi Disk Programme - a worldwide study of plankton. It's a citizen science project with participants all over the globe. And you can get involved - for only a tiny amount of money and very little effort, you can help save the planet. The magnificent Susie Goodall - yachtswoman, 2018 Golden Globe Race entrant and friend of Boat Radio - is already gathering data for this terrific project. Go on! Download this podcast and find out how you too can help.
Matt Rutherford and his crew gather data for NASA and The Smithsonian, working in extreme conditions in the Arctic Circle. In this episode, Matt explains what modifications he has made to his boat and suggests how you can prepare your own vessel for a voyage into harsh Arctic conditions.
Intrepid Canadians Dr Michael Orr and Kristy Bryson are exploring the islands of Southeast Asia on board a luxurious classic schooner. Here they tell Mike McDowall all about their amazing adventures, including a journey to the fabled heart-shaped lagoon.
Shirley Roberts sends Mike McDowall on a guided tour of Scottish fishing boat Bonnie Lass in the company of Captain Pete Lucas of www.bonnielasscharters.com.
Earliest prehistory reveals mankind’s innate connection to the sea; from boats of woven reed in Egypt, to Homer’s black ships of the Trojan War, down to the naval battles of Greece, Rome, and every civilization since. Brandon Huebner presents the history, archaeology, and literature that connect us with our past on the sea. In this first episode, we'll journey to ancient Mesopotamia and meet the Ubaid people, the first people to settle southern Mesopotamia. We'll see how the Ubaid people overcame the environment by instituting complex irrigations systems tied to the might rivers Tigris and Euphrates. We'll also see how the Ubaid people used reeds, their most abundant natural resource, to build a wide range of useful items, including houses and boats. We'll meet some modern-day descendants of the Ubaid people and see how their way of life can inform our understanding of the past. Join Brandon on a voyage down through the ages and witness the development of sailing, trade, and much more.
Teresa Carey regularly speaks in public with the aim of inspiring people to realise their potential and she really does practice what she preaches. She writes the blog Sailing Simplicity about her life afloat, she runs the sailing school Morse Alpha with husband Ben Eriksen, she is a co-founder of the marine conservation organisation Hello Ocean, and she has turned to film-making with the award winning documentary One Simple Question, which charts a voyage to the Arctic in search of an iceberg. Details of all her work can be found on her website: teresacarey.com In The Wheelhouse she tells James Finlayson what inspires her and what prompted her to quit the rat race and pursue her dreams of sailing.
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Shirley Roberts talks to Sheffield artist and regular visitor to the Port de Sóller, Bryn Hughes about why he keeps coming back to Mallorca.
Shirley Roberts of www.sollerweb.com talks to Austrian mezzo soprano and Port de Sóller resident, Waltraud Mucher, about her life, her career and her move to Mallorca.
Residents of Sóller head out to clean beaches only accessible by sea, on a mission led by Captain Pete Lucas of Bonnie Lass Charters. SPECIAL OFFER: Boat Radio listeners get a 10% discount on all Bonnie Lass bookings. For information and availability, visit: http://www.bonnielasscharters.com/
Author Michael John searches for treasures along the foreshore of the River Thames with renowned mudlark Nicola White. Mudlarks are urban beachcombers who scavenge for items of interest or value in the muddy banks of tidal rivers. In London, when the waters withdraw, vast expanses of silty, rocky, rubbish-strewn sludge are exposed along the length of the Thames, and that’s when Nicola goes to work. Over the years, she has amassed a huge collection of items, from gold jewellery to messages in bottles. Every find has a story attached to it and the tale she tells Michael John in this wonderful podcast will surprise and move you. You’ll find more Tales of the Thames at www.boatradio.tv
Doctor John Ross of Praxes Medical Group and Clipper Telemed+ presents life-saving medical advice and stories of extraordinary rescues at sea. This week, a heart attack victim is airlifted from a Clipper Race vessel in rough seas 300 miles off the Canadian coast.
Sarah O'Kelly chats to Captain Pete Pallotta about his thirty year career as a scuba diver and his closest brush with death at the hands, or teeth, of sharks.
The amazing adventures of Base Jones and Jamie Van Jones, who live a simple and sustainable life aboard the Lady C. Join them as they sail north along the coast of Western Australia.
Howard Rice explains why he has chosen to traverse Tierra del Fuego in a boat just 12 feet long. Documentary maker David Nichols explains how his company, Lutra Productions, plans to film the voyage.
Howard Rice tells us what creature comforts he has allowed himself for this voyage into the unknown. Film maker David Nichols explains how he'll gather footage for the documentary: www.below40south.com
Jeff Siegel, entrepreneur, programmer, boater and creator of Active Captain, talks about his life, his work and his love of the live-aboard lifestyle. Jeff is a charming, warm and funny guy who is reaping the rewards of a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Want to know how to be a successful entrepreneur? Do not miss this edition of The Wheelhouse.
Gil & Deb Lhotka tell James Finlayson about the renovation of their 1978 Formosa 51. For more information and to learn how to fix practically anything on board a boat, visit their website: http://www.svdreamchaser.com/
In this month’s show Justin visits one of racing sailing’s capital cities, Newport, Rhode Island on the east coast of the USA, to speak to Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read and meet the new owner of the World Match Racing Tour, Swedish entrepreneur, Hakan Svensson.
Matt Rutherford reports from Sisimiuk, Greenland, where he and his crew are conducting research for NASA and The Smithsonian.
Luca Bassani of Wally Yachts talks to Mike McDowall about why he puts so much of himself into his work. Author Michael John joins renowned mudlark Nicola White on the foreshore of London's River Thames. British yachtswoman Susie Goodall tells us she's determined to win the Golden Globe Race 2018. Plus, the residents of the Port of Soller in Mallorca head out on a beach cleaning expedition.