Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

220 Julie Bradley: Escape from the Ordinary In this podcast I interviewed Julie Bradley who is the author of escape from the ordinary. “Escape from the Ordinary Prologue Somewhere off the coast of France, I woke up drenched in frigid seawater from a monster wave breaking over the bow of the boat. Recovering from the cold shock I looked around and saw that while I slept, Glen had furled the foresail into the size of a hand towel. The weather was worsening. The sky was ominously dark, and BB pellets of freezing rain peppered my foul-weather gear before swirling their way down the cockpit scupper drain. Our electronic autopilot was pulling heavy duty; at times it whirred and slipped, thumping the boat into the next wave instead of riding up and over. Glen sat clipped in at the helm, ready to steer manually if needed. We were sailing as close to the wind as the laws of physics allowed, and it required supreme concentration to keep us so near to the edge. If the powerful waves completely overwhelmed our rudder the boat could round up into the wind and stop dead in the water. In the jaws of a Force 10 storm, dead in the water could be taken literally. I was scared. We were scared. Unhooking my safety tether from a bolt, I slid toward Glen. He had been at the helm 30 minutes beyond our self-imposed watch schedules. I thought he had lost track of time, then remembered it was Christmas morning. His overtime was a sort of last-minute holiday present to me. Fighting against the wind, I pulled myself up to the helm and held Glen—rather, I held onto him. The storm pelted us both and I laid my head on his shoulder. “Happy Christmas!” I said into his ear. Glen turned and brushed his beard against my face. Did I imagine it or were his eyes moist? In full understanding we clung there together. I kissed him lightly and tried some humor. “This is an extreme way to get out of Christmas shopping. If we end up in a life raft eating each other’s limbs, I will never forgive you for the worst Christmas ever.” Glen gave me a weary smile, but we both knew that if our sailboat foundered, we would never find the life raft. Even if by some unlikely chance it should happen to float right in front of us, we would be devoured by the massive, pounding waves before we could inflate the tiny survival craft. The dream we worked so hard for was becoming a nightmare. Self-doubt froze me more than the frigid water battering the boat. Could we really make it all the way around the world? How many more mistakes like this could we handle?” https://www.juliebradleyauthor.com/books/escape-from-the-ordinary/ Escape from the Ordinary   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732918406/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmedsailorc-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1732918406&linkId=060cd7e8445195c69758fc029f71a74a https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732918422/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmedsailorc-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1732918422&linkId=02b71a978555fe6924ae12ee6f1f2d0c             Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

219 Stefan Kruellmann on Commercial Shipping In this episode I interviewed Stefan Kruellmann we talk a about what it is like to work in the Commercial side of shipping.     When I was trying to find a replacement antenna for my old EPIRB I contacted this company. They helped me by letting me know that my EPIRB was an antique and could not be repaired nonetheless I thought it would be good to get them on the podcast and share some safety.     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

Episode 218 Jacob Cabral Safety Offshore In this episode I interviewed Jacob Cabral about offshore safety. Jacob works for LRSE which stands for life raft and survival equipment https://www.lrse.com/   When I was trying to find a replacement antenna for my old EPIRB I contacted this company. They helped me by letting me know that my EPIRB was an antique and could not be repaired nonetheless I thought it would be good to get them on the podcast and share some safety.     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

August Sandberg In this episode I interview Isbjorn Skipper, August Sandberg who works with Andy Schell of 59-north.com another great podcast on sailing that I enjoyed so perhaps you will as well! August Sandberg “After serving a year in the army as an Arctic Jaeger on the Norwegian-Russian border, he started film studies in Bergen. While studying film production, August renovated an old Baltic 37, and then proceeded to circumnavigate the Atlantic with her after he got his degree. He then spent several years working in the film industry focusing on documentaries, as his father and grandfather before him.” Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved  

Howard Mann Delivery France to Athens In this episode I interviewed Howard Mann and we talked about his delivery of a Sun Odyssey 490 from France to Athens during the gradual spread of the Chinese virus (I refuse to be politically correct I call it as I see it, the corona virus). He shared with me the log of this adventure and if you would like to read it here is a link. Log of SV Eitan Unfortunately the audio quality is probably the worst I’ve had in many episodes I was not using my normal set up I was trying to use a different set up at the office if you don’t have the patience to listen to it perhaps I will get him on the line and talk about this story at some point in time in the future again. If you’re interested in talking to Howard about sailing in Israel his his contact information and is website Howard Clayman Head Skipper Sailing Israel www.sailingisrael.com       Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

Corsica Classic Regatta Photo of Eileen and Quatre Quarts III by Françoise Tafani   This is a delightful interview I had with Katia Kulawick Assante and Thibaud Assante the organizers and founders of the Corsica Classic Regatta If you’re interested in learning about or possibly participating in this regatta a link to the regatta website is here Ports of call include Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio, Sari-Solenzara aBastia, Macinaggio, Saint-Florent here is an article that Katia wrote about this Regatta for Sail Couture Current Dates of the Regattas are as follows: Napoleon Regattas 1st edition – from Monday 20 to Saturday 25 July Ajaccio Corsica Classic 11th edition – from Tuesday 25 August Bonifacio to Tuesday 1 September 2020 Saint-Florent Here is the agenda of the Corsica Regatta Here is a list of the current participants in the Corsica Classic Regatta Here is information about the Napoleon Regatta Here is a list of the current participants in the Napoleon Regatta @corsicaclassicyachting on instagram @CorsicaClassic on Twitter Corsica Classic Yachting Association on facebook     The regattas will be organized by the Corsica Classic Yachting Association affiliated FFV 2A028 under the aegis of the C.I.M. – International Committee of the Mediterranean, of A.F.Y.T. – French Association of Traditional Yachts and the FFV – French Sailing Federation Katia Kulawick-Assante and Thibaud kindly invited me to participate in the regatta this year it’s something I may take them up on. If you decide you are going to be a participant or know somebody that is please let me know I want to reach out to them and talk to them. Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com HIM

Jacques Ten Kate Yacht a Grand Soleil 45 In this interview I talk with my friend Jacques Ten Kate from the Netherlands about his adventures sailing and sailing in Sardinia     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

Sailing in the Mediterranean Josie Tucci of Sunsail and Moorings 2020 In this podcast I interview Josie Tucci VP Sales and Marketing at Sunsail and The Moorings Yacht Charter Company we talk about how the Covid Virus is effecting charter operations this summer. Josi suggested that I add this link to the show notes This is a link to the FAQ about Covid for Sunsail https://www.sunsail.co.uk/covid19 https://www.moorings.com/faqs Below is what I found about the Moorings history from their website: Moorings History Our story began in 1969 when Navy veteran and sailing enthusiast Charlie Cary decided to turn his passion into a new business. Starting with just six Pearson yachts, The Moorings offered travelers a unique way to explore the islands and experience the thrill of sailing. The Carys worked tirelessly to make this new concept successful. Living out of a small hotel right next to their marina in Road Town, the couple cared for each customer like family and, in turn, earned their longstanding loyalty. Soon enough, The Moorings started to grow. Charlie and Ginny expanded their fleet, offering larger yachts and Crewed charters while hiring staff from the local community to help carry the company into the future. We have put together some of the most important milestones of our journey for you here. Today, after almost 50 years at sea, The Moorings has established its reputation as the world’s premier yacht charter company. Our award-winning charter fleet now includes more than 400 yachts in 20+ destinations across the globe. Whether it’s a self-skippered monohull; a Sail catamaran with a skipper at the helm; a high-performance Power catamaran or a Crewed yacht with a captain and chef—we’re here to make your time on the water truly unforgettable. Why Choose The Moorings Hassle-Free Reservation Process: As a full-service travel company, we are glad to assist with everything from booking the yacht itself, to arranging flights, hotel accommodations, food & beverage services, and watersports rentals—all with upfront pricing and no hidden costs to ensure there are no last-minute charges during your vacation. 50 Years of Experience: With 50 years of experience providing yacht charters all over the world, we have a knowledgeable sales team and diligent operations staff dedicated to making your unforgettable vacation on the water a reality. Our Vacation Planners regularly visit our charter destinations, so they are able to share their first-hand tips and recommendations to help guide you through the planning process. Largest Matched Fleet in the Charter Industry: The Moorings is world renowned for our award-winning fleet of yachts, custom-designed for charter vacations by our exclusive partners at Beneteau and Robertson & Caine. When you come aboard with us, enjoy peace of mind knowing your yacht is built to exact specifications and is uniform across all global destinations. The Best Charter Destinations: Our destinations have been carefully chosen to provide you with an unforgettable, safe, and seamless experience. With charter bases located in over 20 of the world’s top cruising grounds, we make it easy for guests of all skill levels and travel styles to select a destination that suits their every need. A Variety of Vacation Types: Whether you are looking to sail yourself, take the helm of a power catamaran, or relax on an all-inclusive Crewed yacht, The Moorings is the only global charter company in the world that offers all three charter options. Our Vacation Planners are happy to help you choose the right type of yacht vacation for you. Dedicated Loyalty Program: The Moorings has established partnerships with a variety of businesses all over the world to provide our guests with exclusive savings during their vacation. When you charter with us, you become part of our Moorings family and receive your own Captain’s Rewards membership card. The card allows you to receive special discounts and savings at preferred partner locations, plus, Captain’s Rewards Members always save 5% on future charter bookings. Unrivaled Service on the Water: We strive to make your vacation experience as seamless and relaxing as possible. In addition to regular chart briefing and boat briefing sessions, our unique “Friendly Skipper” program offers a guided walkthrough of your yacht prior to departure, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable for a stress-free start. Should you require assistance while out on the water, rest assured we are standing by, with customer service on-call and chase boats available to provide timely service. Learn more here. Charter Starter Kit: Every Moorings charter begins with an essential starter pack, including: Initial fresh water, fuel, cooler and bagged ice Toiletries, dishwashing liquid, garbage bags, paper towels, matches, sponges and toilet paper Bath towels, beach towels, hand towels, sheets and linens Snorkel gear for all guests on board Dinghy with outboard to get you to and from shor

Nick Hathaway 45degreessailing.com pt 2 From Nick: Great chatting with you tonight. Really enjoyed it. And thank you for the plug at the end. I will paste some links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/45degreessailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing/ We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/ All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it! We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month www.45degreessailing.com Look forward to our next chat. Remind me to tell you about our ‘88knots of wind in Wellington Harbour’ story! All the best, Great chatting with you tonight. Really enjoyed it. And thank you for the plug at the end. I will paste some links below:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/45degreessailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing/   We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/ All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it! We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month www.45degreessailing.com Look forward to our next chat. Remind me to tell you about our ‘88knots of wind in Wellington Harbour’ story!   All the best,   Nick Hathaway     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

Nick Hathaway 45degreessailing.com pt 1 From Nick: Great chatting with you tonight. Really enjoyed it. And thank you for the plug at the end. I will paste some links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/45degreessailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing/ We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/ All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it! We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month www.45degreessailing.com Look forward to our next chat. Remind me to tell you about our ‘88knots of wind in Wellington Harbour’ story! All the best, Great chatting with you tonight. Really enjoyed it. And thank you for the plug at the end. I will paste some links below:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/45degreessailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing/   We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/ All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it! We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month www.45degreessailing.com Look forward to our next chat. Remind me to tell you about our ‘88knots of wind in Wellington Harbour’ story!   All the best,   Nick Hathaway   Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

This is my second interview with Jeffrey S. Wettig of Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast. Even though this has nothing to do sailing in the Mediterranean it does have to do a sailing and a little bit about podcasting. When I left to sail across the Atlantic I had a little bit of time to explore a tiny bit of the Chesapeake Bay. Jeffrey gives me a little more detail about sailing in the Chesapeake and his future plans. I hope you enjoy this episode please feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts. You can find Shooting the Breeze sailing podcast either by searching for in the iTunes directory or by going to his website here: http://theescapepods.com/ Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 https://www.medsailor.com/ If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved medsailor.com

Yacht Chartering In Greece Yacht Chartering In Greece in the Little Cyclades with Bill and Nicole Glennon. “For the island lover, this chain of small, secluded islands is paradise regained. A visit here calls to mind the Greek island experience of 20 years ago, when things moved slower and pleasures were simpler. In the Small Cyclades, it’s all about switching off and reverting to island time. The magical combination of walks, swims, siestas, a good book and generous taverna meals will make you forget what day of the week it is. The flash boutiques, pumping nightclubs and selfie-stick-wielding crowds of Mykonos and Santorini are a million miles away. The islands are receiving a growing number of independent-minded travellers – regular visitors prefer limited publicity for the group, lest they become overrun. There’s not much chance of that. Due to the effort involved in reaching them and the distinct lack of flashy development, the Small Cyclades remain an insider secret. You’ll find ‘crowds’ in the peak summer season (July and August), but in May, June and September you’ll rarely share the beaches with more than a dozen other beach bums.” https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/exploring-the-small-cyclades     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved    

Maritime Insurance This is an interview with Don Spink founder of Blue Water insurance on Maritime Insurance. Over the years I have insured with this company off and on and I always found the service to be great. This year my insurance company Pantaenius us quit writing maritime insurance for US sailors and I wanted to talk to Don about the situation. This is from the website of Blue Water Insurance “Blue Water Yacht Insurance (BWYI) is headquartered in Jupiter, FL but we insure boats and cruisers worldwide. For over 30 years, Blue Water Yacht has insured boats and cruisers all over the world including the Caribbean Sea (Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Grenada, Lesser Antilles, and all over the West Indies), Trans-Atlantic Passages, Transit through the Panama Canal, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Japan, and Italy. We also provide quotes and insurance for trips to Cuba. Our boat insurance policies are specific to active cruisers. Blue Water Yacht Insurance, Inc. is backed by A+ rated underwriters who are leading underwriters of marine insurance policies worldwide. We cater to the offshore cruising community, skipper charters, captain charters, and Caribbean cruisers. Thirty years ago, Blue Water Yacht Insurance developed the first 2-crew worldwide navigation program for the Seven Seas Cruising Association. Today we insure thousands of cruising yachts all over the world. We also offer single hand sailing quotes and policies. Our exclusive online boat insurance quote system allows you to get a quote for yacht insurance, sailing insurance, or boat insurance in a matter of days (occasionally, same day). If you compare our quotes “apples to apples” to your current policy or to another quote, our marine insurance policies have the lowest prices and best coverage! In addition, we value your privacy. Any information you enter on our quote form is held in confidence between you and us. We will NEVER sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. This privacy statement discloses how the information you provide is used and protected.” https://www.bluewaterins.com/ [email protected]     Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved    

Prepare your boat for the Med and Mediterranean sailing How to prepare your boat for the Med is the topic of this podcast. Three things that need to be done before crossing the Atlantic and sailing in the Mediterranean and Europe. Prepare for the Med by: Have a boarding plank or passaeu on your boat ready Duel voltage charger 112v and 210v here is a link for some For some, having a charger that can operate on both American 115 volts AC as well as European 220 volts AC is a necessity. Get a windlass! So why do this job manually when you can get a machine to do it for you?An anchor windlass is such an important component because it is used to move boat anchors up and down. It lets out and heaves up anchors or fishing trawls. Here is a good article on the subject!   Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2020 Franz Amussen all rights reserved    

Carl and Jenny sailing Greece Carl and Jenny sailing Greece. Early in 2017 we took early retirement. In October 2017 our house sale was completed, we were now homeless. Sold up most of our possessions or gave them away. We bought a long wheel based van, spent two weeks converting it to a campervan/motorhome which we then drove to Crete where we bought our boat. We are now the owners of a Bavaria 47, called DREAM. Now full time liveaboards. We are now able to fulfill our lifetime dreams of sailing around as much of the world as we can. No time limits, no set plans and we will take each stage as it comes. We put this site together to document the trials and tribulations along the way, both good and bad, running up to our day of departure and beyond. The adventure will then start and we want you to experience that journey with us. We love to travel and will be exploring the world by sail. Our dream is to travel the world and make documentaries of our lifestyle for your enjoyment! We have plans to bring you new videos every month that tells stories about our preparations for our cruising life. We will continue to also put in a few videos of our day to day things so that you can get to know us a bit more! Hopefully this will be entertaining as well as informative for any of you who are thinking of doing something similar. Please feel free to SUBSCRIBE to our You tube page to keep up to date. Come along and let us enjoy the journey together. Carl & jenny x Here’s the links to our social media stuff. Sailing: http://www.carlandjenny.com http://www.Facebook.com/carlandjennysailingadventures http://www.instagram.com/carlandjennysailing http://www.Patreon.com/carlandjenny and our podcast: Carl and Jenny Talk About http://www.facebook.com/carlandjennytalkabout http://carlandjenny.buzzsprout.com Regards, Carl and Jenny If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview with Jackson And Xanthie of Finding Avalon, #2 2020 This is another interview (the third) what looks like to be many interviews with Jackson and Xanthe of Finding Avalon. Jackson first wrote to me a while back asking me about a route through Croatia I gave him some advice and we had an opportunity to meet in the summer of 2018 in Montenegro where we shared a dinner together. Since then he sailed throughout the Mediterranean crossed the Atlantic and traversed the Panama Canal. I have no idea how long it’s going to take to get the full story out of Jackson because every time I start to talk to him we go on and before you know it an hour is passed. So tune in for many episodes as we follow Jackson and Xanthe from Croatia back to their home in Sydney Australia. In this Interview we sail across the Pacific! They have a YouTube channel which is turning out to be one of my favorite sailing channels here is that link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAAFXyWbMKKmKd12c7Gr7g/videos https://youtu.be/VofJx3WAQcY Description We are Jackson and Xanthe, a young couple who met in an aprés-ski bar in the Snowy Mountains of Australia and instantly bonded over a love for adventure, travel and the ocean. Jackson is and always has been a sailor, and it didn’t take long for him to make a sailor out of Xanthe. The idea of buying a yacht and sailing around the world was dreamt up by Jackson when he was traveling globally to compete in sailing regattas. He thought it was a pretty spectacular way to see the world. Xanthe thought it was the best idea she had ever heard and insisted he made his dream a reality and that he made it with her. So that’s what we’re doing. We bought Finding Avalon in Croatia in the middle of 2018. She is a 38ft Elan Impression from 2005, and was a charter boat before we bought her. It’s been great fun kitting the boat out to make her fit to sail the open seas; and we’ve travelled to some rather incredible places along the way. Join us as we sail her back home to Australia! Here is a link to the discussion I had on Sea Sickness https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/how-to-beat-motion-sickness#1   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview with Jackson And Xanthie of Finding Avalon, #1 2020 This is another interview (the third) what looks like to be many interviews with Jackson and Xanthe of Finding Avalon. Jackson first wrote to me a while back asking me about a route through Croatia I gave him some advice and we had an opportunity to meet in the summer of 2018 in Montenegro where we shared a dinner together. Since then he sailed throughout the Mediterranean crossed the Atlantic and traversed the Panama Canal. I have no idea how long it’s going to take to get the full story out of Jackson because every time I start to talk to him we go on and before you know it an hour is passed. So tune in for many episodes as we follow Jackson and Xanthe from Croatia back to their home in Sydney Australia. In this Interview we sail across the Pacific! They have a YouTube channel which is turning out to be one of my favorite sailing channels here is that link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAAFXyWbMKKmKd12c7Gr7g/videos https://youtu.be/VofJx3WAQcY Description We are Jackson and Xanthe, a young couple who met in an aprés-ski bar in the Snowy Mountains of Australia and instantly bonded over a love for adventure, travel and the ocean. Jackson is and always has been a sailor, and it didn’t take long for him to make a sailor out of Xanthe. The idea of buying a yacht and sailing around the world was dreamt up by Jackson when he was traveling globally to compete in sailing regattas. He thought it was a pretty spectacular way to see the world. Xanthe thought it was the best idea she had ever heard and insisted he made his dream a reality and that he made it with her. So that’s what we’re doing. We bought Finding Avalon in Croatia in the middle of 2018. She is a 38ft Elan Impression from 2005, and was a charter boat before we bought her. It’s been great fun kitting the boat out to make her fit to sail the open seas; and we’ve travelled to some rather incredible places along the way. Join us as we sail her back home to Australia! Here is a link to the discussion I had on Sea Sickness https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/how-to-beat-motion-sickness#1   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Jack Andrys 2019 pt 3 As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away Jack Andrys 2019 pt 3 This is part 2 of 3 in a conversation between the two good friends catching up over the last summer’s sailing adventures. If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Jack Andrys 2019 pt 2 As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away Jack Andrys 2019 pt 2 This is part 2 of 3 in a conversation between the two good friends catching up over the last summer’s sailing adventures. If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Jack Andrys 2019 pt 1 As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away Jack Andrys 2019 pt 1 This is part 1 of 3 in a conversation between the two good friends catching up over the last summer’s sailing adventures. If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Project Maania with Manuel Marinelli Here is the website of Project Manaia This is from the Website for Project Manaia “Invasive Species Work in the Mediterranean Invasive Species defines any kind of animal/plant that moved into a new environment and is creating damage to mankind – Financial, physical or other. In collaboration with other Marine Biologists we came up with a list of focus species to keep an eye on in order to evaluate the impact of the new intruders, including invasive species as well as local inhabitants, that will be first ones to suffer under the new peer pressure from freshly brought in species. The Mediterranean Sea is particularly vulnerable to invaders from the south through Suez and as new immigrants migrate north towards the Adriatic Sea the original locals hit dead ends towards the shore of Italy – a possible disaster area in the near future where several species could go extinct simply because they are running out of space to evade.”   If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com Past Podcast Download Links (you can still get them for free her but this may be easier) Links to Past Podcast available through Gumroad as MP3 Downloads This 180 bundle is $99.99 Episodes 1-180 of the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast. Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast is the oldest continuously running sailing podcast. It was started in 2012. https://gum.co/BoFlT These 20 podcast bundles are $9.99 for each bundle Episodes 1-20 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/DnULw Episodes 21-40 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/WhrVr Episodes 41-60 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/clpkp Episodes 61-80 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/tLWHN Episodes 81-100 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/oCOZT Episodes 101-120 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/FQQkD Episodes 121-140 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/XyzWF Episodes 141-160 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/MFxnt Episodes 161-180 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/lhhGT   If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week I interview Tania Aebi This is from her website “In May 1985, when Tania Aebi was 18 years old, she cast off from the docks of South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan and sailed 27,000 miles around the world—alone—on her Contessa 26, Varuna. Concerned about her lack of ambition, her father offered her this opportunity as an alternative to a college education, and she took him up on it. With just a cat for company, she crossed the Caribbean, the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the North Atlantic, stopping in 23 countries along the way. In November 1987, at 21, Tania Aebi returned to New York City, a solo-circumnavigator. She spent the following year reliving the trip in words, writing her bestselling book, Maiden Voyage, a personal account describing her coming of age odyssey and dramatic childhood. Nowadays, as her boys turn into young men, she continues to write, runs her businesses, and is working on her next book—in between keeping the paths shoveled and wood fires stoked in the winter, the gardens planted, weeded and productive in the summers.”   If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com Past Podcast Download Links (you can still get them for free her but this may be easier) Links to Past Podcast available through Gumroad as MP3 Downloads This 180 bundle is $99.99 Episodes 1-180 of the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast. Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast is the oldest continuously running sailing podcast. It was started in 2012. https://gum.co/BoFlT These 20 podcast bundles are $9.99 for each bundle Episodes 1-20 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/DnULw Episodes 21-40 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/WhrVr Episodes 41-60 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/clpkp Episodes 61-80 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/tLWHN Episodes 81-100 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/oCOZT Episodes 101-120 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/FQQkD Episodes 121-140 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/XyzWF Episodes 141-160 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/MFxnt Episodes 161-180 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/lhhGT   If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week I interview Christian Williams Writer and Sailor   This is from his Wikipedia Page “Christian Williams is an American journalist, television writer and yachtsman.[1] A former Washington Post editor during the Watergate era, he later created two television dramas and is the author of two books including the Ted Turner biography “Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way.” Journalism Williams joined The Washington Post in 1972 as an assistant editor of the Style Section. When the cast and crew of the Robert Redford movie All The President’s Men descended on the newsroom to conduct research for the film, Williams served as the assignment editor on the article about the experience behind the scenes. “It was the age of cool. And suddenly we were cool,” Williams said. “You could put out nine calls on deadline at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and get nine callbacks in a half an hour. People were paying attention.”[2] He was arts editor at the paper from 1976-1980.[3] In 1981, he was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for a series on Isidore Zimmerman, wrongly imprisoned for 25 years.[4] In 1984, he joined Bob Woodward’s investigative team.[5] Television In 1986, ABC produced a three-hour movie of the week, Under Siege, written by Bob Woodward, Richard Harwood and Williams based on their terrorism reporting.[6] After Williams and Woodward penned an episode of the NBC crime drama Hill Street Blues, Williams accepted full-time employment in Hollywood.[7] With David Milch, Williams created Capital News, an ABC drama based on The Washington Post. Williams also created Hercules: The Legendary Journeys which became a worldwide hit in syndication. He was not involved in the production of the series. Williams was co-executive producer of the HBO funeral-home drama “Six Feet Under” when the show was nominated for “Outstanding Drama Series” in 2002.[8][9] Sailing Williams has twice sailed solo from California to Hawaii, single-handed. The first sail was aboard an Ericson 32-3, as journey that took 20 days there, and 28 days back. The second trip was sailing a 1984 Ericson 38, which took 17 days there and 22 days to return. Books Williams chronicled the founding of CNN in the 1981 Ted Turner biography “Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way.”[10] Williams’ 2016 book “Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond” recounts his solo sail two years earlier to Hawaii and back in his 32-foot sloop “Thelonious.”[11] “Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe”, published in 2018, attempts to apply techniques of phenomenology and other forms of inquiry to the experience of isolation and solitude.[12] my frequent contributor and listener Richard Lycett about his photography work and sailing adventures ———————— This interview is a result of a letter from Dana Smith who wrote: “I listen and enjoy your podcast. Thanks for all your efforts! You often ask for interview suggestions, and recently for podcast sponsors. I’m hoping Christian Williams will be both! I don’t know him at all — just enjoy his Youtube channel. His one about boat nomenclature is a good example of his style, I pasted below…. I pasted his Facebook profile below if you wanted to try to contact him. I realize I’m putting the burden of setting him up on you — I would try to contact him if you want. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyDF2aUhuD0&t=31s https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010215901218 Here are additional links: This page has Christian Williams books and a short bio: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Williams/e/B001H6IOB8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Here’s a video promo for “Rarotonga,” which was just published: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw39kJ-4rsk&t=71s ———- Here are links to Christian Williams New books and Author page: This page has my books and a short bio: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Williams/e/B001H6IOB8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Here’s a video promo for “Rarotonga: A Novel” just published: https://youtu.be/Hw39kJ-4rsk   And here is his review of the Sailrite Sewing Machine and Comparison https://youtu.be/9atUZ1656zg   If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam http

This week I interview my frequent contributor and listener Richard Lycett about his photography work and sailing adventures Richard Lycett is a photographer his website is http://www.richardlycettphotography.co.uk/ Here is a recent video he produced. https://youtu.be/UDgUReGH6jg Richard also shared some tips of Drone Photography with me in a letter: “One of you’d listeners reached out to me and asked about drone tips. Maybe you could add this to the show notes? A small drone is always best as space is a premium on a boat so I highly recommend the DJI Mavic Pro (even the original one is very good). Catching is always the hardest bit, and although I haven’t done this, fixing up some sort of rod underneath to grab it by is recommended. SV Delos rigged one up and I thought they were going to make a commercial product but I’ve just checked their store and there’s nothing there. Tips for flying and not pickling it: Turn off all sensors. Sounds odd but you’ll never get it close enough to the boat or catch it unless you do. Launch off the stern as it keeps a gps lock, and if you’re moving forwards, it’s going to fly backwards. Catching. You can catch at the stern but the Bimini can get in the way. I prefer to catch on the foredeck by the Genoa. Practice this on land, and then at dock, before trying at sea.”   Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com Past Podcast Download Links (you can still get them for free her but this may be easier) Links to Past Podcast available through Gumroad as MP3 Downloads This 180 bundle is $99.99 Episodes 1-180 of the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast. Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast is the oldest continuously running sailing podcast. It was started in 2012. https://gum.co/BoFlT These 20 podcast bundles are $9.99 for each bundle Episodes 1-20 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/DnULw Episodes 21-40 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/WhrVr Episodes 41-60 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/clpkp Episodes 61-80 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/tLWHN Episodes 81-100 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/oCOZT Episodes 101-120 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/FQQkD Episodes 121-140 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/XyzWF Episodes 141-160 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/MFxnt Episodes 161-180 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/lhhGT   If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Alta Club Sailing Presentation 2019 Route 2013 This is the replay of the presentation I made to the Alta Club, a private club in Salt Lake City in October of 2019 I made a YouTube video which includes all the slides and that can be found here: https://youtu.be/9X1nkQmmVME Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com Past Podcast Download Links (you can still get them for free her but this may be easier) Links to Past Podcast available through Gumroad as MP3 Downloads This 180 bundle is $99.99 Episodes 1-180 of the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast. Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond podcast is the oldest continuously running sailing podcast. It was started in 2012. https://gum.co/BoFlT These 20 podcast bundles are $9.99 for each bundle Episodes 1-20 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/DnULw Episodes 21-40 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/WhrVr Episodes 41-60 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/clpkp Episodes 61-80 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/tLWHN Episodes 81-100 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/oCOZT Episodes 101-120 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/FQQkD Episodes 121-140 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/XyzWF Episodes 141-160 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/MFxnt Episodes 161-180 of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast https://gum.co/lhhGT   If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing Croatia with Andrew Vic Summer 2019 pt. 2 This is part 2 of my 2 part interview with Andrew Viz sailing Croatia in the summer of 2019 In an email from Andrew he wrote: When you post our recent interview, you may mention in the intro that listeners can follow along on Google Maps. Here’s an easy link to my route… https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OfeGW0N0vq8QWZJPruozsr6-WhKc3BF1&usp=sharing Andrew Also here is Andrews his 2019 google earth KMZ File here is Andrews 2008 to 2017 google earth KMZ Files Lots of information here! Andrews Website http://www.sailgeja.com Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing Croatia with Andrew Vic Summer 2019 pt. 1 This is part 1 of my 2 part interview with Andrew Viz sailing Croatia in the summer of 2019 In an email from Andrew he wrote: When you post our recent interview, you may mention in the intro that listeners can follow along on Google Maps. Here’s an easy link to my route… https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OfeGW0N0vq8QWZJPruozsr6-WhKc3BF1&usp=sharing Andrew Also here is Andrews his 2019 google earth KMZ File here is Andrews 2008 to 2017 google earth KMZ Files Lots of information here! Andrews Website http://www.sailgeja.com Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Neil Fletcher Sailing the Baltic 2019 In this episode I have a long conversation with Neil Fletcher about his summer sail in Sweden, Finland and Estonia. Neil on his website has much more information and goes into a lot more detail with lots of photographs so check it out at https://www.sailingarcturus.com/ In the Introduction to this podcast I discuss cleaning of the Heat Exchanger here are the photos I refer to:   If you would like to support the Podcast there are several ways! 1 Become a Patreon 2 Become a Sponsor 3 Buy my Sailing Audio lessons Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Franz on the Water at Anchor in Croatia This episode is an on the water recap of the summer of 2019 sail in Croatia while at anchor in Croatia.   In the introduction I talked about having dinner with one of our listeners and Amsterdam, Jacques Ten Kate and a wather app that he finds helpful He provided us a tutorial for the app Lamma Meteo! Enclosed the walk through screens of app Lamma Meteo Provided by my friend Jacques Ten Kate This is the opening screen, choose Modelli You than go to the right pop down menu and in Modello and choose vento y mare     Than from the right pop down screen, the middle option area you choose the area you want to see     Than from the right menu the most right one you choose what you want to see, raffica is gusts, altessa onda is wave height, nuvolosita is clouds, perioda onda is wave period, swell, and vento a 10 meters, You can than press play but that is all pretty self explanatory.   Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview aboard S/Y Yurt with the Whitmore Family We were delightfully surprised when we pulled into the Anchorage area at Scranton Croatia that there was another boat from Utah named year. When the people came back to the boat we found out it was somebody we knew Jeff Whitmore and his family. I previously interviewed Jeff personally in my office in Utah and it was a surprise to actually meet him and his family on the water. We had a delightful evening aboard their boat sharing information and observations and I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Here is a link to their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB-H1_Of6CiMIGERk0mF8Yg Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This is a great interview with Gary Harris on his bareboat charter along the Amalfi Coast. Gary has allowed me to share his journal for the trip along with the photographs, Here it is! July 23, 2016 Castellammare di Stabia- We arrived at Naples terminal from Florence at 11:00. We had previously arranged a van and driver through Pompeii Car Service to meet us at the terminal and Mario was waiting with his 8 person Mercedes Van. We mentioned that we’d like to have lunch nearby then visit Mt Vesuvius. As we were in Naples, he suggested a Pizza place in town which, if we are lucky, would not yet have a line. We were pleasantly surprised to find no line at L’antica Pizzeria da Michele which is an unassuming place on a small side street that one would never know has the best pizza in Naples (and thereby Italy, and therefore in the world). Here there are exactly 3 items on the menu; Margherita, Margherita with extra cheese, and Marinara. We sat at the basic formica tables on simple chairs and ordered 5 pizzas and two bottles of still water for the seven of us which arrived in about 7 minutes. There was a signed photo on the wall above our table of Julia Roberts, who apparently added notoriety (especially for American tourists) by eating at this restaurant in “Eat, Pray, Love” (spectacularly awful movie). The pizza was fantastic which we ravenously devoured in 15 minutes. At this point the restaurant had filled with locals and tourists and a line had formed outside. Mario was waiting outside as routed through Naples, noting interesting items and facts about the city on our way to Vesuvius. He dropped us at the end of the road several hundred feet below the summit where we paid the park entrance fee and walked the mile or so to the top where we looked down into the caldera and had a hazy view of the entire bay of Naples including the Sorrento peninsula and Isle of Capri to the South and Procida and Ischia to the north west. Mario mentioned the haze was primarily from the unusually high humidity that day and not pollution. We spent 20 or so minutes at the top then returned to meet Mario at the drop off point. The drive to Castellammare di Stabia took about 45 minutes and he had to circle around the marina area and ask a couple of times to find Sun Charters (office marked with another charter company sign). The boat was ready early so we unloaded our luggage and send the kids aboard while Val, Holly and I had Mario take us to Auchan Pompei for provisions. Auchan is a supermarket / Mega store akin to Super Walmart in the states. We found everything we could want at very reasonable prices. We even picked up a couple of beach towels and a large “American style” pillow to augment the typical charter boat flat pillows. We spent 149€ on provisions for the week, thinking that we’d augment with local fresh bread and water each morning, eat breakfast and lunch on the boat and dine ashore each night which worked out quite well. We returned to the boat, arriving right around 5:45. Mario suggested 250€ for the nearly 7 hours of driving (normal rate is 100€ from Naples + 30€ / hour) and I threw in another 20€ tip (not expected in Italy but, alas, American habits die hard). Certainly, the hired van was a bit of a pricey extravagance but, the convenience and Mario’s local knowledge to get us the Pizza, tour of Naples, and especially finding the Charter company lead me to consider this money well spent. Nick, Scott and I did the boat check-out with Sun Charter personnel while the rest went ashore in search of Gelato and dinner. The check out was fairly basic with going through running the motor, explaining the instruments, and going through the electrical panel. Asked for and received helpful suggestions on good anchorages at the Islands and confirmation that Agropoly was worth a visit. I received the equipment list which I did inventory separately. When asked, I said we’d stay aboard that evening but would like to leave early in the morning. As the boat was completely blocked in, we were told to wait for Sun Charter dock personnel to clear things out before we attempted to leave. It would be no earlier than 8:30AM (which is mid-day by my clock). As we were still full from our pizza lunch, we spent the evening at a fruit bar adjacent the marina sharing the Misto Grande fresh fruit plate (13€) and then walked to town square for the best value Gelato of the trip at Mago del Gelo (1.5€ for 2 scoops!) The evening temperature was still above 80 degrees and there was little breeze in the harbor so all but Val and Holly elected to sleep on deck. Unfortunately, load music from the bar ashore continued until 2:00AM so I didn’t get a lot of sleep. We had a key for the marina shower and toilet but the shower drain was clogged making it a wet mess. We elected to go aboard the boat. Fortunately, things we’re cleaned up when we returned a week later. Sunday – While we were awaiting our turn to leave dock, the charterer next to us grew impati

In this final episode with Rory Rory talks about completing is circumnavigation. This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode #6 Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Sri Lanka and we end at the Suez Canal. This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Indonesia and we end at Sri Lanka. This episodes is the second episode where I will be recording screen shots and uploading the video to Youtube the youtube channes is: https://www.youtube.com/user/medsailordotcom and the link to this podcast is: https://youtu.be/x6yR5CDu62g This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode Rory talks about his adventure sailing from New Zeland to Australia and on to Indonesia. This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This is the third episode where I interview Rory McDougal This is the third of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This is my second interview with Rory McDougal This is the second part of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. In this episode we continue his adventure after he arrived in St Martin in the Caribbean almost penniless. And we get to Easter Island and then on to the Tuamotou-Gambier Islands in French Polynesia This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode I interview Rory McDougal This is the first of a multi part series of the story of Rory sailing this small Catamaran around the world. This is from Rory’s website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html “In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat. Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products – but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice. Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Rewind Episode Fuel Systems and Bill Wiebe interview When use are listening to this I WILL HAVE ALREADY REPLACED my fuel lift pump on my old yanmar ENGINE. the most likely problem you’re going to have with your engine is a fuel problem so let’s relisten to this episode with my friend Bill Wiebe In this episode I talk about Diesel Engine Fuel Systems. Also I include an interview with my adventurous friend Bill Wiebe. Here is a link to Racor Fuel/water filters. http://ph.parker.com/us/17583/en/marine-filtration-rcr Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to   go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or  

I’m out sailing and while I’m out sailing I want to refresh your memories of some wonderful information we created in past episodes. Weather is a topic that’s always of interest to sailors. And who better to talk about weather than Dr. Julia Andrys (I think she just finished her PhD.) In this episode I have a great discussion with Julia Andrys about weather forecasting and weather forecasting tools and what she uses while sailing in the Mediterranean Julia mentions three great resources for whether planning they are: https://www.windy.com/ http://inavx.com/ Predictwind.com All three have apps for smartphones. Below is a screenshot of the thunderstorm predicting page of windy.com   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast   in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to       go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing in the Mediterranean Josie Tucci Sunsail and Moorings In this podcast I interview Josie Tucci VP Sales and Marketing at Sunsail and The Moorings Yacht Charter Company Below is what I found about the Moorings history from their website: Moorings History Our story began in 1969 when Navy veteran and sailing enthusiast Charlie Cary decided to turn his passion into a new business. Starting with just six Pearson yachts, The Moorings offered travelers a unique way to explore the islands and experience the thrill of sailing. The Carys worked tirelessly to make this new concept successful. Living out of a small hotel right next to their marina in Road Town, the couple cared for each customer like family and, in turn, earned their longstanding loyalty. Soon enough, The Moorings started to grow. Charlie and Ginny expanded their fleet, offering larger yachts and Crewed charters while hiring staff from the local community to help carry the company into the future. We have put together some of the most important milestones of our journey for you here. Today, after almost 50 years at sea, The Moorings has established its reputation as the world’s premier yacht charter company. Our award-winning charter fleet now includes more than 400 yachts in 20+ destinations across the globe. Whether it’s a self-skippered monohull; a Sail catamaran with a skipper at the helm; a high-performance Power catamaran or a Crewed yacht with a captain and chef—we’re here to make your time on the water truly unforgettable. Why Choose The Moorings Hassle-Free Reservation Process: As a full-service travel company, we are glad to assist with everything from booking the yacht itself, to arranging flights, hotel accommodations, food & beverage services, and watersports rentals—all with upfront pricing and no hidden costs to ensure there are no last-minute charges during your vacation. 50 Years of Experience: With 50 years of experience providing yacht charters all over the world, we have a knowledgeable sales team and diligent operations staff dedicated to making your unforgettable vacation on the water a reality. Our Vacation Planners regularly visit our charter destinations, so they are able to share their first-hand tips and recommendations to help guide you through the planning process. Largest Matched Fleet in the Charter Industry: The Moorings is world renowned for our award-winning fleet of yachts, custom-designed for charter vacations by our exclusive partners at Beneteau and Robertson & Caine. When you come aboard with us, enjoy peace of mind knowing your yacht is built to exact specifications and is uniform across all global destinations. The Best Charter Destinations: Our destinations have been carefully chosen to provide you with an unforgettable, safe, and seamless experience. With charter bases located in over 20 of the world’s top cruising grounds, we make it easy for guests of all skill levels and travel styles to select a destination that suits their every need. A Variety of Vacation Types: Whether you are looking to sail yourself, take the helm of a power catamaran, or relax on an all-inclusive Crewed yacht, The Moorings is the only global charter company in the world that offers all three charter options. Our Vacation Planners are happy to help you choose the right type of yacht vacation for you. Dedicated Loyalty Program: The Moorings has established partnerships with a variety of businesses all over the world to provide our guests with exclusive savings during their vacation. When you charter with us, you become part of our Moorings family and receive your own Captain’s Rewards membership card. The card allows you to receive special discounts and savings at preferred partner locations, plus, Captain’s Rewards Members always save 5% on future charter bookings. Unrivaled Service on the Water: We strive to make your vacation experience as seamless and relaxing as possible. In addition to regular chart briefing and boat briefing sessions, our unique “Friendly Skipper” program offers a guided walkthrough of your yacht prior to departure, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable for a stress-free start. Should you require assistance while out on the water, rest assured we are standing by, with customer service on-call and chase boats available to provide timely service. Learn more here. Charter Starter Kit: Every Moorings charter begins with an essential starter pack, including: Initial fresh water, fuel, cooler and bagged ice Toiletries, dishwashing liquid, garbage bags, paper towels, matches, sponges and toilet paper Bath towels, beach towels, hand towels, sheets and linens Snorkel gear for all guests on board Dinghy with outboard to get you to and from shore Cups and glasses, dishware, cookware, and cooking utensils Innovative Design: Your yacht is your home on the water, and every detail matters. Our catamarans offer carefully thought-out features not found in other charter fleets, including: Forward cockp

Franz Pre Sail Summer projects and update on podcast This is a quick podcast bringing you up to date on my summer sailing projects and a call for help in finding sponsors for the podcast as well as an update on the recent problems with the Apple podcast feed. Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast Trailer The Sailing in the Mediterranean and beyond podcast is the oldest continuously running sailing podcast. The host, producer and interviewer of this podcast is Franz. Franz is an avid long-time racing and cruising sailor who built his own boat and then in 1997 sailed it across the Atlantic into the Mediterranean. Some of the episodes of the podcast are from Franz’s own experiences in sailing the Mediterranean including tips and techniques that he has learned over the years, other episodes are interviews with guests who have either sailed in the Mediterranean (and Beyond) or have knowledge of interest to those who wish to become cruising sailors. By cruising sailors we also include those who wish to take a week or two vacations to charter either a bareboat or a fully crewed boat.

This is the Second part of a two-part the 2019 episode with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy better known as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy   Dr Joe Alton (Dr. Bones) and Nurse Amy have a website with Medical supplies and massive amounts of information at https://www.doomandbloom.net/ They also have a podcast called Survival Medicine Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/podcast and a new podcast: American Survival Radio https://www.doomandbloom.net/american-survival-radio-may-21st/ http://rss.gcnlive.com/americanSurvivalRadio/feed.xml I highly recommend to you have this book on your bookshelf Their youtube channes is: https://www.youtube.com/user/drbonespodcast Here is one their videos on the use of Tourniquet Use https://youtu.be/1zI5j5a1VL8 Their website with much more information is: https://www.doomandbloom.net/ Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/doomandbloom/ They also did several podcasts on surviving on a raft in the ocean https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-1/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/2015/04/19/survival-medicine-hour-giardia-survival-at-sea-black-mold https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-2/ https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-3/   Past Podcasts may now be found HERE If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This first part of a two-part the 2019 episode with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy better known as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy The first interview I did with Dr Bones and Nurse Amy was in June of 2016. In this episode we discuss antibiotics and Bleeding Control. Dr Joe Alton (Dr. Bones) and Nurse Amy have a website with Medical supplies and massive amounts of information at https://www.doomandbloom.net/ They also have a podcast called Survival Medicine Hour http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/podcast and a new podcast: American Survival Radio https://www.doomandbloom.net/american-survival-radio-may-21st/ http://rss.gcnlive.com/americanSurvivalRadio/feed.xml I highly recommend to you have this book on your bookshelf Their youtube channes is: https://www.youtube.com/user/drbonespodcast Here is one their videos on the use of Tourniquet Use https://youtu.be/1zI5j5a1VL8     Their website with much more information is: https://www.doomandbloom.net/ Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/doomandbloom/ They also did several podcasts on surviving on a raft in the ocean https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-1/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/survivalmedicine/2015/04/19/survival-medicine-hour-giardia-survival-at-sea-black-mold https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-2/ https://www.doomandbloom.net/lost-at-sea-part-3/ If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Past Podcasts may now be found HERE Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

I came across an interesting video of a Man overboard rescue device called USAFE I thought it was interesting enough to reach out to the manufacture and talk about it. Nick Bice responded and this is that interview. According to the company’s website: “USAFE Technology that saves lives Little has changed in the 300 years since the original lifesaving ring was invented. Until now! Combining clever design and innovative technology, U SAFE® has literally reinvented the wheel to create a self-propelled, remote-controlled device that can perform a water rescue quickly and safely, even in the most extreme conditions, and without having to put additional lives at risk.” Here is the YouTube video I found interesting by the time this post is out apparently a new video will be available at the website and the unit will be available for purchase. https://youtu.be/ni4zXpJi2Ug   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. Use the contact form at the website medsailor.com Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Steve Neal of noforeignlands.com I had a chance to catch up with Steve Neal of No Foreign Lands. The original Interview was done with Steve by Jack Andrys in Episode 161 in that post Steve wrote: Around this time last year I created a web site for the liveaboard sailors, wintering in Marina di Ragusa. It provided vessel tracking for our boats, on an interactive map which allowed us to stay in touch throughout the summer season, sharing our whereabouts and the details of places we’d found along the way. It turned out to be a very popular tool so, based upon feedback from the sailors here at our marina this winter, we’ve added a host of new features to the site, and hundreds of new places of interest to the map. Please take a look at www.noforeignland.com to find out more. It’s completely free to use, and we’re now inviting all sailors to register, link up with friends and contribute their knowledge to the map. In this interview we discuss and announce updates to the site in our Facebook group: NOFOREIGNLAND. Fair winds. Facebook link is at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noforeignland/ Best regards Jack Andrys Steve Neal ——— In a previous podcast I talk about https://maritimedocumentation.us/ which is a scam to dupe you into paying about 3 times the cost to renew your coast guard documentation. Here are the details to this company Be aware and don’t get sucked in like I was. If you were make the proper complaints to its ISP godaddy and the federal trade commission https://www.ftc.gov/ Be sure you listen to that episode here is the link Maritimeducumentation.us scam If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. Use the contact form at the website medsailor.com Please Consider supporting the podcast     Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2018 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview with Jeff Whitmer Believe it or not dreamers exist everywhere in the world and some act on their dream to make it possible. This was a face-to-face interview in my office, it turns out that Jeff lives in Utah. Jeff and his family is about to embark on a sailing adventure which will take them from Greece through the Mediterranean and into the Caribbean. Jeff talks about how he found his boat, purchased it and how he is going about getting it ready for this great adventure. We discuss all aspects of his planned adventure in this episode. Old podcasts are now available as downloads through gumroad here is the link to the different episodes If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview with Jackson And Xanthie of Finding Avalon, #2 For some reason this interview did not make it into the Podcast Directory this is a second try! This is the Second of what looks like to be many interviews with Jackson and Xanthe. Jackson first wrote to me a while back asking me about a route through Croatia I gave him some advice and we had an opportunity to meet in the summer of 2018 in Montenegro where we shared a dinner together. Since then he sailed throughout the Mediterranean crossed the Atlantic and traversed the Panama Canal. I have no idea how long it’s going to take to get the full story out of Jackson because every time I start to talk to him we go on and before you know it an hour is passed. So tune in for many episodes as we follow Jackson and Xanthe from Croatia back to their home in Sydney Australia. They have a YouTube channel which is turning out to be one of my favorite sailing channels here is that link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAAFXyWbMKKmKd12c7Gr7g/videos https://youtu.be/VofJx3WAQcY Description We are Jackson and Xanthe, a young couple who met in an aprés-ski bar in the Snowy Mountains of Australia and instantly bonded over a love for adventure, travel and the ocean. Jackson is and always has been a sailor, and it didn’t take long for him to make a sailor out of Xanthe. The idea of buying a yacht and sailing around the world was dreamt up by Jackson when he was travelling globally to compete in sailing regattas. He thought it was a pretty spectacular way to see the world. Xanthe thought it was the best idea she had ever heard and insisted he made his dream a reality and that he made it with her. So that’s what we’re doing. We bought Finding Avalon in Croatia in the middle of 2018. She is a 38ft Elan Impression from 2005, and was a charter boat before we bought her. It’s been great fun kitting the boat out to make her fit to sail the open seas; and we’ve travelled to some rather incredible places along the way. Join us as we sail her back home to Australia! Here is a link to the discussion I had on Sea Sickness https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/how-to-beat-motion-sickness#1   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me. ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Interview with Jackson And Xanthie of Finding Avalon, #4 This is the 4th of what looks like to be many interviews with Jackson and Xanthe of Finding Avalon. Jackson first wrote to me a while back asking me about a route through Croatia I gave him some advice and we had an opportunity to meet in the summer of 2018 in Montenegro where we shared a dinner together. Since then he sailed throughout the Mediterranean crossed the Atlantic and traversed the Panama Canal. I have no idea how long it’s going to take to get the full story out of Jackson because every time I start to talk to him we go on and before you know it an hour is passed. So tune in for many episodes as we follow Jackson and Xanthe from Croatia back to their home in Sydney Australia. They have a YouTube channel which is turning out to be one of my favorite sailing channels here is that link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAAFXyWbMKKmKd12c7Gr7g/videos Description We are Jackson and Xanthe, a young couple who met in an aprés-ski bar in the Snowy Mountains of Australia and instantly bonded over a love for adventure, travel and the ocean. Jackson is and always has been a sailor, and it didn’t take long for him to make a sailor out of Xanthe. The idea of buying a yacht and sailing around the world was dreamt up by Jackson when he was travelling globally to compete in sailing regattas. He thought it was a pretty spectacular way to see the world. Xanthe thought it was the best idea she had ever heard and insisted he made his dream a reality and that he made it with her. So that’s what we’re doing. We bought Finding Avalon in Croatia in the middle of 2018. She is a 38ft Elan Impression from 2005, and was a charter boat before we bought her. It’s been great fun kitting the boat out to make her fit to sail the open seas; and we’ve travelled to some rather incredible places along the way. Join us as we sail her back home to Australia!   If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2 Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh Sailing in the Mediterranean Website https://www.medsailor.com If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.   ©2019 Franz Amussen all rights reserved