SHOW NOTES: This is the first of several episodes which contain various recordings during my voyage this summer in Greece. Neil Fletcher and Jack Andrys were my guests and are also previous contributors to this podcast. During the week that they were sailing with me we made several recordings of observations and stories we had … Read more
On the boat this summer I observed a mechanic for both the engine and the refrigeration work. From watching the refrigeration mechanic work I think there’s a great opportunity for somebody to make money while sailing by doing refrigeration work on boats and I discuss that idea in this podcast. Then I make some observations about the … Read more
This is a sample of my audio lessons for the ASA 104 exam. Lesson # 18Customs and Etiquette: Describe the following courtesies and customs: • Permission to board • Permission to come alongside • Courtesy in crossing adjacent boats when rafted • Rights of first boat in an anchorage • Keeping clear of regattas • Flag … Read more
Kim Brown the author of Sailing Britican is my guest on this episode. Her blog was rated as one of the top 10 sailing blogs by Top 10: Sailing and Travel Blogs | Sailing Blog | Zizoo.com Kim is a real delight to talk to and her blog can be found at www.sailingbritican.com Kim is interested … Read more
If you are interested in learning to sail I just finished the 8 hour and 10 min. series for helping students prepare for the written portion of the ASA 104 exam. If you are interested in writing a review and Amazon and iTunes for my audio lessons for the Bareboat Cruising Certification ASA 104 … Read more
Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam 19 lessons Over 9 Hours of Instruction $19.99 In the introduction to this episode I talk about the book “Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life” by Daniel Klein The Sailing Podcast with Dave … Read more
Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam 19 lessons Over 9 Hours of Instruction in 2 volumes This link will take you to the location of Vol 1 in iTunes In this episode I discuss the upcoming itinerary for sailing in Greece and Turkey for the summer of 2015. … Read more
In this episode I share with the listeners a sample of my work in progress for the “Sailing! Learn to Sail Lessons for the ASA 104″this lesson deals with what tools and spare parts should be carried on a sailboat. I also talk about the upcoming summer trip starting out in Kusadasi Turkey sailing over … Read more
Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification: Lessons for the ASA 101 17 lessons Over 8 Hours of Instruction $29.99 I answer a couple of questions about the licensing requirements for sailing a boat and then another question relating to the finances and investments of a sailor. I then talk about the island of Milos … Read more
Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising: Lessons for the ASA 103 19 lessons Over 9 Hours of Instruction $19.99 Introduction Lesson 1: Cruising Sailboat Terminology Lesson 2: Safety Equipment & Procedures Lesson 3 Safe Refueling Procedures, Essential Navigators Tools, Nautical Chart and Symbols, Latitude and Longitude, Depth Soundings, True and … Read more