Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond — Neil Fletcher’s Summer Sailing Adventures In this episode of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond, my good friend and longtime podcast contributor Neil Fletcher returns to share stories from another summer on the water in Europe. Neil has been contributing to the podcast for many years, and he … Read more

Special Announcement: Introducing Markets Without Spin This is a short update for listeners of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond. Many of you know me as a sailor, but before retirement I spent more than 40 years in the investment business as a financial advisor and portfolio manager. I’ve recently launched a new educational podcast … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 295 – From Charleston to Hampton: Groundings, Close Calls, and Coastal Gems Every cruising sailor has those passages that test both skill and resolve. This is one of them. In Episode 295, we depart historic Charleston and head north toward Hampton, Virginia, navigating the ever-changing waters of the … Read more

Every sailor has a vision for how a voyage is supposed to begin. Mine involved launching in Indiantown, pointing the bow toward the Bahamas, and slipping into warm trade winds and turquoise water. Instead, 2026 had other ideas. In this episode of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond, I tell the story of the first … Read more

In this second episode with Brad Atkins, who calls Charleston, South Carolina home. Brad has spent years sailing back and forth between Charleston and the Abacos, and he brings a wealth of local knowledge to this conversation. Here he goes into more details on sailing in the Bahamas We dive into: Clearing Customs in the … Read more

In this episode, I’m joined by lifelong sailor Brad Atkins, who calls Charleston, South Carolina home. Brad has spent years sailing back and forth between Charleston and the Abacos, and he brings a wealth of local knowledge to this conversation. We dive into: Clearing Customs in the Abacos – what to expect and the best … Read more

In this episode, I reconnect with Bela Musits, a returning guest from several years ago, to hear about his latest adventures and his new podcast, Sailing and Cruising the East. Bela shares his firsthand insights on sailing the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), including: How to plan a trip up and down the East Coast Tips for … Read more