Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 111 Greek Ionians with Mike Chepurin

In this episode I interview Mike Chepurin. Mike is a frequent listener to the podcast and a while back asked me to describe what would be a good charter for a family with a child. I suggested the Ionians. He followed my suggestion and we talk about his experience in this episode. Here is a … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 109 Sailing in the Swedish Archipelago part 2

This is the second part of a two-part interview where Neil Fletcher and I discuss our trip in the summer of 2016 through the Swedish archipelago. We discuss the small and delightful guest harbor at Smä Dalarö, the busy port of Sandhamn, which is considered the sailing capital of the archipelago, and some trouble we … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 108 Sailing in the Swedish Archipelago part 1

  This is the first part of a two-part interview where Neil Fletcher and I discuss our trip in the summer of 2016 through the Swedish archipelago. Regular listeners will remember Neil, who first came on the podcast a year or two ago to talk about his experiences chartering in Croatia. He then joined myself and … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 107 Sweden and thoughts on Turkey

In this episode I talk about this summer’s itinerary and the adventures of traveling to and from Turkey. I also give some thoughts on my outlook for the Turkish economy. This summer I sailed in Sweden with my listener and friend Neil Fletcher. Neil and I will be doing a podcast going into much more … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 105 Dr Joe Alton (Dr Bones) Pt 1

This first part of a two-part episode with Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Amy better known as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy They run the podcast the 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 … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 103 Chillout Sailing

In this episode I interview Bonnie and David of Chillout Sailing http://chilloutsailing.com/ David – the Skipper David is French and was born and raised in the city of Nantes. He received his Master’s degree in International Business and is a fan of the sailing world. On the side he enjoys being physically active by mountain … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 101 Brian and Stephanie of Sailing Detour

Brian and Stephanie of Sailing Detour This week I interview Brian and Stephanie, two young Americans who quit their jobs and are now living the dream. In this discussion we talked about their travels through the European canals to arrive at their current location in Denmark. Brian and Stephanie kept a great blog, here are … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 100 Documentation vs Registration

In this episode I talk to our resident Admiralty law expert John Fulweiler and we discuss the possible ways you might choose to register or document your boat.  If you have questions for John drop me a note and perhaps he will answer them in future episodes.  John’s website is http://www.saltwaterlaw.com/ After the podcast was released … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 99 Albania

This week I answer a listener question about Sailing in Albania. 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 Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam … Read more

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 98 Montenegro Charter

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 98 Montenegro Charter I talk about my thoughts and suggested itinerary for a 1 week bare boat charter going south out of Dubrovnik. And then further on a one week charter in Montenegro. If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: Sailing! Learn to Sail: … Read more