Boat Talk

Producers/hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Topic: Getting Into Boating: How do I learn more about boating without going to the school of hard knocks? Are power squadrons a threat to national security? Why document a boat? Guests: Kathy Mastbeth and Rob Crone Call in show The post Boat Talk 1/09/07 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Producers/hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Topics: Boat Building Schools, Boat Talk Calendar, Rigging Windmills Good ways to replank a dinghy, good sailing books for gifts Call in show The post Boat Talk 12/12/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Producers/hosts: Mike Joyce and Alan Sprague This edition dedicated to Gladys Butler, former first mate to Mount Desert Yacht Yard owner and Controversy designer Farnham Butler. The talk was about the nature of doing work from “quick and dirty” to perfect, and choices and reasons as they relate to boat building. Calls were about best boat designs, things to worry about when sailing aro...

Hosts: Mike Joyce and Alan Sprague Guests: Buzz Pinkham — Pinkham’s Nursery and Greenhouse; Peter Neil–World Ocean Observatory Topics: The Great Pumpkin Regatta ’06, Interview with guest Peter Neil How do you make a boat out of an 800 lb. pumpkin? Issues affecting maritime museums and programs. What is the mission/focus of the World Ocean Observatory? Call in show The post...

Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Topic: Open lines – Flotsam and Jetsom Edition. Comments on recent marine news. What is being done with “Raw Faith”? How to share a boat that may be under used? Call in show. No studio guests The post Boat Talk 09/12/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Topics: Eastport Boat School, Maine Boats and Harbors show, Rawfaith update, cars on water What’s happening at the Maine Boats and Harbors show next weekend? Talk with the author of “The Main Beam” about Rockland built boats Concerns about deepwater oil/gas drilling Guest: Maine Senator Denis Damon Call in show The post Boat Talk 08/08/06 first...

Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Guests: Capt. Giffy Full, Howard Whitten Topics: What to do in lightening; the world’s longest canoe and handicapped boating; Have you ever seen St. Elmo’s Fire? Are kayaks the best boats? The post Boat Talk 07/11/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Topic: “Raw Faith”, cement boats What about cement boats? Ever heard of a cattail boat? Is it fun to sail in the fog with a lot of barges around? Guest: Captain Giffy Full Call in show The post Boat Talk 06/13/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boat Talk 05/09/06 Hour long call in show Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce Guests: Wes Shaw, MDI Water Taxi, Mark Rohrig, Wheelsea School Bus, and Mark Jackson, Vinalhave Marine Tech. Ed. Topics: Wheelsea school bus circumnavigation, ethanol and biodiesel marine use, Vinalhaven marine tech boat project, water taxi stories What are the implications of alternative marine fuels? What is going on wi...

Topics included: Port Security, “Come Boating”, Kenduskeag Stream Race, Atlantic Challenge, LNG and International passage, moonlight, Dorado’s Phone Guest: Joanne Moesswilde of “Come Boating” in Belfast, Maine Hosts: Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce The post Boattalk 04/11/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 03/14/06 – Hosted by Alan Sprague and Mike Joyce. Your monthly show for contemplating all things naval. The post Boattalk 03/14/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 02/14/06 The post Boattalk 02/14/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 01/10/06 The post Boattalk 01/10/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 12/13/05 The post Boattalk 12/13/05 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 11/08/05 The post Boattalk 11/08/05 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 10/11/05 The post Boattalk 10/11/05 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 07/12/05 The post Boattalk 07/12/05 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

Boattalk 06/09/2005 The post Boattalk 06/09/2005 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives .

The naval duo Mike Joyce and Alan Sprague host this show, which covers local news about NLG terminals along the coast, 2 local fishermen drowned, Gouldsboro sardine cannery closing, and more. Local callers talk about lobster bating and trapping. A reading from Lauren Becall's book By Myself and Then Some. Plus more! The post Boattalk 04/12/05 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local N...