Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

This is the first of two interviews with Tom Morley. Tom is one of my listeners who took a bareboat charter in the Aegean islands of Greece in 2013. To document and share this trip he put together a YouTube video with a lot of photographs. Here’s a link to that YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGyzOZfKp7g Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me! Be sure to sign for the n...

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 w...

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:...

This week I interview Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. This is the first episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate’s. In other words, learning to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins. If you buy or build a boat you’re g...

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...

This is the second part of my 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 link to a short Video Mike shared with us https://youtu.be/4oZfawCpkPw Want me to go sailing with...

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 link to a short Video Mike shared with us https://youtu.be/4oZfawCpkPw In the introduction I talk about elk h...

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 110 Hugh Morrison s/y Savannah and the Corsica Classic In this episode. It’s my delightful pleasure to interview Hugh Morrison. Hugh Morrison is the owner of the sailing yacht Savanna. Savanna is a classic 90 foot yacht built in 1997, the inspiration for this boat was from the classic J Sloops. Savannah participated in the Corsica classic Regatta this yea...

Neil, looking very happy with his new boat, at the Wasahamnen marina in central Stockholm 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 trou...

  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 Jack Andrys for a weeklong jaunt aboard my boat See Dream through Greece and 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 detail of the trip, but I give a quick brief overview of my observations of Sweden. Love the S...

This is the second 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....

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....

I interview Čedo Perić a veteran of sailing out of Split Croatia and he gives us some insights and suggested sailing ideas from Split Croatia He has a website and rents his boat out on AIRBNB here is the website. http://www.saracenyacht.xyz/ He shared the photos below with us.   If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and p...

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 biking, snowboarding, windsurfing and hiking. He has well traveled throug...

My suggestions for a 1 week charter from Split Croatia First of all get this book and plan your own then listen to my ideas: 777 Harbours and Anchorages Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania Karl Heinz Bestandig & Dario Silvestro 777 contains detailed, up-to-date information on more than 1000 ports and anchorages. The technical details of greatest interest to pleasure yachters are combined...

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 links to their blogs http://blog.sailingdetour.com/ http://sailingdetour.com...

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 I received this email from a listener: Hey Franz, I am...

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 7.1 hours of Audio...

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: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https:/...

I talk about my thoughts and suggested itinerary for a 1 week bare boat charter out of Dubrovnik.   Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig 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....

This week I talk to Linus Wilson about his books and cruising plans. Here is information Alex shared with me to pass on to you: Here is a link to Linus Wilsons’ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slow-boat-sailing/id1084423845?mt=2 Check out Linus Wilson’s book How to Sail Around the World Part-Time, which is now available as an MP3 album on iTunes or Amazon. Links to his books are...

In this episode I interview the yacht broker Alex Chidiac about the process of buying a boat in Europe with specific information on the process and steps involved. Alex also helped me understand the process of the chemistry shrouded process of the European VAT taxes. Here is his contact information. Alex Chidiac Managing Director Artisan Yacht Sales Greece 14B Korai Street, Ekali, Athens Chidiac B...

This is my second interview with the delightful Kim Brown of sailing Britican. In this episode we talk about her Atlantic crossing from the Mediterranean and the easy life in the Caribbean and other topics that come up. ©Sailing Britican.com Kim Brown the author of Sailing Britican  her blog was rated as one of the top 10 sailing blogs by Top 10: Sailing and Travel Blogs | Sailing Blog |...

This is the fourth part of the interview with my friend Dan Culpepper after his epic voyage aboard sailing vessel Heldeleine across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean. In This episode we make it to his wintering spot in Gaeta Italy. Here is a link to his website: http://sailingheldeleine.com/resources/ Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam https://g...