In this episode we’re discussing considerations for offshore sailing with regards to gear and design choices. Guests are Pam Wall and Barry Kennedy, both bluewater sailors with thousands of miles under their keels. Barry is in the midst of a refit on his Garcia 50 Passoa, and Pam Wall is well known for her travels aboard Kandarik, the Freya 39 … Read More
Ep 13: Offshore Sailing: Bermuda to Rockland Expedition Recap
EPISODE DETAILS A unique Morning Muster Podcast episode – a recap of our sporty passage from Bermuda to Rockland with our crew/students. It’s a passage debrief of sorts, and a fun discussion about the expedition, the lessons learned, the trials, the tribulations and the joy of sailing offshore. SHOW NOTES A fun episode with a great group of Morse Alpha … Read More
Ep 12: Choosing The Right Boat
EPISODE DETAILS Choosing the right boat isn’t just about the design and features. It’s about finding the right balance between the owner, the boat and the goals. SHOW NOTES We dive deep into the boat selection process with Pippa Turton and Mike Firestone. We consider and discuss: what makes a good first boat, what size makes sense, considering cruising plans … Read More
Ep 11: Offshore Sailing Lessons & Debriefs
A discussion with two former Morse Alpha students who recently completed offshore passages. One Pacific crossing aboard an Oyster 43, and one spicy trip North from the Caribbean aboard a Vancouver 36. A candid discussion about weather, gear, boats, staying mentally strong, storms, communication, scrums/musters, and the zen of ocean sailing. The Morning Muster is produced by Morse Alpha LLC. … Read More
Ep 10: Sailing High Latitudes with Novara & Paragon
The crews of Novara and Paragon are high latitude veterans. Teresa talks with them about what it takes to sail the north and south extreme latitudes. The Morning Muster is produced by Morse Alpha LLC. We offer rigorous coastal and offshore sailing expeditions for beginners and experienced sailors. Our expeditions are the perfect training for people who want to cruise … Read More
Ep 9: Ocean Racing – Prepping For The Marion Bermuda Race
Photo courtesy of Spectrum Photo. An inspiring chat with two Marion Bermuda Race veterans, Ray Cullum and Debra Gayle, about ocean racing, why they love it and keep coming back year after year. We talk about sailboats, tactics, navigation, safety, crew dynamics, self-sufficiency, seamanship, and of course strategies for winning! If you are interested in ocean sailing and racing, you’ll … Read More
Ep 8: Food Philosophies And Musings! Eating Your Best Aboard Boats
Synopsis:With John Kretschmer and Emily Whebbe we’re tackling the all important topic of food aboard the boat. We’re talking cooking, provisioning, food philosophies, desserts, finding good produce, planning, seasickness, alcohol, and the importance of a good meal on passage. Cooking in the galley is a nice time to just chill and putter around in a little galley-oasis! We love food … Read More
Ep 7: VHF Radio Communication: Stories and Protocols
A chat with tugboat captain, Ben Moll and USCG Communications Chief, Meghan Manship about the VHF radio. We hear stories about Mayday calls, protocols, New York City Vessel Traffic Control, radio etiquette, overhearing things we probably shouldn’t, and VHF pet peeves from two professional VHF experts. Vocabulary:Sailing a Barge: leaving the dockVessel Traffic Control: provides active monitoring and navigational advice … Read More
Ep 6: Offshore Weather & Routing Fundamentals
Weather knowledge and understanding is a fundamental part of any sailing expedition. While there are many great resources for weather data and forecasts, knowing how to interpret the data to help you make informed decisions is what routing is all about. Rick Miller is a lifelong professional mariner who currently teaches at Maine Maritime Academy, and sails as Master for … Read More
Ep 5: Lessons Learned Sailing Single Handed
An enlightening chat with two accomplished solo sailors, Richard Gordon-Rein and James Tomlinson about what it takes to sail solo, and what they’ve learned from doing so. Richard has recently sailed solo to from Alaska to Mexico to Hawaii and back. James has decades of experience sailing solo in Northern Europe. We chat about loneliness, self-sufficiency, self-care, the rewards of … Read More