The Blog

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

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

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

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

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

A very interesting and inspiring chat with two seasoned sailing educators who have a variety of experience on board different vessels about teaching, sailing, leadership, soft skills, hard skills, gender and why they love their jobs. Biz Wallace (she/her) is a captain, artist, waterwoman, and activist. Originally from North Carolina, Biz has spent the last ten years sailing professionally around the … Read More

A look at operating in limited visibility with Captains Dan Pease and Julia Carleton. Teresa will talk with them about what’s on their mind when the fog rolls in, and rules they follow to stay safe.

Valuable insight from two sailors Stephanie Ferrie & Glenn Robbins, who recently made their first offshore passages. Some tips, and suggestions for your own passages, and interesting stories. This was recorded in February 2020, and things have changed a b

In an depth discussion about choosing, maintaining and setting cruising sails with sailmaker Jamie Gifford of Sailing Totem and racer/cruiser Andy Cross, editor of 48º North.