Wed, 3 February 2010 Sailing Magazine's Executive Editor, Erin Schanen interviews Jessica Westleigh who has much to teach us about sailing with our best friends... dogs! Jessica has thought of everything from getting pooches aboard from dinghys to homeopathic methods for keeping dogs healthy while onboard. Jessica wrote an article titled, Dogs at Sea in the January 2010 edition of Sailing Magazine. Her web site is www.theholisticbeing.com While the sane world continues to ignore the debacle in Valencia known as the America's Cup, we're busy preparing our first video podcast. Sailing's contributing editor, David Liscio has filed a report from the maxi yacht, YouZoo which recently completed the Sydney - Hobart race.The video podcast will be up soon. Naval Architect, Robert Perry recently turned us on to a British guitar player who will blow your mind. At the conclusion of this episode you'll hear one of his tracks entitled, "Last Train to Hauteville" used with permission by Martin Taylor / Guitar Label Records. You can check out his music and order tracks at www.martintaylor.com Be sure to drop us a note at sailingpodcast@gmail.com and let us know how we are doing with the podcast. For info on the nation's leading sailing magazine and to read some great articles and view outstanding photography, check out www.sailingmagazine.net
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Thu, 24 December 2009 Merry Christmas to all our readers and podcast listeners! Host Mark Welch interviews Sailing Magazine's Technical Editor, Robert Perry. Bob reviews his own design, the Perry 20 which is presently being built for a client. Learn all about displacement to length ratios on today's show. You won't fall asleep learning about this important element of yacht design. Bob keeps us informed and entertained with a good sense of humor. The January 2010 edition of Sailing Magazine is most likely on the streets now, so pick up a copy or subscribe at www.sailingmagazine.net Please email us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you'd like to hear on the show and where you are listening from. We'll be bringing some interesting video podcasts to you shortly, so stay tuned. Fair winds, Mark Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 Ever wanted to race a boat under 22 feet across an open ocean? The Mini-650 Class offers amateur builders an opportunity to do just that. Central to mini-sailing is the Mini-Transat, a race which allows skippers to compete in a transatlantic race on a shoestring. With us today is Sam Ausmuss, owner of Third Coast Composites who builds Mini-650's. Mini's are used in the race and are built to demanding specifications. Listen in and get the scoop on Mini sailing and Sam's efforts to ramp up the class in the US. Sailing Magazine explored the Mini phenom in the September print edition. You can find that article, The Rise of U.S. Mini Sailing, on page 43 of that issue. Sam also builds kit parts for a number of other designs as well. www.thirdcoastcomposites.com If you are enjoying the show and would like to see it continue, contact us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com sailingmagazine.net Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 October 2009 The sport of sailing is in trouble. Participation in sailing in the United States has declined by about 40% in the last decade. Sailing Magazine's Executive Editor, Erin Schanen interviews Nick Hayes, author of the new book, Saving Sailing. Hayes claims that children seem to "outgrow" sailing at some point in their lives. In this fascinating discussion, he presents some interesting theories as to why this is happening and what a significant impact sailing can make on family life. You can read an excerpt from Saving Sailing in the October 09 edition of Sailing Magazine. In addition, you can help support this podcast by ordering Nick's book. Just click on the Amazon button to the right. Fair winds! Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 September 2009 Sailing Magazine's Technical Editor, Robert Perry is back reviewing the Harbor 30. Those of you subscribing to the print edition will also enjoy his written reviews of the Taylor 68 custom schooner and the Oyster 575. Check back soon to listen to a report on the Mini 650 class beginning to take shape in the U.S. as well as an interesting segment by Sailing's Executive Editor, Erin Schanen who interviews author Nick Hayes. Thanks for the feedback. Please address your comments or suggestions to: sailingpodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment here. Fair Winds! www.sailingmagazine.net Comments[0] |
Fri, 4 September 2009 It's a Hobie Way of Life - at least to this hardy bunch of sailors who love breakneck speed on the water. Host Mark Welch talks to midwestern Hobie Race Fleet captain, John Mork, who describes what the fascination is all about. Please contact us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment. We would love to hear your thoughts. Mp3 commentaries are welcome. Check out the latest edition of Sailing Magazine. The September issue is out on the stands and you can get a full preview at www.sailingmagazine.net. Comments[0] |
Fri, 21 August 2009 August is Multihull Month at Sailing Magazine. On today's show, naval architect and Sailing's Technical Editor, Robert Perry shares his thoughts on cruising catamarans and the Prout P-72s cruising cat. Mark Welch is your host of the podcast and appreciates your comments and suggestions. We really would look forward to hearing from our listeners! Please contact us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com or by calling 405-473-9354. Comments[0] |
Fri, 31 July 2009 Learn to Sail is the theme for July's print edition of Sailing. Today, we talk to JJ Isler, co-author of the best seller, Sailing For Dummies. We also spend some quality shore time with kids enrolled in a YMCA sailing program. This is the last July episode. Be sure to join us in a few days as we begin to look at the August issue of Sailing Magazine. Also, check us out on the web at www.sailingmagazine.net Please feel free to leave comments at sailingpodcast@gmail.com. We would love hearing from our listeners. Fair winds! Direct download: 05_Sailing_Magazine_Episode_5_-_July_09.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:34 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 22 July 2009 Host Mark Welch interviews Sailing Magazine's Technical Editor, Robert Perry. Bob reviews the new J95, a unique centerboard boat with performance characteristics. Bob likes this boat and you'll hear why. Please be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and tell us what you think of the podcast. All ideas and comments are welcomed. You can leave a comment here on the show notes or drop an email to sailingpodcast@gmail.com. Fair winds! Comments[0] |
Wed, 15 July 2009 It's only a few days away from the 101st sailing of the Chicago -
Mackinac Race. Sailing's Executive Editor, Erin Schanen interviews
Chi-Mac Race Director, Greg Miarecki who gives us a little preview of
this magnificent long distance race. We're now on iTunes, so please subscribe and tell your crew about us! Comments[0] |
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The Official Podcast of Sailing Magazine. Interviews and stories related to each month's print edition. A podcast all about sailing hosted by Mark Welch.
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