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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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This second part of our May debut features naval architect and SAILING Magazine technical editor, Robert Perry.  Bob shares with us his thoughts on his own design, the Flying Tiger 7.5 Meter.  This sportboat promises to create a stir on the race course in the next few years.

Bob also takes the opportunity to address the issue of being typecast a cruising boat designer, which he claims is not the case.  Bob's commentaries  will be a regular feature on this podcast.  Check out Bob's other reviews this month in the May 09 print edition of the magazine.

Bob's web site is: http://www.perryboat.com

Check out our web site at:
www.sailingmagazine.net  where you will find many more Bob Perry reviews.

Questions? Comments?  Email us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com.

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Welcome aboard!  Thanks for listening to the Official Podcast of SAILING Magazine.  We've added a new dimension to our print publication and we hope you will enjoy the sounds of sailing.

In this first inaugural episode we visit with Matts Djos, author of "Fixing Positions: Trailersailing the West."  Matts shares with us 25-plus years of vagabond sailing, sometimes at 60 mph apparent!

In a few days, we'll have an interview with naval architect and SAILING Magazine's technical editor Robert Perry. Bob will talk about his new design, the Flying Tiger 7.5, a sportboat which is turning heads. So check back.

Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and pick up a copy of SAILING Magazine available at most bookstores and marine chandleries. You can subscribe to the mag at our Web site: http://www.sailingmagazine.net

Feel free to contact us at sailingpodcast@gmail.com.  We would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

Enjoy!