Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

Sailing Stories, Interviews and Tips with and emphasis for the Mediterranean but we do venture Beyond

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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 100 Documentation vs Registration

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 listening to your podcast about US documentation and I think there should be a correction about the "built in...

Apr 21, 2016•46 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 99 Albania

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 Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of ...

Apr 14, 2016•25 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 98 Montenegro Charter

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://gumroad.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://g...

Apr 07, 2016•19 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 97 Dubrovnik Charter 1

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.com/l/Eiig Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/PvO...

Apr 01, 2016•25 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 96 Linus Wilson on Slow Boating

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 at www.slowboatsailing.com. Buy How to Sail Around the World Part-Time or Slow Boat to the Bahamas. Both b...

Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 3 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 95 Alex Chidiac Buying a Boat in Greece

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 Building 7th Floor, El Mina, Tripoli Work mob (LEB): (+961) 79 153 302 Work mob (GRE): (+30) 694 4079...

Mar 17, 2016

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 94 Kim Brown 2 Sailing Britican

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 | Zizoo.com Kim is a real delight to talk to and her blog can be found at http://www.sailingbritican.com/ Sailin...

Mar 10, 2016•58 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 93 Dan Culpepper Pt 4

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://gumroad.com/l/Eiig If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links: S...

Feb 26, 2016•42 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 92 Bruce Schwab of Ocean Planet Energy

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 92 Bruce Schwab of Ocean Planet Energy http://www.bruceschwab.com/ About Bruce Schwab and OceanPlanet Bruce Schwab is a lifelong marine services professional and two-time solo circumnavigator. Bruce Schwab Ocean Planet As an adolescent he spent two years cruising with his father and brothers. Afterwards, settling in Northern California he led the Rigging Shop at Svendsens Marine from 1981 to 2000 During this time he restored his 1930 30sq Meter “Rumbleseat” (...

Feb 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 91 Vinny Gallagher of Sailing Nervous

This week I talked to Vinny Gallagher the producer director and co actor of the YouTube series "Sailing Nervous". we talked about how he decided to become a sailor and his journey to make an offer on a moody 30 foot sailboat. Below are links to his YouTube channel and his introductory YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x5ZeAGz8Z_k0TzQO6fYIQ If you have comments or suggestions for future podcasts please contact me by using the contact form at the website. Sailing! Learn to Sail: Ba...

Feb 11, 2016•39 min

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