I want to thank all my listeners for their comments and positive reviews in iTunes. As a result of one of these comments I have put together a 7 hour 6 min. 16 lesson audio course to help students prepare for the American sailing Association Basic Keelboat Certification commonly referred to as the ASA 101 exam. It's now available at a price of $29.99 the first 30 listeners to this podcast can get a discount of 20% off this price by using the coupon code mentioned in this recording. If you're int...
Sep 30, 2021•23 min
In this episode I discuss sailing in the Ionian islands. The Ionian islands are the islands off the west coast of Greece. It is a very popular chartering area because of the predictable weather patterns, relatively flat seas, and diversity of anchorages and villages to visit. While this used to be one of my favorite places to sail in Greece the massive expansion of the charter fleets in this area have detracted significantly from its appeal. While this is a great place to take a new sailor or a ...
Sep 16, 2021•32 min
Comments on Maxwell Windlass, healthcare while sailing and other thoughts. Also I've been asked to speak at a winter sailing series of lectures at Bonneville School of Sailing and I look forward to that later this winter. If you'd like me to speak in front of your group drop me a note, if it's possible I will try to do it.
Sep 02, 2021•24 min
In this podcast I talk about the summer of 1999 where I continued my journey through the Mediterranean by launching my boat in Santa Pola Spain sailing through the Balearics to Ibiza Mallorca Minorca over to Corsica and Sardinia then across to Italy making a stop at the delightful island of Ponza. Let's talk about putting together a group of people to buy a canal barge somewhere in Europe so that we can sail the French German and Dutch canals. If interested drop me an e-mail I am just in the pla...
Aug 19, 2021•39 min
This is a great interview that I had with Jules who I met in Croatia in 2011. Jules and his wife Vanessa spent four months sailing through the French canals into the Mediterranean. We talked about his trips through the French canals. He gives us some great pointers and what is needed to qualify for sailing your boat through the French canals as well as some design constraints for those wishing to travel the French canals to the Mediterranean. I learned that my boat is not going to be the ideal b...
Aug 05, 2021•49 min
In this episode I discussed the first year of my travels in the Mediterranean covering from where my crew left me in Lagos Portugal across to the river that took me up to Seville Spain then down the coast of Spain and in through the Straits of Gibraltar. I spent a week in Gibraltar putting on the new roller furling gear and then we worked our way up the coast with particularly wonderful episode that occurred in the little town of Estepona. We will be adding a new menu item on Jules Dussek trip t...
Jul 29, 2021•31 min
This is the story of how I went from being a dreamer of being a sailor as a child in landlocked Utah to realizing my dream and becoming a sailor with my boat in the Mediterranean.
Jul 15, 2021•22 min
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 251 Amos Raviv pt. 2 This is a enjoyable hour spent with Amos Raviv Here is a link to his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHH-E1FCtR13HXk6RirLyPQ And here is his Books: Living my FantaSea https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093122129/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_fabc_EPPJEPFR7G5K7XNESS4H My Newest Creation is now a Best Seller!, Stuck in Paradise is on Amazon My Best Seller My Circumnavigation story My Bookstore (In Hebrew) My Comprehensive book on Marinas ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 251
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 251 Amos Raviv pt. 1 This is a enjoyable hour spent with Amos Raviv Here is a link to his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHH-E1FCtR13HXk6RirLyPQ And here is his Books: Living my FantaSea https://www.amazon.com/dp/1093122129/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_fabc_EPPJEPFR7G5K7XNESS4H My Newest Creation is now a Best Seller!, Stuck in Paradise is on Amazon My Best Seller My Circumnavigation story My Bookstore (In Hebrew) My Comprehensive book on Marinas ...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 251
Sailing Croatia with Andrew Vic Summer 2019 pt. 2 This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about random sailing topics When you post our recent interview, you may mention in the intro that listeners can follow along on Google Maps. Here's an easy link to my route... https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OfeGW0N0vq8QWZJPruozsr6-WhKc3BF1&usp=sharing Andrew Here is a link to Andrews newest KMZ Files 2008-2019 KMZ files Lots of information here! Andrews Website http://www.sailgeja.com Want...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 197
Corsica Classic Regatta Corsica Classic 10th Anniversary August 25th - September 1st 2020 Here is the Press release for the Regatta Dear Franz, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our brand new digital, augmented, immersive, inclusive magazine called Yachting in Méditerranée. Here's the link to the first issue : https://yachting-in-mediterranee.mrmagz.com/yachting-01?page=1 Yachting in Med is the first lifestyle magazine dedicated to the Mediterranean sea through the lense ...
May 18, 2021•56 min
Summer Sailing Season 2021 and Crew Call In this podcast I outline my plans for the sailing from the northern Adriatic to Spain with information on crew openings. Write me if you have any information on boat yards in Spain where I can store my boat or if you're interested in joining me for part of the summer sail If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. franz1 at medsailor dot com Please Consider supporting the podcast in Patreon Want me to go sailing with you? Then co...
May 06, 2021•15 min
I have a great interview with Kivanc and Danielle of See Bee Sailing Kivanc and Danielle Aslaner from the Bay Area California, who just bought their dream boat in Croatia, quit their jobs and are about to live full-time on their boat and start sailing the world. Kivanc is originally from Istanbul and had an interest in sailing and the nautical lifestyle from a young age. While he was growing up in Turkey, sailing was a sport mostly for those well off and seemed inaccessible. His time and attenti...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 248
Learn about Sailrite with Zach Grant In this episode we Learn about Sailrite with Zach Grant. Sailrite is a podcast sponsor and in my opinion, a great company. They produce lots of free Sailrite YouTube videos for the DIY sailor. I talked to Zach today for the first time before I always talked to his father Matt Grant a couple of years ago so it is great to catch up again with this great company. If you have suggestions for future episodes please write me a note. Use the contact form at the webs...
Apr 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 47
I enjoy getting to know Jim and Judy Brown and we discuss their Yacht Dauntless and what is like to be a charter business owner, Captain and Crew https://www.saildauntless.com/ is their website Length: 52′, beam 15′ draft 6′ US Coast Guard Documented Vessel engine Yanmar 80 hp diesel Generator AIS Electric Winches Hydraulic Swim Platform Total sails = 3 Dingy 10′ seats 5 Outboard 15 hp Life Raft – offshore rated CE Rating A13, B16, C16 The Captain – James Brown Veteran Coast Guard Ocean Rescue L...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 246
This episode is part 5 of of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge A histo...
Mar 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 245
This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is infosailmed@gmail.com +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive. This is my limited understanding bu...
Mar 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 244
This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is infosailmed@gmail.com +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive. This is my limited understanding bu...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 242
This Email lead to these Interviews with Loucas Gourtsoyannis I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is infosailmed@gmail.com +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media Loucas runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive. This is my limited understanding bu...
Feb 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 242
This is the email that lead to this interview. If you have suggestions then let me know. Franz, I Greatly enjoy your podcast, and I want to thank you for all the time you have put in to aggregate all this information about sailing around the globe. I love putting on old podcasts and following the journeys around whether it's in the Fjords of Sweden or the Gulf of Corinth. I am a lifelong sailor and was looking forward to hearing you speak at my home yacht club this spring, Columbia Yacht Club., ...
Feb 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 240
This Email lead to these next 4 Interviews I am recommending are keen to chat to you. I met them both on our journey from Croatia to Spain. The first one is Loucas His email address is infosailmed@gmail.com +30 693 711 0878 His Website is: https://www.sailmed.org/aegean-cargo-sailing-in-the-media He runs a sustainable cargo sailing business delivering Food sourced from local farmers In Greece to other Countries to enable them to survive. This is my limited understanding but he is fascinating and...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 241
Interview with Erin Carey sailing publicist! "Roam Generation is a public relations agency specialising in traditional PR for adventurers, travel brands and experts, and mission-driven organisations. We help you stand out in the crowd, so you can continue to live a life less ordinary." Erin Carey is the founder of Roam Generation, a PR and communications agency focused on helping adventurers, travel brands and experts and inspiring mission-driven organisations, share their unique and inspiring s...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 239
Simon and Carla of "Sailing Ocean Fox" "We, Carla and Simon are sailing from Croatia around the world on our Lagoon 400. This site will give you the option to follow us on our travels, Carla's passion for healthy food and Simon's passion for red wine." Here is the Website of Sailing Ocean Fox https://www.sailingoceanfox.com/ From and Email from their publicist... "Simon and Carla Fowler of Sailing Ocean Fox. Simon and Carla have been living aboard their 40 foot catamaran, Ocean Fox, and sailing ...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 238
This week I talk with Nick and Terysa of the YouTube channel Sailing Ruby Rose. From their website "Hi there! Thanks for visiting our little corner of the internet! We're Nick and Terysa and are currently fulfilling our dream of sailing and traveling around the world." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rRsBE2nFbnUSjtmv6Jq6w ----------- If you would like to support the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast there are several ways! 1 Become a Patreon 2 Become a Sponsor 3 Buy my Sailing A...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 234
Travels of Jaci and Kevin Jacioutthere I received this delightful Email from Jaci and Kevin so how could I resist getting them on the podcast?: "Hello Franz Firstly I want to say thank you and I am really excited about finding you by accident on podcasts. We are currently day 13 into a Mediterranean crossing originating in Croatia down south with the actual crossing from Greece and we are heading to Spain and have survived a Medicane en route. My partner Kevin gets sea sick so on the journey to ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 235
This episode is part 4 of of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge A histo...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 230
This episode is part 3 of of the ongoing story with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge A histo...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 235
Free Croatia Anchorages Free Croatia Anchorages! Nathan Quirk is a contributor to the Noonsite.com a resource for all sailors on location specific information. I heard about Nathan from my interview with Chris Axelson. Nathan has a google earth KMZ file of free anchorage locations in Croatia. I wanted to get to know Nathan and learn about some of these anchorages so this is Part 2 of a 2 part series of interviews. The link to get this KMZ file of Free Croatia Anchorages in Croatia that are free ...
Oct 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 232
Free Croatia Anchorages 1 Free Croatia Anchorages 1! Nathan Quirk is a contributor to the Noonsite.com a resource for all sailors on location specific information. I heard about Nathan from my interview with Chris Axelson. Nathan has a google earth KMZ file of free anchorage locations in Croatia. I wanted to get to know Nathan and learn about some of these anchorages so this is Part 1 of a 2 part series of interviews. The link to get this KMZ file of the Free Croatia Anchorages Anchorages in Cro...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 231
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Chris Axelson Chris Axelson and his family decided to take the plunge and go sailing in the: treacherous Covid Plandemic waters of 2020. Against all odds he is able to live the dream this year when the rest of us are sitting stuck in our homes because of this Plandemic Covid crisis. Chris and his family Homestake Lodge a Ski Touring Lodge in Montana here is a link to his webpage http://www.homestakelodge.com/about/ About Homestake Lodge A history...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 230
