The Mariner

This episode I discuss what Remembrance Day means to me, I read some poetry that I hope illuminates the timeless difficulties veterans have faced once they return to civilian life and I share a proble...

16 Nov 20211h 4min

The start of a four part mini series, this episode looks at one aspect of dealing with high winds   with your boat- namely on a mooring. I discuss how I chose the location for the moorings I use for m...

9 Nov 202159min

In this episode I read some more listener questions and ramble on into long winded tangents about subjects that are vaguely connected to the original question.  We discuss asymmetric versus symmetric ...

15 Okt 20211h 43min

In this episode we explore Estimated Position Error as a improving function of the 5,000 year history of Navigation.  While today's nav technology would be considered witchcraft 1000 years ago, everyt...

3 Okt 20212h 12min

In this episode we rejoin Capt Joshua Slocum, sailing single handed around the world in 1895- this week he is sailing up the coast of Queensland and then heading out into the Indian Ocean on his way t...

22 Sep 20212h 9min

Finally, after 18 months of sitting on our hands waiting for some semblance of 'normal' to return to the world - Spartan Ocean Racing is ready to get back on the water and start sailing! Personally, I...

15 Sep 20211h 23min

This episode I finish up the story of the delivery of the Maxi 'Weddell' to Nova Scotia. Whilst the voyage its' self was not very eventful (just the way I like them!) there was lots to consider as thi...

8 Sep 20211h 41min

There has been a break in the podcast due to me travelling to Europe to pick up a new boat for the Veteran's Sailing Program, but I'm back now and what a story I have to tell! Nothing's ever simple wi...

31 Aug 20211h 43min