Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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This is about cruising Sailing in the Mediterranean but we do venture outside of the Mediterranean as well. The topics intended to be covered are about the cruising lifestyle and cruising sailor. Sailors, dreamers and armchair sailors should enjoy the great stories that are told. We will talk about sailing adventures, sailing tips, sailing gear, chartering and charter bases, local knowledge..
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 284 Kieran Brown Caribbean Catamaran and Revive water Systems
My name is Kieran Bown, and I’ve spent the last 15 years immersed in the marine industry. My journey began as a dive instructor, traveling the world and cultivating a deep appreciation for the ocean. Subsequently, I transitioned into becoming a yacht captain and marine engineer, a path that has been incredibly fulfilling and enriching.
Currently, I serve as the Captain of Twin Flame, a Lagoon 77 catamaran based in the Caribbean. Our charter experiences focus on luxury adventure, blending element ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
1M ago
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 284 Kieran Brown Caribbean Catamaran and Revive water Systems
My name is Kieran Bown, and I’ve spent the last 15 years immersed in the marine industry. My journey began as a dive instructor, traveling the world and cultivating a deep appreciation for the ocean. Subsequently, I transitioned into becoming a yacht captain and marine engineer, a path that has been incredibly fulfilling and enriching.
Currently, I serve as the Captain of Twin Flame, a Lagoon 77 catamaran based in the Caribbean. Our charter experiences focus on luxury adventure, blending element ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Sailing with Norman Jewison: A Memorable Adventure
I want to share some memories I have about my time sailing with Norman Jewison.
Norman Jewison was a remarkable man whose life and achievements left an indelible mark on me and those around him. Though my interactions with Norman Jewison, and his at the time girlfriend, Lynn St David were primarily through our shared pleasures of skiing and sailing, I always held great admiration for Norman’s illustrious career. His contributions to the film industry were unparalleled, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
The news of ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
2M ago
Sailing with Norman Jewison: A Memorable Adventure
I want to share some memories I have about my time sailing with Norman Jewison.
Norman Jewison was a remarkable man whose life and achievements left an indelible mark on me and those around him. Though my interactions with Norman Jewison, and his at the time girlfriend, Lynn St David were primarily through our shared pleasures of skiing and sailing, I always held great admiration for Norman’s illustrious career. His contributions to the film industry were unparalleled, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
The news of ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 282 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 3 and crew positions for the Spring sailing season in the Caribbean
In this episode, I disclose that all my upcoming spring sailing season in the Caribbean available crew positions have been filled. Fut if you are interested in getting on the list of futer sailing adventures just write ma and include your phone number to franz1 at this website domain (I can’t provide the full email address in text to avoid spam bots).
This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2023 summer sail from Sicily to Tunisia and back ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 281 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 2 and crew positions for the Spring sailing season in the Caribbean
In this episode, I kick things off by discussing my upcoming spring sailing season in the Caribbean and the available crew positions. If you’re interested in joining me, please send an email to franz1 at the provided website domain (I can’t provide the full email address to avoid spam bots). However, please keep in mind that I’m looking for healthy sailors only – I don’t have the space or energy to accommodate CPAP machines, as a previous potential crew member had re ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 280 Andrew Vic 2023 pt 1 Sicily
This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2023 summer sail from Sicily to Tunisia and back
Links to the Google Earth kmz files are below
Hi Franz, you can post this link in the show notes:
Folks are also welcome to have the entire library:
http://sailgeja.com/geja2008-2022.kmz
Lots of information here!
Andrews Website
http://www.sailgeja.com
Andrew Vic: A Journey on the High Seas
Andrew, a San Francisco native of Scandinavian descent, has always had a deep connection to the water. Born and raised in ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Jack Andrys 2023
As usual when I start talking to Jack Andrys the time just slips away.
Here is a link to some of Jack’s photos.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QqBZESKH9B6ZUPZ66
Noforeignland link https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/vesna?sid=5145363304415232&tc=1593473376635
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Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 278 Chris Ryba of S/Y Olivia Grace
This is from the great website Chris put together to record this voyage:
https://oliviagrace.travel.blog/home-page/
This voyage began in 2015 when I sent Joy a text message: “Just an idea… what do you think of taking a 6-month sabbatical?” I also sent a link to Sailing Totem (https://www.sailingtotem.com/welcome-aboard). Fully expecting a quick dismissal, I was floored upon receipt of her response, “that sounds awesome. Lets do it.” A few days later, Jimmy Cornell’s treatises, which detail world cruising routes and ..read more
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 277 Karen Jewell “Inside the Nautical Minds Eye”
Karen Jewell reached out to me to see if I would be interested in interviewing her for this podcast. here is her background…
“My writing background also includes three other published books:
• A History of the Rowayton Waterfront (The History Press)
• A Maritime History of the Stamford Waterfront (The History Press)
• A History of the Greenwich Waterfront (The History Press)
As well as…
● The weekly column Water Views that appeared in The Hour newspaper for
twelve years (2001-2012)
● The Stamford Sailing Sce ..read more