Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam.
If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 284 Kieran Brown corrected
Season 284
Monday, March 4, 2024 • Duration 59:03
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 elements of foiling, SCUBA diving, and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Through innovative partnerships and a shared vision with the owners, we’ve redefined the Caribbean Charter Yacht experience, prioritizing environmental connection and sustainable practices.
In addition to my role as a yacht captain, I’m also the founder of Revive Water Systems, where we specialize in post-RO watermaker treatment. Our system transforms stripped product water into mineral-rich, alkaline water, promoting maximum hydration and eliminating the need for plastic water bottles onboard. This endeavor stems from my firsthand experience recognizing the necessity for remineralization in combating the detrimental effects of consuming desalinated water over the long term.
I believe that the intersection of my experiences as a yacht captain and marine engineer, coupled with my entrepreneurial journey with Revive Water Systems, offers a unique perspective that would resonate with your audience. I’m eager to discuss topics such as:
The development of innovative marine systems and scaling a business within the industry.
The health benefits of incorporating a Revive Water System onboard and its synergy with RO Desalinators/Watermakers.
Insights into running a large catamaran in the Caribbean and crafting a distinctive charter experience.
Exploring the breathtaking adventures and favorite cruising grounds of the Caribbean.
Sharing insights on navigating a career path in the Yachting Industry and crafting a fulfilling life on the water.
To assist with your research, I’ve included links to S/V Twin Flame’s captivating website/promo video () and to Revive Water Systems ().
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 276 Jon Bilger founder of PredictWind
Episode 276
Thursday, September 28, 2023 • Duration 01:08:19
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 276 Jon Bilger founder of PredictWind
Jon Bilger Bio:
One might say the seas are in PredictWind Founding Director Jon Bilger’s genes. The son of a triple Olympian sailor, Jon set sail at the age of eight, traveling with his father to attend regattas around the world. Jon carried the family legacy forward, sailing on to become an Olympian in his own rite as well as a two-time America’s Cup winner and New Zealand National Champion in multiple classes.
As a lifelong competitive yachtsman, Jon knows how dangerous sudden weather changes can be. A seemingly benign thunderstorm event forced Jon and his crew to sail with a jury-rigged broken mast for the final 10 days of a Transpacific race, underscoring the importance of reliable, accurate, and remotely accessible weather forecasting. After spending 10-years on the America’s Cup scene, including serving as Weather Team Manager for the Swiss team and Navigator for the TAG Heuer team and utilizing the best forecasting technology in the industry, Jon was determined to make this private technology available to the public at large to help prevent dangerous, potentially life-threatening situations at sea.
PredictWind is a passion project driven by Jon’s desire to keep sailors of all ilks as safe and prepared as possible. Thirteen years in the making, PredictWind provides the most accurate and reliable wind and marine forecasting tools available, at a price every seaman can afford. Today PredictWind serves nearly a million users and Jon considers his company the lighthouse keeper of the world, offering accurate forecasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to anywhere on the planet.
Jon holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland. When he’s not working, you’ll find him wind foiling, kite foiling, or wing foiling with his wife and two daughters.
We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/
All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it!
We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month
We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/set-sail/
All of the imagery and photos are our own from our trips. We are very proud of it!
We of course have a website, and we are between a new site build right now so the new site will hopefully be running by the end of the month
We have released our first edition of ’Set Sail’ magazine recently, a publication we have worked on to showcase our trips. You can download it here:
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 212 Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast
Episode 214
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 • Duration 01:03:59
This is my second interview with Jeffrey S. Wettig of Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast. Even though this has nothing to do sailing in the Mediterranean it does have to do a sailing and a little bit about podcasting. When I left to sail across the Atlantic I had a little bit of time to explore a tiny bit of the Chesapeake Bay. Jeffrey gives me a little more detail about sailing in the Chesapeake and his future plans. I hope you enjoy this episode please feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts.
You can find Shooting the Breeze sailing podcast either by searching for in the iTunes directory or by going to his website here: http://theescapepods.com/
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/PvOYK
Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh
Sailing in the Mediterranean Website
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 211 Yacht Chartering In Greece with Bill and Nicole Glennon
Episode 211
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 • Duration 01:16:16
Yacht Chartering In Greece
Yacht Chartering In Greece in the Little Cyclades with Bill and Nicole Glennon.
“For the island lover, this chain of small, secluded islands is paradise regained. A visit here calls to mind the Greek island experience of 20 years ago, when things moved slower and pleasures were simpler. In the Small Cyclades, it’s all about switching off and reverting to island time. The magical combination of walks, swims, siestas, a good book and generous taverna meals will make you forget what day of the week it is. The flash boutiques, pumping nightclubs and selfie-stick-wielding crowds of Mykonos and Santorini are a million miles away.
The islands are receiving a growing number of independent-minded travellers – regular visitors prefer limited publicity for the group, lest they become overrun. There’s not much chance of that. Due to the effort involved in reaching them and the distinct lack of flashy development, the Small Cyclades remain an insider secret. You’ll find ‘crowds’ in the peak summer season (July and August), but in May, June and September you’ll rarely share the beaches with more than a dozen other beach bums.” https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/exploring-the-small-cyclades
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 210 Maritime Insurance with Don Spink Bluewater Insurance
Episode 210
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 • Duration 31:31
Maritime Insurance
This is an interview with Don Spink founder of Blue Water insurance on Maritime Insurance. Over the years I have insured with this company off and on and I always found the service to be great. This year my insurance company Pantaenius us quit writing maritime insurance for US sailors and I wanted to talk to Don about the situation.
This is from the website of Blue Water Insurance
“Blue Water Yacht Insurance (BWYI) is headquartered in Jupiter, FL but we insure boats and cruisers worldwide. For over 30 years, Blue Water Yacht has insured boats and cruisers all over the world including the Caribbean Sea (Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Grenada, Lesser Antilles, and all over the West Indies), Trans-Atlantic Passages, Transit through the Panama Canal, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Japan, and Italy. We also provide quotes and insurance for trips to Cuba.
Our boat insurance policies are specific to active cruisers. Blue Water Yacht Insurance, Inc. is backed by A+ rated underwriters who are leading underwriters of marine insurance policies worldwide. We cater to the offshore cruising community, skipper charters, captain charters, and Caribbean cruisers.
Thirty years ago, Blue Water Yacht Insurance developed the first 2-crew worldwide navigation program for the Seven Seas Cruising Association. Today we insure thousands of cruising yachts all over the world. We also offer single hand sailing quotes and policies.
Our exclusive online boat insurance quote system allows you to get a quote for yacht insurance, sailing insurance, or boat insurance in a matter of days (occasionally, same day). If you compare our quotes “apples to apples” to your current policy or to another quote, our marine insurance policies have the lowest prices and best coverage!
In addition, we value your privacy. Any information you enter on our quote form is held in confidence between you and us. We will NEVER sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. This privacy statement discloses how the information you provide is used and protected.”
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 209 Preparing the Boat for the Med
Episode 209
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • Duration 42:05
How to prepare your boat for sailing in the Mediterranean.
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 208 Carl and Jenny sailing Greece
Episode 208
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • Duration 57:54
Carl and Jenny sailing Greece
Carl and Jenny sailing Greece. Early in 2017 we took early retirement. In October 2017 our house sale was completed, we were now homeless. Sold up most of our possessions or gave them away. We bought a long wheel based van, spent two weeks converting it to a campervan/motorhome which we then drove to Crete where we bought our boat. We are now the owners of a Bavaria 47, called DREAM. Now full time liveaboards.
We are now able to fulfill our lifetime dreams of sailing around as much of the world as we can. No time limits, no set plans and we will take each stage as it comes.
We put this site together to document the trials and tribulations along the way, both good and bad, running up to our day of departure and beyond. The adventure will then start and we want you to experience that journey with us. We love to travel and will be exploring the world by sail. Our dream is to travel the world and make documentaries of our lifestyle for your enjoyment! We have plans to bring you new videos every month that tells stories about our preparations for our cruising life. We will continue to also put in a few videos of our day to day things so that you can get to know us a bit more! Hopefully this will be entertaining as well as informative for any of you who are thinking of doing something similar. Please feel free to SUBSCRIBE to our You tube page to keep up to date.
Come along and let us enjoy the journey together.
Sailing! Learn To Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam Exam over 7 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to take the written exam.
If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh
If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh
If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:
If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.
Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!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.link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh
If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:
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