Live at The Boathouse - Marine conservation is the topic of this lively discussion programme
This month’s guests are Brad Robertson, President of marine conservation organisation Asociación Ondine, Pete Lucas, Captain and co-owner of Bonnie Lass, a classic Scottish former fishing trawler which now serves as a charter vessel based in Port de Sóller, and Doctor Sergio Ruiz-Halpern, resident marine scientist at the Seabin Project, an innovative solution to the problem of floating garbage ...
53m Oct 18, 2016
53m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference
Stories from The International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference in Tampa, Florida. Plus, Captain Bob chats to West Marine CEO Matt Hyde. There’s also advice about de-icers and, did we mention that Bob attended the IBEX in Tampa? Plenty to talk about from that amazing event, despite Hurricane Matthew threatening to sink the whole shebang.Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE radio show about recreati...
48m Oct 16, 2016
48m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Agustín Risco and Es Moli Hotel, Deia
Agustín Risco is General Manager of Es Moli – The Mill – the oldest hotel in the village of Deia on Mallorca’s spectacular north coast. He chatted to Shirley Roberts at a table next to the hotel’s enormous swimming pool which is hidden from prying eyes on a magnificent terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Agustín is from the village of Felanitx which, it is claimed, is the birthplace of Chris...
25m Oct 12, 2016
25m
The Boat Galley - 14. Boat cooking is different, part 2
Boat cooking part two. Brace yourself. Conserve heat and water. Use non-slip mats and utensils. Just three of the many tips you’ll find in this latest terrific programme from Carolyn Shearlock. To listen to the rest of this wonderful series, go to http://www.boatradio.tv/the-boat-galley/To learn about Carolyn and to read more than a thousand tips and tricks for making your boat life better, vis...
7m Oct 11, 2016
7m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 13: Akrotiri, Atlantis, and the Thera Eruption
Did Santorini inspire Plato’s Atlantis? Host Brandon Huebner focuses on three main topics, all related to the Minoan Civilization in the Aegean. First, he talks in detail about the exquisite Fleet Fresco found in the West House at Akrotiri. Then he considers the volcanic eruption that buried Akrotiri, destroyed much of Thera (Santorini), and effected large swathes of the Bronze Age Aegean. He e...
46m Oct 11, 2016
46m
The Life Aquatic - Malin & Johan are sailing the world aboard Ran
Malin and Johan are sailing the world in their very smart looking sailboat, Ran. They left their home town of Malmö, Sweden during some pretty heavy winter weather but now they’re en route to the considerably warmer waters of the Cape Verde islands, out in the Atlantic Ocean, about 350 miles off the coast of Senegal. Johan is a seasoned sailor, having already crossed oceans and rounded Cape Hor...
35m Oct 09, 2016
35m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Todd Wilkinson of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is just one of Bob's special guests
It’s the 2016 Lake of the Ozarks Fall Harbor Hop – the last big event of the boating season. Pick up your poker hand at seven of forty sponsored locations. Boaters win vouchers for a good hand. Todd Wilkinson explains the difference between the US Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Plus, how to book a boat safety check from the US Coastguard. David Kennedy from Boat US is in the studio ...
49m Oct 08, 2016
49m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Gabrielle Beaumont, film director
Dynasty, Miami Vice, Hart to Hart, Hill Street Blues, LA Law and Star Trek: The Next Generation. These are some of the most popular programmes in the history of television. And what they have in common, other than sky high viewing figures, is a resident of the little village of Fornalutx, a short distance from the Port of Sóller. Orphaned and penniless at eighteen, Gabrielle Beaumont later blaz...
37m Oct 06, 2016
37m
Hurricane Matthew - It’s not too late to take precautions
It’s not too late to take precautions. Sarah O’Kelly from Skipper’s Review is based in Boca Raton in southern Florida, right in the middle of the predicted path of Hurricane Matthew. She visited her local marinas and boat storage facilities to find out what the professionals had to say about preparing boats for the arrival of this Category 3 or possibly Category 4 storm.Skipper's Review is THE ...
10m Oct 05, 2016
10m
Ocean Research Project - Across the Labrador Sea
After a gruelling few months, Matt, Nicole and new crewmember, Mike, leave Greenland and head to Canada, where they enjoy perfect fish and chips at the Oceanview Hotel in West Saint Modeste. What luxury!For more information about Ocean Research Project and NASA's OMG initiative, visit www.oceanresearchproject.org
52m Oct 04, 2016
52m
The Boat Galley - 13. Boat cooking is different, part 1
Boat cooking part one. From boning your chicken to baking on the stove top, Carolyn Shearlock gives great advice for galley cooks young and old. Carolyn has a wealth of clever tips and tricks for making your boat life better, gained over years of living aboard in the Sea of Cortez and The Bahamas. She has also written a terrific guide to feeding the family on board. You’ll find The Boat Galley ...
6m Oct 03, 2016
6m
Skipper's Review does The Life Aquatic - John Herlig invites Sarah O'Kelly aboard Ave del Mar
John Herlig revisited. Moving from land to sea - a fascinating insight into the process. John tells Sarah O’Kelly how he transformed himself from a land-dwelling, cool-dude-around-town former Washington DC restaurateur into a live-aboard sailor, restoring, repairing and maintaining a 1967 Rawson cutter called Ave del Mar. Hear how he taught himself to sail, to read charts and to dock. Hear also...
58m Oct 02, 2016
58m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 12: Minoan Thalassocracy
In this week's episode, Brandon Huebner takes a look at the evidence from early Minoan history, beginning with pre-history and working up to the Neo-Palatial period. While the items he discusses are beautiful and tell us a lot about the artistic focus of Minoan culture, Brandon also tries to discern the line between fact and fiction when it comes to theories of a Minoan thalassocracy, or, the s...
39m Oct 01, 2016
39m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Anne Dunbar of the International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference
Captain Bob chats to Anne Dunbar, Show Director for the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, which gets underway October 4th at the Tampa Exhibition Centre in Tampa, Florida. Anne will be talking about all the latest boating innovations and what to expect at this year’s IBEX show. Plus, Dave Grochocki from ValvTect will be explaining the correct use of fuel additives.Coming to...
47m Oct 01, 2016
47m
Medical Emergencies at Sea - Putting together the perfect first aid kit
Potentially life-saving medical advice from Boat Radio’s resident medical expert. Doctor John Ross explains exactly what medical supplies you need to carry on board. Dr Ross has nearly three decades of experience as an emergency physician. His particular specialism is the provision of medical care in remote locations and extreme environments. If you have a question about anything at all related...
26m Sep 30, 2016
26m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Nick Campion, astrologer and cultural astronomer
Nick Campion bridges effortlessly the gap between science and superstition, between observation and interpretation. He has a profound interest in astronomy not only as an academic discipline but also as a cultural influence. He worked for some years as the Daily Mail’s astrologer - from 1986 to 1992 - before returning to his academic roots as a historian. He now teaches Cultural AstronomyHe and...
35m Sep 29, 2016
35m
The Life Aquatic - Bonita, Yoshi & Marley are Sailing Nandji
Yoshi and Bonita bought Nandji back in February and since then have sailed the Whitsunday Islands and parts of the Great Barrier Reef. They document their travels on their hugely popular blog Sailing Nandji, which you'll find at www.frothlyfe.netTheir short videos get close to two hundred thousand viewers with people tuning in from all over the world. Right now Yoshi is focused on the terrific ...
27m Sep 28, 2016
27m
The Wheelhouse - The Beloved Stranger
Documentary The Beloved Stranger follows the adventures of Captain Erick Mahood, six friends, a dog and a cat as they sail from San Francisco to Cartagena, Colombia. Along the way, they drink booze, smoke weed, knock back countless Mexican painkillers and write a remarkable album of music to memorialise their trip. And, of course, they film their progress – the high and the lows of five months ...
23m Sep 28, 2016
23m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Drew Donovan, actor
Drew Donovan is originally from Nebraska. He trained as an actor in New York and lived there for more than a decade before deciding to relocate, with his wife and young family, to the mountains of northern Mallorca.He is now at the centre of the international theatre scene on the island and works also on the production side of film and television, most notably set design and construction.Here h...
36m Sep 27, 2016
36m
The Life Aquatic - Regina and Alan are shipwrecked! Part Two
This is part two of Boat Radio's interview with Regina and Alan of Kraken Kissed Adventures. In part one, we heard how their vessel was dashed repeatedly against a submerged reef and then slammed onto a beach during a tropical storm near Cancun, Mexico. The boat was then ransacked by armed raiders and the family was left with only four bags of belongings. In this second part, find out what they...
24m Sep 26, 2016
24m
The Life Aquatic - Regina and Alan are shipwrecked! Part One
Shipwrecked!“I wasn’t sure whether I was going to actually get to save everybody.”Dashed repeatedly against a reef and then slammed down onto a sandy beach.“We had Anna, who was two, and going into the water in those conditions, even in a life jacket, her chances of survival were small.”Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip ...
50m Sep 26, 2016
50m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 11: Harappa and the Erythraean Sea
In today's episode Brandon Huebner shifts his focus east and looks at the earliest identifiable civilization on the Indian subcontinent. The Harappan people were known to have had contacts with Egypt and Mesopotamia. Harappan artifacts that have been discovered in both places.This programme also looks at the characteristics of the Erythraean Sea (Arabian Sea) and examines how the monsoons helpe...
37m Sep 25, 2016
37m
The Boat Galley - 12. Galley gear, part 2
Galley Gear 2. The second part of Carolyn Shearlock's guide to buying equipment and utensils for your galley. It's not just a question of ordering the most expensive items available. Carolyn takes you step-by-step through the process of equipping your boat, imparting wisdom gained over many years of living aboard. This is essential listening for all boaters, from novices to old hands.
5m Sep 25, 2016
5m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Fall In-Water Boat Show 2016
It's the LOMDA In-Water Boat Show 2016 over at Captain Ron's Bar & Grill so there's lots going on at the thirty-four-and-a-half mile marker. Plus, Pete Zimmerman's in the studio talking about Paradise Upholstery & Canvas and Ron Duggan's around with some good news from the 2016 Shootout. Also, stay tuned for a preview of the 31st Annual Fall Harbour Hop, coming up on October 8th.This is GREAT r...
47m Sep 24, 2016
47m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Barbara Marks talks to Shirley Roberts, recounting the events which led her to the Port of Sóller
Barbara Marks talks to Shirley Roberts and recounts the experiences which led her to the Port of Sóller, beginning with her first encounter with Harry, her future husband, during the Second World War and taking us to Cyprus, Gibraltar, Italy, Cornwall and ultimately to Mallorca via the Canal du Midi in a custom-built catamaran.This is a wonderful personal recollection - sometimes moving and oft...
24m Sep 24, 2016
24m
The Life Aquatic - Chad, LeeAnn, Hobie and Charlie
Chad & LeeAnn Lawie are starting their retirement while they're young enough to enjoy it. They've bought a Lagoon 38 catamaran, which they sail on the Great Lakes, and their plan is to one day take their sons out of school and, as Chad puts it, 'sail off into the sunset'.Funny and engaging, these two love life, and they really know how to live it.
54m Sep 22, 2016
54m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Sarah Morris, daughter of Sue Lloyd Roberts talks to Shirley about writing the final chapter of her late mother's book, The War on Women
Sarah Morris – daughter of campaigning journalist, Sue Lloyd Roberts – talks to Shirley about writing the final chapter in her mother’s book, The War on Women, following her death from cancer last year. Sarah first came to the Sóller valley aged sixteen and has fond memories of summers spent tending bar down at the port and working at her mother’s hotel, Ca’n Reus, in the village of Fornalutx. ...
24m Sep 21, 2016
24m
The Boat Galley - 11. Galley gear, part 1
Considerations when buying galley gear. Size, shape, frequency of use and what type of stainless steel do I need? Just four of the fourteen factors you should take into consideration when buying equipment and utensils for your new boat's galley. Don't worry, Carolyn Shearlock takes you through it, step-by-step, in this brilliant series.
5m Sep 21, 2016
5m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Sian Mackay on the remarkable life of Baron Rudolph von Ripper
Intrigue, espionage, torture, love, sex, drugs, a daring escape and a desperate crusade against the Nazis. This story is a blockbuster movie waiting to happen. Baron Rudolph von Ripper was an Austrian aristocrat who turned his back on tradition to become an artist and later a US Army sharpshooter. He fought with the French Foreign Legion, survived torture at the hands of the Gestapo, escaped fr...
39m Sep 20, 2016
39m
Ocean Research Project - Heading home short-handed
Matt reports from the bridge of a half-submerged ship on Greenland's west coast. The first mate and documentary cameraman have fled,leaving Matt and Nicole to contemplate crossing the Labrador Sea short-handed. Funds are, as ever, running low and Matt's spirits are lifted by the surprise donation of an expensive camera. This is compelling stuff from the Ocean Research Project leader. It's clear...
52m Sep 19, 2016
52m
The Sail Racing Magazine Show - Mark Turner, Volvo Ocean Race CEO, talks to Justin Chisholm
Mark Turner, the new Volvo Ocean Race CEO, talks to Sail Racing Magazine editor Justin Chisholm about the future of the race, the loss of Abu Dhabi and why he needs to start training his successor right away.
59m Sep 19, 2016
59m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Marine Max, Hydrohoist, Webasto and the Cricket II project
A packed show with Steve Wenzel from Marine Max, JoAnne Clark from Hydrohoist, Robert, David and Amanda from Webasto and Captain Joe DiBella from the Cricket II project. Plus, Mike from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association and Paul Jacobs, President of the Annapolis Boat Show. How will Captain Bob fit it all into an hour?Tune in to this fantastic show broadcast from the shores of M...
46m Sep 17, 2016
46m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - William, son of Robert Graves talks candidly about his life
William Graves, son of Robert Graves - poet, novelist, historian and a resident of Deia for more than half his life. William was brought to Mallorca aged six, shortly after the end of World War Two, and has lived here ever since. He spoke to Shirley Roberts on the terrace of La Casa de Robert Graves - his childhood home - which is now open to the public. This is a candid interview; a frank acco...
47m Sep 16, 2016
47m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 10: Taking Care of Business (on the Nile)
In today's episode host Brandon Huebner looks at the evidence of heavy-transport shipping throughout Egypt's history. Their many monumental building projects required the transportation of staggering amounts of material, and there is evidence from Pliny the Elder and Herodotus that much of this transport was accomplished by shipping up and down the Nile. Brandon examines the various theories fo...
35m Sep 15, 2016
35m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Paula Silver on the Grand Nautical Market
Paula Silver has details of the Grand Nautical Market taking place at Grand Lake, Oklahoma on September 17th; Thad Jameson, the new boss at Marine Max, pops in for a chat; Alison Zimmerman explains the thinking behind new safety product, Shock Alert; and Captain Bob talks to Captain Ray Bixler for 'Who's Your Captain?'This is terrific stuff for boaters and non-boaters alike. It's a fascinating ...
47m Sep 15, 2016
47m
Tales of the Thames - In the footsteps of Joseph Conrad
Author Michael John explores the London aspect of Joseph Conrad’s celebrated novella Heart of Darkness. He examines Conrad's relationship with British financier, George Hope - owner of The Nellie, which later featured in the book - and looks at Conrad's life in London and on the Thames, where he and Hope spent a great deal of time.This is a wonderful programme. Michael's research is impeccable ...
22m Sep 14, 2016
22m
The Boat Galley - 10. Gear for your first trip
A visit to Carolyn Shearlock's website, The Boat Galley, is an absolute must for anyone buying, equipping and provisioning a boat. Even seasoned sailors will find it helpful and interesting. Carolyn has compiled a list of more than one thousand tips and tricks for making your boat life better.This series of easily-digested five-minute programmes takes listeners back to the very beginning. It's ...
5m Sep 05, 2016
5m
Skipper's Review - Stephanie Palmer, Dive Team Commander with the Coral Springs Fire Department
Sarah O’Kelly talks to Stephanie Palmer from Coral Springs Parkland Fire Department. Stephanie is Battalion Chief of the Training Division and – perhaps of most interest to Boat Radio listeners – Dive Team Commander.Born and raised in Indiana, Stephanie did not dive as a kid but she moved to Florida from Indianapolis in 1997 and joined the dive team a few years later. She’s a search and rescue ...
32m Sep 04, 2016
32m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - Labor Day weekend boating safety tips
This is THE radio show about recreational boating, coming to you from Missouri's magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. This week, Captain Bob chats to Jim Watson of Marine Max, there's a rundown of the kayak meet-ups coming up at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, and, of course, there's plenty of safety advice for those of you planning to get out on the water for Labor Day weekend.We LOVE this show. All hail C...
46m Sep 03, 2016
46m
The Life Aquatic - John Herlig and Ave del Mar
A couple of years ago, while exploring a boat yard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a tatty old sailboat, up on the hard, with a rusty sign saying 'for sale'. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential.Now John lives aboard Ave del Mar and together they have embarked on the voyage of a lifetime. But it's not the first tim...
57m Sep 03, 2016
57m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Shirley and Tolo take the tram
Shirley takes a trip on the tram, from Sóller to the Port of Sóller, in the company of her friend and former tram conductor, Bartolomé Sastre, known to everyone simply as Tolo.Born in France to Sólleric parents, Tolo remembers well the tram – now among Mallorca’s most popular and celebrated tourist attractions – being used to transport munitions during the Francoist dictatorship. But he also re...
15m Sep 02, 2016
15m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 9: The New Kingdom - Maritime War and Maritime Peace
Another fascinating show from Brandon Huebner.The 'war' part refers to the first several pharaohs of the New Kingdom, kings who retook Egypt from the Hyksos. Specifically, Brandon examines the pharaoh Kamose' retaking of the city of Avaris, partially accomplished by amphibious assault from the Nile. He also relates the exploits of Thutmose III, but the 'peace' part refers to Queen Hatshepsut, a...
34m Sep 01, 2016
34m
The Life Aquatic - Mark and Jennifer Prince prepare to set sail forever
Mark and Jennifer have been planning to quit the rat race for years - seven years in fact - and they are now just days away from casting off and setting sail... possibly forever. They downsized some time ago and since 2009 have been gradually ridding themselves of their belongings. They were so determined to buy a sailboat and make good their escape that they made a pact to not buy anything tha...
41m Aug 31, 2016
41m
Golden Globe Race 2018: the latest from Susie Goodall
We're following Susie's progress as she prepares to take on the toughest sporting challenge imaginable - the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Susie is the youngest and only female entrant in a race which will see her attempt a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using no modern technology. That's right! No GPS! Susie will navigate using a sextant. Her boat is a 1995 Rustler 36 called Ariadne.Su...
17m Aug 30, 2016
17m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme - Jackie Waldren: a remarkable life
Jackie Brown arrived in Deia on Mallorca’s north coast in 1959 and, on her first night in the village, met artist – later eminent archaeologist – Bill Waldren. A few months later, Jackie married Bill and they lived in Deia and Palma on and off for many years. Jackie has now returned to Deia and she gave Shirley Roberts a candid interview about her extraordinarily full life.Over the years, Jacki...
54m Aug 30, 2016
54m
Ocean Research Project - Mayday! Mayday!
Returning from the research expedition, the Ault is caught in a fierce storm. Hurricane strength winds snap the vessel's anchor rode, leaving the boat adrift in stormy seas among icebergs and uncharted rocks. The Ault is all but dashed before the mother of all waves leaves her teetering on the edge of a complete roll. A lost line wraps around the prop and suddenly the crew is faced with the pro...
48m Aug 30, 2016
48m
The Boat Galley - 9. Tips for climbing the learning curve
Slow down, relax, eat chocolate and maybe take a holiday away from the boat. More excellent advice for boat buyers and new owners from Carolyn Shearlock of The Boat Galley. This week, Carolyn focuses on relaxation, delegation and perhaps a little vacation.This series of programmes really is essential listening for anyone who has just bought a boat or is planning to do so. Highly recommended.
5m Aug 29, 2016
5m
Bob's No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show - It's the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2016!
It's Shootout weekend on the Lake of the Ozarks and Captain Bob's got all the details of the high speed thrills.
48m Aug 28, 2016
48m
The Maritime History Programme - Episode 8: The Middle Kingdom Mariners
The eighth installment of this wonderful lecture series from Brandon Huebner explores the maritime connections of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom period. An inscription left by an explorer named Hannu helps us get a grasp on the reopening of trade in the Red Sea, and a literary narrative called The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor helps us understand the Middle Kingdom mindset as related to the s...
31m Aug 25, 2016
31m
Skipper's Review - Ryan Walton helps Sarah prepare for her live shark dive
Ryan Walton owns and runs Deep Obsession Dive Charters in Jupiter, Florida. He is preparing Sarah O'Kelly for her live shark dive radio show, due to take place towards the end of September. Here, Ryan explains how he made the transition from mere diver to shark diver and discusses the kind of conditions Sarah will encounter when diving with the beasts. He also discusses the plight of the shark ...
25m Aug 24, 2016
25m