Bob’s No Wake Zone – Lake Race 2017 and the Osage Howler
An absolutely packed programme. Bob and his guests discuss Lake Race 2017, the Nautique Reunion and the Osage Howler. Plus, somehow he finds time to introduce the Spirit of America Foundation Youth Boating Education Program with CEO Cecilia Duer, and he chats to Brandi Kincaid about skin cancer awareness.Bob’s No Wake Zone is THE boating radio show. Accept no substitute!
48m Jun 21, 2017
48m
Boat Radio - Brad Robertson, Asociacion Ondine
How do you connect people with an environmental problem they can’t see? Brad Robertson tackles that issue every day as he fights to protect the marine life of the Balearic Islands.This interview was originally broadcast as part of Boat Radio LIVE, a six-hour special programme broadcast from on board Bonnie Lass in Port de Sóller on the north coast of Mallorca.The show aired on Wednesday, May 17...
16m Jun 19, 2017
16m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – Spring Shoreline Clean-up plus new book, Pirate Women
The ‘Wear Your Life Jacket’ ceremony plus the Spring Shoreline Clean-up and author Laura Sook Duncombe on her new book, Pirate Women.This is the best boating radio show in the world. We are lucky to have it right here on Boat Radio.
48m Jun 18, 2017
48m
The Boat Galley - 36. An introduction to Carolyn Shearlock and The Boat Galley
Carolyn Shearlock tells us her background and explains how she came to be a full-time cruiser and how she came to create cruising’s most popular website, The Boat Galley.To make your boat life better, visit Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley.www.theboatgalley.com
5m Jun 18, 2017
5m
Ocean Research Project - Knockdown in the Bay of Biscay
Force 9 in the Bay of Biscay. Plenty of great sailing advice in this latest episode, plus some equipment recommendations. Thinking of subscribing to Sirius Marine Weather services? Interested in Predict Wind? Find out what Matt Rutherford recommends. Plus, hear Matt’s thoughts on America’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and listen open-mouthed as he recounts an unexpected knockdown. When ...
56m Jun 16, 2017
56m
Boat Radio - Russell Currie, Fairline MD on 50 years of the marque
To mark 50 years of the Fairline brand, the British boat-maker gathered fifty of its best vessels in Boat Radio’s home harbour, the magnificent Port de Sóller, and threw a spectacular party.There was music, there was food, there was glamour in abundance and there was new managing director, Russell Currie, who kindly gave us a huge amount of his time despite being under pressure to make a presen...
16m Jun 14, 2017
16m
The Sundowner - coffee cocktails
Tom Helliwell talks coffee with Adam Taylor from famed Italian coffee merchants, Kimbo. He then mixes up some fantastic cocktails with an extra caffeine kick to counteract the alcohol. Learn how to make two types of espresso martini and a chilled Irish coffee – the perfect drink with which to enjoy the sunset from the aft deck.Tom Helliwell is a wine expert and mixologist of many years vintage....
40m Jun 13, 2017
40m
The Boat Galley - 35. A project boat for a first boat
Should your first boat be a fixer-upper? Carolyn Shearlock has many years of experience living aboard boats and working on them too. Here she explains exactly why you need to think very carefully before committing to a handyman special.For more essential tips and tricks to help make your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com
6m Jun 12, 2017
6m
Boat Radio - Dr Sergio Ruiz Halpern, Seabin Project
The Seabin is an ingeniously simple and really interesting solution to the problem of plastic waste in our oceans and waterways. It floats just below the surface of the water in harbours, marinas and bays and sucks in floating garbage. Dr Sergio Ruiz Halpern is Seabin’s marine conservation specialist. He chatted to Dawn MacPhee about the project.This interview was originally broadcast as part o...
28m Jun 09, 2017
28m
Boat Radio - The Voyage of Southern Cross
Howard Rice’s original intention was to sail a tiny boat around Tierra del Fuego. His plans have now increased in scope and he’ll be taking his home built SCAMP, Southern Cross, on a series of voyages in various seas, lakes and rivers around the world, connecting with schools as he goes. It is a wonderful and inspiration project worthy of everyone’s attention.But the first of the voyages ended ...
54m Jun 07, 2017
54m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – Waterski Girl Wonder, Big Thunder Marine & Lake Race 2017
Shellie Blum chats to Bob about her life as a performance waterskier and about her autobiography, Waterski Girl Wonder.The DownAlert PSD is a new device designed to give you increased visibility in the water when taking part in watersports. Denise Pitlyk explains how it works.Jeremy Anderson from Big Thunder Marine at Glencove Marina talks about this year’s Festival of Speed and Brett Manire fr...
48m Jun 07, 2017
48m
Boat Radio - Luca Bassani of Wally Yachts
Luca Bassani, creator and owner of Wally Yachts, invited Boat Radio LIVE’s Dawn MacPhee on board Wally sailing superyacht, Magic Blue, as the crew ran tests ahead of the Palma Vela. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent capital of the Balearic Islands, the Palma Vela marks the start of the Mediterranean regatta season and is the first event of the year on the Wally Class racing calendar.S...
20m Jun 06, 2017
20m
Postcards From Sea - George Town Cruisers' Net
Whether you need an outboard, a kayak, information, recommendations, even a veterinarian, the George Town Cruisers' Net is a must-listen at 0800 every morning.Four years ago, John Herlig fell in love with an old sailboat called Ave de Mar. Enchanted and unable to resist her charms, John bought her, restored her and embarked on an adventure with no end.He has a vague notion that he might circumn...
29m Jun 05, 2017
29m
The Boat Galley - 34. The cost of cruising
Can YOU afford to launch yourself and your family on an unforgettable adventure? This is the episode everyone has been waiting for. Carolyn Shearlock takes you step-by-step through a typical cruising budget.Carolyn is creator of The Boat Galley, a hugely popular cruising website where you will find hundreds of tips and tricks to make your boat life better. She and husband Dave live aboard Baref...
13m Jun 05, 2017
13m
Boat Radio - Susie Goodall & Carolyn Shearlock
Susie Goodall has just announced DHL as her sponsors for the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Well done, DHL – an excellent decision. Boat Radio is following Susie’s progress as she prepares for what is arguably the toughest sporting challenge on Earth. We spoke to her a couple of weeks ago as part of the hugely successful Boat Radio LIVE – a six-hour show broadcast from the deck of Bonnie Lass, a class...
18m Jun 02, 2017
18m
Boat Radio - Bob’s No Wake Zone
Rachel Johnson from the National Safe Boating Council is in the studio. Plus, Richard Daybill talks clean, green boating and Rock Underwood explains his new invention: the cleat-less dock.Today’s trivia question: What is the nickname of the battleship Missouri?Covering everything from kayaks to cruise ships, Bob’s No Wake Zone is a fascinating slice of life from Missouri’s magnificent Lake of t...
48m Jun 01, 2017
48m
Boat Radio - Skipper's Review
Sarah O'Kelly chats to Nick Stickler, president of Boston Whaler, and John and Peter Stamas, the father and son team behind Stamas Yachts.Sarah is the creator and operator of Skipper's Review, a growing online resource where boaters can find local marine leisure services and also make recommendations.Check out: www.SkippersReview.com
18m May 31, 2017
18m
Boat Radio - Chris and Melody DiCroce
Chris DiCroce’s first novel, Burning Man, begins in Nashville but it's almost inevitable that central character, Dash Nelson, should end up on a boat and in danger. It is exactly a year since we first spoke to Chris and his wife, Melody. They were the first Boat Radio interviewees, and the resulting recording was used as our demo track. Chris is a singer-songwriter turned writer and novelist. ...
41m May 30, 2017
41m
Boat Radio - Survival Voyage
In the North of England, plans are being made to follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, tracing the route of his third voyage, in a new expedition called Survival: A Voyage of Discovery and Conservation.Maisie Finlayson visited the man behind the voyage, Richard Priestley, at his home on the site of a historic inland shipping dock in the Yorkshire town of Knottingley.
24m May 27, 2017
24m
The Boat Galley - 33. Ciguatera poisoning
What is it? What are the symptoms? How do you avoid it?In her usual, no-nonsense style, Carolyn Shearlock answers these questions and more.
13m May 27, 2017
13m
Boat Radio - Ocean Research Project
Matt Rutherford is back! This week, hear how he was robbed while spectacularly stoned in Amsterdam and delusional while sailing the English Channel at night. He also lifts the lid on charter scams and spills the beans about ‘plastic fantastic’ production boats, before tearing into politicians about the politicization of climate change.
56m May 24, 2017
56m
The Boat Galley - 32. Seven things about cruising The Bahamas
Finding fresh food and water, buying a suitable anchor and, above all, always waiting for the right weather… Just three aspects of life in The Bahamas to which you will have to give serious thought if you’re planning to cruise down there. Carolyn Shearlock and husband Dave have lived aboard for many years, beginning in the Sea of Cortez. Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – is a treasure trove...
9m May 22, 2017
9m
Bob's No Wake Zone - Spring Harbor Hop
The Lake of the Ozarks 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop is underway, and it is a great way to kick off the 2017 Missouri boating season.This week, Bob has the usual great line-up of boats and boating news plus, there's an update on the upcoming Lake Race from chairman, Mike Shepherd - five days of OPA sanctioned powerboat racing kicks off on May 31st. Also in the studio, Dave Hotts with advice on ...
48m May 22, 2017
48m
Postcards From Sea - Port Antonio, Jamaica
Port Antonio, Jamaica. Rain, rain and more rain. As John Herlig points out, this is “not what the Jamaican Department of Tourism shows you in the TV commercials.”Follow John’s progress as he travels around the world aboard Ave del Mar, his painstakingly restored 1967 Rawson cutter. This is single-handed sailing on a budget and at its best. John is footloose and fancy free, and generous with his...
45m May 22, 2017
45m
The Boat Galley - 31. Getting prescriptions while cruising
What do you do if you fall ill while cruising or if you have a pre-existing condition that requires medication? How do you get hold of the drugs you need?Don’t panic – Carolyn’s got it covered. After years of living the cruising lifestyle, in both Mexico and The Bahamas, she has amassed a huge amount of knowledge about getting meds delivered.And, don’t forget, Carolyn will be a guest on Boat ra...
12m May 15, 2017
12m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – He's back! Your number one source of US boating news.
This week: All aboard the NEW Branson Jet Boat. Developer Mark Ruda tells Bob all about his amazing new thrill ride at Lake Taneycomo.Joanne Clark of HydroHoist Boat Lifts chats to Bob about their new safety products and Captain Dave Anderson of Lake Tow will be popping in too.You can also enjoy a little bit of boat show afterglow with Mike Kenagy, Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks M...
50m May 11, 2017
50m
The Boat Galley - 30. Gear we hope we'll never use
You’re sinking! What do you do? This week Carolyn looks at the best gadgets, gizmos and glues for keeping you afloat, and talks about where to keep them. Carolyn has real life experience of preventing boats from sinking. She and husband Dave have lived aboard for many years.Don’t forget, to celebrate reaching half a million downloads, Boat Radio will be broadcasting a special, one-off, LIVE pro...
8m May 08, 2017
8m
Postcards From Sea - George Town and Thunderball Grotto
Tiller trouble forces John to return to Nassau in search of a welder. Plus, an oily predicament leaves him feeling rather dejected. To add insult to injury, a night of pitching and rolling tears loose a pulley on the bowsprit and, while retrieving the pieces, he accidentally drops a bronze hook overboard. Should he dive for it? Or will the barracudas bite?Join John for a shot of Haitian rum, a ...
46m May 04, 2017
46m
Tales of the Thames - Tall Ships Rendezvous Regatta
Boat Radio’s Michael John was invited aboard Clipperbrig Morgenster to take part in this year’s Tall Ships Rendezvous Regatta on the River Thames at Greenwich. The event included a spectacular parade of sail along London’s mighty river. This wonderful event is part of this year’s Tall Ships Race from the UK to Canada and back to France.
14m May 02, 2017
14m
The Boat Galley - 29. Refrigeration problem or bad batteries?
Carolyn's back! But her fridge is on the fritz! Or is it? This week, Carolyn recounts the tale of the dodgy battery bank and how it led her and husband Dave to suspect there was a problem with their refrigerator.In her inimitable, no-nonsense style, she takes us step-by-step through the process of finding and fixing the problem.Don't learn the hard way, make things much easier for yourself with...
6m May 01, 2017
6m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme – Elena Yazykova Castillo
Elena Yazykova Castillo is a prominent Muscovite artist whose ceramics are loved and traded the world over. She is the owner of Roza Azora, a celebrated gallery in the centre of Moscow, renowned for its widely varied and often cutting edge exhibitions. However, Elena is also the owner of a house in Sóller, and it is perhaps here in Mallorca that she feels most at home.She chatted to Shirley Rob...
49m Feb 03, 2017
49m
Bob's No Wake Zone - boat show afterglow and the Ufloat upside down life jacket
Plenty of boat show afterglow this week. Sarah Neeley-Buford explains the brilliant Ufloat upside down life jacket… It’s US Coast Guard certified!NMMA Show director Becca Doyle’s on great form as usual. Bob chats to two owners of classic boats and he is joined by Ben Minor from the Outboard Doctor. Ben will be talking about the Fred’s Shed series of interactive boat maintenance seminars.Also in...
49m Jan 29, 2017
49m
The Boat Galley - 28. Making your mark
Arm yourself with a pack of Sharpies and a bottle of white nail varnish. After this episode, you’re going to need them.Carolyn Shearlock keeps on top of things by marking everything – and we mean EVERYTHING – not in a notebook but on the actual machinery and equipment itself. From the direction water flows in pipework to the key temperature settings on her stove, Carolyn’s marked it – permanently!
5m Jan 23, 2017
5m
Postcards From Sea – Miami to The Bahamas
Miami to The Bahamas. Finally, John heads out to sea.Nearly four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig came across a tatty old Rawson sailboat called Ave del Mar. Unable to resist, John bought Ave, and so began an adventure that’s taken him from the hippest neighbourhoods in DC, across the Chesapeake Bay, down the Intra-Coastal Waterway and now, at last, into the Atlantic...
55m Jan 23, 2017
55m
Bob’s No Wake Zone - Boating safety, R/C models and the Overland Park Boat Show Kansas City
Heather Lougheed, Boat US Director of Membership, and Mike Kenagy from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association join Bob to talk about the upcoming Overland Park Boat Show in Kansas City and the benefits of signing up for boat recovery. Plus, Jane Rivers, Commodore of the St Louis Admirals R/C Boat Club,chats about the wonderful world of model boats.Bob’s No Wake Zone is brilliant! We ...
47m Jan 23, 2017
47m
The Boat Galley - 27. How much fresh water do you need to carry?
Just how much water do you need to carry on board? How much will you use per person per day? Caroline Shearlock brings her mighty wisdom to bear on this perennially tricky question.For daily tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit www.theboatgalley.com ‘Water, water, everywhere. Nor any drop to drink.’
7m Jan 16, 2017
7m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – Gilligan’s Island
Gilligan’s Island Fan Club president, Willy Gilligan (no, really) joins Bob to talk about the classic TV show. Also in the studio, Tami Lunsford from the National Marine Educators Association. Plus, Becca Doyle of the Kansas City Boat Show and Steve Wenzel from Marine Max.Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show is THE radio show about recreational boating. It comes to you every week from Missouri...
49m Jan 16, 2017
49m
Ocean Research Project – Solo Atlantic crossing
Mistaken for a cocaine smuggler, boarded by armed guards, interrogated by immigration, his boat searched and his intentions questioned. Perhaps even more frightening was the fact that Matt Rutherford was supposed to be in Iceland but had been diverted to England when Hurricane Bertha and Tropical Storm Cristobal forced him to change his plans. His first single-handed transatlantic passage did n...
55m Jan 13, 2017
55m
Skipper’s Review – Pam Wall: an intimate portrait
Pam Wall needs almost no introduction. She is to sailing what Susan Sarandon is to acting. Or Jodie Foster. Or Audrey Hepburn. Perhaps a combination of the three.Pam and husband Andy sailed the world aboard their self-built boats Carronade and Kadarik, beginning with a honeymoon Atlantic crossing. They later added two crew members, children Samantha and Jamie, with whom they circumnavigated the...
1hr Jan 10, 2017
1hr
Postcards From Sea - John Herlig chats to Mark Firestone
This edition comes from Lake Sylvia, Florida, where John chats to Gozzard owner Mark Firestone.Three years ago, John Herlig bought a tatty, sun-bleached old sailboat called Ave del Mar. Slowly and with great attention to detail, John revived Ave and now they have embarked on a voyage together. There’s no real plan; no particular destination in mind. All we know is that John would like to see th...
47m Jan 09, 2017
47m
The Boat Galley - 26. Beware the experts!
Trust your own judgement and be sure to buy the boat or equipment that suits you rather than someone else.Sage advice from Carolyn Shearlock who has lived aboard for many years and whose website, The Boat Galley, is a mine of information useful to boaters the world over.To find out more about Boat Radio, visit our website at http://www.boatradio.tv/To make sure you never miss an edition of The ...
5m Jan 09, 2017
5m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – Trawler Fest, Operation Dry Water and news from Captain Matt Walz of the Water Patrol
A packed first show for 2017. Captain Matt Walz from the Lake of the Ozarks Water Patrol has some big news. Joining Bob to talk about Operation Dry Water will be Hannah Helsby from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Plus, Peter Swanson of Passagemaker Magazine will be on the line to talk about Trawler Fest.Coming to you every week from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Bo...
48m Jan 07, 2017
48m
The Life Aquatic - The Voyage of Southern Cross
Howard Rice sets sail TODAY, January 6th, on a perilous journey around Tierra del Fuego in a boat less than 12 feet long. He built Southern Cross himself, from a John Welsford design. It is equipped with a tent, a wood-burning stove and numerous GoPro cameras. It is packed with enough food to last him three months. Today Howard begins a dance with the elements that’s set to last many weeks.Orig...
44m Jan 06, 2017
44m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme – William, son of Robert Graves
Robert Graves was a poet, novelist, historian and a resident of Deia for more than half his life. His son, William, first came to Mallorca aged five, 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 interview was first broadcast in September 20...
48m Jan 06, 2017
48m
The Wheelhouse – from the archive – Blind sailor Matt Chao and director Christine Knowlton on a remarkable film
Documentary Sense the Wind tells the extraordinary story of four blind racing sailors and their battles to make the finals of the Blind Sailing World Championships in Japan. Mike McDowall talks to one of those sailors - Matt Chao - and to director Christine Knowlton about this remarkable four-year film project. Hear Matt crush political correctness, laugh in the face of adversity and explain hi...
55m Jan 05, 2017
55m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – canoes, boat shows and marina safety training
A packed New Year’s Eve Special from the Lake of the Ozarks. Chris Stec from the American Canoe Association talks about a new series of educational videos. Mike Kenagy has details of the LOTO Marine Dealers Overland Park Boat Show. Plus, Robert Smith of MYMIC will be chatting about marina safety training.Bob’s No Wake Zone is America’s number one radio show about recreational boating.
48m Jan 01, 2017
48m
The Port of Sóller Radio Programme – from the archive – Jackie Waldren
Jackie Brown arrived in Deia on Mallorca’s north coast in 1959 and, on her first night in the village, met artist, and 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, Jac...
55m Dec 29, 2016
55m
Postcards From Sea – John Herlig is sailing the world aboard Ave del Mar
John’s eldest daughter, Alex, joins him to discuss cribbage, blanket forts, lighting design and possible itineraries for his circumnavigation.Three years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a shabby, sun-bleached old sailboat called Ave del Mar. She’d been around the world a couple of times and had sat neglected, on the hard, for a few years before John came a...
50m Dec 26, 2016
50m
The Boat Galley – 25: The galley in motion
Habits you need to develop to stay safe in the galley. Carolyn Shearlock has spent many years living aboard boats in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean – both mono and multihulls. Added to that, she has a best-selling cookbook, so she has plenty of useful advice for anyone contemplating time in the galley. In this podcast, she outlines her key advice for boat cooks.And don’t forget, even in th...
7m Dec 26, 2016
7m
Bob’s No Wake Zone – 28th annual Women’s Sailing Convention
A packed show for Christmas. First up, Mike Shepherd talks about Lake Race 2017. Next, Bob is joined by Carrie Vandelay, General Manager of ReefPoint Marina in Racine, Wisconsin. Gayle Hine’s in the studio to talk about the 28th annual Women’s Sailing Convention, and Becca Doyle is back to talk more about the upcoming St Louis Boat Show.This is a BIG dose of boat talk to get you through the hol...
49m Dec 25, 2016
49m