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Where to go? East or west? Carolyn Shearlock spent several years sailing the Sea of Cortez before heading west to the Florida Keys and The Bahamas. This week she highlights the differences between these two extraordinarily popular cruising waters. Carolyn has decades of experience sailing and living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To learn more about Boat Radio and to browse our past podcasts, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ Boat Radio is taking a break. For the next couple of months, we’ll be concentrating on making podcasts for other companies. To be certain you don’t miss our return, make sure you subscribe to our podcasts. You can do this via your podcasting app or by clicking on one of the subscribe methods on our AudioBoom page https://audioboom.com/channel/boat-radio

A look ahead to the St Louis Boat and Sport Show with boat show manager Becca Doyle. Plus, Wanda Kenton Smith – the MRAA Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year. Also this week, the Asian Carp invasion and efforts to get more families out on the water for a day’s fishing. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s very best boating radio show. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks.

When is ‘doing it yourself’ the best option? Carolyn Shearlock and husband Dave are a pretty handy pair, wielding everything from paintbrushes to a monkey wrench. But that doesn’t mean they’re expert boat mechanics and it certainly doesn’t mean they’re as quick as the pros when it comes to fixing a problem. Added to that, there are some jobs that even the most gifted amateur should leave to the experts. However, often the good professionals have a busy schedule and just as frequently they come with a hefty price tag. So how do you decide when it’s best to DIY? Carolyn has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Bob hits the road and heads to Kansas City for the Boat and Sport Show where show manager Becca Doyle gives him the star treatment. Boat Radio’s own Sarah O’Kelly joins Bob from Florida to chat about her terrific review and recommendation website, designed especially for boaters and sailors - Skipper’s Review. Also this week: BOBO ladders and spider netting? What are they? To find out, download this latest edition of the extraordinary Bob’s No Wake Zone – the world’s best boating radio show.

Should you simply offer 20% below the asking price and hope the seller bites your arm off? Or is there a more complex calculation to make? Is there a rule of thumb at all? Carolyn Shearlock has been buying and selling boats for decades. This week, she talks about the factors you’ll need to consider before making that crucial first offer. The Boat Galley website is the Number One online resource for the cruising community worldwide. You’ll find hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better with real life examples drawn from Carolyn Shearlock’s many years of experience living aboard boats. Plus, there are lots of great recipes and a wealth of information about living without refrigeration. Check it out today, at https://theboatgalley.com/ To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip of a tropical storm.  “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” This is horrifying and compelling in equal measure.  “From the time we hit the reef to the time I saw the beach, I knew there was a really good chance I was going to lose my wife and my youngest” Neither Regina nor Alan were novice sailors. This could happen to anyone. This is part 1 of an interview that was first broadcast in September 2016. You’ll find part 2 either below or to the right of this post, depending on your podcasting app. To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how and advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world (but mostly in the United States), take a look at http://www.boatradio.tv/

Hear how Regina, Alan and their three children survived the most terrifying night of their lives in the grip of a tropical storm.  “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” This is horrifying and compelling in equal measure.  “From the time we hit the reef to the time I saw the beach, I knew there was a really good chance I was going to lose my wife and my youngest” Neither Regina nor Alan were novice sailors. This could happen to anyone. This is part 2 of an interview that was first broadcast in September 2016. You’ll find part 1 either above or to the left of this post, depending on your podcasting app. To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how and advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world (but mostly in the United States), take a look at http://www.boatradio.tv/

Today we revisit the first episode in John Herlig’s wonderful series, Postcards From Sea. For those of you not familiar with the story: Three years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John stumbled across a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential. Slowly, painstakingly, John brought Ave back to life and now they have embarked on a voyage around the world. This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner. John’s quick wit and infectious humour made him a favourite among Boat Radio listeners when he was featured in The Life Aquatic. Now he’s back with his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together. John and Boat Radio are currently working together on a very exciting new project, to be announced later this year. To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Should you turn and run or can you ride out a hurricane? What insurance do you need? How much difference does it make if you own your boat outright? Where’s the best place to find accurate weather information? Carolyn Shearlock has the answers, learned over many years living aboard boats in the Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

NMMA Show Manager Becca Doyle joins Bob to chat about the Kansas City Boat and Sport Show – the first boat show on the 2018 calendar. Marine Max general manager, Thad Jameson, has big news, plus you can hear all about the Lake of the Ozarks New Year’s Eve Boat Drop. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the best boating radio show available anywhere in the world. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s wonderful Lake of the Ozarks. To find out more about Boat Radio, and to learn how an advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the globe (but mostly in the US), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Abby Barrows is a marine research scientist based in Maine on the east coast of the United States. It’s more accurate to say, she’s based on an island off the coast of the United States, just shy of the Canadian border. Abby runs the microplastics lab for an organisation you may have heard of called Adventure Scientists. In this podcast, she talks to Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall about her work and about life on a small island. To find out more about Abby and Adventure Scientists, check out their website at http://www.adventurescientists.org/ To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how an advert for your firm could be heard more than 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ This interview was first broadcast in July 2016.

In this final edition of Matt Rutherford’s podcast, he falls down a hole on a Bahamanian island and lands right on top of a garbage bag filled with marijuana. He then rides out a tropical storm at anchor before heading out into open ocean with a ruined engine. And that’s when he’s becalmed and finds himself bobbing along, riding the Gulf Stream for two weeks, heading north. He also talks a little more about Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava who were adrift in the Pacific Ocean for five months and whose story has inspired countless newspaper articles and television news segments. This is Matt’s final show for Boat Radio and we wish him well with his new endeavour, the Single-Handed Sailing podcast, which launches January 1st and which you can find via any of the usual podcasting apps. Check it out and don’t forget to leave a review. If you’d like Matt to help you find the best blue water yacht for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net To learn more about Matt’s conservation work, visit http://oceanresearchproject.org/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ If you’d like to advertise on Boat Radio and have your message heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide (but mostly in the United States), then drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net

What do you do if your new-to-you boat comes with a huge stack of paperwork in various binders and folders, all muddled up and stored in more than one locker? Well, as usual Carolyn Shearlock has suffered exactly this problem and has nailed a solution. Carolyn has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Her website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

KC Cloke talks about Eagle Days at the Lake of the Ozarks. Plus, Bob learns all about French skipper François Gabart’s extraordinary, world record breaking, 42-day circumnavigation. Also this week, One Source Services Alex McDonald and Paul Shifferdecker from Marine Max on Boston Whalers and Boat Shows. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you every week from the town of Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. A man-made reservoir, the Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1931. It has a surface area of 54,000 acres and more coastline than California. The surrounding landscape is spectacularly beautiful and the lake attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Author Michael John finds for treasures along the foreshore of the River Thames with renowned mudlark Nicola White. Mudlarks are urban beachcombers who scavenge for items of interest or value in the muddy banks of tidal rivers. In London, when the waters withdraw, vast expanses of silty, rocky, rubbish-strewn sludge are exposed along the length of the Thames, and that’s when Nicola goes to work. Over the years, she has amassed a huge collection of items, from gold jewellery to messages in bottles and even an unexploded hand grenade. Every find has a story attached to it and the tale she tells Michael John in this wonderful podcast will surprise and move you. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Facing fears, overcoming nervousness and trying new experiences. This week, Carolyn advocates enriching your life by saying ‘yes’ to things you’d ordinarily avoid. The Boat Galley website is the Number One online resource for the cruising community worldwide. You’ll find hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better with real life examples drawn from Carolyn Shearlock’s many years of experience living aboard boats. Plus, there are lots of great recipes and a wealth of information about living without refrigeration. Check it out today, at https://theboatgalley.com/ To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000+ times every month by boaters worldwide (but mostly in the United States), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Rochelle Pennington joins Bob to talk about the extraordinary history of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Ship and its legendary skipper, Captain Santa. Mike Kenagy – executive director the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association – looks ahead to the boat shows coming up in 2018, starting January 4th. Plus, David Dickerson of the NMMA talks about the new wakeboarding rules. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you every week from the town of Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. A man-made reservoir, the Lake of the Ozarks was created in 1931. It has a surface area of 54,000 acres and more coastline than California. The surrounding landscape is spectacularly beautiful and the lake attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your product or service can be heard around 300,000 times per month by boaters worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ You can buy Rochelle Pennington’s book via Amazon: http://amzn.to/2BqMmkh

Rick Page and Jasna Tuta have spent much of the past eight years sailing to some of the most remote islands of the Pacific Ocean. Boat Radio spoke to Rick and Jasna in summer 2016 and we thought it would be great to find out what they’ve been up to since then. To our surprise, they’re anchored just off the world’s newest royal yacht club, in a location even they describe as isolated. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator and owner of Skippers Review, an awesome review and recommendation website for the boating community worldwide. In this podcast, she chats to Jack Lighton, CEO of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. Jack and his team are doing amazing work, saving turtles and working to protect and preserve the environment. To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert for your product or service could be heard 300,000 times per month by our listeners worldwide, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ Check out Skippers Review: https://skippersreview.com/ Adopt a turtle: https://www.marinelife.org/ Buy Rick and Jasna’s book: http://amzn.to/2nTyF7J

Epic jam sessions, seasickness and how best to resolve conflicts with your shipmates. In this latest edition of Postcards From Sea, John Herlig discusses these and other pressing issues with his good friend and fellow traveller Albi the German Lad. The pair also try to figure out at what stage it’s reasonable to start calling yourself a ‘sailor’. *** Four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig stumbled across a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. On the surface, she was in pretty poor shape but her bones were good and John saw great potential. Slowly, painstakingly, John brought Ave back to life and now they have embarked on a voyage around the world. This is a story about second chances and about how an unexpected discovery led to a new lease of life for both a 1967 Rawson 30' cutter and her former restaurateur owner. John’s quick wit and infectious humour made him a favourite among Boat Radio listeners when he was featured as a guest back in our early days. Now he has his own series, introducing the people he meets and the places he visits as he and Ave explore the world together. To learn more about John, and to enjoy his excellent writing, visit his blog: https://avedelmar.com/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Don’t just turn up at a foreign chandlery and hope they know what you’re talking about. If you need a replacement part for your boat, take the old part with you. That way you’re not going to end up buying something that doesn’t fit. Carolyn Shearlock has many years of experience living on board boats and her tips are sure to save you time and money. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe benefit from her wisdom every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ Carolyn is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

This week, Bob is joined by Boat US vice president Heather Lougheed. Admiral Jerry Achenbach is also in the studio, talking about much needed maritime industry training programs. Jeff Rogers is back to talk more about One Source Services and Kyle Barafrede from Marine Max will be looking ahead to boat shows coming up in 2018 Bob’s No Wake Zone is the best boating radio show available anywhere in the world. It comes to you every week from Osage Beach o the shore of Missouri’s wonderful Lake of the Ozarks. To find out more about Boat Radio, and to learn how an advert for your firm could be heard up to 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the globe (but mostly in the US), visit http://www.boatradio.tv/

Do you have what it takes to join the cruising community? Would you quickly become tired of living on a boat? Would you miss your home comforts? If you’re considering giving up your life on land and heading out to sea, STOP! Take a deep breath and listen to this podcast first. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Commander John Stone of the USCG Cutter Machinaw explains his mission to deliver 1,000 Christmas trees to hard-up families in Chicago. Bass Pro Shop’s Johnny Morris has done it again. The Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium and Museum has opened in Springfield, Missouri. Hear all about it in the second part of the show. Marty Ostronic is the new owner of One Source Services at Lake of the Ozarks. He pops in to tell Bob all about his new venture. Then Chad Crouch from Marine Max is on the line, talking upcoming boat shows. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. It is quite simply the best boating radio show anywhere. Do not miss it. To learn more about Boat Radio and to find out how an advert for your firm could be heard as many as 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts across the United States and around the world, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ You’ll also hear a selection of our latest shows, playing on an audiostream loop.

For more than ten years, Bruce and Tiffany Halabisky have explored the world aboard their 1952 John Atkin-designed sailboat, Vixen. Along the way they’ve crossed the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, they’ve circumnavigated the globe, visited more than thirty countries and welcomed two children into their lives. Daughters Soli-Anna and Seffa-Jane were born in New Zealand and Brazil. Mike McDowall spoke to this remarkable couple last summer. To find out more about Boat Radio and to learn how your advert could be heard more than 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts in 75 countries, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ To find out more about Bruce and Tiffany, visit http://www.vixensvoyage.com/

“If you can read, you can do anything.” That was the lesson drummed into Carolyn Shearlock when she was a child and, boy-oh-boy, did she take it to heart! This week, Carolyn encourages you all to step outside your comfort zones and attempt things we’ve never done before, like climbing the mast to repair and reinstall your boat’s anemometer or stripping down and servicing your watermaker. Carolyn is living proof that her mother’s mantra is true – that with diligent research and a methodical approach you can achieve absolutely anything on your boat and on land. Carolyn is the creator of The Boat Galley – the most comprehensive list of cruising knowledge anywhere on the internet. Hundreds of thousands of people from all corners of the globe visit her website every month. Check it out for yourself: https://theboatgalley.com/ She is also the author of an acclaimed cookbook aimed specifically at boaters: https://theboatgalley.com/boat-galley-cookbook/ To find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times every month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit the Boat Radio website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

How to protect your outboard. Rich Carroll from Boat US Marine Insurance has advice for boat owners following a recent increase in thefts. There’s great news from the Fall Shoreline Clean-up Team - ten thousand pounds of trash was removed at the end of the summer season. Also this week, news from the Catastrophe Field Teamworking hard in the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s best boating radio show. It is broadcast every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. The lake – known as the Magic Dragon – has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how an advert for your company can be heard 300,000 times per month, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Author Michael John explores the London aspect of Joseph Conrad’s celebrated novella Heart of Darkness. He examines Conrad’s relationships with the people he met there and also with the River Thames itself. Michael John lives in southeast London in a house overlooking the Thames. The Anchor and Hope, which features in Heart of Darkness, is his local pub. Find more terrific Tales of the Thames in our archive. For more information about Boat Radio and to learn how an advert in our podcasts can be heard 300,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

A quick, comprehensive and invaluable guide to the essential spares you’ll need to carry if you’re planning to spend a good deal of time on board your boat. Carolyn Shearlock has amassed a great wealth of experience during nearly two decades of living on board first a monohull and later a catamaran. She, husband Dave and boat dog Paz are currently based out of Marathon, Florida, where they are actively involved in the huge campaign to clean up Boot Key Harbor following the destruction wreaked by Hurricane Irma. To find out more about Carolyn, and to access hundreds of tips and tricks designed to make your boat life better, visit her excellent website: https://theboatgalley.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational To make sure you don’t miss any of the Boat Radio podcasts, why not subscribe via iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher, TuneIn, Deezer or our RSS feed. It’s a simple and quick process. You’ll find the subscription buttons on this page. To find out more about Boat Radio, including how your company’s message could be heard more than 250,000 times per month by boat owners and enthusiasts around the world, visit http://www.boatradio.tv/ For information about advertising on Boat Radio, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net

Waterfront news and the new executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, plus Captain Dave Truitt of the Chicago Marine Heritage Society shares the story of US Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw – Chicago’s Christmas tree ship. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s best boating radio show. It is broadcast every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. The lake – known as the Magic Dragon – has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

On October 25th, two women and their pet dogs were rescued after drifting in the Pacific Ocean for more than five months. Jennifer Appel and Natasha Fuiava were picked up 900 miles southeast of Japan. The pair had set sail from Hawaii on May 3rd bound for Tahiti and the passage should have taken no more than three weeks. What happened? Well, their explanations have met with a barrage of criticism. People simply don’t believe their story and sailors particularly have been very quick to point out the inconsistencies. Boat Radio plans to speak to Miss Appel and Miss Fuiava but, while we wait to arrange and schedule that interview, we thought it a good idea to chat with Dr Linus Wilson. Linus is a friend of Boat Radio, he presents a popular sailing podcast and, crucially, he has taken a particular interest in this story and its many puzzling aspects. In this podcast, he gives his take on this modern maritime mystery. This is a fascinating story. You will not be disappointed. Also in this edition of the show, Jason Joyner, head of sales for Beneteau’s US Powerboat division, sits down with Sarah O’Kelly at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to talk about boat design, sales trends and the current fashion for putting outboards on everything. Sarah O’Kelly runs Skipper's Review, an awesome review and recommendation website for boaters worldwide: https://skippersreview.com/ Linus Wilson presents the Slow Boat Sailing Podcast: https://linuswilson.podbean.com/ He is also the author of three best-selling sailing books: https://www.amazon.com/Linus-Wilson/e/B0182NILTI To learn more about Boat Radio, and to find out how your message could be heard around a quarter of a million times per month by a friendly audience with a particular interest in boats, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

This week, Carolyn takes us step-by-step through the frustrating process of tracking down a persistent engine problem. The exasperation Carolyn describes will resonate with many boaters. Just finding the source of the problem can take forever, never mind applying a solution. But engine trouble can’t be ignored and it is important to devise a methodical plan and stick to it. For more terrific tips and tricks designed to make boat life better, visit Carolyn’s wonderful website, The Boat Galley: https://theboatgalley.com/ To learn more about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Gail Hine joins Bob to talk about the 28th annual Sailing Convention for Women and Boat Radio’s very own Mike McDowall chats about the podcast’s first year and what it felt like to hit one million downloads. Also this week, Captain Matt Walz, head of the Missouri State Water Patrol, has some important advice about cold water and hypothermia. Bob’s No Wake Zone is the world’s number one boating radio show. It comes to you each week from the shore of Missouri’s Magic Dragon, otherwise known as the Lake of the Ozarks. The Dragon has more coastline than California and attracts tens of thousands of recreational boaters from across the United States. To learn more about Boat Radio, check out our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

From the archive: Yoshi and Bonita bought Nandji in February 2016 and have since sailed the Whitsunday Islands and parts of the Great Barrier Reef. They document their voyages in a ‘warts and all’ series of videos, some of which have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Check them out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2iGJ158 They spoke to Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall in September 2016. For more information about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ To advertise, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net Or call anytime +34634347590

One from the archive: Rick Page and Jasna Tuta are the authors of 'Get Real, Get Gone: How to become a modern sea gypsy and sail away forever'. They live aboard a Hans Christian 36. When this interview was recorded, back in April 2016, they were in Tahiti. To learn more about Boat Radio, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/ To advertise, drop us a line via hello@boatradio.net or fill in the contact form on our website. Alternatively, give us a call on +34634347590

Did you know that the full moon always rises at sunset? Have you ever seen the Milky Way in all its breath-taking glory? One of the very best things about living on board a boat is that it gives you unlimited opportunities to observe the night sky. And that is especially true if your passage takes you far from shore at night. To Carolyn Shearlock, star-gazing is a privilege and a daily pleasure – one enjoyed by only a small percentage of modern-day humans, who are prevented from doing so by urban light pollution. For a wealth of terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

Matt Rutherford discusses the ‘rescue’ of the two women and their dogs who drifted at sea for five months after attempting to sail from Hawaii to Tahiti. He also talks about the Figure-8 Voyage currently being attempted by his friend Randall Reeves. Plus, Matt is selling his boats. Don’t panic, he’s not quitting the ocean for good. He’s simply looking to shift a boat he doesn’t have time to fix up while upgrading his expedition vessel, The Ault. If you’re interested in either boat, or if you’d like Matt to help you find the best blue water yacht for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net To learn more about Matt’s conservation work, visit http://oceanresearchproject.org/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Mike Kenagy from the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association joins Bob to chat about the successes of the 2017 season. Margaret Hummel discusses a new venture at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York. And Tom Dammrich of the National Marine Manufacturers Association talks about the latest victory in the battle to prevent year-round sales of E15, or gasoline with 15% ethanol. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It is a fascinating slice of life and by far the best boating radio show out there. Do not miss it. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ To enjoy a variety of Boat Radio podcasts as an audiostream, to browse our library of past podcasts and to learn more about us, visit our website: http://www.boatradio.tv/

Roy Finlay is a name that will be forever associated with ocean rowing. As an oarsman, skipper and boat designer, he is directly connected to thirty world ocean rowing records. As a young man, he worked as an underwater bomb disposal expert for the British Royal Navy. Later, he sold wine, built houses, kayaked around Scotland and delivered boats worldwide. He has spent a great deal of his life at sea and the rest either on the move or planning his next one. It is his intention to introduce a new ‘one design’ Atlantic rowing race featuring the Expedition 40 trimaran – a boat of his own design. Boat Radio’s Mike McDowall talked to Roy Finlay at his home near Felanitx on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. When you’ve listened to this terrific interview, find out more about Roy Finlay and the Expedition 40 at http://www.orcarow.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge, a new online store supplying awesome gear to adventurers. Opening soon at https://boonridge.com/

How do you keep in touch with friends and family while enjoying the freedoms of the cruising lifestyle? How do you order spare parts or consult an expert when something goes wrong? Well, these days there is a wide range of communications apps for your smartphone and other devices. This week, Carolyn Shearlock looks at the most popular and outlines the pros and cons of each. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

Remember a few weeks ago we told you the GLOC Shootout high-performance boat race was for sale? Well, this week Bob meets the new owner, Brock Sutherland. Photographer George Denny pops in too, to tell a few stories of past Shootouts. Also in this week’s show, Tawny Daggett, the new Marina Ops Manager at Marine Max Lake of the Ozarks, plus Jeff Green on the sticky subject of leaf removal regulations for lakeside property owners. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. It is both wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue and a fascinating and very useful boating radio show. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Due to launch in the next few weeks, Boon Ridge will be THE very best online retail outlet for outdoor and world traveller gear. For awesome special offers, follow Boon Ridge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boonridge/

In this edition of Boat Radio’s boozy show, presenter Tom Helliwell chats to Chris Lorenzo, managing director of Seafarer Cruising and Sailing Holidays about his many adventures. Unsurprisingly, they also enjoy one or two shots of that unmistakable Greek spirit and Tom mixes a number of very different ouzo-based drinks, including the little-known Ouzini, the deliciously refreshing River Breeze and the rare and spectacular Milky Mojito. To book an unforgettable sailing holiday with Seafarer, visit their website: http://seafarersailing.co.uk/ When Tom Helliwell is not at sea, he is mostly to be found in his pub, The Woodman: http://www.the-woodman.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ The picture accompanying this podcast shows Tom Helliwell at the helm of a Seafarer boat back in 2009.

This week, Matt Rutherford looks back at the abandonment of the Gunboat 55 catamaran, Rainmaker, which was dismasted 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras while en route to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. He also talks about how he and girlfriend Nicole found an abandoned Swan 48 mid-Atlantic and attempted to tow it back to land. Also this week, the continuing adventures of Matt, Bruno and Yanni in Africa. This time around, Yanni is sent to the hospital to have the parasitic worm cut out of his foot before continuing his epic bicycle ride from Berlin to Cape Town. Matt kicks Bruno ashore, checks out the German women shopping for lovers on the beaches of Gambia, risks drinking gallons of local tap water then fills the boat with noodles and crosses the Atlantic. On the way, he supplements his diet by catching Mahi Mahi and drying thin fillets rubbed in cayenne pepper all around his boat. To find out more about Matt Rutherford’s environmental work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit: http://oceanresearchproject.org/ If you want Matt to find you the perfect blue water boat, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net or call him on his cell phone +1-443-254-3909 Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is bought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/

Dogs can be a fun companion but should you take a dog cruising? Are dogs suited to the liveaboard lifestyle? Carolyn Shearlock has been a live-aboard for many years and for much of that time – more than a decade – she has shared her floating home with Paz, her loyal boat dog. In this latest edition of The Boat Galley podcast, she examines the pros and cons of doggy cruising and suggests some gear you might need to buy if you’re planning to take a four-legged friend on your sailing adventure. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, the Boon Ridge online store will be opening soon: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

Maritime legal expert, Raul Chacon, on the perennial problem of piracy on the high seas, plus the ever-contentious issue of salvage versus towing. Also joining Bob this week: Dock Age magazine editor Anna Townsend, National Safe Boating Council Deputy Director, Fred Messman, and Steve Schnarr, program manager with Missouri River Relief. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Due to launch in the next few weeks, Boon Ridge will be THE very best online retail outlet for outdoor gear. For awesome special offers, follow Boon Ridge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boonridge/

Last year, Boat Radio’s medical expert, Dr John Ross, made a programme explaining what to do if you’re faced with the prospect of delivering a baby on board a boat. We’ve had a number of requests to repost that show so here it is. It makes absolutely fascinating listening. Dr Ross has three decades of experience delivering medical care to people in extreme circumstances and remote locations. He is the medical director of Telemed+, which provides care to participants of the Clipper Round the World Race. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When not dealing with emergencies and delivering babies, he enjoys classic car rallying with his son. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational https://twitter.com/boatradioint

By popular demand, this is a repost of a show first broadcast back in July. In this sensational interview, Bob Bitchin contemplates murder, considers suicide, talks about growing up with Clark Gable, Roy Rogers and the Cisco Kid, describes life as a motorcycle gang member, recalls his time as Evel Knievel’s bodyguard and reminisces about his many years cruising the world aboard sailboats. “When you’re out there, life is like a dream.” After his sailing magazine Latitudes and Attitudes died an inglorious death, Bob launched Cruising Outpost and it quickly became the number one selling marine leisure lifestyle publication in the United States. He remains at the helm, aged seventy-three. He has written thousands of articles, published several books, owned numerous magazines, presented dozens of television shows and is poised to launch a new venture – a music radio station for the cruising and boating community worldwide. Get yourself a drink, switch off your phone, close your eyes and just listen. This is jaw-dropping, eye-popping stuff. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational https://twitter.com/boatradioint

Should you have a gun on your boat? Some sailors think it’s vital, others think it’s a crazy idea. The Greenlandic Government insist on it and Canadian law requires that all vessels navigating the Northwest Passage have a rifle on board. In this week’s edition of Ocean Research Project, Matt Rutherford discusses the pros and cons of travelling with firearms. Also this week, Matt’s African adventure with Yanni and Bruno continues. The trio head deeper into the heart of the continent, chugging inland via the Bintang Creek, encountering extraordinary poverty and hardship as they go. Matt performs rudimentary surgery to remove a parasitic worm from Bruno’s foot and later, as guest of honour at a village festival, is required to slaughter and skin a goat. Next week – Matt’s second single-handed Atlantic crossing. To find out more about Matt Rutherford’s environmental work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit his website: http://oceanresearchproject.org/ If you want Matt to find the perfect blue water boat for you, drop him a line via matt@dwymd.net or call him on his cell phone +1-443-254-3909 Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Find us on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/boatradio/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, click this link: https://boonridge.com/

Filippo Bovio joins Bob to chat about Quick USA’s variety of Italian-made products and Captain Troy Faletra discusses the new Throw Raft – a remarkable life-saving device. Also this week, Randy Vance on new boats from Lowe and PlayCraft, plus there’s all the latest waterfront news. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Find us on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/boatradio/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, click this link: https://boonridge.com/

John falls in love with the Halberg Rassy 372 and Henry the German glue guy, plus he gets fish and chips at Pussers along with a round of painkillers – number three, apparently – whatever that means. He also talks about how a Mantus anchor saved Ave del Mar from Hurricane Matthew and discusses Edson pedestal parts and anchor bridles with friends Chris and Elizabeth and erstwhile crewman, Larry. To find out more about John Herlig’s adventures aboard his 1967 Rawson cutter, Ave del Mar, visit: https://avedelmar.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Find us on Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/boatradio/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, click this link: https://boonridge.com/

A short and sweet show from Carolyn Shearlock this week. As those of you who follow The Boat Galley on Facebook already know, she has been extremely busy with hurricane recovery and the Annapolis Boat Show. Weird wiring is the subject. Have you ever tried to trace the wiring on an old boat only to find the previous owners have used the colours incorrectly? Or even that a single connection will change colour as it passes through a bulkhead? Well, Carolyn has the solution. For more terrific tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit: https://theboatgalley.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, check out: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

Ken Little is selling the GLOC Performance Boat Challenge at Grand Lake o’the Cherokees in Oklahoma. If the idea of owning an awesome event in the Ozark Mountains piques your interest then stay tuned. Also in this week’s show, Captain Robert McKenna, Director of Admissions at the US Coast Guard Academy, talks about the smallest of America’s five military schools and has a few ideas for those who like the idea of a career in the service. Steve Ellis Jr of SeaFire Marine and Josh Berry from ProSpec Electronics round off another great programme with terrific new products showcased at IBEX a few weeks back. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Osage Beach on the shore of The Magic Dragon – Missouri’s magnificent Lake of the Ozarks. Do not miss this wonderful slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you’re looking for awesome gear to get you off the beaten track, check out: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/ Bob’s taking a break for a week. He’ll be back on October 21st with more great boating guests. Do NOT miss it!