Yachting Yarns is the place for yachties to tell stories about the past time they love.
Rod West is a veteran of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and has spent many years indulging his passions. In this episode he tells of his unusual start and shares the inside story of this thrilling sport.
After skippering super yachts in North Queensland and around the Pacific, Sue and Brian move to Florida where they command super yachts around the east coast of America and the Caribbean Islands including Cuba.
In 2016 Bill hatfield made a second attempt at setting world sailing record. This attempt would fail after two months when he was caught in a storm off the Great Australian Bight.
In 2015 Bill Hatfield set off to set a world sailing record. His attempt ended when he was washed overboard and his yacht suffered significant damage off Cape Horn.
Tanya Rabe talks about her love of the sea and gives expert tips on keeping your dog happy and healthy while at sea.
Sue and Brian Mason spent 20 years on super yachts based out of Florida. Their adventures took them to many places including Cuba.
In 1975 Bill and his partner set sail for an adventure that would last years. They worked and travelled around the world. They even had 2 daughters while away. Their travels almost ended with a catastrophic cyclone off North Queensland.
Sue Mason and her husband Brian undertook their next yachting adventure in Florida - with a few side trips to Asia and Europe. Skippering super yachts for 20 years in the land of sandy beaches and deadly cyclones, it's just one adventure after another.
Sue Mason and her husband Brian spent nearly 20 years on super yachts taking international guests on exciting adventures through North Queensland and neighbouring Pacific Islands. Their adventures directly impacted the lives of children living in small villages. They also became close friends with two locals who saved the lives of John F. Kennedy and other crew after their PT boat was destroyed during World War 2. Sue is a unique woman who rare and valuable skills. She's also a great story teller.
Peter Pope discusses building his own boat and sailing around the world
Skipper Michael Spies discusses his many Sydney to Hobart Yacht races.
Jackie & Noel tells of their adventure doing The Loop in America - which entails sailing down the middle of the country
In this episode Don & Robyn enjoy the sights of the Mediterranean before heading home to Australia
Don and Robyn both left their dental practices to see the world. In part 1 they travel all around Australia and Asia
Learn all about how to keep your dog (or cat) happy and safe on a boat
Kyle &Maryanne tell about the dramatic moments - surviving a hurricane, a tsunami and high seas
Kyle & Maryanne tells stories from their 19 years at sea
David Smith is a skipper for hire who travels the world delivering new yachts. In this episode he tells stories of his fascinating life and his experience being attacked by a pod of killer whales.
Pam and Len leaving behind the Caribbean and start their Pacific Islands adventure
Pam and Len finally leave the Caribbean and start their adventure around the Pacific Islands
Follow the adventures of Pam and Len as they set sail for adventure. In this episode they detail their decision to see the world - from finding the right boat - to discovering the delights of the Caribbean Islands
In 2020 Bill Hatfield successful became the oldest man to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted.
In 2018 Bill Hatfield again tried to set a world sailing record
In 2016 Bill Hatfield made his first - unsuccessful - attempt at setting world record
Bill Hatfield and his wife sailed around the world in an epic adventure including having 2 children.
Yachtsman Michael Spies talks bout his incredible 4 decades of yacht racing racing
Jackie and Noel spent months travelling through the canals and waterways of Europe in their own barge
Jackie and Noel head to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal
Jackie and Noel tell their stories offing years at sea - sailing around the world.
Don and Robyn sail to the Mediterranean before returning home to Queensland
Hear stories from semi retired dentists, Robyn and Don, spent 10 years circumnavigating the globe.
Tanya Rabe discusses how to prepare your dog for a happy life on board a boat
Maryanne & Kyle talk about their 19 years sailing around the world
Kyle &Maryanne talk about their 19 years sailing around the world
David Smith's close encounter with killer whales
Len and Pam make their way from the Windward and Leeward Islands, along the coast of South America and through to the Pacific Ocean
Pam and Len tell the story of their 8 year adventure sailing around the world.
Bill Hatfield breaks the world record
Bill Hatfield's second attempt at a world sailing record
Bill Hatfield's make his first attempt at a solo trip around the world
Bill and his girlfriend set off on a life living on their yacht and sailing around the world.
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