Podcasts about Sailing

Navigator Will Oxley expected the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race to be a challenging one. But when he and his crew met with 12-metre waves and 80km/h winds in Bass Strait, Will knew something was about to go horribly wrong (R)Will Oxley learnt the art of celestial navigation in his 20s and he is now one of the world's leading ocean race navigators.He has competed in the Sydney to Hobart race many times.He was navigating during the 1998 race when a freak storm hit off the coast of Eden.Will's yacht was upended by a giant wave.He and his crew found themselves trapped upside down for five long minutes, before another wave pounded them back upright, then broke the mast.He's also raced around the world 5 times, including the 10 months he spent sailing the wrong way round, against the winds, while skipper to a crew of sailing amateurs.Further informationFirst broadcast in 2021.Since we first spoke to Will he has competed in many more Sydney to Hobart races. In 2025 he sailed in his 21st on SHK Scallywag. Will spends most of his time sailing in Europe on a quite radical yacht called Raven. It's semi foiling and 111 feet long. You can see the boat Will describes as a 'very cool yacht' on the Baltic Yachts Facebook page.This episode was produced by Nicola Harrison. The Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.This episode explores the 1998 Sydney to Hobart race, yachting disasters, yacht races gone wrong, dangerous seas, disasters at sea, yachting navigation, sailors, sailing, who goes in the Sydney to Hobart race, 2025 Sydney to Hobart, Bass Strait, crazy brave, adventurers, men who love boats, yachties, sailing race, Raven, radical yacht, foiling, fast yacht, yachting men, men of yachting, very cool yacht, 111 foot yachts.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities

Joe Drago used to be a commercial fisherman in New England and now sails a Cape Dory 45 ketch based in New York and runs Sailing Resolution, a sailing adventure charter business.  We talk about how he got involved in commercial fishing, lessons about seamanship learned from commercial fishing, fishing in foul weather, being washed overboard while longlining in the Gulf Stream, his rescue, safety gear, responding to a mayday, things commercial fishermen wish sailors did differently, towing signals, radar and AIS, sleeping while singlehanding, communication with commercial vessels, the Gulf Stream and wind against current, his boat Resolution - a Cape Dory 45 ketch, Airex foam coring,  sailing a ketch, redundant and simplified systems on his boat, personal MOB AIS beacons, bronze deck fitting, chain plates, dragging anchor, sailing and climbing in Newfoundland, tips for staying warm and dry in cold wet weather, St Pierre (French island near Newfoundland), favorite anchorage in Maine, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon   

Published 18 January 2026Last week we saw the big announcement from American Magic of their new training facility and their partnership with SailGP. American Magic state that they hope to help grow sailing through their efforts in Pensacola, so of course we reached out to our old mate Tyson Lamond, COO of American Magic to find out all about what is happening and there is plenty to discuss. Enjoy.#american magicteam #sailgp #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

The Scottish Budget dominates this week's episode - did Scottish Labour produce a massive own goal by not bothering to contest or argue for anything in the budget? Has their decision to abstain made life easier for the SNP and led to muted criticism in the press? There seems to be the impression, in the press at least, that there's not an awful lot to say about the budget and the SNP have sailed through a fairly steady as she goes and uninspring pre-election budget with little pain.We look at the situations across the world at the moment, in Minnesota in the aftermath of the terrible shooting there, the situation in Iran, and the continuing pressure on Greenland. All this and more.LinksSee the latest film showings for the new Finland Filmhttps://lesleyriddoch.com/eventsGreenland filmsUncovering the history of America's secret cold war base on Greenlandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIw8pEqJMHwHow did Greenland become part of Denmark and why does Trump want to buy it?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYfSlQaIEXk ★ Support this podcast ★

Matt Rutherford is back again, this time to talk about perhaps his most audacious plans yet - to sail solo and nonstop around the Arctic. That's back-to-back through the Northwest Passage and NorthEAST passage (above Russia). I caught up with Matt in person to talk about his plans (and lots more, like we always do), back in October in Annapolis. Matt continues to inspire and push me as a sailor. He makes his adventures look easy, does them on a shoestring and is always very humble about the whole thing. Enjoy our chat and follow/support Matt through oceanresearchproject.org. -- Support the podcast & become a member of The Quarterdeck, where Andy, August & Mia dive deep on the art of seam'nship. Nerd out with us on our members-only forum and talk boats, gear, safety-at-sea, meet like-minded sailors, find crew, and more. Check it out on quarterdeck.59-north.com. See you there! -- This season of ON THE WIND is supported by our friends at Offshore Passage Opportunities and Rutgerson Marin. Support the show by supporting our sponsors!

After coming to port for the holidays, the SS Sparks and Rec is off to sea once more! While many a sailor has been lost to the Bermuda Triangle, only slightly fewer have been swirled away by discussions of the Triangle Framework introduced in today's episode. The discussion seeks to lay out the fundamental roles of all the classes and where they lie on a triangle in relation to one another. The three points are Aggro, Combo, and Control. Diving deep on this topic fills the majority of the episode with the usual segments rounding things out. WWYD: 13:30Main Segment: 36:46Community Round-up: 1:55:17Taps, Scraps, and Good-byes: 2:11:06Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, and John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-and-rec-93-sailing-the-strategy-trianglePatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast tells the dramatic story of French offshore sailor and Vendee Globe winner, Charlie Dalin.  On January fourteenth 2025 Charlie Dalin sailed across the finish line of the non stop solo round the world marathon in first place. For Charlie Dalin the offshore sailor, the win put him at the pinnacle of a very elite group.  But for Charlie Dalin the man, it was the start of a whole new challenge. Robertson sat down to talk with Charlie Dalin almost a year after that Vendee win.  It's been a year since winning the biggest title in offshore sailing, but for Charlie, it's been a complicated time, because a year before crossing the Vendee start line, Charlie Dalin was diagnosed with cancer.  He chose to keep it a secret.  He raced under the remote supervision of a cancer specialist, and he won.  The toughest solo offshore challenge in sailing.  And in doing so he set a new monohull solo circumnavigation record that took a stunning ten days of the existing record.Robertson and Dalin do discuss the cancer diagnosis, but this is not the defining part of Dalin's story.  In this, Part 1, they discuss his early life, one as a young boy, then man, obsessed with the sport of sailing.  His stories of chasing the dream are enchanting, from dusting the snow off the boats in the dinghy park, to a mis-communication with a complete stranger in the Yacht Haven in Cowes...."So I thought I was going to go for another twilight sail, so I met him late afternoon....and he started showing me all this safety gear. and  I knew British people were into their safety but I thought that was a bit much for a Friday night event.  At the end of the safety tour of the boat he picks up a sailing map, deploys it and says 'so we're here going there!'  and that's when I realised I was going to sail double handed with him to Brixham!  I thought I was going to be back in my tent two hours later but no!!..... I thought I'd be back on Firday night and I was back on Sunday in Cowes!"The duo discuss Charlie's route in to the IMOCA world, via the Figaro Solitaire circuit, and eventually discuss his two Vendee Globe campaigns.  For the sailor interested in offshore sailing, this is a must listen chat, Charlie Dalin's Vendee stories are compelling.  Of his repair in the Southern Ocean he compares the fix to that of Apollo 13's, as his team gathered around the available spares of his boat at the team base back in France to figure out a fix...:"Everyone here in Mer Concept, they gathered, It was a bit like the Apollo 13 mission you know, they had a list of everything I had on board, and they said 'right, he's got this on board, what can we do', and they sent me this repair programme with so many steps to make this replacement bearing for the foil!"Charlie's first Vendee Globe was then heavily effected by redress time given to other competitors involved in the dramatic rescue of PRB's Kevin Escoffier.  It meant Charlie took the runner's up spot by a matter of hours, despite crossing the finish line first.  It's a result he's not at all bitter about, and readily admits focusing on how he could have regained those lost hours, rather than the negative thoughts of a lost win.The duo end Part One with his thoughts post that first Vendee Globe, but also looking forward to the 2024 edition, the edition he would go on to win....This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via most popular podcast outlets. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com.    Support the show

Send us a textThis month Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast tells the dramatic story of French offshore sailor and Vendee Globe winner, Charlie Dalin.  On January fourteenth 2025 Charlie Dalin sailed across the finish line of the non stop solo round the world marathon in first place. For Charlie Dalin the offshore sailor, the win in 2025 put him at the pinnacle of a very elite group.  But for Charlie Dalin the man, it was the start of a whole new challenge. Robertson sat down to talk with Charlie Dalin almost a year after that Vendee win.  It's been a year since winning the biggest title in offshore sailing, but for Charlie, it's been a complicated time, because a year before crossing the Vendee start line, Charlie Dalin was diagnosed with cancer.  He chose to keep it a secret.  He raced under the remote supervision of a cancer specialist, and he won.  The toughest solo offshore challenge in sailing.  And in doing so he set a new monohull solo circumnavigation record that took a stunning ten days of the existing record.IN this, Part 2 of their chat, Robertson and Dalin do discuss the cancer diagnosis, but this is not the defining part of Dalin's story.  In Part 1, they discussed his early life, one as a young boy, then man, obsessed with the sport of sailing, his first Vendee Globe, and in this, Part 2, they discuss preparations for his second Vendee campaign, and ultimately, hi disgnosis with the cancer that, didnt manage to slow him down around the planet.It's a touching and somewhat sad tale, of a man used to balancing risk and reward being faced with something he has little control over.  But control it he did, as he set a blistering pace around the world.  He beat the race record by almost ten days, setting that new sixty four day solo monohull circumnavigation record...:"The last part from Brazil to France was exceptional.  I didn't do a single gybe or tack from Brazil to Brittany, so it was just crazy, you know.  Just one single tack for days and days and days, not a tack or gybe in the doldrums, nothing.  You know, just one tack from Brazil to Brittany, just crazy you know!"The duo discuss Charlie's win at length, but also then revert to the big secret Charlie carried around the world with him.  Only his medic and closest family knew his situation.  His team, and the hundreds of thousands of Vendee Globe fans watching his remarkable progress, were oblivious to his struggle. So when he finished the race, he was very quickly in surgery.  He revealed his diagnosis and then released a book detailing his story - "La Force Du Destin" (The Force of Destiny).  It's an emotional tale, with the highs and lows you'd expect from a career leading up to a Vendee win, but punctuated, rather sadly, by a an ending that is still yet to fully play out.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com.Support the show

Robin Toozs-Hobson is a long-time sailor and delivery skipper based in St. Lucia. He and I have sailed together a few times and had some great adventures. He recently did a delivery of an Excess catamaran from St. Lucia to Japan.  We talk about living in St. Lucia, living abroad and dealing with the passport and banking and mail, monohull sailing vs catamaran sailing, favorite boats, Excess catamarans, sailing from St Lucia to Japan, favorite stops along the way, the Panama Canal, diving with hamerhead sharks in Galapagos, locations in Japan, the Japanese people and culture, dealing with heavy weather in a catamaran, where the friendliest people are, anchoring a catamaran, lightning, the importance of sailing lessons, stepping outside your comfort zone, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes of an Azamara Quest cruise that was both a celebration and a learning adventure for Elizabeth. We’ll walk you through each port, the unique touches that make Azamara stand out, and what it's like to be recognized among the top advisors in our host agency's network. Whether you're […]

Published 11 Jan 2026We kick the new year off with a rip snorter. We chat to Dylan Fletcher, the SailGP winning skipper from the Emirates Great Britain team. Dylan is an Olympic Gold medallist, Moth World Champion and Sail GP winning skipper. He is ticking all the major boxes a sailor would like to tick. In the discussion, if you listen closely, you can pick up on his process which has led him to so much success. Plus we try and talk about as many championship events as we can. There is so much in this episode I think it could become one of our most popular.#emiratesgbrsailgp #dylan_fletcherscott #sailgp #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

On this weeks adventure, we're tying the knot!! Well, not us specifically.. Come join us as we interview our friends who got married on the Disney Wish, reminisce about getting engaged in Disney World, and possibly talk Monika into a Disney scuba wedding! If you want help booking your next Magical Vacation, reach out to me for a free quote! Free Quote   Instagram: @justanothermagic_monday   Facebook: Fantastical Vacations by Monika

Embark on a naughty nautical adventure with us in Season 6: Blood 'n' Booty! Premieres January 16th and publishes every Friday. The Source Seas are a dangerous place. But the real danger lurks in those who sail it... Join Captain Bloodbags and the Vampirates on a swashbuckling journey of blood and bountiful pirate booty! This season is played on the Mischief TTRPG with the Vampirism and Sailing expansions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C'est l'histoire d'un gamin de Marseille né en 1980 et qui préfère les posters des coureurs au large à ceux de l'OM. Elevé dans un environnement familial marqué par la musique, Laurent Bourguès est formé très tôt au violon au conservatoire et découvre parallèlement la mer par la plaisance, lors de croisières familiales en Méditerranée. La voile est d'abord un univers, nourri par les magazines, les grandes courses océaniques et les images de multicoques. L'envie de large s'installe avant toute idée de carrière, sans filière évidente depuis le Sud.A l'adolescence, il se met au Laser Radial et atteint un excellent niveau, rêvant de Tornado. Le basculement se fait au début des années 2000, lorsqu'il monte en Bretagne comme on va vers la terre promise après une formation en plasturgie qui le destine d'abord à l'usine Eurocopter de Marignane. A force de persévérance, il intègre le chantier de réparation du trimaran d'Yvan Bourgnon après la Route du Rhum 2002, une expérience fondatrice qui l'ancre durablement dans le milieu. Il rejoint ensuite le Gitana Team, où il travaille plusieurs saisons, au cœur de projets multicoques de haut niveau.Mais s'il est devenu technicien, c'est d'abord pour rentrer dans le milieu et pouvoir naviguer. En 2006, il démissionne de Gitana et se lance dans la grande avanture du Mini 6.50. Il dispute deux Mini Transat, en grande partie auto-financées, tout en poursuivant une activité technique pour subvenir à ses besoins. Ces années de solitaire constituent une étape structurante : apprentissage du large, de la fatigue, de la gestion des avaries, et confrontation directe au niveau sportif de la classe. Il se teste ensuite au FIgaro, mais c'est un échec, qui l'aiguille un temps vers d'autres univers.Il revient cependant vite à ses premiers amours et tout s'enchaîne : il travaille notamment avec Yves Le Blévec, Tanguy de Lamotte, Boris Herrmann et surtout Thomas Ruyant, dont il accompagne les projets IMOCA sur plusieurs campagnes majeures, dont le Vendée Globe 2016 : les projets s'enchaine, il apprend encore et toujours.Après près d'une décennie dans ces rôles techniques, Laurent Bourguès démissionne de TR Racing en 2021 et s'offre une "crise de la quarantaine" en choisissant de redevenir coureur au large : une saison en Figaro en 2022, où il investit toutes ses économies, une saison en Imoca avec Damien Seguin en 2023, puis c'est le lancement du projet Ocean Fifty Mon Bonnet Rose en 2024. Depuis, loin du confort de son dernier job, il bataille dur pour financer son projet, à commencer par la prochaine Route du Rhum. Mais il est exactement là où il voulait être.Diffusé le 9 janvier 2026Générique : In Closing – Days PastPost-production : Grégoire LevillainHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by sailing & windsurfing renaissance woman Annie Gardner to talk blazing her own trail and empowering women sailors. Annie placed second in the 1984 Olympics for women's windsurfing, has over a dozen national & international titles to her name, and was a navigator on the 1995 all-women's team in the America's Cup. Hear how to build your independence as a sailor, how to read & react to the wind, how she teaches women how to sail & race big boats, parallels between cruising life & racing, and the magic of sailing you truly can't get anywhere else. Learn more about Annie and Wind Goddess Retreats at WindGoddessRetreats.com

We are a little nervous about this one… Today, we’re talking all about our upcoming couples cruise on Virgin Voyages. Sailing out of Miami, we are embarking on a 5-night Caribbean sailing with Virgin, an adult-only cruise line where you won’t find anyone under the age of 18. We are really excited about all of the food, which Virgin has come to be known for, and cautiously optimistic about some of the more….interesting entertainment offerings. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com Thanks so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast. Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between! We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com Please also connect with us here: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@AddictedtotheMouse Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/ Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/ The post Our First Virgin Voyages Cruise | Pre-Trip Report appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

80? Is that right? That seems crazy. Whats really crazy is as I type this I realize it's actually like 81 or 82 because I've misnumbered a few of these eps. I'm a working Mom, some things are gonna fall through the cracks. In this episode some cheesehead asks if she should STOP hooking up with a SAILOR. The answer is basically always no. Sailing is a lost art, like beyblades or listening. It's important we support sailors with our pu$$ys. My sons sitting beside me while I type this thank god neither of us can read. 

Join us for a festive and magical holiday adventure as we recap Christy, Steve, Chad, and their family's recent Very Merrytime Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy! We dive into the details of our 5-night sailing, which included rare stops at both of Disney’s private island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and the new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Discover the special onboard holiday events, from meeting Santa Claus to the beautiful tree lighting ceremony, and get our honest reviews of the new family cabanas at Castaway Cay. Whether you’re planning your own Disney Cruise Line Christmas vacation or just dreaming of the high seas, this episode is packed with tips, dining reviews, and heartwarming family memories. Tune in to hear why the Disney Fantasy truly shines during the holidays!Topics Discussed in the Main Segment:-Pre-Cruise Travel: Flying into Orlando, staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Boardwalk Inn, and taking Disney transportation to Port Canaveral.-Stateroom Reviews: Experiences in Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms, a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, and a Standard Inside Stateroom.-Dining Highlights: Reviews of rotational dining at Royal Court, Animator’s Palate, and Enchanted Garden, plus adult-exclusive dining at Palo for brunch and dinner.-Holiday Activities: The “Very Merrytime” offerings, including the tree lighting ceremony, storytime with Mrs. Claus, Santa sightings, and holiday decor.-Private Islands: A detailed look at the new Family Cabanas at Castaway Cay.-Onboard Entertainment: Thoughts on the Broadway-style show Disney’s Aladdin and watching NFL games on the funnel vision.-Teen Clubs: Experiences with the Vibe teen club for older teenagers.Episode Cruise Summary:Sailed Out Of: Port Canaveral, Florida.Ports of Call:-Nassau, Bahamas.-Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Bahamas.-Disney Castaway Cay, Bahamas.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

L'heure est au bilan ! Nous avons sélectionné pour vous les deux escales d'Into The Wind les plus écoutées de l'année 2025. Que vous les découvriez ou que vous les réécoutiez, laissez-vous porter par ces récits du grand large de nos invités en attendant notre retour le vendredi 9 janvier. D'ici là, toute l'équipe de Sailorz vous souhaite de très belles fêtes et une excellente année 2026 !__À 41 ans, Louis Duc a bouclé le dernier Vendée Globe au terme d'une aventure marquée par la ténacité. De cette expérience fondatrice, le skipper normand confie sans détour la difficulté de s'en remettre, l'amnésie étrange des premières semaines après l'arrivée, et ce besoin irrépressible d'y retourner : « J'ai vécu un truc extraordinaire… mais pas fini ».La carrière de Louis Duc ne ressemble à aucune autre. Né à Cherbourg, élevé à Carteret, il découvre la mer dans un doris de récréation et construit ses rêves dans les pages des magazines. L'école, très peu pour lui : il arrête à 17 ans pour apprendre le composite chez JMV à Cherbourg, puis chez Foncia aux côtés d'Alain Gautier. Il multiplie ensuite les embarquements, achète un mini en épave, le retape, prend le départ de la MiniTransat en 2005, démâte en mer, regrée, arrive à Dakar et revient… embarqué par la Marine nationale ! L'histoire est rocambolesque, mais fonde un style : celui d'un artisan, déterminé et passionné.Ce goût pour les aventures hors-normes le conduit ensuite en Class40, où il monte avec trois associés un projet basé en Normandie avec un bateau d'occasion pendant 3 saisons. Ensemble, ils construisent ensuite en 2017 un bateau neuf et innovant signé Marc Lombard - le premier Lift - , et Louis Duc se retrouve pour la première fois à la tête d'un projet financé et compétitif. Malgré des hauts et des bas – abandon sur la Route du Rhum 2018, 5e place avec Aurélien Ducroz lors de la Transat Jacques Vabre 2019 –, "P'tit Louis", comme on l'appelle, est devenu grand. Malheureusement, lors du convoyage retour, dans un coup de vent proche des Açores, lui et son équipier sont doivent abandonner le bateau...Une épreuve marquante,  mais Louis Duc est tenace et se lance ensuite dans son premier Vendée Globe, sur un bateau reconstruit à partir d'une coque incendiée. Louis boucle l'épreuve, malgré les avaries de voile et les moyens limités. Il en tire un mélange de fierté – "je l'ai fini" – et aussi de frustration – "je pouvais faire mieux". Depuis, il prépare la suite, avec l'envie de passer sur un foiler, mais sans illusion sur la difficulté à financer un projet à 4 ou 5 millions d'euros.Le Vendée Globe 2028 en ligne de mire, Louis Duc incarne une autre voie : celle d'un marin d'artisanat et de convictions, enraciné en Normandie, attaché au collectif, et toujours avide d'apprendre. Un skipper "normal", comme il aime à le dire, mais dont le parcours, lui, ne l'est décidément pas.Rediffusé le 2 janvier 2026Diffusé le 22 août 2025Générique : In Closing – Days PastPost-production : Grégoire LevillainHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of Sailing and Cruising the East Coast, host Bela Musits sits down with Roy Greenwald, an experienced offshore sailor who has completed multiple ocean crossings and long-distance races. Roy shares insights from his years at sea aboard his Valiant 42, a boat known more for blue-water cruising than high-performance racing—yet one that's carried him to impressive victories.Roy talks about competing in legendary events like the Newport to Bermuda Race and the Marion to Bermuda Race, where he and his wife even took first place. Bela and Roy explore what it takes to prepare both mentally and technically for ocean passages, how double-handed sailing challenges crews in unique ways, and why safety, seamanship, and teamwork matter most offshore.Beyond racing, Roy discusses his work organizing the Northeast Ocean Race Symposium, a one-day event that brings together sailors to learn about everything from race strategy and weather routing to offshore safety and boat preparation. It's a can't-miss gathering for anyone serious about long-distance cruising or competitive sailing along the U.S. East Coast.Whether you're planning your first offshore passage or dreaming of Bermuda, this episode offers inspiration, real-world lessons, and a deep dive into the spirit of adventure that defines ocean racing.⛵ Keywords: sailing podcast, offshore racing, Roy Greenwald, Valiant 42, Newport to Bermuda Race, Marion to Bermuda Race, ocean crossings, Northeast Ocean Race Symposium, cruising, East Coast sailing.To learn more about the Northeast Ocean Racing Symposium:https://marionbermuda.com/NORS/Connect With Us:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it helps us reach more sailing enthusiasts like you!  Send us your comments and suggestions. sailingtheeast@gmail.comHappy Sailing!Bela and Mike

Published Evening 30 December 2025Our eighth and final sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Harry Anderson is the only person to have both flown solo and sailed solo to all seven continents. He is also the author of "Sailing 7 Continents Solo." We talk about his route, his boats (a Bavaria 37 and an Alures 40.9), sailing with a centerboard, heaving-to, HF radio, VHF with wireless remote handset, anchoring, shore lines, generating electricity, Deception Island, getting permits to go to Antarctica, katabatic winds, Puerto Montt, Cocos Keeling, friendly people, favorite places, Namibia, beautiful moments, safety, heaters, the NW passage, his books, and more. photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page  support the show through Patreon browse or list sailboats for sale  get remote electrical help from Meridian Marine Electrical

Published Evening 29 December 2025Our seventh sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

The award-winning author and historian Matthew Restall unpacks Columbus' enduring cultural and political presence while weaving a new history of the modern world.During a stay in Galicia, Spain, Restall was startled to encounter a local castle claiming to be Columbus' true birthplace. Locals insisted that Columbus, an Italian by birth, was born and raised in Galicia under the name of a local lord, Pedro Álvarez de Soutomaior. Thus began an in-depth investigation into the stories swirling around Columbus six centuries after his birth.In the years since Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492,” his journey and its consequences have gained notoriety across the globe. Scrutinizing nine key myths, Columbus' “nine lives,” Restall tugs apart our misconceptions about the historical figure of Columbus, his exceptionalism, and his culpability for colonial violence in the Americas.Born in Genoa to a local cloth weaver, Columbus had an unextraordinary childhood. He left as a young man to pursue a maritime career – which would eventually lead him to the Spanish court of Queen Isabel and King Fernando where he received the lofty title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea.” In the years after Columbus' 1506 death, the mythology surrounding his life blossomed. From contentious debates over the location and possession of his remains to the campaign for his beatification in the 19th century, Columbus loomed large.He is the author of "The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus." https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Christopher-Columbus/dp/1324086939

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Loren Batt.Loren is an American-born artist who's made France home for decades. In this first half, we trace her path from linguistics and art history into printmaking, then the leap into layered, tapestry-like paintings and quilted figures inspired by guild traditions, street life in New York, and medieval folk energy.In Part 2 we dive into Loren's themed series: ex-voto boxes - small wishes hung en masse, guardian angels that gently hold everyday burdens like insomnia or being unheard and Sailing to a Better Place born from a need for hope We also cover collaborations in a troglodyte château, future animation dreams, and why playful aesthetics can carry real social weight without confrontation.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 – Art as a Reflection of Society00:05:47 – The Itch to Create: Artistic Process and Inspiration00:13:00 – Rediscovering Artistic Passions00:18:46 – Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Art00:21:00 – Creating Unique Installations00:23:17 – The Role of Music and Theatre in Art00:24:18 – Musical Influences on Creative Work00:29:29 – Literary Inspirations00:30:57 – The Impact of Visual Storytelling00:34:59 – The Importance of Personal CollectionsLinks:Website: lorenbatt.comInstagram: lorenbattIntro music is Afternoon by Ennio Máno via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Visit the NeedleXChange website: needl.exchangeSign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need! Find out more here: xstitchmag.comAnd follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: mrxstitchInstagram: mrxstitchPinterest: mrxstitchYouTube: mrxstitchLinkedIn: mrjamiechalmers

Published Morning 28 December 2025Our fourth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published Evening 28 December 2025Our fifth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published Morning 29 December 2025Our sixth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published Evening 27 December 2025Our Third sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 26 December 2025 eveningOur first sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published Morning 27 December 2025Our Second sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

L'heure est au bilan ! Nous avons sélectionné pour vous les deux escales d'Into The Wind les plus écoutées de l'année 2025. Que vous les découvriez ou que vous les réécoutiez, laissez-vous porter par ces récits du grand large de nos invités en attendant notre retour le vendredi 9 janvier. D'ici là, toute l'équipe de Sailorz vous souhaite de très belles fêtes et une excellente année 2026 !__De l'achat de son mini 6.50 à l'arrivée de son deuxième Vendée Globe fin janvier 2025, il s'est écoulé... à peine une décennie.Quel parcours que celui de Clarisse Crémer : marqué par des succès sportifs (victoires et podiums sur le circuit Mini, double finisheuse du Vendée Globe) mais aussi des épreuves personnelles et médiatiques qui l'ont profondément transformée. À 35 ans, elle parle avec beaucoup de sincérité de sa vie de navigatrice, de femme et de mère, entre passion de la mer et quête d'équilibre.Ses débuts sont atypiques : issue d'une famille parisienne aisée, passée par HEC, cofondatrice d'une start-up, elle découvre la course au large presque par hasard, dans le sillage de son compagnon Tanguy Le Turquais, avant de s'y engouffrer avec une énergie impressionnante. Mini-Transat, Figaro, puis le Vendée Globe : en dix ans, sa trajectoire fulgurante l'amène au plus haut niveau d'un sport où la légitimité se construit souvent dès l'enfance.Clarisse revient ensuite sur son premier tour du monde en solitaire, bouclé en 2021 à la 12ᵉ place, sous les couleurs de Banque Populaire. Un immense défi, vécu avec des doutes et un sentiment d'imposture, mais aussi comme une révélation intime : la compétition, dit-elle, n'efface jamais sa relation « presque spirituelle » avec la mer. C'est ce mélange de fragilité et de combativité qui la pousse à vouloir repartir, malgré les obstacles.Elle aborde sans détour les épisodes plus sombres, les "affaires" qui la touchent : la rupture avec son ancien sponsor au moment de sa grossesse, les polémiques qui s'ensuivent, puis les accusations de triche un an plus tard, dont elle sera blanchie avec Tanguy Le Turquais. Autant de tempêtes médiatiques qui ont failli la faire renoncer, mais qu'elle décrit comme autant d'occasions d'apprendre à s'affirmer, à dire non et à tracer sa voie.Enfin, elle raconte son second Vendée Globe à bord de L'Occitane, vécu cette fois avec une forme de sérénité. Malgré les avaries et la fatigue, elle savoure le simple fait d'être seule en mer, dans une vie réduite à l'essentiel. À l'arrivée, confie-t-elle, c'est la première fois qu'elle s'est sentie vraiment fière d'elle.Une fierté forgée par l'expérience, les coups encaissés, et le choix assumé de continuer à naviguer, coûte que coûte.Rediffusé le 21 décembre 2025Diffusé le 5 septembre 2025Générique : In Closing – Days PastPost-production : Grégoire LevillainHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to episode 199 of The Shooting The Breeze Sailing Podcast (STBSP) which is part two of the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show wrap up. The guests on this episode are as follows: 16:25 – Powerflow Systems 20:39 – Ed Pickering and Ben Soloman 33:31 – Sailing Bliss 42:10 – Florida Bow Thrusters 46:56 – Heather […]

A special 4-minute reading of "Christmas at Sea", an evocative poem written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883. Stevenson, the son of a lighthouse engineer, had intimate, first-hand knowledge of storms, weather, and life on and by the sea. Read for you by World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill. Happy Holidays.Christmas at Sea is an evocative seasonal poem by Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1888, five years after his beloved novel, Treasure Island, was published. Christmas at Sea appears in an anthology of poems compiled by the Radio4 program Poetry Please: The Nation's Best-Loved Poems, with a forward by Roger McGough, published in 2014 by Faber & Faber Books. Christmas at Sea is in the public domain.About World Ocean RadioWorld Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects.World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

Published 21 December 2025We hit you with our thoughts last week regarding the Sydney to Hobart. This week we talk to two of our favourite sailors who are heading South - Tony Mutter on Law Connect and Mark 'Squark' Bradford on Skallywag. They give us their insights into the big race and we revisit our predictions from last week. Enjoy!#officialrolexsydneyhobart #asklawconnect #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Send us a textIn this adventurous episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Paul Trammell, an author and nomadic sailor who has embraced a life of freedom on the open waters. Join us as Paul shares his incredible journey of leaving behind a traditional lifestyle to live full-time on his sailboat, exploring the world while crafting compelling stories. He discusses his transition from a life of partying as a musician to achieving sobriety and discovering his passion for writing. Paul reveals the inspiration behind his novels and self-help books, including his unique method for overcoming addiction and the adventures that fuel his creativity. Listeners will be captivated by his tales of sailing, spear fishing, and the challenges of living off the grid. Paul also offers invaluable advice for those dreaming of a nomadic lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of planning and education. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with inspiration, adventure, and the pursuit of dreams! Discover more about Paul and his work at www.paultrammell.comSupport the show

#196 - What does it really take to walk away from a peak career, point your bow into headwinds, and chase a goal so big it scares you? I sat down with Malaysian sailor Fabian Fernandez, who circumnavigated the globe on his own terms—eschewing the easy “milk run” to round the Cape of Good Hope and steer straight into the kind of weather that makes legends and humbles egos.Fabian's story isn't a montage of perfect beaches. It's a masterclass in planning, patience, and purpose. He breaks down how years of engineering and manufacturing shaped his voyage like a mega-project: route windows, finances, maintenance, and timing all choreographed to create momentum without gambling safety. He shares why he stopped often, how he used seasons to his advantage, and why the planning was harder than the sailing. You'll hear a frank take on destinations—why French Polynesia felt overrated, why the Cook Islands and South Africa stole his heart, and why he scouted the Beagle Channel only to choose the Panama Canal after weighing joy against endurance in subpolar cold.At the core is a spiritual journey. Thirty-two days alone across the Pacific stripped away the “white noise” of modern life and surfaced a simple truth: meaning grows when you give back. Fabian talks about faith, the courage to quit a prescribed path, and the cruising community's radical kindness that ignores borders, race, and creed. He also honors the ocean's cost, recounting the loss of a careful solo sailor friend—a reminder that respect and preparation are nonnegotiable.We wrap with what comes next: talks on mental resilience, a short documentary, and a book that reframes adventure as an inner stretch, not a postcard. If you need a push to set your own big, hairy, audacious goal—and the practical playbook to make it real—this conversation will nudge you from someday to start. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who's ready to trade comfort for courage.To learn more about Fabian check out his website www.destinydawnsailing.com and give him a follow on Instagram @destinytwelve.Be sure and check out my Instagram for clips from the show and some snippets into my personal journey @journeywithjakepodcast. Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

After a 7-night long cruise, Greg is back to share his experience aboard the Disney Treasure, which debuted earlier this year. Spoiler: he LOVED the ship! We talk dining, characters, theming, entertainment, staterooms, excursions, and more! Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at  our Patreon page. Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)   Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

A solar sail uses light particles from the Sun to move through space without needing a single drop of fuel. NASA is demonstrating the lightweight technology that could open doors to low-cost missions to deep space.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from the MS Riviera Radiance as it sails the Danube River. Simon Calder - Travel Correspondent at The Independent - chats about the history of the river as one of the mightiest in Europe. Then, a look at Cold War Romania with Historian Cosmin Moldovan. Finally, former NBC News Correspondent Kerry Sanders comes onboard to discuss the most usual river trip he has even taken and the secrets he discovered. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What really matters when choosing a boat to cross oceans? Andy Schell and August Sandberg break down the essential features that define a true bluewater sailboat, from hull design and construction to materials, keels, and the small details that make a big difference offshore. We also share some of our favorite offshore designs, and some of our least favorite!  See the video on Youtube!  This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!

In this episode, we welcome Dan and Mikkel of Sometimes Sailing to break down their experience onboard Celebrity Xcel. From embarkation impressions to favorite spaces, dining highlights, surprises, and tips for future guests, this conversation offers a fresh look at Celebrity's newest ship. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Sailing to Rhode Island and the Storms of Politics — Nathaniel Philbrick — Washington sailed to Newport, Rhode Island in August 1790 to embrace the state after it finally ratified the Constitution, completing the original union of thirteen states. Philbrick recounts his own terrifying contemporary experience with a tornado while retracing this historical route by boat, using the meteorological storm as a metaphor for the political turbulence and factional conflicts Washington confronted. Philbrick highlights the complex historical paradox of Rhode Island: a place of genuine religious freedom that simultaneously served as the center of the American slave trade. Philbrick personifies this contradiction through the Brown brothers: John, a slave trader, and Moses, an abolitionist who profoundly influenced Washington to sign anti-slavery legislation and humanitarian reforms. 1889

Today we are excited to have BOGP Clubhouse superstar Deepali from New Jersey joining us to share her story from her first Disney Cruise Line experience just last month! We talk about this Bahamian sailing she took with her sister, her Verandah Guarantee stateroom, impressions of the main dining rooms plus Palo Brunch, various tastings and lounges, entertainment around the ship and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

From Norse frost giants to the Bible's Goliath, tales of giants have haunted humanity for centuries — but in 2002, US soldiers in Afghanistan claim they encountered a 12-foot, six-fingered, blade-wielding giant that killed one of their own before they brought it down.IN THIS EPISODE: Did U.S. Special Forces really shoot dead a 12-foot-tall giant in Kandahar, Afghanistan? How much truth is behind the story – and how does fit into the age-old narrative of soldiers, knights, and heroes battling against and vanquishing giants and monstrous creatures? (The Giant of Kandahar) *** Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone. (The Demon of Brownsville Road) *** The Elephant's Foot was created after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 when reactor 4 exploded, releasing a lava-like mass of radioactive material called corium. So radioactive that it's still dangerous if you try and see it for yourself today. (The Elephant's Foot of Chernobyl) *** When something horrifying happens, it's natural to tell others about your experience. But what if, no matter how much you explain it, people simply don't believe you? We'll look at numerous stories from people who have true tales that they have a hard time getting even friends and family to take seriously. (Nobody Believes Me) *** When a great famine struck Europe in 1314, mothers abandoned their children and in some cases, even ate them. Scholars believe that these tragedies gave birth to the story of Hansel and Gretel. (The Grim True Story Behind Hansel and Gretel) *** Cultures all around the world have stories of tiny humans – elves, leprechauns, fairies, hobbits… but how can so many different communities have such similar descriptions of tiny people? Could there be evidence to prove the existence of tiny humanoids? (Little Human Subspecies) *** Traveling to the Superstition Mountains in search of the rumored treasure hidden there is not only a bad idea… it could be a fatal one. (Mysterious Visitors From Other Realms) *** Seeing an unidentified flying object in the sky is pretty common – even in cases where several people see the flying whatever-it-is at the same time. But when is the last time you and everyone around you looked up and saw an entire city flying in the sky? That's what happened in 2011 in the Nigerian village of Bauchi. (UFO City) *** But first… according to GPS, off the California coast there are dozens, possibly hundreds of ships moving around in circles. But the ships, while clearly visible on the GPS system, are nowhere to be seen by the human eye. Are these ghost ships from the past? The oceanic version of crop circles? Sailing ships from a different dimension? Or could it be something more disturbing, like a new type of cyber attack? We begin with that story. (California's Ghost Ships) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:03:36.291 = The Giant of Kandahar00:10:50.903 = *** Nobody Believes Me00:35:15.398 = *** The Elephant's Foot00:42:34.566 = The Demon of Brownsville Road00:47:02.529 = *** California's Ghost Ships00:57:37.825 = *** The Grim True Story Behind Hansel and Gretal01:05:18.204 = The Little Human Subspecies01:18:26.789 = *** Mysterious Visitors From Other Realms01:25:50.281 = UFO City01:29:58.135 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Giant of Kandahar” by Angus Wright for the website, Where I Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dyfh6rt“Nobody Believes Me” by Amanda Ashley for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxt7ey9k“The Elephant's Foot of Chernobyl” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytfh4n57PHOTO: “Elephant Foot with Photographer” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42r22v5e“Mysterious Visitors From Other Realms” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5yyuzzx“The Grim True Story Behind Hansel and Gretel” by Joseph Williams for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4fhdp6vk“Little Human Subspecies” by Mark Andrew Carpenter for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2e3f8a9y“UFO City” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3fwaysds“California's Ghost Ships” by Frank Jacobs for Big Ideas: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ymtnfutw=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 21, 2021, April 26, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KandaharGiantABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. 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We sail back to 1789 and find out why the real Mutiny on the Bounty was way less “noble sailors vs brutal tyrant” and way more “horny, possibly rapey young officer snaps on his short, cheese-hoarding, coconut-obsessed captain.” In today's Short Suck, we dig into the petty ego clashes, disastrous decisions, and deeply messed up sexual dynamics that led to one of history's most infamous mutinies.For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.