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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

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://oceanresearch

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

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 y

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

Sunken and damaged boats leak poisonous fluids like fuel, antifreeze and the contents of holding tanks. There’s also a great deal of jagged metal and torn fibreglass. It’s a deadly combination. This week, Carolyn Shearlock gives a timely warning for those involved in clean-up operations following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Carolyn’s website – The Boat Galley – has a wealth of information useful to liveaboards and cruisers. Check it out at: https://theboatgalley.com/ Please consider giving a small donation to help keep Boat Radio afloat. You'll find ways to help at our newly-launched Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/BoatRadio 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 the right side of this page.

A busy show this week with plenty of guests to keep you entertained and lots of events to talk about. Lars Strom joins Bob to chat about his work as one of Evinrude’s original test drivers and racers. There’s also Justin Roem talking about Hydro Tabs and Maria Kim from KinTex, plus Bob previews the 32nd annual Lake of the Ozarks Harbor Hop with Heather Brown from Funlake.com. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you each week from the city of Osage Beach on the shore of the Lake of the Ozarks in the heart of Missouri. Created in 1929, the Lake of the Ozarks is a reservoir. It covers 220 square kilometres, has more coastline than California and is America’s number one recreational boating venue. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – awesome gear to get you off the beaten track: https://boonridge.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 R

The latest instalment of Matt’s adventures in West Africa. This week, useless Yanni and brawny Bruno join Matt as he navigates the inland waterways of Gambia, meets the Chicken Man of Lamin and gets absolutely wasted with Big Bo. Plus, following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Matt talks of Puerto Rico, his experiences sailing the Caribbean and how climate change is affecting the weather. He also gives us a quick lesson in paleotempestology. Matt Rutherford can find the perfect blue water yacht for you. If you’re ready for an adventure, find him at: http://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/ Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – awesome gear to get you off the beaten track: https://boonridge.com/ Follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational To find out more about Matt’s environmental work, go to: http://oceanresearchproject.org/ Plus, if you’re interested in hearing the kora music of Toumani Diabate, follow this link: http://amzn.to/2yJ7jm7 Next time, more African antics as Ma

We’ve all had ‘em! Those days that drag us down and crush our spirit and leave us wishing we could walk out the door. Here’s how Carolyn Shearlock dealt with a recent Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. Find awesome gear at great prices - https://boonridge.com/ Please take a moment to follow Boat Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatradiointernational/

The Lake of the Ozarks Boat Show is right on Captain Bob’s doorstep so there’s plenty to talk about and lots of guests to chat to, including Dave Lettow from MarineMax and Bryan Vance of Ameren who’s talking all about the Fall Shoreline Clean-Up – a volunteer event that takes place every year after the busy summer tourist season. Captain Dave Anderson’s on the line too, chatting about freshwater towing insurance. Also this week Bob goes to IBEX in Tampa and tests out two new products designed to make boating better – the Dripper Guard and the GatorBak. Do not miss this awesome slice of life from America’s number one recreational boating venue in the heart of Missouri. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge, suppliers of awesome gear for awesome adventurers. Check out their online store at https://boonridge.com/ Boon Ridge… Go on – get out!

Marine Max general manager Thad Jameson joins Bob to chat about the history of the firm. Also, on the show this week, Terry Gilliland from Smart Plug, talking about new shore power cords. News too of the Lake St Louis Ski Show and the In Water Boat Show and Sale. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear to help you get off the beaten track at https://boonridge.com/

Don’t be that grumpy curmudgeon who’s always complaining about their shipmates’ electricity usage. Follow Carolyn Shearlock’s simple guidelines to avoid any arguments. Carolyn’s stupendously popular website, The Boat Galley, features a wealth of useful information for cruisers and liveaboards, including hundreds of tips and tricks for making your boat life better. Check it out at www.TheBoatGalley.com Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge – the home of adventure. If you want to get off the beaten track, find awesome gear at https://boonridge.com/

A report on Hurricane Irma from the British Virgin Islands. Plus, Matt mulls over the possibility of recovering a Hylas 54, sunk in St Maarten. Also this week, hanging out with the best kora player in West Africa and heading for the Gambia River with Ianni and Bruno. To learn more about Matt Rutherford’s conservation work, visit www.OceanResearchProject.org Find awesome gear for adventure at https://boonridge.com/

How would you cope if your sailing companion was injured? Could you sail your vessel single-handed? It’s essential that everyone on board can manage every boat job – even if they can’t do them as quickly or as easily as the skipper. Carolyn Shearlock takes us through the adaptations she made to ensure she can match taller, stronger husband Dave when sailing Barefoot Gal. Seven years ago, seasoned cruiser Carolyn launched The Boat Galley – a website packed with tips and tricks for making boat life better. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength and it is now THE essential guide for getting the most out of cruising. Visit www.TheBoatGalley.com Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear for awesome adventures at https://boonridge.com/