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Mike Kenagy – Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association joins Bob to chat about September’s In-Water Boat Show. Major Tim Baumgarten discusses fuelling procedures and engine room safety, including the installation of ventilation systems. Plus, Captain Dave Anderson on the benefits of the Boat US unlimited freshwater towing package. Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear for awesome adventures at https://boonridge.com/

Matt talks about the problems of poor build quality, how to survive a hurricane at sea, ‘those sketchy dudes off Mauritania’ and colliding with sunken boats off Senegal. Also this week, motorcycle problems, man’s big brain, diminishing oyster numbers in the Chesapeake Bay and why a Beneteau is better in reverse. Oh, and which boats you should never buy. By the way – ‘na nga def’ is ‘hello’ in Wolof, the language of Senegal For more information about Matt’s environmental work, visit www.oceanresearchproject.org Boat Radio is brought to you by Boon Ridge. Find awesome gear for awesome adventures at https://boonridge.com/

Adrian Walker is the founder of Boataffair, which matches boat owners with charter clients. He’s using modern technology to make boat ownership more affordable and boat rental more accessible. Adrian is the first guest in this week’s show. He spoke to Boat Radio while on holiday in the south of France. When it comes to ocean conservation, education does not work and the money should be spent instead on ad campaigns aimed at changing attitudes. That’s just one of the controversial views aired by Dr Stefan Harzen (pictured) of the Taras Oceanographic Foundation when he sat down with Sarah O’Kelly for a fascinating interview. Stefan has dedicated his life to the study of dolphins and runs the Palm Beach Dolphin Project, right on Sarah’s doorstep in south Florida. Sarah O’Kelly is the creator and operator of Skipper’s Review, a superb online review and recommendation platform for boaters everywhere. To register with Boataffair, visit: https://boataffair.com/ For more information about the work of Dr Stefan

Don’t feel foolish if you can’t find the perfect spot to store Band Aids or baked beans or that little screwdriver for fixing your spectacles. No one gets their boat organised perfectly on the first try and, even if they did, their needs will change over time so a reorganisation is inevitable, as Carolyn Shearlock explains in this latest edition of The Boat Galley. For more tips and tricks to make your boat life better, visit Carolyn’s highly informative website at www.TheBoatGalley.com

Jason Johnson of SpeedontheWater.com reviews the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2017 and the legendary Reggie Fountain shows up at Big Thunder. Also this week, Brady Kay of Pontoon and Deckboat discusses the Poker Run the magazine presents at LOTO along with Jim Dorris from event sponsors, Playcraft Boats. This is another action-packed show from Missouri with the inimitable Captain Bob May bringing us an unmissable slice of boating life from the magnificent Magic Dragon.

John retraces his steps along the Intra-Coastal Waterway and recalls the problems he had during his first journey along the mighty Ditch. This is a wonderful episode. It’s an unedited, off-the-cuff edition of the show, recorded entirely on the move. Those of you lucky enough to have sailed or motored along the ICW, listen out for familiar landmarks. Those who haven’t, just sit back and enjoy as John takes in the sights and sounds and tells some lovely anecdotes along the way. * Four years ago, in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia, John Herlig discovered a tatty old sailboat called Ave del Mar. Unable to resist her charms, he quit his job, sold his belongings, rented his house and set sail on a voyage with no particular destination in mind.

No matter what your level of experience, you will still make mistakes. Even after 45 years at the helm, Carolyn Shearlock messes up now and again, and you will too. The important thing is how you and your shipmates deal with the problem, as Carolyn explains in this latest edition of her essential podcast. For more of Carolyn’s invaluable wit and wisdom, visit www.TheBoatGalley.com

Ron Duggan joins Bob to discuss upcoming events around the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2017. Also in today’s programme, Boat US government affairs specialist, David Kennedy, discusses problems with the use of E15, high-ethanol fuel, plus learn all about the colourful history of USCGC Ingham – the most decorated ship in the coast guard service and now part of the Key West Maritime Memorial Museum.

Matt Rutherford waxes lyrical about the Canary Islands and offers his opinion on the Pearson 323, encapsulated keels and the Universal Atomic 4 engine – known as ‘the bomb’. Plus, hear how he rode out Hurricane Katrina, refusing to leave his new boat, and learn how to avoid nautical insurance scammers. Oh, and he has a new theme song. Well, an old theme song, revived. And, in case you wonder, after listening to this episode, the Canary Islands are 540 nautical miles from Morocco. To learn more about Matt’s work for NASA and The Smithsonian, visit www.oceanresearchproject.org

John Herlig discovered Ave del Mar in a boatyard in Reedville, Virginia and couldn’t resist buying her. He fixed her up, quit his job, sold his belongings, rented his apartment and embarked on a voyage with no particular destination in mind. Postcards From Sea is his story. In this edition, he talks to his father, Richard, about their shared fascination for the ocean. To learn more about John’s travels, read his excellent blog at www.AvedelMar.com

Make-a-Wish rides, LOTO Shootout 2017 and plenty of boat safety information this week. Plus, Bryan Vance and Jeff Green from Ameren talking about circuit breakers and preventing electric shock drowning. And, of course, today’s star guest is Bob Bitchin from Cruising Outpost magazine. Bob is a force of nature and a highly-accomplished liveaboard sailor. Do not miss this!

Going cruising? Here, Carolyn Shearlock takes you through all the steps you’ll need to take if you want to continue receiving mail, reading your favourite newspapers and magazines, and paying your bills. Carolyn’s website, The Boat Galley, is a wonderful resource for boat owners worldwide. It features hundreds of tips and tricks and a wealth of useful information for making your boat life better. www.TheBoatGalley.com

Paul Hooper joins Bob to talk about the upcoming LOTO Shootout2017. Nelson Spencer has more details of the Docks Expo, which has moved to Nashville. Plus, Al Griffin – boating historian – looks back at some of the best human powered vessels to plough the waters of America’s number one recreational boating venue. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you from Osage Beach on the shore of the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks. Known as the Magic Dragon, this man-made lake has more coastline than California and close to 100-thousand private vessels.

Randy Vance of Boating Magazine returns home to Lake of the Ozarks. He and Bob chat on the shore. Also this week, Lance Hedrick has details of the radio control boats Mini Shootout, the US Coast Guard attends the new Captains’ Association meeting, and Denise Pitlyk addresses the Water Safety Council about new safety device, the Down Alert PSD. The Lake of the Ozarks has more coastline than California. It is America’s number one recreational boating venue.

Matt faces a knife-wielding robber on a bus in Panama and is thrown around by a champion wrestler in Morocco. Boat life can be tough! Also this week, the Pacific Seacraft 37 and the many benefits of sailing a double-ended boat, plus find out what prompted Matt to shout ‘I hate whales!’ on the street in Annapolis. When not working at David Walters Yachts, Matt runs Ocean Research Project, gathering data for NASA and The Smithsonian in the Arctic Circle. www.oceanresearchproject.org www.davidwaltersyachts.com

Cruisers’ culture shock, the merits of buddy boating, noisy water-makers and the best way to retrieve lost items from a murky bilge. John Herlig discusses these and many other subjects with fellow Boat Radio presenter, Carolyn Shearlock. Four years ago, John found a beautiful but neglected old sailboat called Ave del Mar in Reedville, Virginia. Unable to resist her charms, he quit his job, rented his apartment, moved aboard and sailed off into the sunset. Postcards From Sea is the story of the people he meets, the food he eats, the places he visits and the various seafaring scrapes he gets into as he sails the world with no particular destination in mind. Carolyn Shearlock’s website, The Boat Galley, is the number one reference for cruisers. It features hundreds of great articles about all aspects of boat life. Carolyn has lived aboard sailboats for many years and has a wealth of experience, which she is happy to share. www.theboatgalley.com www.avedelmar.com

Do you know what the ‘Q’ stands for and when you should hoist this flag? Don’t worry – Carolyn Shearlock explains all in this latest edition of The Boat Galley. For more tips, tricks and informative articles, visit Carolyn’s stratospherically-popular website. www.TheBoatGalley.com

Record-breaking news from the GLOC Shootout 2017. Plus, Captain Scalawag with tales of treasure and Ron Duggan with stories of success. Bob’s No Wake Zone comes to you every week from Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks – voted America’s number one recreational boating venue.

Built in Dumbarton in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest vessels in the world. Originally constructed to import tea from China, she quickly switched to the international wool trade and, for ten years, she held the Britain-to-Australia speed record. These days, she sits in dry dock on the Thames in Greenwich, where she has become one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Michael John explores the world’s most famous clipper ship.

On July 18th, the Govatos family lost everything when their catamaran was destroyed on an uncharted reef off Huahine, French Polynesia. Since that fateful day, they’ve faced a barrage of criticism, a great deal of it from people who don’t know the whole story. This is it. This is the whole story. It is a cautionary tale but it is also a tale of triumph over great adversity. You will be informed and you will, we promise, be inspired by their fortitude. Danny and Belinda Govatos spoke to Boat Radio from Auckland, New Zealand, where they are staying with friends. At times, the VoIP call is a little wobbly. Stick with it. It is worth it. www.gofundme.com/helprescuethetribe