All things Sailing & Nautical

Oct 29 2024 19 ep. 30 mins 30

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Nomad Sailing, a highly respected and popular sailing school in the Solent discuss a wide variety of topics of interest to sailors, boat owners, students and others who are interested in all things nautical. We chat to our students about the RYA sailing courses they have done with us, we speak to a Yachtmaster examiner regarding expectations. We also have episodes chatting with local volunteer inshore rescue services, a yacht broker, Fastnet Race participants and so much more.

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Why do your RYA Sailing Course in the Solent with Nomad Sailing?

Oct 29 2024 14 mins

Lou, Nomad Sailing's Chief Instructor chats to her students on board Nomad 1 on day four of their RYA sailing course in the Solent. What do they think of it? Why did they chose to do their RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper courses in the Solent with Nomad Sailing and most importantly what have been their favourite bits so far? Have a listen to this short podcast to find out.

GAFIRS - Part 2

May 28 2021 27 mins

James returns after 7 days - not all of them spent on the shout last week. Find out what happened and additionally advice on what you should ensure you have when you take to the water.

Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)

May 21 2021 14 mins

Today I talk to James, a Coxswain at GAFIRS, the chat was cut a little short - take a listen and find out why. We chat about how tasking works, how to get involved and what the different roles are within the lifeboat station.

And so it begins .... again ... at last

May 13 2021 19 mins

The team, Jim, Lou & Joe update on re-starting after an almost 15 month halt to proceedings. What's happening? Not sure if they know ;-)

Owning your own berth, who knew it was a thing?

May 06 2021 22 mins

Today I talk to Nic Parton from Triangle International Berth Brokers about berth brokerage. I had no idea you could own your berth in a marina and even rent it out, Nic tells me all about it. How did such berths came about, how many there are on the south coast, in the UK generally and in Europe and what the future holds.

Clipper Round the World Race

Apr 29 2021 61 mins

The Race of Your Life - ever seen the posters and thought about joining the Clipper Race? Jim speaks to four people that have taken part, hear about the highs and lows, the wonder and the hardship of being involved in the only amateur round the world yacht race.

Hell & High Water

Apr 15 2021 59 mins

In 2013 I agreed to go up to Scotland for 10 days to skipper the support boat for Sean Conway's swim from Lands End to John O'Groats. 10 days turned into 2 months and many memorable moments. I speak to Owain who was my first mate, the publicity man and the photographer for the trip, who having visited the Isle of Eigg ended up moving there after the adventure. We recall some

Putting your boat into Charter Management, the pros & cons

Apr 08 2021 23 mins

James owns a 40ft Fairline Targa, Lou discusses the pros and cons of putting the boat into charter management. Does chartering de-value the boat, what does it take to code a boat, what income can be generated and much more. We digress on occasions - nothing new there ;-)

SailTies - a must have new app for sailors

Apr 01 2021 25 mins

Ever wished you recorded all your trips and mileage but never got round to it or forgot at the time. Tom and Chris chat with Lou about their new app which does the whole lot for you at the touch of a button. Start the app at the beginning of your trip and it will record your mileage and your track. You can add crew members, pictures, additional log notes and even share with friends

Clean Sailors for cleaner oceans

Mar 25 2021 39 mins

Holly Manvell, the founder of Clean sailors discusses the environmental issues currently threatening our oceans and ways us sailors might help be part of the solution. More information can be found: https://cleansailors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cleansailors/ https://www.instagram.com/cleansailors/