Special Announcement: Introducing Markets Without Spin This is a short update for listeners of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond . Many of you know me as a sailor, but before retirement I spent more than 40 years in the investment business as a financial advisor and portfolio manager. I’ve recently launched a new educational podcast called Markets Without Spin . Unlike most financial…
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 295 – From Charleston to Hampton: Groundings, Close Calls, and Coastal Gems Every cruising sailor has those passages that test both skill and resolve. This is one of them. In Episode 295, we depart historic Charleston and head north toward Hampton, Virginia, navigating the ever-changing waters of the U.S. East Coast. Along the way, we recount several…
Every sailor has a vision for how a voyage is supposed to begin. Mine involved launching in Indiantown, pointing the bow toward the Bahamas, and slipping into warm trade winds and turquoise water. Instead, 2026 had other ideas. In this episode of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond , I tell the story of the first leg of this year’s sailing adventure — a trip defined less by tropical anchorages…
In this second episode with Brad Atkins , who calls Charleston, South Carolina home. Brad has spent years sailing back and forth between Charleston and the Abacos, and he brings a wealth of local knowledge to this conversation. Here he goes into more details on sailing in the Bahamas We dive into: Clearing Customs in the Abacos – what to expect and the best ports of entry. Recommended Sailing…
In this episode, I’m joined by lifelong sailor Brad Atkins , who calls Charleston, South Carolina home. Brad has spent years sailing back and forth between Charleston and the Abacos, and he brings a wealth of local knowledge to this conversation. We dive into: Clearing Customs in the Abacos – what to expect and the best ports of entry. Recommended Sailing Routes from Charleston to the islands.…
In this episode, I reconnect with Bela Musits, a returning guest from several years ago, to hear about his latest adventures and his new podcast, Sailing and Cruising the East . Bela shares his firsthand insights on sailing the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), including: How to plan a trip up and down the East Coast Tips for navigating the ICW safely and efficiently His favorite anchorages, marinas,…
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 290 Interview with Matthew Bracken Version 1.0.0 From Navy SEAL to Novelist and Bluewater Sailor: Meet Matthew Bracken In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Matthew Bracken—a man whose life reads like an adventure novel. A former Navy SEAL and lifelong sailor, Bracken is best known for his action-packed political thrillers that blend real-world tensions…
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 289 Sailing from Puerto Rico To Florida 2025 This is a report on what will probably be my final sail on my own boat from Puerto Rico to Florida. See Dream is for sale and on the hard in Indiantown Marina in Indiantown Florida. Tie boat broker is Derek Jarvis and his phone number is 954-683-6047 C or 954-527-0664 O Here is a link for more information on See…
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 288 Sailing from Puerto Rico To Florida 2025 Crew Call Sail from the Bahamas to Georgia I’m excited to invite you to apply for a crew position aboard my sailboat for a sailing trip from Marsh Harbor, Bahamas , to St. Augustine, Florida , and onward to St. Mary’s, Georgia . The trip will run from February 16th to March 1st , with the boat being hauled out at the…
Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 286 Andrew Vic 2024 This is an interview with Andrew Vic where we talk about his 2024 summer sail from Sicily to Croatia Links to Vic’s Google Earth kmz files are below http://www.sailgeja.com/geja2024.kmz http://sailgeja.com/2015/2024_Preview.html Vic’s Photos are here: http://www.sailgeja.com/lat38-2023/ Lots of information here! Andrews Website…