Hello and welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States podcast.  This is part 3 of a 3 part series on solo sailing. In this episode, Mike and I talk about managing your sails solo.  We talk about tacking, gybing, reducing sail, and deploying your sails.  For each of these, there is a key “discovery” that makes it go smoothly. Make sure you listen to the complete episode for some other important tips as well.  Also, be on the lookout for parts 1 and 2 of this solo sailing series.  In part 1 we talk about docking and in part 2 we discuss anchoring and mooring solo.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP- 68 Solo Sailing Pt. 3 - Managing your Sails

Welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA podcast. The hosts for the show are Bela Musits, who has many years of sailing experience, and Mike Wasserman who knows almost nothing about sailing. This podcast will consist of discussing destinations around the East Coast of the United States. We will also provide interesting and helpful information about sailing and boating, and all sorts of cruising related topics. We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Bela and Mike
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Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

In this episode, Bela Musits interviews Mark Darling, an avid sailor from Massachusetts. Mark's sailing journey began on a small lake, where he first developed his passion for the sport. Now, he enjoys exploring the beautiful coastline of New England, navigating its waters and seeking out some of the best sailing destinations in the region. Our conversation delves into the world of sailing, with Mark sharing his experiences and insights, as well as some of the must-visit sailing spots in New England.
It’s a great episode, so be sure to subscribe and listen.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.  
Our podcast is now also available on YouTube, just search for “Sailing the East”
https://www.youtube.com/@sailingandcruisingtheeast
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP-107 Sailing the New England Coast - Mark Darling

In this episode, Bela Musits interviews Liam Kennedy. Liam recently purchased and moved aboard a sailboat. He learned to sail with his grandfather, who is now 92 and still sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.
We discussed Liam's many years of sailing experience, his motivation for buying a cruising sailboat, moving aboard, and the sailing adventures he is planning.
It’s a great episode, so be sure to subscribe and listen.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.  
Our podcast is now also available on YouTube, just search for “Sailing the East”
https://www.youtube.com/@sailingandcruisingtheeast
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP-106 Beginning the Live Aboard Adventure - Liam Kennedy

In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews returning guest Mike Malekoff.  In previous episodes, we followed Mike's journey from Lake Champlain to the Bahamas and his return to the USA. While he meticulously planned his trip to the Bahamas, he hadn't quite figured out what he would do upon his return to the United States. Since Mike doesn't live on his boat full-time, he needed to find a place to store it during hurricane season. As it turns out, this task is not as simple as it sounds. It's crucial to thoroughly read your boat insurance policy, as certain requirements may need to be met to maintain coverage. Additionally, it's important to avoid the rush of other boaters who are also seeking storage for their vessels during hurricane season.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.  
Our podcast is now also available on YouTube, just search for “Sailing the East”
https://www.youtube.com/@sailingandcruisingtheeast
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP-105 Return from the Bahamas, Now What? - Mike Malekoff

In this episode, Mike Wasserman and Bela Musits interview Chris Kubisiak. Chrisd is a repeat guest, as he was in EP-101. He is an organizational psychologist by training, but is a passionate sailor who actually got his start in racing, and has done a lot of chartering throughout the Gulf, in the Caribbean and a few more exotic destinations.
Given his background in sailing and training as a psychologist, Mike and I thought it would be good to have a conversation about the psychology of sailing.  From Racing to Cruising to how the community is so supportive.
You can contact Chris at 
CKYachting@gmail.com

Hope you find our conversation as interesting as we did.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.  
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP-104 Chris Kubisiak - Psychology of Sailing

In this episode, Bela Musits interviews Mark Teizen. He is a repeat guest, having been on the podcast in episodes 79 and 80.  This episode is the conclusion of the grounding of his Catalina 445 onto the beach and the subsequent refloating of the boat and repairs. Mark discusses the lessons he learned from the experience, including the repair process and tips for working with the repair facility.
It’s a great episode, so be sure to subscribe and listen.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a Patreon page.  Just go to Patreon.com/sailingtheeast.  
We love to hear from you, our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.  If you know someone that would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know—wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike

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EP- 68 Solo Sailing Pt. 3 - Managing your Sails

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