The story of the little known, yet legendary Jim Patillo.  A Glouster fisherman of incredible strength, he lived a wild and rough life.  Here are just a few of his stories that will have you wondering why more people have never heard of this maritime figure.

Book Used for Source Material: "Bear of the Sea" by Joseph E. Garland

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

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Steve was at my side in the worst seas I have ever been in!  We talk about this and what was one of the wildest times I ever had on tallships.  It wasn't just the seas, but also the colorful cast of characters on the ship!  There are many funny stories, nerve-wracking moments, exploding inter-personal drama, and numerous sailor and seamanship lessons learned (often in the sense of "Don't do this!") which helped me when I later became a captain.  Despite everything, both Steve and I agree, we would do it all again in a heartbeat!

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

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John Gandy had a military and civilian maritime career, and now (when not sailing) spends his time restoring old vessels and keeping history alive.  In this interview John discusses in detail, little-known vessel handling techniques as well as interesting, little-known navigational aid knowledge.  Our conversation also delves into his career, history, sailors' superstition, torpedoes, cruise missiles, our vessel (the AJ Meerwald) and other topics.  

Books mentioned in the Episode include... 

• "The Last of the Tin Can Sailors" by James D. Hornfisher

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

In this episode I DO NOT sing any sea shanties NOR do I talk about the different types of sea shanties, their history, etc.  Rather, this episode is about my experience with and celebrating people coming together to share and sing songs (which include sea shanties of course).  I talk about the timelessness of singing together, my experience with it, how it's been lost in modern time but could be revived again, and how getting a group singing together can lead to a lot of free beer!!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Shantyman David Lovine: He has made excellent music and is worth looking up and supporting.

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

I sit down with the man, the legend, Leon Brooks.  An Aikido Master, Sci-Fi Enthusiast, Professional Reenactor and Tallship Sailor; our discussion touches on African and African American maritime history, sea sickness, washing blood off decks, aikido, reenacting, Sci-fi, his first time being a "STARSHIP" captain with his crew, and more.                                      BONUS MATERIALS!!  (Pictures of Leon and things mentioned in the episode) at...  http://nknshow.com/

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

A survivor of the sinking of the HMS Bounty replica during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.  Josh recounts his harrowing experiences before, during and after the hurricane and the sinking of his ship.  We wrap up with some of Josh's suggestions for practical, extreme-weather survival gear from his survivor's perspective and end on a happy note with his incredible first date with his now wife!

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

A wonderfully joyful interview with one of my dearest old shipmates.  Jenny and I talk about "The Family" which was our first crew on the Lady Washington.  Her first experiences on boats and how they can be indirectly traced back to the Playboy Mansion Halloween Party!  We also recount fun parties, life-changing events and decisions on the ships.  And lastly, she surprises my with a revelation that made me blush!

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

My first solo episode where I review the movie Master and Commander, and also review the Patrick O' Brian novels, all from a tallship captain/sailor's perspective.  If you've never heard of this movie or the books, then you must listen and learn why people love them! If you are already a big fan, hopefully my review will help give you a different and possibly fuller perspective on the movie and books.

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN 

Michael Tolley is a Columbia River Bar Pilot, which is one of the most dangerous and stressful maritime jobs in the world!  In this interview we talk not only about his work but also his colorful career including the time he got stranded in the desert in Kuwait, got attacked by pirates... twice, and how he rescued several hundred Syrian refugees.

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN  

The maiden voyage of Nautical Knowledge and Nonsense! Two old shipmates and I recount our crazy sailor stories and times together during our first days sailing.  Everything from the most embarrassing (and in hind-sight hilarious) day in West Coast tallship history, to the most epic seasickness sail ever, to having a woman die in my arms. This was our first recording and we were learning, so please forgive occasional thumps, bangs and yelling toddlers in the back ground. Also, towards the 2nd half of the episode we really loosen up, so be warned, there is some swearing, but we are sailors so what do you expect?!

Intro/Ending Music: Many thanks to Riggy Rackin for allowing the use of music from his Nauticas album. The intro and ending themes are the sailor song "A Roving", specifically track 1.  Learn more or order his music at www.riggy.com 

My Children's Books:  "The Greatest Captain in the World" and "The Greatest Captain in the World Too" are available on Amazon or directly from me at...  www.greatestcaptain.com  

Please support me at Paypal  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PTYG3GDRKYWKN