Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

Ian and Tyler Drogan and some friends chartered a Bareboat in Greece this summer here is part 1 of their story;

Here is some other information Tyler shared with me:

here is a website we made prior to the trip and updated during the trip

http://www.windandrock.com

It has information and blog posts about the trip.

As far as other info:

Sail Ways website http://www.sailways.gr/

My personal website if anyone wants to get in contact http://www.tylerdrogin.com

Link to part 1 of a story I wrote about the journey in Charter Savvy http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?m=22688&l=1#{"issue_id":370217,"page":62}

http://www.sailways.gr/ is the charter company they used.

Here are some photos they shared with me:

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Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Ian and Tyler Drogan and some friends chartered a Bareboat in Greece this summer here is part 1 of their story;

Here is some other information Tyler shared with me:

here is a website we made prior to the trip and updated during the trip

http://www.windandrock.com

It has information and blog posts about the trip.

As far as other info:

Sail Ways website http://www.sailways.gr/

My personal website if anyone wants to get in contact http://www.tylerdrogin.com

Link to part 1 of a story I wrote about the journey in Charter Savvy http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?m=22688&l=1#{"issue_id":370217,"page":62}

http://www.sailways.gr/ is the charter company they used.

Here are some photos they shared with me:

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode I discuss my thought process about Route Planning and I go thought the process of planning out one of three possible routes I may use for this summer.

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Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode I discuss my thought process about Route Planning and I go thought the process of planning out one of three possible routes I may use for this summer.

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

There was a problem with the previous audio file for this Episode so it is being re-released with a fixed audio file.

This week I interview . This is the fourth episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins and fiberglass repair techniques.

If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here you can at least get a head start in the terminology and the thought process of learning to use epoxy reinforced fiberglass, graphite or Kevlar and also using polyester resins with the same materials.

This week we concentrate on Fillers Here is some information for web sources for this:

Interguard 821 Filler

http://www.international-marine.com/products/info/intergard-821.aspx

http://www.international-marine.com/PDS/194-M-eng-A4.pdf

International Watertight Filler

http://www.yachtpaint.com/gbr/diy/products/fillers/watertite.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfW9ChSbKU

Bondo

http://bondo.com/

3m Acrylic Filler

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05096-Acryl-Green-Spot-Putty/dp/B004BZOTQQ

http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Fillers/fillers.html

West 407 Low Density Filler, a blended microballoon filler used to make fairing putties that are easy to sand. Reasonably strong on a strength to weight basis. Cures to a reddish brown color. MSDS

West 410 Microlight, an ideal low density filler for creating a light easily worked fairing compound. Not recommended under dark paint or other surfaces subject to high temperatures. Cures to a tan color. MSDS

Luis website is http://sailingscally.com/

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to sail.

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

There was a problem with the previous audio file for this Episode so it is being re-released with a fixed audio file.

This week I interview . This is the fourth episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins and fiberglass repair techniques.

If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here you can at least get a head start in the terminology and the thought process of learning to use epoxy reinforced fiberglass, graphite or Kevlar and also using polyester resins with the same materials.

This week we concentrate on Fillers Here is some information for web sources for this:

Interguard 821 Filler

http://www.international-marine.com/products/info/intergard-821.aspx

http://www.international-marine.com/PDS/194-M-eng-A4.pdf

International Watertight Filler

http://www.yachtpaint.com/gbr/diy/products/fillers/watertite.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfW9ChSbKU

Bondo

http://bondo.com/

3m Acrylic Filler

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05096-Acryl-Green-Spot-Putty/dp/B004BZOTQQ

http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Fillers/fillers.html

West 407 Low Density Filler, a blended microballoon filler used to make fairing putties that are easy to sand. Reasonably strong on a strength to weight basis. Cures to a reddish brown color. MSDS

West 410 Microlight, an ideal low density filler for creating a light easily worked fairing compound. Not recommended under dark paint or other surfaces subject to high temperatures. Cures to a tan color. MSDS

Luis website is http://sailingscally.com/

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to sail.

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.

This week I interview . This is the third episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate’s with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins and fiberglass repair techniques.

If you buy or build a boat you’re going to need to learn these techniques and while it’s better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here you can at least get a head start in the terminology and the thought process of learning to use epoxy reinforced fiberglass, graphite or Kevlar and also using polyester resins with the same materials.

This week we concentrate on Fillers Here is some information for web sources for this:

Interguard 821 Filler

http://www.international-marine.com/products/info/intergard-821.aspx

http://www.international-marine.com/PDS/194-M-eng-A4.pdf

International Watertight Filler

http://www.yachtpaint.com/gbr/diy/products/fillers/watertite.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfW9ChSbKU

Bondo

http://bondo.com/

3m Acrylic Filler

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05096-Acryl-Green-Spot-Putty/dp/B004BZOTQQ

http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Fillers/fillers.html

West 407 Low Density Filler, a blended microballoon filler used to make fairing putties that are easy to sand. Reasonably strong on a strength to weight basis. Cures to a reddish brown color. MSDS

West 410 Microlight, an ideal low density filler for creating a light easily worked fairing compound. Not recommended under dark paint or other surfaces subject to high temperatures. Cures to a tan color. MSDS

Luis website is http://sailingscally.com/

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to sail.

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you’re interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

In this episode #6 Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Sri Lanka and we end at the Suez Canal.

This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html

"In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat.

Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products - but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice.

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this episode #6 Rory talks about his adventure sailing from Sri Lanka and we end at the Suez Canal.

This is from Rory's website http://www.roryandcookie.com/about.html

"In 1989 Rory McDougall had a dream. Inspired by Laurent Bourgnon who crossed the Atlantic in a Hobie 18 catamaran, Rory had the burning passion to sail around the world on the smallest catamaran and multihulled sailboat.

Rory tried for 2 years to get support and sponsorship to create a high-tech event to circumnavigate the world on an open-deck beach catamaran. Fantastic support came from TIMBERLAND, NORTH SAILS UK, RIGEL COMPASSES, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE in the form of products - but no boat to float them on!! In the end it made sense to choose a less extreme catamaran that had living space below and gave a low-tech and low-expense way of getting afloat. The Wharram Tiki 21 design was the perfect choice.

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week I interview . This is the third episode of what will probably be several episodes where we discuss the tools, materials and techniques of glass reinforced laminate's with Louis Martins a long time listener and boat builder located in Lisbon Portugal. In other words he is teaching us how to lay up graphite or fiberglass using mostly polyester or epoxy resins and fiberglass repair techniques.

If you buy or build a boat you're going to need to learn these techniques and while it's better to actually watch videos on this topic. Here you can at least get a head start in the terminology and the thought process of learning to use epoxy reinforced fiberglass, graphite or Kevlar and also using polyester resins with the same materials.

Here is some information on Nomex

Nomex Honeycomb

http://www.fibreglast.com/product/Nomex_Honeycomb_1562/Vacuum_Bagging_Sandwich_Core

Luis website is http://sailingscally.com/

Please Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon

Want me to go sailing with you? Then contact me!

Be sure to sign for the newsletter if you want to receive 8 free audio lessons on learning to sail.

If you have ideas for future podcasts or comments please drop me a note! and PLEASE rate my podcast in iTunes and perhaps write a note. Here is the link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sailing-in-the-mediterranean/id566678892?mt=2

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam Exam over 8 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 104 written exam.

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

If you're interested in my sailing instructional audio series here are the links:

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Keelboat Certification Lessons for the ASA 101 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

Sailing! Learn to Sail: Basic Coastal Cruising; Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK

Sailing! Learn To Sail: Bareboat Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 104 Exam

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

Sailing in the Mediterranean Website

https://www.medsailor.com

If you would like to be a guest or have suggestions for future episodes or if you would like Franz to be a speaker at your Sailing Club or fundraiser please feel free to contact me.

©2017 Franz Amussen all rights reserved