Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond

This week I interview Matt Grant of Sailrite. We had phone problems so this is part 1 of 2

http://www.sailrite.com/

Above is a picture of the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 and LS-1 sewing machines

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

https://gumroad.com/l/Eiig

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

http://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.

©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 87 Southern Ionian Islands Greece

This week I talk about my suggestion for a 1 week charter in the Ionian Islands with a 1 year old child on board.

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

Price $29.99

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course

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.

©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

Sailing in the Mediterranean Episode 87 Southern Ionian Islands Greece

This week I talk about my suggestion for a 1 week charter in the Ionian Islands with a 1 year old child on board.

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

Price $29.99

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course

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

http://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.

©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week we talk about Boat electrical systems with Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems

(from the Pacific Yacht System home page)

Pacific Yacht Systems is based in Richmond B.C. and specializes in marine electronics and electrical systems. We provide customized solutions for vessels of all sizes (powerboats or sailboats). We serve boat owners across the Lower Mainland and in other areas of coastal B.C. We are proud members of the ABYC and NMEA and are certified dealers/installers of Garmin and Raymarine navigation systems.Our customized solutions include design, installation, service and support activities. Our technicians have the expertise to work with power, navigation, communications and entertainment systems onboard your vessel. Pacific Yacht Systems works with you to maximize safety, comfort and performance so that your boat is right for you. To learn more about the solutions we offer, visit our Solutions page. Although PYS does not sell products, we can keep you better informed and even hep you make your purchase decisions. For this, we created the Product Reviews and Ask PYS pages on our website. If you have any questions about your boat you would like answered, email [email protected]. PYS also has a regular column, aptly named Tech Talk, in Pacific Yachting magazine. The column discusses topics related to the changing world of technology and boating, and how electronics and electrical systems help create a safe and enjoyable boating experience.

The benefits of dealing with PYS work together to simplify your boating experience. And that means you have more time to enjoy your boat!

Pacific Yacht Systems is the vision of Jeff Cote.

Jeff combined his professional expertise with his passion for boating when he started Pacific Yacht Systems Inc. A systems design engineer (BASc), he graduated from the University of Waterloo, known for its excellence in technical education, and worked as a technical solutions consultant to a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Jeff is actively involved in the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and is a member of its Certified Marine Electronics Technician development committee. As Western Canada's only NMEA instructor, he holds a NMEA advanced marine electronic installer certification; he also holds marine electrical certification through the American Boat and Yacht Council.

Jeff is a certified installer of Raymarine and Garmin electronics.

Satori II, Jeff's Catalina 36MkI sailboat, is moored on the Sunshine Coast, ready to go whenever he has a chance. His favourite

cruising grounds are Barkley Sound and the Broughton Archipelago.

http://www.pysystems.ca/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcP4olCz6Rw&feature=youtu.be

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

Price $29.99

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course

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.

©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week we talk about Boat electrical systems with Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems

(from the Pacific Yacht System home page)

Pacific Yacht Systems is based in Richmond B.C. and specializes in marine electronics and electrical systems. We provide customized solutions for vessels of all sizes (powerboats or sailboats). We serve boat owners across the Lower Mainland and in other areas of coastal B.C. We are proud members of the ABYC and NMEA and are certified dealers/installers of Garmin and Raymarine navigation systems.Our customized solutions include design, installation, service and support activities. Our technicians have the expertise to work with power, navigation, communications and entertainment systems onboard your vessel. Pacific Yacht Systems works with you to maximize safety, comfort and performance so that your boat is right for you. To learn more about the solutions we offer, visit our Solutions page. Although PYS does not sell products, we can keep you better informed and even hep you make your purchase decisions. For this, we created the Product Reviews and Ask PYS pages on our website. If you have any questions about your boat you would like answered, email [email protected]. PYS also has a regular column, aptly named Tech Talk, in Pacific Yachting magazine. The column discusses topics related to the changing world of technology and boating, and how electronics and electrical systems help create a safe and enjoyable boating experience.

The benefits of dealing with PYS work together to simplify your boating experience. And that means you have more time to enjoy your boat!

Pacific Yacht Systems is the vision of Jeff Cote.

Jeff combined his professional expertise with his passion for boating when he started Pacific Yacht Systems Inc. A systems design engineer (BASc), he graduated from the University of Waterloo, known for its excellence in technical education, and worked as a technical solutions consultant to a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Jeff is actively involved in the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and is a member of its Certified Marine Electronics Technician development committee. As Western Canada's only NMEA instructor, he holds a NMEA advanced marine electronic installer certification; he also holds marine electrical certification through the American Boat and Yacht Council.

Jeff is a certified installer of Raymarine and Garmin electronics.

Satori II, Jeff's Catalina 36MkI sailboat, is moored on the Sunshine Coast, ready to go whenever he has a chance. His favourite

cruising grounds are Barkley Sound and the Broughton Archipelago.

http://www.pysystems.ca/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcP4olCz6Rw&feature=youtu.be

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

Price $29.99

https://gumroad.com/l/bwXh

8 Hours 10 Minutes: 23 Lessons audio course

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

http://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.

©2016 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This week I interview John Fulweiler on Admiralty Law. John has a lot of practical advice which is not only useful to the cruising sailor but this episode bookends nicely with my previous two episodes featuring Skip Strong and Twain Braden.

John suggested I put a link to the relevant salvage law that may most precisely apply to cruising sailors (see below):

SALCON 89 (The International Convention on Salvage 1989)

Here it is:

http://www.safesea.com/salvage/law/salcon_89.html

Article 13 reads:

Article 13 - Criteria for fixing the reward

 1. The reward shall be fixed with a view to encouraging salvage operations, taking into account the following criteria without regard to the order in which they are presented below:

the salved value of the vessel and other property;

the skill and efforts of the salvors in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment;

the measure of success obtained by the salvor;

the nature and degree of the danger;

the skill and efforts of the salvors in salving the vessel, other property and life;

the time used and expenses and losses incurred by the salvors;

the risk of liability and other risks run by the salvors or their equipment;

the promptness of the services rendered;

the availability and use of vessels or other equipment intended for salvage operations;

the state of readiness and efficiency of the salvor's equipment and the value thereof.

2. Payment of a reward fixed according to paragraph 1 shall be made by all of the vessel and other property interests in proportion to their respective salved values. However, a State Party may in its national law provide that the payment of a reward has to be made by one of these interests, subject to a right of recourse of this interest against the other interests for their respective shares. Nothing in this article shall prevent any right of defence.

3. The rewards, exclusive of any interest and recoverable legal costs that may be payable thereon, shall not exceed the salved value of the vessel and other property.

Here is  a link to John's book

A SWIM: BASED ON A TRUE STORY -- THE RHODE ISLANDER WHO REFUSED TO DROWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John's Biography

John K. Fulweiler, Esq. Formerly a partner in a New York maritime law firm, John K. Fulweiler graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Marine Affairs degree and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. In addition to being recognized by the Maritime Law Association as a Proctor-In-Admiralty, he is a licensed merchant mariner and served as a staff captain with a New England towing and salvage firm prior to law school.

John's practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in disputes in-court and out-of-court as well as before arbitration panels and agency proceedings. John draws on his practical maritime experience in representing litigants in maritime personal injury suits, cargo damage claims, salvage and towage claims, commercial disputes and vessel products liability and warranty actions before both trial and appellate courts. His advocacy has garnered attention in such publications as Sounding's TradeOnly Today, the New York Times and the international shipping publication, TradeWinds. John also possesses significant experience litigating aviation claims and drafting commercial transportation documentation.

John is a member of the Maritime Law Association, the Connecticut Maritime Association, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute and the American Salvage Association. He is the Chairman of the American Salvage Association's Membership Committee. He is an author of numerous articles for maritime trade publications such as WorkBoat Magazine and has lectured across the country on maritime issues ranging from towing and salvage to maritime collection remedies.

Fulweiler llc

A REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

40 Mary Street, First Floor - Aft

This week I interview John Fulweiler on Admiralty Law. John has a lot of practical advice which is not only useful to the cruising sailor but this episode bookends nicely with my previous two episodes featuring Skip Strong and Twain Braden.

John suggested I put a link to the relevant salvage law that may most precisely apply to cruising sailors (see below):

SALCON 89 (The International Convention on Salvage 1989)

Here it is:

http://www.safesea.com/salvage/law/salcon_89.html

Article 13 reads:

Article 13 - Criteria for fixing the reward

 1. The reward shall be fixed with a view to encouraging salvage operations, taking into account the following criteria without regard to the order in which they are presented below:

the salved value of the vessel and other property;

the skill and efforts of the salvors in preventing or minimizing damage to the environment;

the measure of success obtained by the salvor;

the nature and degree of the danger;

the skill and efforts of the salvors in salving the vessel, other property and life;

the time used and expenses and losses incurred by the salvors;

the risk of liability and other risks run by the salvors or their equipment;

the promptness of the services rendered;

the availability and use of vessels or other equipment intended for salvage operations;

the state of readiness and efficiency of the salvor's equipment and the value thereof.

2. Payment of a reward fixed according to paragraph 1 shall be made by all of the vessel and other property interests in proportion to their respective salved values. However, a State Party may in its national law provide that the payment of a reward has to be made by one of these interests, subject to a right of recourse of this interest against the other interests for their respective shares. Nothing in this article shall prevent any right of defence.

3. The rewards, exclusive of any interest and recoverable legal costs that may be payable thereon, shall not exceed the salved value of the vessel and other property.

Here is  a link to John's book

A SWIM: BASED ON A TRUE STORY -- THE RHODE ISLANDER WHO REFUSED TO DROWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John's Biography

John K. Fulweiler, Esq. Formerly a partner in a New York maritime law firm, John K. Fulweiler graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Marine Affairs degree and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. In addition to being recognized by the Maritime Law Association as a Proctor-In-Admiralty, he is a licensed merchant mariner and served as a staff captain with a New England towing and salvage firm prior to law school.

John's practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in disputes in-court and out-of-court as well as before arbitration panels and agency proceedings. John draws on his practical maritime experience in representing litigants in maritime personal injury suits, cargo damage claims, salvage and towage claims, commercial disputes and vessel products liability and warranty actions before both trial and appellate courts. His advocacy has garnered attention in such publications as Sounding's TradeOnly Today, the New York Times and the international shipping publication, TradeWinds. John also possesses significant experience litigating aviation claims and drafting commercial transportation documentation.

John is a member of the Maritime Law Association, the Connecticut Maritime Association, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute and the American Salvage Association. He is the Chairman of the American Salvage Association's Membership Committee. He is an author of numerous articles for maritime trade publications such as WorkBoat Magazine and has lectured across the country on maritime issues ranging from towing and salvage to maritime collection remedies.

Fulweiler llc

A REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

40 Mary Street, First Floor - Aft

This is the second part of a two part interview with Captain Skip Strong and Twain Braden of:

In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage that Made History

When Skip Strong, the thirty-two-year-old Captain of the 688-foot oil tanker Cherry Valley received the call, all he knew was that an ocean going tug with five men aboard was in distress off Florida's east coast. Caught in an unusually powerful storm, the tug's engines failed, and as the winds gusted to more than sixty miles per hour and the sea whipped into a frenzy, the tug--and the barge it was towing-- were in danger of being swept ashore. Captain Strong also knew that he would follow the age-old tradition of sea rescue. Coming to the aid of the crew, the tug, and its cargo, he would have to maneuver his ship--laden with 10 million gallons of oil-- in extremely hazardous conditions. One mistake and Strong would be responsible for an ecological disaster on Florida's beaches equal to that of the Exxon Valdez. What Captain Strong didn't know was that the tug was carrying a 150-foot aluminum fuel cell worth upwards of $50 million. And that in the instant he decided to rescue the tug and its crew, he was opening the door on a dramatic and tense legal struggle that would pit him against the United States Government for salvage rights.

The tug South Bend arriving and trying to take over (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)J.A. Orgeron and Poseidon under tow (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)

Here is a link to this very enjoyable sea adventure story!

http://www.amazon.com/In-Peril-Decision-Captains-Resolve-ebook/dp/B00IQBEEG6

Twain Braden is also the aithor of another book of possible interest!

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sailing-Seamanship-ebook/dp/B00CYRHMLC/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1449773180&sr=1-2

My friends over at the podcast Keep Your Day Dream (KeepYourDaydream.com) put out a cool video I thought I would share:

 

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

Price $29.99

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.

©2015 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

This is the second part of a two part interview with Captain Skip Strong and Twain Braden of:

In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage that Made History

When Skip Strong, the thirty-two-year-old Captain of the 688-foot oil tanker Cherry Valley received the call, all he knew was that an ocean going tug with five men aboard was in distress off Florida's east coast. Caught in an unusually powerful storm, the tug's engines failed, and as the winds gusted to more than sixty miles per hour and the sea whipped into a frenzy, the tug--and the barge it was towing-- were in danger of being swept ashore. Captain Strong also knew that he would follow the age-old tradition of sea rescue. Coming to the aid of the crew, the tug, and its cargo, he would have to maneuver his ship--laden with 10 million gallons of oil-- in extremely hazardous conditions. One mistake and Strong would be responsible for an ecological disaster on Florida's beaches equal to that of the Exxon Valdez. What Captain Strong didn't know was that the tug was carrying a 150-foot aluminum fuel cell worth upwards of $50 million. And that in the instant he decided to rescue the tug and its crew, he was opening the door on a dramatic and tense legal struggle that would pit him against the United States Government for salvage rights.

The tug South Bend arriving and trying to take over (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)J.A. Orgeron and Poseidon under tow (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)

Here is a link to this very enjoyable sea adventure story!

http://www.amazon.com/In-Peril-Decision-Captains-Resolve-ebook/dp/B00IQBEEG6

Twain Braden is also the aithor of another book of possible interest!

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sailing-Seamanship-ebook/dp/B00CYRHMLC/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1449773180&sr=1-2

My friends over at the podcast Keep Your Day Dream (KeepYourDaydream.com) put out a cool video I thought I would share:

 

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

Price $29.99

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

http://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.

©2015 Franz Amussen all rights reserved

In this podcast I interview Captain Skip Strong and Twain Braden of:

In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage that Made History

When Skip Strong, the thirty-two-year-old Captain of the 688-foot oil tanker Cherry Valley received the call, all he knew was that an ocean going tug with five men aboard was in distress off Florida's east coast. Caught in an unusually powerful storm, the tug's engines failed, and as the winds gusted to more than sixty miles per hour and the sea whipped into a frenzy, the tug--and the barge it was towing-- were in danger of being swept ashore. Captain Strong also knew that he would follow the age-old tradition of sea rescue. Coming to the aid of the crew, the tug, and its cargo, he would have to maneuver his ship--laden with 10 million gallons of oil-- in extremely hazardous conditions. One mistake and Strong would be responsible for an ecological disaster on Florida's beaches equal to that of the Exxon Valdez. What Captain Strong didn't know was that the tug was carrying a 150-foot aluminum fuel cell worth upwards of $50 million. And that in the instant he decided to rescue the tug and its crew, he was opening the door on a dramatic and tense legal struggle that would pit him against the United States Government for salvage rights.

The tug South Bend arriving and trying to take over (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)J.A. Orgeron and Poseidon under tow (Photo courtesy of Skip Strong)

Here is a link to this very enjoyable sea adventure story!

http://www.amazon.com/In-Peril-Decision-Captains-Resolve-ebook/dp/B00IQBEEG6

Twain Braden is also the aithor of another book of possible interest!

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sailing-Seamanship-ebook/dp/B00CYRHMLC/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1449773180&sr=1-2

My friends over at the podcast Keep Your Day Dream (http://www.KeepYourDaydream.com) put out a cool video I thought I would share:

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

Price $29.99

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.

©2015 Franz Amussen all rights reserved