This episode I continue this series, following the excellent RYA Sea Survival Handbook, by Keith Colwell.

Today we look at interpreting the specifics of incoming weather forecasts & the importance of 'aids to navigation' in fog.

Jeepers... that reads bad, no wonder Robert Redford died in that movie.

Look it's not bad- It's interesting.. I tell stories & stuff.

Honestly, if you like boats - it's kinda ok

If you would like to listen to fantastic stories of sailors in small vessels taking on the ocean in the last 150 years, all selected & read by Chris, check out the 'Mariner's Library'.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

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This time I answer the one burning question every sailor needs to know the answer to: Is there some way buying an old race boat is a good idea.

My take? It can be.... BUT ... like getting a tattoo on your face.. you need to be REALLY certain before you commit.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

AI wrote this description. It added the word 'hypothetical' FYI.

Embrace the unexpected as Chris jests about how sailboats can serve as ideal bug-out vehicles, taking on an interesting twist as he discusses fleeing a hypothetical AI-backed zombie apocalypse. Hear his personal accounts of challenging sailing voyages and learn lessons about readiness and continuous vigilance for potential hazards.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

 This episode dives once more into the seldom-explored realm of life rafts, highlighting the importance of visibility, stability, and utility in survival scenarios.

The discussion includes a thorough examination of rescue measures, the practical usage of survival tools, and alternatives to traditional life rafts. This episode also discusses the importance of emotional management amidst rescue operations, underlining the importance of staying composed and making practical decisions for the best possible survival outcomes.

On-board safety measures and the knowledge to operate them is critical. Learn about the meticulous safety checks every sailor should regularly perform, ensuring your gear is well-maintained and usable during emergency situations.

Much more than just possessing the right equipment is discussed in this episode too - the need to maintain hope, emotional strength, and practice expectation management are highlighted as integral parts of survival equation

Join us for insights on marine rescue operations, communication with rescuers, situational awareness during the rescue process, and how to effectively balance safety with morale.

Last but not least, we discuss the complexities of interacting with rescue helicopters and the importance of understanding their communication language- all with an aim to leave our sailors well-equipped for dire circumstances.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

This episode we wrap up our look at surviving in a life raft.  What is plainly apparent from this six episode deep dive on the life raft is that there is LOADS of information to know, to give yourself and your crew mates a decent chance of survival.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

Episode 100 and a new bight-sized (!) format to increase the subjects I can get too and allw me to speak about things that maybe somewhat off topic in a pure sailing show...

This week: 

1. Did Josh Slocum die when they said he did?

2. Heaving-to in a race boat.

3. Connecting with sailors from history through their accounts.

4. The podcasts numbers get a hearty increase.

5. Sailing boats as bug-out vehicles.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

Water, water everywhere: and not a drop to drink.

When there are only a few pints of water to drink in the life raft and no indication of immediate rescue, it is essential for the life raft leader (who is not also necessarily the captain of the lost vessel) to immediately become extremely smart about water usage, water collection and the problems inherent in limiting humans access to water.

And all that, BEFORE dehydration robs all of the survivors of the mental and physical capacity to help themselves.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

This episode we continue our in-depth look at chapter 7 of Keith Colwell's Sea Survival Handbook, specifically entering a liferaft and the vast amount of actions there are to remember and take to make the most out of the meagre opportunity such a craft offers survivors.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

In this episode I continue the ABC of sailing, with the letter J. and 'J is for Jargon'

This time I look at the history, benefits and disadvantages of all the jargon used in sailing and take a look at the entries in the J section of the 1952 volume, 'Mariner's Dictionary' that help to underline just how dense, granular and historically-rooted many of the words used in sailing really are, and how nonsensical it is to make language a barrier to teamwork on a vessel at sea.

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner

In this episode we discuss Youtube viewer questions relating to:

1. Over rides on winches, how do they happen, how to avoid them and how to deal with them when they appear anyways.

2. Operating winches on boats with awkwardly mounted equipment  (Swans!)

3. Finding gloves that keep you warm and dry. (Hint- the answer is NOT gloves!)

If you would like to listen to serialized stories of the sea, selected and read by CSM, check out the Mariner's Library Podcast; available on all podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mariners-library/id1710666955

If you would like to check out The Mariner Youtube Channel - we have gear reviews, how to videos, seamanship training videos and on the water reports. Remember to dock your finger carefully on the subscribe button!

https://youtu.be/t0cfY6HqjLA

To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/themariner