Yachting Yarns

Rod West is a veteran of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and has spent many years indulging his passions. In this episode he tells of his unusual start and shares the inside story of this thrilling sport.

After skippering super yachts in North Queensland and around the Pacific, Sue and Brian move to Florida where they command super yachts around the east coast of America and the Caribbean Islands including Cuba.

In 2016 Bill hatfield made a second attempt at setting world sailing record. This attempt would fail after two months when he was caught in a storm off the Great Australian Bight.

In 2015 Bill Hatfield set off to set a world sailing record. His attempt ended when he was washed overboard and his yacht suffered significant damage off Cape Horn.

Tanya Rabe talks about her love of the sea and gives expert tips on keeping your dog happy and healthy while at sea.

Sue and Brian Mason spent 20 years on super yachts based out of Florida. Their adventures took them to many places including Cuba.

In 1975 Bill and his partner set sail for an adventure that would last years. They worked and travelled

around the world. They even had 2 daughters while away. Their travels almost ended with a catastrophic cyclone off North Queensland.

Sue Mason and her husband Brian undertook their next yachting adventure in Florida - with a few side trips to Asia and Europe. Skippering super yachts for 20 years in the land of sandy beaches and deadly cyclones, it's just one adventure after another.

Sue Mason and her husband Brian spent nearly 20 years on super yachts taking international guests on exciting adventures through North Queensland and neighbouring Pacific Islands. Their adventures directly impacted the lives of children living in small villages. They also became close friends with  two locals who saved the lives of John F. Kennedy and other crew after their PT boat was destroyed during World War 2.  Sue is a unique woman who rare and valuable skills. She's also a great story teller. 

Peter Pope discusses building his own boat and sailing around the world