A sporadic report from aboard the sailing catamaran Dos Gatos -- somewhere in the Pacific. Talk about island destinations, cruising, and scuba diving.
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We have owner round tables discussing everything it takes to live aboard the World's Best Liveaboard. Topics include handling emergencies at sea, offshore communication, boat insurance, buying used vs. new boats, and many other items. Listen and learn from real cruisers, living the dream, sailing worldwide.
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Welcome to Khao Lak Liveaboards to the Similan Islands! Enjoy an unforgettable scuba diving in Thailand (https://www.khaolakexplorer.com/)adventure with renowned operators like Khao Lak Explorer. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea, explore vibrant coral reefs, and encounter diverse marine life. With comfortable accommodations and expert guides, your journey to the stunning Similan Islands promises an unparalleled experience. Dive in and discover the beauty below the waves! ...
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Dive into Adventure with Khao Lak Explorer
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Welcome to Khao Lak Liveaboards to the Similan Islands! Enjoy an unforgettable scuba diving in Thailand adventure with renowned operators like Khao Lak Explorer. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea, explore vibrant coral reefs, and encounter diverse marine life. With comfortable accommodations and expert guides, your journey to th…
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In the session, we will discuss various topics related to passage planning. These include weather routing, provisioning, watch schedules, safety, blue water vs. coastal passages and night sailing.Por Antares Catamarans
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All About Sails and Sail Designs
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In this episode, we talk with UK Sails about sail material, design, mainsail cuts, slab vs. furling, and much more!Por Antares Catamarans
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In this episode, Christopher Wuerker, MD FACEP, discusses different types of medical emergencies at sea and how to address them while sailing. The conversation includes preventive care and recommended items every boat should have in its offshore medical kit.Por Antares Catamarans
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Tips and Tricks for Buying a Used Catamaran
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In this episode, we discuss purchasing a used catamaran and take questions for attendees about the entire process. This is a must-listen-to episode if you are considering buying a used catamaran.Por Antares Catamarans
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Bluewater Sailing Challenges and Success Stories
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We discuss the challenges and success stories of sailing across oceans, exploring remote locations, and addressing the fear and unknown of offshore sailing.Por Antares Catamarans
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This episode is hosted by women sailors, discussing the joy and challenges of living and sailing aboard a yacht. Many topics are covered, and this is a must listen for women considering a sailing lifestyle.Por Antares Catamarans
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Safety at Sea - Fire, EPIRBs, Life-rafts and much more!
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This episode discusses many safety requirements for traveling the high seas. Topics include EPIRBs, Life-rafts, Fire onboard, runaway diesel engines, and much more.Por Antares Catamarans
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Boat Maintenance and Spare Parts for Bluewater Cruising
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This Antares Owner Roundtable discusses maintenance and important spare parts for world travel and service. Owners provide advice based on their experiences - both good and bad. :)Por Antares Catamarans
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It's no secret; getting insurance on a catamaran is not easy. It can also be expensive and challenging for new boat owners. Join us as we discuss the current state of insurance with a special guest - Keith Sargis, at Novamar insurance. We'll cover topics about insurance for new sailors, hurricane zones and other high-risk areas, 10-year-old rigging…
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Starlink and Other Yacht Communication Options
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In this discussion, we welcome our special guest Richard Anderson, owner of Sea-Tech Systems. We discuss the communication methods available on yachts and the best options and share experiences with Starlink, near shore, offshore, and 'Ditch Bag' communications. Richard Anderson richard@sea-tech.com https://seatech.systems…
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We discuss with other catamaran owners essential design considerations for their boats. Topics include galley down, cockpit design, solar capacity, and more.Por Antares Catamarans
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Leaving the Dock, Living the Dream!!
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In this episode, we talk to different catamaran owners, discussing how they quit work, bought a boat, and went sailing. Our panel discussion is diverse; some members had never sailed before, and others were experienced racers. There is a lot of good information here for anyone wanting to cut ties to terra firma, and explore the world via The World'…
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Keeping Your Yacht in 'Ship Shape' Condition!
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Listen and learn from avid sailors as they discuss how to keep best their yachts clean and looking new in the harsh marine environment. Topics include: * Secrets for Shiny Stainless Steel * Best products for cleaning non-skid surfaces * Gelcoat crack repair * Environmentally safe products for general cleaning * Frequency of washing boats * Woodcare…
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This episode covers our 6 week stay in Papua New Guinea and our return to Australia. This is the last episode of PodCastaway for the present. Thanks to everyone who's been interested enough to listen to my ramblings for the past 6 years!
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An account of our three months in the Western Provice of the Solomon Islands.
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We left Bundaberg on May 11th, spent 2 weeks at Chesterfield Reef and arrived in Gizo, Solomon Islands, on June 7th.
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We're about ready to leave Australia so I've recorded this brief update just to show that we still exist!
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So we had to give it up in the end. We finally had a window but Tigger was not fit.
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Finally, after our 6 month tour around Australia, we have left Bundaberg and are heading up the Queensland coast. We still haven't decided where we're going this trip!
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Last post of the season. We spent 6 weeks at Lizard Island - the northernmost extent of our cruise this year and then we hurried south to Bundaberg in 3 weeks! Until next year, bye for now!
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An account of our month spent between Townsville and Cairns - on the Queensland Coast and Great Barrier Reef - and a discussion of anchoring issues.
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An account of our month spent diving in the Whitsunday Islands; and a few emails answered.
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Welcome to PodCastaway 2009. We're only 2 weeks into our 2009 cruising season and have progressed only about 200 miles up the coast of Queensland. But it was about time I made a podcast episode, and I'm sure you want to hear about our trips to New Zealand and Tasmania!
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Recorded during our passage from Port Vila, Vanuatu, to Bundaberg, Australia. We made stopovers at Huon Atoll and Chesterfield Reef.This is the last Podcast of this cruise. Thanks for coming along.
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We've spent six weeks in the northern Banks Islands of Vanuatu, an area less often visited than the rest. We attended the 2008 Vanualava Cultural Festival.
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Before my son Nick left us after 3 months aboard, I interviewed him about his experiences.
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I've finally uploaded the podcast recorded between leaving New Caledonia and arriving at Luganville in Vanuatu.
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Our new cruising season has started with a 6 day passage from Bundaberg, Australia, to Koumac, New Caledonia. We arrived in New Caledonia on May 14th but only now, on a trip to Noumea, have I found the bandwidth to upload it.
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Here, as promised, is the 11 minute video I made of our great whale snorkeling experience in Tonga. A 74MB download if you are interested.
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The last podcast of the season, recorded during our 6 day passage from Noumea to Bundaberg. PodCastaway will be on hiatus now until we recommence cruising in April 2008.
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Recorded during our passage from Fiji to New Caledonia. Includes:- lightning, 50 knot winds, an unscheduled stop in Vanuatu, the mutiny on the Bounty, and our personal backstory!
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This is a short update recorded during two overnight hops within the Fiji group.
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Recorded during our passage from Ha'apai, Tonga, to Savu Savu, Fiji. Includes accounts of our traumatic departure from Tonga, and our awesome whale watching trip! I encoded this at 32kbps - it sounds OK (to me) and is half the size.
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A short podcast recorded on our two overnight hops between Samoa and Vava'u ... and our two week sojourn in Niuatoputapu. I found bandwidth in Vava'u, so here it is.
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Recorded during our passage from Bora Bora to Samoa. Part 2 of 2.
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Recorded during our passage from Bora Bora to Samoa. I ramble on about Tigger the cat and our mail delivery challenges. I split this Podcast into two due to uploading difficulties in Samoa. Part 1 of 2.
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This podcast runs from leaving the Marquesas May 22nd to arriving in Tahiti June 22nd. We visit Makemo, Fakarava and Toua Atolls in the Tuamotu Archipeligo and see lots o' sharks.
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Recorded during our three week passage across 3,000 miles of Pacific Ocean from the Galapagos Islands to the Marquesas in French Polynesia. I have since discovered that the island of UA-HUKA should be pronounced 'wa huka'. I appologise for mangling it in my ignorance.
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This was recorded over four late night watches during our 8 day passage from Las Perlas, Panama, to the Galapagos Islands. I'm having to speak quietly so that I do not wake the off-watch crew!
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We've passed through the Panama Canal into the Pacific and this show is a soundseeing tour of the Canal transit.
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13: Panama Canal Line Handler Training Video
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In preparation for our own Canal Transit tomorrow, I have been through the Canal twice with other vessels. When I was with Lady Jane III I took along my pocket camcorder to shoot some video that would help me explain to my linehandlers (none of whom will have been through before) what to expect. The quality is awful -- most is shot at night, and th…
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Show 12. Recorded over a four day passage from Aruba to Panama's San Blas Islands. This is our last passage in the Caribbean. Soon we'll be going through the canal into the Pacific.
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At sea in the small hours again. It shows -- I sound half asleep. New music! No more Trinidad, so no more Pan. We're in Venezuela, so I've gone Latin.
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Show 10. Recorded at 2am a few miles short of Los Testigos, Venezuela. I thought we would be unable to stop at Los Testigos due to the conditions and the timing. I was wrong! The mp3 was bad so I've re-uploaded it.
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End of the cruising season and we get hauled out in Trinidad. Sorry about the poor voice-over quality but I left my decent microphone behind when I came to California.We'll be back on the boat in October. http://www.peakeyachts.com/
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08: Montserrat and Underwater Photography
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I know I introduce it as Podcast 7, but it's really number 8! 1. Our visit to Montserrat. 2. A review of our underwater photography equipment.
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1. We came back to Trinidad for the Carnival. This is what we found. 2. Diving in St Vincent and St Lucia
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1. An Instant Guide to The Grenadines: An overview of the islands we have visited in the St Vincent and the Grenada Grenadines. 2. A Guide to Weather Sources: Where do we go for weather forecasts while we are cruising in the Caribbean? Links to websites mentioned: www.caribwx.com Chris Parker & the Caribbean Weather Center www.sailmail.com Sailmail…
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We made our first scuba dive of this cruising season at Ile de Ronde, just to the north of Grenada.
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