Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Episode 246 Sail Dauntless

I enjoy getting to know Jim and Judy Brown and we discuss their Yacht Dauntless and what is like to be a charter business owner, Captain and Crew https://www.saildauntless.com/ is their website * Length: 52′, beam 15′ draft 6′ * US Coast Guard Documented Vessel * engine Yanmar 80 hp diesel * Generator * AIS * Electric Winches * Hydraulic Swim Platform * Total sails = 3 * Dingy 10′ seats 5 * Outboard 15 hp * Life Raft – offshore rated * CE Rating A13, B16, C16 The Captain – James Brown  * Veteran Coast Guard Ocean Rescue * Licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain – 50 ton masters * 8 years deep ocean experience * Sailing since early childhood * Passion for the ocean * Former Cubmaster * STCW certified in first aid, CPR, firefighting and sea survival * 6,000 nautical miles sailed on Dauntless   The Chef / First Mate – Judy Brown * What started as a food journey to improve my health has become apassion for making great food and serving it to others. The Italian in me loves to help make people happy with a beautiful meal that satisfied the pallet and the soul. * How fun to taste the fresh, local fare in the comfort of your own private yacht, surrounded by crystal clear water and your favorite libation in-hand! * I’ve been sailing since I was a teenager at Girl Scout Camp Tekakwitha in Hampton Bays, NY. We can’t wait for you to come and enjoy our new yacht with us! * STCW certified in first aid, CPR, firefighting and sea survival * 6,000 nautical miles sailed on Dauntless -------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to support the Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast there are several ways! 1 Become a Patreon 2 Become a Sponsor 3 Buy my Sailing Audio lessons Past Podcasts may now be found HERE 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: Basic Costal Cruising Certification Lessons for the ASA 103 Exam over 9 hours of Audio Instruction to help you get ready to go sailing and also to prepare you for the written portion of the ASA 103 written exam. https://gumroad.com/l/PvOYK 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

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This is about cruising Sailing in the Mediterranean but we do venture outside of the Mediterranean as well. The topics intended to be covered are about the cruising lifestyle and cruising sailor. Sailors, dreamers and armchair sailors should enjoy the great stories that are told. We will talk about sailing adventures, sailing tips, sailing gear, chartering and charter bases, local knowledge related to specific geographical areas in the Mediterranean and interviews with fellow sailors.If you have sailing stories to share or information valuable to sailors then please contact me.