The Fun Of Finding Help In Remote Places

Summary: [S03E10] You’re in a strange place and you don’t speak the language; you need help but you’re isolated and running on adrenaline. Where’s the fun in that?<br> And is it fair to bring pets or partners on board if they don’t like sailing?<br> Lots more topics in this week’s podcast…<br> 00:00 Recording from a Coral Triangle Atoll<br> 02:09 How we tackled rigging failure (Ep 294): YOUR COMMENTS<br> 11:24 The fun of finding help in strange places<br> 13:36 Why do we put anchor lights on top of the mast?<br> 17:14 Do the Col-Regs get updated?<br> 19:12 Do you use an anchor ball?<br> 20:36 Are you a new sailor?<br> 23:47 Sailing as you get older<br> 27:23 Have we changed your perception of Southeast Asia?<br> 31:48 Sailing in Islamic countries is FUN!<br> 32:53 How do we get regular prescriptions filled?<br> 37:01 Advice on sailing with pets…and partners!<br> Episodes mentioned in this podcast:<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/U-V7SVASrqw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Sailboat Ever To Come Here</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Are You Too Old to Sail?</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/H_sFhzvMGI4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sailing with pets</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/tdsq2J8jIEQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruising’s Dirty Little Secret | Casting Off 009</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/EkwJx45TkIs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Rigging U-Bolt Sheared Off | Ep 294</a><br> Our no-holds-barred, no-frills podcasts are an unedited look at sailing and travel. They are our way of keeping up with you in as close to real-time as possible. If you have a comment, don’t forget to send us a tweet to <a href="https://twitter.com/followtheboat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@followtheboat on Twitter</a> to get our attention.<br> Click <a href="https://followtheboat.com/pub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for ways to support us<br> – <a href="https://patreon.com/followtheboat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">become a Patreon</a><br> – <a href="https://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">join FTBMates</a><br> – <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FSDRZAGHUTBJG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bung a quid in our Rum Fund</a><br> Click <a href="https://youtu.be/5_DlOuKXpIc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to watch the video podcast<br>