Welcome to the Sailing Anarchy podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of sailboats and racing with a true industry insider! Scot Tempesta, the founder of Sailing Anarchy and a lifetime sailboat enthusiast, shares his wealth of experience and knowledge with listeners.In each episode, Scot reflects on his history in the sailboat industry and his future.Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting, this podcast is the perfect place to gain insights from one of the most resp ...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #36. East Coast, Olympics Blew, America's Cup Might too!
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Tempesta talks to someone who actually knows stuff, as opposed to him. Will Sturdy from Brooklin Boat Yard, shares the latest from the East Coast. And Scot trashes both the Olympics and the America's Cup. Shocking, right?By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #35. North Swallows the World
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Tempesta spends an hour on the phone with hella good sailor Alex Camet on today's earth-shattering news that North Sails is acquiring both Quantum and Doyle sails. Like, holy shit! Alex brings his years of experience to the podcast, which in truth, only makes tempesta look like the dodo he is! Enjoy!…
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #34. Olympics. Cayard. Boat search
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Clearly not on his "A" Game (hell, he doesn't even have a "C" Game), Mr. Tempesta goes off on the Olympics, Cayard, and then drags his dopey personal life into this. He even talks about the Fisker Ocean, fer christ's sake.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #33. Bow thrusters?
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Tempesta has weird thoughts. And today, he wants to talk to you about...Bow Thrusters? Okay... But wait, there's more! He goes deep into the ludicrousness of having 30 sails for your TP 52. All that, and more - listen up!By Scot Tempesta
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Oh I know - its hard to believe that your beacon of morality, me, has not told the truth. It's maybe not so much of a lie as it is breaking a promise, which I do all the time, but I am going to break another one: I am going sailboat racing tonight. Yes, I know I wouldn't, but I'll explain in this podcast. Also, I am still looking for a 'Lumbo 30, I…
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #31. They said no!
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Scot wants to look at and possibly buy. the owner and the broker say no! Also, Will Sturdy Chief Designer at Brooklin Boatyard talks about racing classics on the East Coast.By Scot Tempesta
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No, I didn't quit Sailing Anarchy, nor quit doing podcasts, I quit racing sailboats! I'm done, finished, burnt out, tired, old - you name it. In my own little way, I've been there and done that and that's quite enough! I'll still be commenting, and complaining, and critiquing, but ya won't see me on the race course unless it's on a powerboat!…
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Today Scot's guest is Ronnie Simpson, who sadly had his Global Solo Challenge around the world cut short with a dismasting in treacherous waters. The story is incredible, so give it a listen!By Scot Tempesta
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SA Podcast #28. Brooklin Boatyard, why ocean racing isn't televised
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Here, Finally, someone other than Tempesta talks. Do you have any idea how hard it was to get that egomaniac to agree to this? Today's guest is Will Sturdy, Chief Designer at Brooklin Boatyard. Enjoy!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #27. Booze follow-up, Slow boats are fun, SailGP blows
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Scot tells us this is his best podcast ever. Sure buddy. Has he even done a decent one? You be the judge!By Scot Tempesta
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Scot Tempesta gets into a subject - finally - that he knows something about - Booze. He actually has some sobering thoughts (haha) and you may wish to give this a listen.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #25. Dr Laura and a follow up with my concussion story.
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Oh boy, only Scot could screw up an invite to come sail, listen to her do her show, and have dinner With Dr. Laura Schlessinger. You really do have to listen to this one. What a jackass!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #24. Cayard getting sued, World Sailing Blows
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Tempesta starts off pleasant enough, talking about his damaged brain, but then goes into full rant mode. Listener beware!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #23. I Fell and Hit my Head
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Your illustrious Editor talks about the Sydney to Hobart race, shares his podcast stats for 2023 (not that impressive), talks about getting his ass kicked in J/22s, and finally how he fell and hit his head. He sounds as dopey as ever to us!By Scot Tempesta
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Here Scot shows how little he knows about, well, anything, as he ignorantly delves into the world of shorthanded sailing. Oh trust us, he knows all about short - height, bus, length. You get the picture. Enjoy.By Scot Tempesta
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Tempesta bails on his J/105 and wants us to think that's cool. Right. He then gives his notion of what the "best days" are of owning a boat. Of course he has to make it sexual. Uncle Creepy strikes again.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #20. Lipton Cup Weirdness
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Old-timer Tempesta saddles you with his tiresome war stories, one from nearly 40 years ago, and one unfolding now. jesus, can this guy ever do or say anything normal?By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing anarchy Podcast #19. I raced a Beneteau.
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Tempesta announces that he races on a Beneteau! Wow, that's apparently what passes for news from this guy. Sheesh.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #18. Buffett and Boatyards
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Tempesta drags us through yet another one of his stories about Jimmy Buffett and also manages to complain about boatyards as well.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #17. We need crew!
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It seems that people are finding out that sailing with Tempesta ain't exactly a day at the beach, and now he's bellyaching about needing crew. Waaa!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #15. Coach Put Me In!
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Cheapskate Tempesta finally gets the coaching he has needed for basically his entire sailing life. Somebody tell him it's far, far too late.By Scot Tempesta
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Stop Yelling! The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #14
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Jesus, we had a bit of a yell-fest last night in the Beercan series, and it was not fun. And guess what, I wasn't the one yelling, except for the fact that I yelled at the people who were yelling to STFU! As NWA put it in Gangsta Gangsta, "What the fuck are they yelling?" So I spend too much time on the subject but then segue into the fascination o…
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #13. A fucking Crab pot?
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The king of excuses checks in with the biggest drunken load of shit you've heard in a while. Oh and to make it better, did we mention that he's drunk? We might have to let him go.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #12. Let's look at the numbers
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Whoa Whoa Whoa, Stop the Clock! Tempesta brings some facts in this Podcast. No, they aren't alternative facts either! He has some entry trends in a couple big "fun" regattas. Don't worry, he still whines, as always.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #11. Is racing still fun?
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Tempesta once again bores you with more J/105 nonsense, crowing about winning a couple of races, but then inexplicably veers into asking if racing is still fun for you. He then ridiculously tries to define what is fun, as if he knows. Embarrassing, really.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #10. How much does it cost?
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In this episode, cheapskate Tempesta bellyaches about how much money he is spending on his J/105. Waaa!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #9: Sailing and Sexual Harrassment
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This podcast stems from a bit of a horror story from the recent Etchells 22 Worlds in Miami Beach.By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast Episode # 8. Huffing Paint: Why I Started Sailing Anarchy
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The title pretty much says it all. Click to listen!By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast # 7. Yes, I did buy a J/105!
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Okay, so after much looking, I finally found a good one and bought it! I can tell you stuff about it now, but just listen to the goddamn thing, would ya?By Scot Tempesta
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #6. Fuck Rule 69.
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Tempesta presents another fact-free rant, this time on Rule 69, the "Misconduct" rule. As a profane and hot-headed sailor, any ideas on what he thinks of the rule? He also spends some time talking about.. I don't know, whatever the hell he talks about.By Scot Tempesta
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In this week'ss Podcast, I reminisce about how I met Doug Peterson, 40-something years ago. Yes, I've already established that I'm old, but as a total outsider, it was a moment I'll never forget. Enjoy! - ed.By Scot Tempesta
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In this episode, Tempesta goes off on the current fiasco taking place at the hallowed house of US Sailing. With Olympic know-it-all Paul Cayard dismissed, ooops, we mean "resigned", along with at least four other staff members quitting, the situation is far from good. The failed Olympic program is the issue, what should be done about it, and are th…
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Episode 3 - Scot Lets It Rip on The America's Cup
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In this episode, we'll be discussing the America's Cup, a prestigious sailing competition that has a long and storied history. However, Scot will explain why he’s come to hate the America's Cup despite its great moments and legendary sailors like Dennis Connor. Join us as we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of this iconic sailing event. Scot…
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Episode 1 - So I'm buying a J/105. What the hell am I thinking?
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Welcome to the first episode of the Sailing Anarchy podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of sailing with our host, Scot Tempesta, founder of Sailing Anarchy. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey, starting with Scot's sailboat ownership history, where he shares his experiences of owning various boats and the pros and cons of eac…
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“I think as you get older, you definitely notice that the things that you used to do, you may not be doing as well. And that's okay! I mean, what's the great saying? ‘I may not be as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was.’” Welcome to the second episode of the Sailing Anarchy podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of sa…
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