Best Above Amp Beyond Boating Podcasts (2024)

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Boat Handling Made Easy 12:39

3h ago12:39

12:39

Several factors influence a boat's responsiveness to changes in direction during close-quarters manoeuvres and its ability to hold stationary to complete manoeuvres. The skipper and crew must understand these factors to safely and confidently handle various boat handling scenarios, such as picking up a mooring, anchoring, and docking. In this episo…

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The Ocean Is The Language Of Us All 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

The ocean is the language of us all, evoking a sense of universal connection and shared passion, especially for those who love boating, sailing, or any water-based activities. It represents a vast, communal playground that transcends individual experiences and cultures. The sea speaks a shared language through the winds, waves, and tides, uniting p…

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Perfect 10 - Days Afloat 12:58

2M ago12:58

12:58

Join us in this episode as we delve into a fundamental insight: the key to unforgettable boating adventures lies in understanding the diverse expectations of everyone onboard. Picture yourself at the helm, surrounded by a varied group with their own desires and interests. These aspirations range from chasing thrills to yearning for tranquillity. Br…

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Your next big adventure 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

Do you have a new boating adventure starting to form as an idea? The more adventurous and challenging the plan, the more planning you need to undertake. A significant factor in trip planning can be how much of the skills development you do for yourself and how much is suitable for the others you go boating with. By strategically planning your train…

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Digital First Navigation 6:48

4M ago6:48

6:48

This episode of Boating Insights explores the shift from paper to digital navigation, highlighting recent announcements by the UK and Australian Hydrographic Offices. Join us as we discuss the evolving trends in eNavigation and the impact on maritime practices. From the convenience of digital systems to the enduring relevance of paper charts, we'll…

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The path to your ultimate boating experience 8:14

5M ago8:14

8:14

In this Boating Insights episode, we're sharing practical tips inspired by elite-level sports to help you unlock the path to your ultimate boating experience. We keep it straightforward, breaking down individual skills you can easily apply to all your boating activities—no unnecessary frills, just solid advice. Your ultimate boating experience is w…

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Communication Equipment: Prepared for When You Need It 5:18

6M ago5:18

5:18

In the boating world, preparedness is paramount. This episode provides valuable insights into optimising communication equipment, such as distress beacons, DSC-equipped radios, and satellite phones. Discover essential tips and tricks for using these fantastic devices effectively — Prioritise safety for you and your crew by being better equipped to …

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Electronic Navigation Skills 5:53

7M ago5:53

5:53

This podcast is here to preserve and enhance your navigation skills at sea while embracing the potential of electronic navigation systems. In this episode, 'Electronic Navigation Skills,' we delve deep into crucial techniques for seamlessly uniting electronic navigation tools with traditional seamanship expertise. Listen now to discover the secrets…

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I wish I knew then what I know now 9:54

8M ago9:54

9:54

In this episode of "Boating Insights," we delve into the age-old saying, "I wish I knew then what I know now!" Join us as we uncover some hidden gems of boating – those parts of the boat you might not fully understand, items you've brought on board but never used, and essential knowledge for your crew in case the skipper is unavailable. We're here …

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Celebrating Being Afloat 8:13

9M ago8:13

8:13

This episode celebrates the simple joy of being out on the water. Sometimes, amidst the hustle and bustle of life, we forget to take a moment to savour the beauty of our surroundings and the sheer pleasure of being afloat. So, this episode is dedicated to all of you who have ventured out onto the water – whether it's a serene lake, a meandering riv…

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Seamanship Toolbox 12:27

10M ago12:27

12:27

This episode helps you build the skills in the seamanship toolbox for everyone onboard. Learn how to identify the most useful areas to develop for yourself and your crew and plan simple, engaging and effective training sessions to try when you are next out on the water. Click here to access "Logbook" -Identity which aspects of your skippering you a…

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Exploring Weather Models and Observations with Nick Olson from Predict Wind 21:55

11M ago21:55

21:55

Nick Olson joins us from Predict Wind for this episode of Boating Insights. Predict Wind is a leading weather forecasting and routing company that provides accurate and reliable weather information for boaters. The episode focuses on the following: Different models and accessing local weather data The interplay between routing and observations Usin…

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Essential MMSI information with Linda Berryman from AMSA 19:20

12M ago19:20

19:20

Having an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) programmed into your AIS (Automatic Identification System) or marine radio is essential for: Safety and Identification: The MMSI serves as a unique identifier for your vessel, allowing other vessels and maritime authorities to identify your boat quickly. In emergencies, the MMSI helps rescue service…

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Advancements in Marine Safety: A Discussion with Linda Berryman from AMSA 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) provides a search and rescue (SAR) service for Australia. Their search and rescue region covers the Australian continent and large areas of the Indian, Pacific, Southern Oceans, and Australian Antarctic territories. This region is nearly 53 million square kilometres (one-tenth of the Earth’s surface) …

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Are you missing a trick? 12:46

1y ago12:46

12:46

For this episode we are going to be looking at if you may be missing a trick with your boating, you'll not be surprised to hear there is a core focus on safety for this one. The ideas are based around one of the founding principles of all of our training: I HEAR I FORGET > I SEE I REMEMBER > I DO I UNDERSTAND. This link takes you to learn more abou…

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Turning a problem into an opportunity 11:08

1y ago11:08

11:08

We are looking at the opportunities that can arise from the unpredictable nature of boating. It's all the mindset, a huge part of the attraction of boating should ideally be the opportunity to never stop learning and to keep your mind and skills sharp in an unpredictable environment that rewards you for being well set up and prepared. Whether your …

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Your Boating Kit Bag 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

In this episode, Neil takes you through the essential items he will always pack into a boating kit bag. Depending on the season, activity and location you are boating in, you will want to adjust what you carry, but this list will help to get you thinking about what you already take and see if there are any tweaks to your list that you can make. Lea…

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Dynamic Passage Planning 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

When you plan a passage, it's crucial to ensure you set up your plan to be dynamic so you can easily adjust for updated departure and arrival times. This episode takes you through how to manage avoidable slippage with your departure timing and the considerations for your ETA changing while you are on a passage. Online Skipper Course - Strategies fo…

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What are your options for reporting your position? 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

15:22

When you are out at sea, many scenarios can arise where you may need to know and transmit your position. You may also need to be able to receive, record and navigate a position to assist. This podcast examines your options for getting a quick and accurate position. We also provide some ideas to help upskill people who are boating with you to assist…

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Leave Your Comfort Zone 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

12:26

Without leaving your comfort zone, you can't develop your skills. This podcast has five ideas that you can implement to help to leave your boating comfort zone and keep developing your skippering skills. You can use the links below to learn about our courses, logbook and ABB TV. > Courses > Logbook > ABB TV…

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Prepare yourself for the voyage of a lifetime with John Hembrow - founder of the Down Under Rally 32:55

1+ y ago32:55

32:55

This episode of Boating Insights will help you to prepare for the voyage of a lifetime. John Hembrow joins Neil to share some of his extensive knowledge. John has been full-time cruising since 2009, created the Down Under Rally in 2014, and has led a range of yacht rallies in the SW Pacific and Australia since then. Learn more about the Down Under …

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A change is as good as a holiday 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

8:47

Changing some of the habits you have onboard can significantly impact the skill development of all involved. This episode takes you through some of the options you have for implementing changes through a typical day on the water that can help you explore more destinations, average more days on the water and avoid the issues that can come with skill…

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Make tide your friend 12:55

1+ y ago12:55

12:55

For all coastal boating adventures, you will likely need an understanding of the tide. This Boating Insights video podcast episode takes you through some essential considerations to help make tide your friend. The episode begins by looking at the potential impact of the tide on a passage plan. The tidal situation can impact the flow and depths, or …

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Boarding options for your boating 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

When boarding a boat from the land, a dinghy or the water, there are many details you can adjust to make it easier and safer for all involved. As part of this episode, we look at some ideas if you accidentally find yourself in the water whilst boarding to help make sure you can get back on board or onto the dock again.…

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Interview with David Hows of Ocean Sailing Expeditions and Podcast 25:45

2y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, we catch up with David Hows, the founder of Ocean Sailing Expeditions and the Ocean Sailing Podcast. David's a self-confessed sailing addict who loves introducing new people to his love of all things - sailing. David shares fantastic information about the options for gaining offshore sailing experience, training crews for emergency…

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Marine Electronics 14:24

2y ago14:24

14:24

This episode looks at some of the key need-to-know features of your marine electrical system. We go through the options of how you generate and store power on board, understanding the amount of power being used at all times, and how to avoid accidentally wasting power or avoiding being caught out by the batteries being run flat and not available wh…

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Toys for your boat 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

For many boats, toys are a key part of the activity. This episode takes you through some of Neil's favourite boating toys, for swimming, fishing, towing, snorkelling, and paddle boarding, with tips on how to avoid your boat becoming overrun with toys and keeping everyone safe whilst you're using them.…

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5 ideas to simplify your boat 17:17

2y ago17:17

17:17

Finding ways to make your boat safer and easier to use should always have a positive impact on how often and safely you can use your boat. This episode takes you through some of the options you could use to help keep the boat running smoothly and simplify your job of skippering and maintaining a boat.…

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Covers and Canvas - Protecting your boat and crew 14:08

2y ago14:08

14:08

The covers on a boat are usually there to protect the boat, crew or both. Having covers set up correctly and making them simple to use will save money on maintenance and simplify the setup and pack up time whilst providing excellent protection. This episode takes you through the steps you can take to look after existing covers, adapt them to make t…

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Setting up and using an EPIRB 13:28

2+ y ago13:28

13:28

Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacons which are usually referred to as EPIRBs play a huge role in the safety of a modern vessel. This episode looks at if you need to carry one, the differences between GPS and non GPS enabled models, considerations for your registration and why it's important, what the differences and similarities between a Pe…

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Boating Holidays - How to make them awesome 15:06

2+ y ago15:06

15:06

Boating Holidays can be some of the most fantastic opportunities to enjoy being out on the water. This episode looks at the destinations, the different options available including bareboat charters, skippered charters, flotilla holidays, live-aboard boating courses and the options available for having a sail guide or skipper join you onboard. The c…

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Taking a break during a passage 21:18

2+ y ago21:18

21:18

How can you factor in taking a break for your passage as a local adventurer, coastal explorer or blue water skipper? This episode looks at some of the ideas you can build into your passages now so that if you need to help manage fatigue, seasickness or a maintenance issue at sea you have some transferable skills to draw on.…

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Qualifications for Teenagers and Young Adults 20:46

2+ y ago20:46

20:46

When you are looking at qualifications and training for young people in the marine environment, the list can quickly become quite extensive and confusing. In this episode, we help you understand how to evaluate what courses may be applicable and useful for a teenager and young adult, that will be enjoyable to study, useful, achievable, internationa…

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Junction from coastal cruising to pilotage 14:47

2+ y ago14:47

14:47

When you head out on a coastal passage there will need to be a junction point built into your passage plan, where the boat and crew adjust into the pilotage mode to prepare to enter the harbour, river or anchorage you are heading to. This episode looks at some of the factors to consider for selecting a junction point, what the actions you would nee…

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Sea Berths 17:56

2+ y ago17:56

17:56

Getting a good sleep at sea can make a huge difference to how enjoyable and safe a multi-day passage will be. In this episode, we look at the bigger picture for your sea berths including setting them up. This includes the standing orders for when to wake up the skipper and how to convert your boat from a liveaboard cruising configuration to being i…

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Stop > Think > Act 15:18

3y ago15:18

15:18

It can often feel that there is no time to think things through under pressure. Every time you guess without taking the time to think through the next steps, you have a 50% chance of hopefully making the right decision. You also have a 50% chance of making the wrong decision. One wrong decision can have a knock-on effect quite rapidly at times. Alw…

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Managing engine failure 22:17

3y ago22:17

22:17

When you turn the key and nothing happens, depending on a number of factors, the next few minutes could have a huge impact on the outcome of your scenario. One of the most common errors is to rush straight into fixing the issue without taking stock of the current situation, where you are, the traffic around you, managing your immediate hazards such…

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Your first overnight passage 22:17

3y ago22:17

22:17

This episode examines the details that can help make your first overnight passage safe, enjoyable and a positive learning experience so that they start well and just keep getting better and better. Through the episode we look at people, skills, the boat set up, the timing of watches and departure, how to get enough rest, managing food and hydration…

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Don't get penned in - Is a marina berth or swing mooring going to be the best for you? 17:29

3y ago17:29

17:29

This episode offers some insights into the wider decisions that can lead into making choosing where to keep a boat and how that develops over time. Some of the considerations we look at include, the first year of boat ownership, the maintenance, costs, insurance, ease of use and the factors which can affect your skill progression.…

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Setting up for a successful passage 17:21

3y ago17:21

17:21

Setting up your boat, your crew and yourself for successful passage making requires planning and an ongoing evaluation of what went well and where the areas to improve are. In this episode, Neil takes you through some of the main areas that you can help yourself prepare as a skipper or crew member. The podcast looks specifically at the consideratio…

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The first year of boat ownership 11:45

3y ago11:45

11:45

The first year of boat ownership can be both daunting and exciting. This episode looks at some of the key ways to avoid making potentially expensive mistakes in your first year and how to keep making sure you are getting out on the water and having fun. Enjoy!By Above & Beyond Boating

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Mayday Mayday Mayday 18:01

3+ y ago18:01

18:01

Most vessels carry a range of safety equipment, either through the personal choice of the skipper or due to the requirements they need to comply with within the areas they are boating. This episode helps you to understand when a marine radio, EPIRB, PLB, flare, V sheet, mobile phone or combination of these might be the most appropriate tool or tool…

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Navigation - Where are you? 17:06

3+ y ago17:06

17:06

The vessel navigation forms a huge part of any trip planning and implementation. In this episode we look at how you can use electronic and paper charts, tools and guides to appraise, plan, execute and monitor whilst your next adventure.By Above & Beyond Boating

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Is it time to make a plan? 15:06

3+ y ago15:06

15:06

This episode will help you to look at the considerations that go into choosing a boat, mooring, crew and being clear on what you want to achieve from your boating.By Above & Beyond Boating

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Keep It Simple Skipper! 14:07

3+ y ago14:07

14:07

This month's podcasts looks at the range of courses and services we have at Above and Beyond Boating to help achieve your next boating goal. The episode looks at the Log Book, skills and vessels management system, ABB TV and the range of E-Learning courses we have ready to support you to take your next steps. Logbook: https://logbook.members-only.o…

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Accelerate your skill development 11:34

3+ y ago11:34

11:34

This podcast has some ideas for helping you make 2021 count for your skill development and help you to be better prepared should you find yourself trying to manage a situation such as a tricky marina spot, a person overboard, steering failure or even clearing a wrapped propeller.By Above & Beyond Boating

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Planning your first Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 27:59

3+ y ago27:59

27:59

In this episode, Neil is joined by John Naylor to look at the steps involved and options available as a skipper or crew member to get involved in offshore yacht racing and in particular how you could take part in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.By Above & Beyond Boating

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Self Sufficiency for blue water cruising 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

When you are setting up your boat for bluewater cruising it's important to balance the investment in self-sufficiency and the ability to remain off of the grid with what is going to work for you to be able to maintain and afford. This episode of Boating Insights explores some of the key areas to think about in terms of making your boat and the crew…

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Perishable knowledge 16:58

4y ago16:58

16:58

This episode looks at managing perishable knowledge and preventing skill fade. Through the episode Neil provides ideas and strategies for managing your practical and communication skills, understanding your own vessels equipment and using Logbook to set up a maintenance program for your skills. Remember to tag @aabboating when you are practising yo…

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Sustainable boating - With Kate Fortnam 21:46

4y ago21:46

21:46

Kate Fortnam is the Campaign Manager for The Green Blue a joint environmental program between the RYA and British Marine. In this episode, we catch up with Kate to get some advice on how to create an awareness of the environment around you and how to reduce any impact from your boating activities. Green Blue Website: https://thegreenblue.org.uk/Fue…

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