Sailing Anarchy Podcast

Today we spoke with Alex Simanis, owner of Ballard Sails, and are now Doyle Seattle. A bright and engaging individual, Alex takes us inside the decision to go to Doyle, how their sailmaking business has evolved, and what is happening in terms of new projects. Enjoy!

If you don't know who designer Thomas Tison is, you will now. Tempesta spends the better part of an hour visiting with Tison, from his AC involvement, to his very fast 48' Elita, built of wood, to his latest, the stunning small foiler called the Airborn.Thomas is a smart and interesting dude, and we are sure you'll enjoy the podcast.

Our special guest today was French designer Sam Manuard (or as I like to say, use your best hillbilly voice here) Sam ManYOU ard. I'm such a dope.Hot off their impressive class and overall win in the 2026 Transatlantic Race, Sam joined me to talk about the Mach 50 canting keel, daggerboard scow offshore weapon.I found him to be more than happy to talk openly about the new boat, how it sailed, and what they learned.If you don't know who Sam Manuard is, get learnin'. He is one of the best on the planet. Listen here.

Today Tempesta spends too long talking about essentially two boats. The "foiling" Baltic 111' Raven, and the Sam Manuard-designed 50' Scow, Palanad4. His "takes" are ridiculous.But then he reminds us what a failure he is with his IOM story. Oh boy...

What a total bummer/elation set of emotions for the winner/not winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race! Tempest does his best to enlighten y'all on what went down.Enjoy!

The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #70Today, Stu Johnstone from J/Boats joins host Scot Tempesta as Stu brings us up to date with what is happening at J/Boats. New models? Potential new models? We discuss trends in the sport - short-handed racers, rules - ORC, IRC, etc.And should Tempesta get another J/Boat? Enjoy!

Well, Tempesta went sailing yesterday. Sure he did. Listen to his lame version of sailing. Also, he rips into ORC, his most favorite rating system in the whole wide world!

The Sailing Anarchy PodcastTempesta offers up a pretty funny story that some of you may have missed, he gives you some Hot Rum Series ingo (via DC), and jumps in on the recently completed IOM nationals. All that and a bag of chips.

 Today we spoke to legendary sailor Moose McClintock about an array of subjects, starting with America dropping out of the America's Cup, The NYYC Rolex Cup in the IC 37's, where the sport is thriving, where it isn't, etc. Love that dude. Enjoy!

We talk model boat racing with AMYA president Len Bose. He convinced me I have to get back to it, so I am ordering a new DF 95!

Lee Goolden, the man behind the nothing short of amazing Tally Ho videos, joined us today for an hour to talk about everything that has gone into this huge rebuild program. Leo is delightfully straightforward and just such a good dude. Enjoy this one!

Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing, joined us today for a robust discussion of all things sailing, er, US Sailing! Engaging and bright, Charlie takes us down the often muddy road of US Sailing - where's it been, where it is, and where it wants to go!This is a fantastic interview, and I hope you enjoy it!

You say you'd like to win the Chicago Mackinac race? Well, maybe you didn't win that one, but how about theThe Bayview to Mackinac race, which starts a week earlier. No?How about winning them both, in the same year? That's exactly what Bob Hughes, owner of the TP 52 Heartbreaker did this summer!Bob shares what those races were like and how they pulled off the double. Enjoy!

Today, we talk with Quantum San Diego's Eric Heim, who just helped drive the Cal 40 Restless to both its class and Overall win in the just-completed 2025 Transpac.A great story with plenty of good stuff. And apologies - like an idiot, I hit the wrong button and the last couple minutes didn't record!

Alex Camet joins us live from Lake Garda, Italy for the Moth Worlds, where he is coaching American Zack Downing. Listen to the infinite details of what it takes to sail these things! Love it!

Today, Tempesta whines about the fact that he can't get crew - waa! Dude nobody wants to sail with an old man on an old boat.Reality bites! And so does he!

Tempesta is back! Yay? Whatever, he rambles on about the America's Cup, and yes, even manages to talk about his dopey Hobie 33. Jeez, give it a rest! Now you give it a listen!

I had the chance to sail in the uber-competitive SDYC J/22  Beercan Series last night and man, was that fun, and humbling! 20 teams sailed in two flights - silver and gold - we were in silver of course, but had a couple nice finishes and a couple I'd rather not talk about, but I will. Listen!

 Today Scot Tempesta talks to Alex Camet live from onboard the Swan 60 Good Call as they make their way down the coast of Southern California on the Newport to Ensenada Race. Super cool to have a chat from the water.And of course Bigmouth Strikes Again, with his nonsensical rant about The America's Cup. Enough already! 

So for all the nonsense your editor here has spewed about his beater Hobie 33, it finally came time to deliver.And if you know Tempesta, you know that he rarely delivers, and his first race on said Hobie 33 was this past Saturday. We'll let him try to talk his way out of fth in class and 19th overall.This oughta be good!

Today, Tempesta goes on and on about his GD Hobie 33.   He tells us that y'all love this sort of thing? It looks pretty good until you realize Danny Devito couldn't stand up inside. What the hell is he thinking? Oh that's right, that's not his strong suit.He also briefly dives into the well-worn US SailGP team with lukewarm and predictable results. But wait, there's more...

In today's episode, Tempesta brings you all up to speed on the progress on his "Beater" Hobie 33. First, he goes way too long explaining the obscure and odd name he chose for the boat.Then he goes on about the yard experience, and all the deets about what it takes to get this thing going. Here at SA, we say hurry the hell up and get on the race course, so that we can hear all about the races he didn't win. (He is likely busting out the excuse machine in anticipation...)As always, enjoy!

Ice King Matty Struble joined us to take a bit of a deep dive into his ridiculously brilliant sailing career!From Moths to Iceboats, Matt does a great job sharing how he does it.Enjoy!

Surely one of the more fascinating designers with a great origin story that led him to design in six America's Cups! And that is only part of the story. I 14s, Moths, custom boats, etc.Hope ya dig it!

Yeah, yeah, yeah - we know you've heard it before, but he did get something new (old). You may be surprised, and you might say "What a wanker", but listen up to hear the story. And yes, we know - there is always a story!

Today, your 'Hostess with the Mostest' welcomes Alex Camet as they talk about the year in review, and what is on the waters ahead.It must be noted that thanks to The Host, this is the worst, most incomplete, inaccurate and quickly thrown together "Year In Review" ever.  We spent nearly the whole time talking about the AC, and whatever the hell it was that we discussed. Mazel tof!

Quarter million-mile man Brian Hancock joins us for some hilarious (and not-so-hilarious) tales from his previous around-the-world races on Drum with Simon LeBon, the very Russian Fugazi, and More.We also talk about what is happening in the Vendee Globe, happening right now!

Finally, Tempesta drags his sorry, flabby ass to the microphone and sends some hate North Sails' way, Dishes on the failed Jules Verne Trophy, and he finally finds his boat!Maybe now he can stop talking about it...

I did! I found another Columbia 30-2 for sale! Made an offer. Everything looked good. Until it wasn't.I'm a loser. 

I have been looking for a very specific boat and model to purchase. And I found it! We struck a deal, I was excitedly going through the fun of naming it, and what graphics/paint colors to use, and picking the race schedule, and getting crew together and, and, and...The deal got killed. The owners decided not to sell - boo! So I found a couple others. Join me in my misery...

Today Tempesta has a rare podcast that offers some actual insight, but then quickly defaults to his "What can't I complain about" shtick. Bro, it's getting tiresome. Listen anyway.

Today Scot Tempesta gives his best ADHD podcast yet! He skips around for 35 minutes, going from topic to topic with no rhyme or reason.Welcome to his nightmare! Listen anyway.

Today Star Maser Austin Sperry joined us. Fresh off his Star World Championship with John Kostecki, Austin shares what it's like to sail with JK, the dynamic onboard, the prep involved, and getting the W!Austin is a cool dude and I hope you enjoy it!

Today we are lucky enough to be joined by the current Star World Champion, John Kostecki. John was such a great guest, and despite me interrupting every third sentence, it was a joy to listen to JK break it all down. Enjoy!

You might want to listen to this already too-long podcast twice because Tempesta sings the praises of the America's Cup! To be sure, he tears into a number of issues, and be sure to hear what he says about the broadcast. We hate to say it, but for once he's right!Enjoy.

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?

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!

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. 

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!

 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 dreamt up a wildAC scenario that I'd like to see, and we've got a very, very cool exclusive feature coming up on SA that I want to share a bit with y'all. Listen here. - ed. 

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.

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!

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!

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!

Scot tells us this is his best podcast ever. Sure buddy. Has he even done a decent one? You be the judge!