A STERN VIEW PODCAST : a sailing podcast

Episode 019: Cabrillo Harbor, Catalina Island In this episode we talk about the amazing anchorage of Cabrillo Harbor on Catalina Island. After an adventurous departure from Button Shell Beach, getting prop'd by our dinghy line and Camille diving to free it. We dropped a stern and bow anchor at Cabrillo Beach in 17 feet of water.  You can see a video episode on out Youtube Channel of our two days spent at Cabrillo Harbor. A STERN VIEW podcast is meant to be a cruisers guide to anchorages that I visit both on my boat and on other boats. I talk about the anchorage, the ground tackle and my experiences at the anchorage so fellow cruisers will have an idea of what to expect when they visit each anchorage discussed. If you enjoy the podcast or YouTube videos please consider becoming a Patron for as low as a $1 an episode. All the proceeds from our Patrons go directly to the boat. Please subscribe and review us on iTunes if you like the podcast! Thanks for listening! Fair winds until next time! James & Camille & SV Triteia

Anchoring at Button Shell Beach on Catalina Island. In this episode we talk about our experiences anchoring at Button Shell Beach and Whites Complex on Catalina Island for the Fourth of July weekend. This was hands down our LEAST favorite anchorage we have visited and we wouldn't suggest anyone visit this anchorage based on our experiences. Give the episode a listen to find out why we disliked this anchorage so much.  You can see a video episodes on our Youtube Channel documenting our Fourth of July weekend trip to the island. A STERN VIEW podcast is meant to be a cruisers guide to anchorages that I visit both on my boat and on other boats. I talk about the anchorage, the ground tackle and my experiences at the anchorage so fellow cruisers will have an idea of what to expect when they visit each anchorage discussed. If you enjoy the podcast or YouTube videos please consider becoming a Patron for as low as a $1 an episode. All the proceeds from our Patrons go directly to the boat. Please subscribe and review us on iTunes if you like the podcast! Thanks for listening! Fair winds until next time! James & Camille & SV Triteia

(ARCHIVE) Episode 001 : Coches Prietos is an Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island in Southern California. This is my first ever podcast episode so please bear with me as I learn the ropes. In this episode, recorded under anchor at Coches Prietos, I tell you what I know about the anchorage and my thoughts and experiences at this anchorage and talk a little about my 20+ hour over night trip to the anchorage from Los Angeles Harbor. You can see the corresponding video episode about Coches Prietos on my YouTube Channel. This Podcast was recorded as part of a 9 day long sailing trip I took the last week of 2017. Exploring 6 different anchorages on Santa Cruz Island before sailing to Catalina Island to ring in the New Year. You can find the Journal entry and the Video episode at svtriteia.tumblr.com Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you would like to know about future episodes: Youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for Listening, Sailor James 

EP 017:  On this episode we talk about our sail over from Little Harbor, the Venturi Effect that happens in the afternoon at Cat Harbor, Picking up a mooring and our adventures below the water at Isthmus Cove.  With a short sail of only 3 nm from Little Harbor we enjoy the luxury of sailing as slowly as we needed to, taking in the sights, sounds and the sun. As we approached the anchorage the winds began to build directly on our nose. I had left the main up with the intention of dropping it inside the anchorage but once we got into the mouth of Cat Harbor we were heeled over so far that our starboard rail was buried. So I decided to take us back out to sea and drop the main. The gusts felt to be over 25knts with sustained around 17knts. The anchorage near the shore was full with boats and it seemed the only place to anchor was out in the open completely exposed so I decided to pick up a mooring ball.  Have a listen to hear our experiences at this peaceful anchorage.  You can see video footage of this anchorage and trip on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/sailorjames  Thanks for Listening  Fair Winds, Sailor James & Camille 

Episode 016: Welcome to Season 3 of A STERN VIEW podcast! This Season will start off with a 6-day sailing trip we, we being James and Camille, took to Santa Barbara Island and then on to Catalina Island. In this episode we talk about the amazing anchorage of Little Harbor on the backside of Catalina Island. We discuss the sail over from Santa Barbara Island, Anchoring in the Dark, moving Triteia at first light, Snorkeling and Hiking at this truly wonderful anchorage! You can see a video episode on out Youtube Channel of our two days spent at Little Harbor. A STERN VIEW podcast is meant to be a cruisers guide to anchorages that I visit both on my boat and on other boats. I talk about the anchorage, the ground tackle and my experiences at the anchorage so fellow cruisers will have an idea of what to expect when they visit each anchorage discussed. If you enjoy the podcast or YouTube videos please consider becoming a Patron for as low as a $1 an episode. All the proceeds from our Patrons go directly to the boat. Please subscribe and review us on iTunes if you like the podcast! Thanks for listening! Fair winds until next time! James & Camille & SV Triteia

Welcome to Season 3 of A STERN VIEW podcast! This Season will start off with a 6-day sailing trip we, we being James and Camille, took to Santa Barbara Island and then on to Catalina Island. In this episode we talk about the lonely island of Santa Barbra. It is 44 nm from the mainland and Los Angeles and is part of the Channel Islands chain. You can see a video episode on out Youtube Channel of our exploration of this island and anchorage. A STERN VIEW podcast is meant to be a cruisers guide to anchorages that I visit both on my boat and on other boats. I talk about the anchorage, the ground tackle and my experiences at the anchorage so fellow cruisers will have an idea of what to expect when they visit each anchorage discussed. If you enjoy the podcast or YouTube videos please consider becoming a Patron for as low as a $1 an episode. All the proceeds from our Patrons go directly to the boat. Please subscribe and review us on iTunes if you like the podcast! Thanks for listening! Fair winds until next time! James & Camille & SV Triteia

Episode 014: On this episode Neil and myself talk about the nature preserve island of Björkör. We ran to this island for its south facing harbor and fell in love with it. We talk about the amazing farm house and grounds we toured and describe the setting of this remarkable anchorage. To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

Episode 013: On this episode Neil and myself talk about the harbor of Sandvik. Sandvik offers some of the best facilities we have seen in Åland, great saunas and plenty to explore near by with a nature walk and a 14th century monastery and seafarer chapel. We talk about riding out a blow and our preparations for departing just after midnight to avoid the next wind event approaching in the morning. To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

Episode 012: On this episode Neil and myself talk about the bows to anchorage of Bänö. Recommended by a local Ålander, this isolated nook surrounded by trees and nature was truly amazing. My first proper "Bows To" experience, we sailed right up to the rock face and tied off to a tree and a rock on shore. We tell you about the experience and this lovely location before getting interrupted by our keel "bonking" the rocks as the wind shifted and picked up, we quickly close the podcast and get underway.... To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

Episode 011: On this episode Neil Fletcher and myself talk about the lovely harbor of Rödhamn in the Åland Islands. Rödhamn has a small cafe where you pay your slip fees, rent out the sauna and you can even place an order for fresh bread to be delivered to your bow the following morning. This island, or at least the harbor facilities has no electricity, which adds to its charm as being a place to come if you want to slow down. I have made a special video this week where I have taken the audio recording of this podcast and edited "ambient" video from he island that displays what we are talking about and some other visuals from the island itself. There is also the regular video episode up this week, so don't forget to give that a watch as well. To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

Episode 010: On this episode Neil Fletcher and myself talk about the "Västerhamn" of Mariehamn, the capital city of the Åland Islands. We go over the faculties at the West Harbor and what a yachty can expect on visiting Mariehamn and we talk about moving Arcturus after the winds increased in the channel forcing us to find a new berth. To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

Welcome to Season 2 of A Stern View Podcast! This Season I will be taking you to small harbors in the Stockholm and Åland archipelagos. On this episode Neil Fletcher and myself talk about the quaint guest harbor of Blidö on the island of the same name that is part of the Stockholm archipelago. We describe the setting and talk a bit about its lovely “Sandkil” sailboat Helmi and about the facilities at the Blidö Hamnkrog. To see the video episode that corresponds with this episode of the podcast please visit www.youtube.com/sailorjames For more information about what Blidö Hamnkrog has to offer visit https://blidohamnkrog.se Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James svtriteia.com

On this episode I take us to Avalon's "Bay of Seven Moons" on Catalina Island. Once owned by the Wrigley (gum) family, they turned Avalon into a tourist destination for sailors and landlubbers alike. I sailed over for a scuba diving trip with my little brother at the remarkable "Casino Point Dive Park" at the foot of Avalon's famous Casino building. I talk about my experiences here, how to get a slip assignment and what to expect. There is also a 3 part series of videos on my YouTube channel that covers my this trip if you would like visuals to go with this podcast. https://www.youtube.com/sailorjames I am posting this from the Sandvik Gästhamn on Kökar Island in the Åland Islands of Finland. There will be a whole new season of episodes from my adventures in the Åland Islands so stay tuned for those! Thanks for listening, Fair Winds, Sailor James http://svtriteia.com

This is a special Episode of A STERN VIEW PODCAST. We start with me giving you a run down about Isthmus Cove at Two Harbors on Catalina Island followed by a wonderful interview with my dear friends Noah and Alex of SV Thylacine. Noah and Alex spent 8 months cruising the Sea of Cortez and Baja California in 2009, I asked them to talk about there favorite anchorages and there least favorite anchorages and we get some great stories about there time in the Sea of Cortez. If you enjoy this episode please rate it on iTunes and subscribe! you can also see a boat tour of their J42 up now on at svtrietia.com or on my youtube channel Fair Winds until next time, Sailor James

Episode 006 : Little Scorpion Anchorage is located on the Eastern most point of Santa Cruz Island in Southern California. In this podcast, recorded under anchor at Little Scorpion, I tell you what I know about the anchorage and my thoughts and experiences at this anchorage and talk a little about my trip to the anchorage from Pelican Bay. Little Scorpion is divided from its namesake, Scorpion, by two large rocks that protect the anchorage from the winds and swells that primarily come out of the west or northwest. A deep anchorage with 30' only being found near to the rocks or cliff sides. With no safe landing for dinghies you can explore the sea caves and cliffs by dinghy or kayak or make your way around to Scorpion to land and hike. I spent the afternoon exploring the sea caves in the water snorkeling. You can see the corresponding video episode about Little Scorpion on my YouTube Channel and read the journal entry from my log book, all of this can be found at svtriteia.com This Podcast was recorded as part of a 9 day long sailing trip I took the last week of 2017. Exploring 6 different anchorages on Santa Cruz Island before sailing to Catalina Island to ring in the New Year. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you would like to know about future episodes: Youtube.com/sailorjames

Episode 005 : Pelican Bay Anchorage is located on the North side of Santa Cruz Island in Southern California. In this podcast, recorded under anchor at Pelican Bay, I tell you what I know about the anchorage and my thoughts and experiences at this anchorage and talk a little about my trip to the anchorage from Cueva Valdez. Pelican Bay is surrounded by tall cliffs and is very protected from the Northwest Swell giving me a wonderful night under anchor that felt more like I was on a lake than on an Island in the Pacific Ocean. The beach landing to explore onshore is just east of the bay around the corner from the bay itself and can be seen as you motor in to drop the hook. It was a pebble and stone landing and a tree lined valley and well marked trail come down to the beach. Its an easy hike up to the former foundation of the Pelican Bay Resort that operated here in the 1920s where you get a great view of the anchorage. I saw Acorn woodpeckers and the Island Scrub Jay and Island Fox whom both only exist on the Channel Islands. You can see the corresponding video episode about Pelican Bay on my YouTube Channel and read the journal entry from my log book, all of this can be found at svtriteia.com This Podcast was recorded as part of a 9 day long sailing trip I took the last week of 2017. Exploring 6 different anchorages on Santa Cruz Island before sailing to Catalina Island to ring in the New Year. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you would like to know about future episodes: Youtube.com/sailorjames

Episode 004 : Cueva Valdez Anchorage is located on the North side of Santa Cruz Island in Southern California. In this podcast, recorded under anchor at Cueva Valdez, I tell you what I know about the anchorage and my thoughts and experiences at this anchorage and talk a little about my trip to the anchorage from Forney Cove. Cueva Valdez is a wonderful anchorage for exploring the sea caves that surround it, although very rolly if you don't dope a stern anchor. You can see the corresponding video episode about Cueva Valdez Anchorage of the Channel Islands on my YouTube Channel and read the journal entry from my log book, all of this can be found at http://svtriteia.com This Podcast was recorded as part of a 9 day long sailing trip I took the last week of 2017. Exploring 6 different anchorages on Santa Cruz Island before sailing to Catalina Island to ring in the New Year. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you would like to know about future episodes: Youtube.com/sailorjames