Mad Mariner

Mad Mariner's MadCast coveras all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we discuss EPIRB technology, and why you might want an EPIRB on your boat, with David Carter, of the BoatUS Foundation.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview surveyor, naval architect and writer Jack Hornor about what he sees, common problems and the boats he likes.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview John Minetola of Intellian Technologies, who explains the explosion in marine sattelite television technology.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we talk to Max Mudie of the Little Brigs Sailing Trust, a group that operates the world's smallest tall ships, offering sailing experiences to young people. The boats have two masts, 10 sails and 100 lines -- and they're just 30 feet long.

Mad mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In today's segment, we interview Chris Edmonston, of the BoatUS Foundation, who has traveled the Gulf Coast and seen first hand the impact of the Gulf oil spill.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Pat Rains, a cruising guide author and an expert in cruising in Mexico.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we speak with Claiborne Young and Larry Dorminy of Cruisernet.net about the changing condition of the Intracoastal Waterway, 1,088 miles of cruising ground that spans five states, attracting thousands of boaters each year.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Chuck Hawley, vice president for product information at West Marine, the country's largest boating retailer.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Doug Oudin, the harbormaster on California's popular Catalina Island for more than two decades.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Ken Cirillo of Jeppesen and David Degree of OceanGrafix, who are part of the newly formed Alliance for Safe Navigation. The Alliance is focused on urging boaters to update their nautical charts as part of safe boating.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we chat with Peter Swanson, an expert on Cuba, about the possibilities of cruising in Cuba as U.S. relations relax.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Greg Freeman, chairman of the 2010 Chicago Yacht Club Mackinac sailing race. The July race, which has 100 years of tradition, drew 375 entrants this year.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Ike Hastings, a legend on the Mississippi River. Ike has been roaming the river for decades on a 50-foot sternwheeler he built in 1958. Along for the ride is a barge that carries a float plane. He built that, too. We talk to Ike about his boats and his adventures.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In today's segment, we interview Doris Colgate, the founder of the National Women's Sailing Association and operator of the Colgate Offshore Sailing School.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this segment, we interview Steve Pettengill, Hunter Marine's Director of Offshore Testing.