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Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA

Bela Musits
Sailing
Florida
Hunter 44 Deck Salon
United States Coast Guard
Boat Maintenance
Brunswick, Georgia
Hudson River
Chesapeake Bay
Lake Champlain
Burlington, Vermont
Boating Safety
Cruising
Sailing Education
Charleston
Intracoastal Waterway
Surfman
Sailing Industry
Offshore Sailing
Bahamas
Search and Rescue

Welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA podcast. The hosts for the show are Bela Musits, who has many years of sailing experience, and Mike Wasserman who knows almost nothing about sailing. This podcast will consist of discussing destinations around the East Coast of the United States. We will also provide interesting and helpful information about sailing and boating, and all... more

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Welcome to a special edition of the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of USA Podcast! In this series, host Bela Musits connects with sailors participating in the Blue Water Sailing Club’s Caribbean Challenge cruise as they make their offshore voyag... more

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In this special edition of the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of USA Podcast, host Bela Musits connects with seasoned skipper John Singerland aboard his sailing vessel Avocet after making landfall in Bermuda. As part of our ongoing coverage of t... more

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Welcome back to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of USA Podcast! In this episode, host Bela Musits sits down with offshore cruiser Mike Story to break down real-world experiences from the Blue Water Sailing Club (BWSC) Caribbean Challenge Crui... more

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Welcome back to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of USA Podcast! In this episode, host Bela Musits sits down with offshore sailor Chris Clark aboard his cruising vessel, Avocet, as part of the Blue Water Sailing Club (BWSC) Caribbean Challenge... more

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Mike Story
Offshore cruiser and crew member aboard Going Mary
Blue Water Sailing Club
Episode: EP-194: First TIme On A Long Passage - Mike Story - Blue Water Sailing Club
Chris Clark
Offshore sailor and crew member aboard Avocet.
Avocet
Episode: EP-193: We Got Through the Gulf Stream and Now the Waves are Getting Bigger - Chris Clark
Ed Story
Seasoned sailor and crew member aboard Going Mary
Blue Water Sailing Club
Episode: EP-192 Day 2 update - Caribbean Challenge Cruise - Blue Water Sailing Club
Jerome Rossert
Captain of Going Merry and skipper preparing for the Caribbean Challenge Cruise
Blue Water Sailing Club
Episode: EP-191 Caribbean Challenge Cruise - Blue Water Sailing Club - Pre Departure
Aidan Bunting
Crew member aboard Going Merry with offshore sailing experience
Blue Water Sailing Club
Episode: EP-191 Caribbean Challenge Cruise - Blue Water Sailing Club - Pre Departure
John Slingerland
Offshore passage-maker and Bluewater Sailing Club member who leads sailing cruises.
Bluewater Sailing Club
Episode: EP-190: Offshore Sailing Newport to Bermuda & Caribbean: Passage Planning with John Slingerland
Barry Hays
Louisiana sailor with decades of experience on Lake Pontchartrain
Episode: EP-189: Buying a Sailboat from Afar & Gulf Coast Cruising with Barry Hays
Kevin Kreisa
Owner-skipper who sailed Lake Erie to Chesapeake Bay via the St. Lawrence; built/refit his Gulf Star 44 Center Cockpit
MK Star / Gulf Star Sailboat owners community
Episode: EP-188: Taking the Long Way from Lake Erie to the Chesapeake with Kevin Kreisa
Cliff Boro
Guest with extensive sailing and venture capital background
Entrepreneurship / sailing community
Episode: EP-187 A Veteran Sailor's Tips: Cliff Boro on Living on a Boat

Hosts

Bela Musits
Host with extensive sailing experience; associated with the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA podcast.
Mike Wasserman
Co-host with limited sailing experience, provides a relatable entry point for beginners.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Informative and well made

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over a year - the guests bring good experience and informative perspectives and the hosts are great. I like their recap at the end of every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetchikSasha
    United States6 months ago
  • As a sailor but one with maybe ~5 yrs experience on my own boat, I usually take away 1-2 interesting useful facts per episode, eg height limit on ICW, reviews of new ports I don’t know (Wickford, RI, Oriental NC…). The hosts are decent if not the most thrilling. It’s easy to consume and informative (but not like deep tutorials, so far). I pick and choose the past episodes of interest.

    Audible
    4
    Dylan
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting, not super deep, which can be good for less experienced sailors like me

    As a sailor but one with maybe ~5 yrs experience on my own boat, I usually take away 1-2 interesting useful facts per episode, eg height limit on ICW, reviews of new ports I don’t know (Wickford, RI, Oriental NC…). The hosts are decent if not the most thrilling. It’s easy to consume and informative (but not like deep tutorials, so far). I pick and choose the past episodes of interest.

    Audible
    4
    Dylan
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Thanks for having me on, really enjoyed talking with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter G-N
    United States3 years ago
  • Generally boring

    If you have more than 3-5 years of experience this podcast is a WoT. Silly beginners discussions for the most part. The cohost lacking saioo lol inc experience needs or be dropped. Adds no value. some guests ok, but hearing about some inexperienced sailor bringing his Hunter down the coast is laughable at best.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ctsail
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the accessible, hands-on sailing guidance and the hosts' chemistry.
A few listeners feel some episodes skew toward beginners or safety topics, with mixed opinions on depth of sailing experience.
Guests are generally strong and the content is informative for both beginners and seasoned sailors.

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EP-193: We Got Through the Gulf Stream and Now the Waves are Getting Bigger - Chris Clark
Q: I'm always curious about watch schedules and how you guys handle those.
Avocet generally uses two-person, four-hour watches, with the same pairs on duty together. The schedule can be adjusted when conditions are calm or the crew needs more rest; during some motoring periods they used one-person watches.
EP-193: We Got Through the Gulf Stream and Now the Waves are Getting Bigger - Chris Clark
Q: And how did you guys make the departure decision?
The crew coordinated with the other sailors and weather forecaster Chris Parker, sharing forecasts that called for strong easterly winds near Bermuda. They moved the departure earlier and chose a route intended to avoid beating into those winds.
EP-192 Day 2 update - Caribbean Challenge Cruise - Blue Water Sailing Club
Q: Have there been any surprises along the way so far?
The boat has had no unexpected problems. Ed credits Jerome's meticulous preparation and inspections of the generator, engine, steering, and propulsion systems.
EP-192 Day 2 update - Caribbean Challenge Cruise - Blue Water Sailing Club
Q: What is it about the Gulf Stream that makes people so cautious about it?
The Gulf Stream moves quickly, and winds blowing against its current can create steep, breaking waves. Crews try to time their crossing so they travel with the current.
EP-194: First TIme On A Long Passage - Mike Story - Blue Water Sailing Club
Q: What have been the unexpected things, and I don't mean bad things, but unexpected things that you've experienced?
Story found the disrupted sleep schedule and the difficulty of moving around below deck in the rolling boat more tiring than expected.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical sailing and coastal cruising along the East Coast, mixing destination-focused discussions with hands-on tips for building skills, equipment, and safety at sea. Episodes frequently cover learn-to-sail pathways, flotilla operations, boat-sharing ideas, weather planning, and real-world maintenance challenges, often anchored by guest experts who share firsthand experiences from club sailing, coastal voyages, and historical sailing adventures. A notable strength is the blend of approachable instruction with deeply technical topics (solar power, lithium batteries, emergency preparedness) presented through relatable stories and community-driven perspectives. The format tends to reward curiosity about how to get on th... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Mike Story
2. Chris Clark
3. Ed Story
4. Jerome Rossert
5. Aidan Bunting
6. John Slingerland
7. Barry Hays
8. Kevin Kreisa

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