Swallows & Amazons, Greek Chartering, and the Great Tender Debate | Ep. 25

Grab a cup of tea (or a cold beer) and join Theo Stocker and Toby Heppell for Episode 25 of *The Sailing Podcast* as the **Sailing Geeks** return to dissect four classic nautical topics. **In this episode:** - **Sailing Literature Recommendations:** From childhood inspiration in Lake Windermere to the harrowing disaster of the 1998 Sydney Hobart Race and the last trading clippers. - **The Charter Selling Points:** Why even die-hard UK boat owners should consider a warm-water Mediterranean or Caribbean charter holiday. - **Flotilla vs. Bareboat:** How organized flotillas take the stress out of family cruising and create instant community on the water. - **The Great SUP Debate:** Can an inflatable paddleboard serve as a genuine ship-to-shore tender, or do you need a proper inflatable boat? - **Inflatable Tender Masterclass:** The pros and cons of RIBs, air-V floors, lightweight PVC fabrics, catamaran tenders, and sailable dinghies. *Have a question or a topic you want the Geeks to cover next time? Leave a review or drop a comment!* * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.