The Ocean Sailor Podcast
Welcome to The Ocean Sailor Podcast.
The Ocean Sailor Podcast is for the ocean sailor looking to find out more about offshore bluewater sailing. The podcast is presented by renowned yachting Journalist, Dick Durham, and Dick Beaumont - the founder and owner of Kraken Yachts & Ocean Sailor.
They talk all things ocean sailing, explore the origins and motivations behind Kraken Yachts & Ocean Sailor, and delve deep into the fundamentals of what it takes to sail around the world.
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
Will Bruton meets ocean sailor Max Campbell. Known for Untide, his YouTube channel, in which he documents his circumnavigation on a beautiful Swan 36 Classic, Max had a life-changing experience on his last boat when he found himself and his boat on fire towards the end of a solo transatlantic passage. A passionate storyteller who loves to share the experience of sailing with viewers and an ever-changing crew, it was a real pleasure to talk to him.
You can see more of Max and his circumnavigation on his channel: youtube.com/@untidesailing
Check out the Untide website: https://un-tide.com
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📩 Got a fire onboard story of your own? Share it in the comments — we’d be interested to hear it.
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
In this Ocean Sailor episode, yachting journalist Will Bruton interviews Roger Barnes, President of the Dinghy Cruising Association, about getting into adventure sailing on a small budget. They cover the appeal of cruising a simple dinghy, the low entry cost of buying a dinghy and Roger’s experiences in the UK and abroad on small boats.
Check out the Dinghy Cruising Association here: https://www.dinghycruising.org.uk
Find Roger's latest book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dinghy-Cruis...
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📩 Got a keel failure story of your own? Share it in the comments — we’d be interested to hear it.
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
Around the world, on a tiny yacht, aged 26. Meeting double world record holder, adventurer and ocean sailor Jasmine Harrison In this episode, we chat to Jasmine Harrison, a competitor in the Mini 5.80 Globe Race, about adventure, small boat ocean sailing and the spirit of determination needed to become a double world record holder. In 2021, Jasmine became the youngest woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, followed by becoming the first and only woman to swim the length of the UK in 2023. 19ft, 50k, around the world, aged 26. What it takes to sail the Mini Globe 5.80 race.
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📩 Got a sailing adventure story of your own? Share it in the comments — we’d love to hear it!
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
Is your keel really about to fall off? In this deep-dive episode of Ocean Sailor, we’re joined by experienced marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies to explore the hidden dangers of bolt-on keels. From corrosion and fatigue to structural failures that most sailors never see coming, Ben unpacks the realities of what can—and does—go wrong beneath the waterline. Whether you’re buying a boat or crossing oceans, this is a conversation every sailor should hear.
🔗 Subscribe for more stories from the sea, offshore sailing insights, and behind-the-scenes adventures from Ocean Sailor.
📩 Got a keel failure story of your own? Share it in the comments — we’d be interested to hear it.
#OceanSailing #BluewaterSailing #Seamanship #OffshoreSailing #SailingLife #SailboatLife #PassagePlanning #MaritimeSafety #SailingSafety #MarineAccident #YachtSinking #SafetyAtSea #SailingCommunity #SailingDiscussion #YachtDesign #SailboatConstruction #OceanGoingYachts #StructuralIntegrity #ModernYachts #OceanSailor #SailingChannel #SailingYouTube #SailingDocumentary #OceanSailorChannel
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham dive into the often unpredictable world of international customs. From smooth sailings to frustrating delays, they share real-world stories and hard-earned lessons from navigating customs across different countries. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first passage, this conversation offers practical insights, a few laughs, and advice on how to stay on the right side of the law — and the officials.
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📩 Got a customs story of your own? Share it in the comments — we’d love to hear it!
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
🌊 Welcome to the Ocean Sailor Podcast! 🌊
Your go-to channel for all things blue water cruising, offshore sailing, and passage making — brought to you by Ocean Sailors.
In this episode:
"The Dicks" dive into the fast-evolving world of A.I. in sailing — exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of ocean cruising. From enhanced safety to smarter navigation, they break down the benefits, potential pitfalls, and what it means for the modern sailor.
👉 Mentioned A.I. Technologies:
🔗 https://sea.ai
🔗 https://sea-machines.com
💬 Got a question for Dick & Dick? Drop it in the comments with “Q&A” at the start and they might feature it in an upcoming episode! ⚓ Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to Ocean Sailor.
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
In May 2023, the sailing world was shaken by the tragic sinking of Bayesian, a British-flagged superyacht anchored off Sicily. Today, the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its interim report on the sinking—and it’s raising important points, especially about the actions of the crew.
This is Ocean Sailor — and today we’re diving into what the MAIB has revealed so far, and why it matters.
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Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
We're back!After a brief hiatus, Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham return to the Ocean Sailor Podcast Season 2—and they’re diving straight in with one of the biggest questions in sailing: How much does it really cost to sail around the world? The answers might just surprise you.
🎥 We're now releasing the podcast in video format!Watch the gents in action over on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceansailorchannel
📩 Got comments or ideas for future episodes?Drop us a line at richard@theoncrowd.com
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
We are back after an extended hiatus due to our busy schedule at Kraken HQ. Dick Beaumont has been on the ground in Bodrum through the launch of the new Kraken 50. Join him for our second part of Catching up with the Millennials.
Dick Beaumont will be joined by Dick Durham in the next episode for a very special sit down with David Wilkinson, all will be revealed soon!
Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at sales@krakenyachts.com
For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
This week, a lonely Dick Beaumont is joined by Adam and Khiara from Sailing Millennial Falcon for a catch up after an amazing year. We find out what they have been up to, such as Adam's new YouTube channel @TheMidshipmen and Dick explains the record year at Kraken. Dick Durham was away for this discussion but will be back in Episode 17.
Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com
For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast.
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