The Sailing Podcast Episode 12: Navigating the ‘Old Way’ in a Digital Age

From the team behind Practical Boat Owner, Yachting Monthly, and Yachting World comes a new sailing podcast, simply named: The Sailing Podcast.

Yachting Monthly’s editor, Theo Stocker hosts an array of amazing sailors to talk all things boat and adventurers. We aim to bring you the most fascinating and inspiring stories from a wide and eclectic bunch of people we’ll be featuring.

But all you really need to know is, if you’re into sailing in any way, The Sailing Podcast is a must-listen. Subscribe today and make sure you never miss an episode.

In this episode of The Sailing Podcast, brought to you by Sunsail, host Theo Stocker was at Southampton Boat Show to dive deep into the high-stakes world of pilotage. Joining him was Justin Morton, a former Royal Marine with 30 years of experience who went from zero to Yacht Master Examiner in record time.

Justin breaks down why navigation is a mental process, not just a physical interaction with machines. He explains the concept of the bubble of awareness, the vital mental map that keeps a skipper calm when the plan goes out the window.

From his days building 3D terrain models in the Marines to his modern technique of tracing iPad charts onto plastic, Justin shares practical, economy of effort tips that any sailor can use to reduce stress at the helm.

Whether you’re a seasoned offshore racer or a weekend cruiser looking to keep the peace on board, this conversation is an essential guide to becoming a more confident, flexible navigator. This episode is made possible by our friends at Sunsail. Ready to test your pilotage skills in the sun? Discover your next Mediterranean adventure and see why Sunsail is the perfect choice at here.

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Get in touch with us about The Sailing Podcast email presented, Theo Stocker at: theo.stocker@futurenet.com or digital editor Toby Heppell at: toby.heppell@futurenet.com. We would love to hear your suggestions for subjects or people to cover, issues to discuss or kit to test out.