Sailing Anarchy Podcast
Welcome to the Sailing Anarchy podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of sailboats and racing with a true industry insider! Scot Tempesta, the founder of Sailing Anarchy and a lifetime sailboat enthusiast, shares his wealth of experience and knowledge with listeners.In each episode, Scot reflects on his history in the sailboat industry and his future.Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting, this podcast is the perfect place to gain insights from one of the most respected sports figures.Join the conversation and explore the exciting world of sailing with Scot Tempesta.
Episodes
37 episodes
SA Podcast #38. John Kostecki
Today we are lucky enough to be joined by the current Star World Champion, John Kostecki. John was such a great guest, and despite me interrupting every third sentence, it was a joy to listen to JK break it all down. Enjoy!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #37. The AC is good!
You might want to listen to this already too-long podcast twice because Tempesta sings the praises of the America's Cup! To be sure, he tears into a number of issues, and be sure to hear what he says about the broadcast. We hate to...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #36. East Coast, Olympics Blew, America's Cup Might too!
Tempesta talks to someone who actually knows stuff, as opposed to him. Will Sturdy from Brooklin Boat Yard, shares the latest from the East Coast. And Scot trashes both the Olympics and the America's Cup. Shocking, right?
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #35. North Swallows the World
Tempesta spends an hour on the phone with hella good sailor Alex Camet on today's earth-shattering news that North Sails is acquiring both Quantum and Doyle sails. Like, holy shit!Alex brings his years of experience to the podcast, whic...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #34. Olympics. Cayard. Boat search
Clearly not on his "A" Game (hell, he doesn't even have a "C" Game), Mr. Tempesta goes off on the Olympics, Cayard, and then drags his dopey personal life into this. He even talks about the Fisker Ocean, fer christ's sake.
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20:55
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #33. Bow thrusters?
Tempesta has weird thoughts. And today, he wants to talk to you about...Bow Thrusters? Okay...But wait, there's more! He goes deep into the ludicrousness of having 30 sails for your TP 52. All that, and more - listen up!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #32. I lied!
Oh I know - its hard to believe that your beacon of morality, me, has not told the truth. It's maybe not so much of a lie as it is breaking a promise, which I do all the time, but I am going to break another one: I am going sailboat racin...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #31. They said no!
Scot wants to look at and possibly buy. the owner and the broker say no! Also, Will Sturdy Chief Designer at Brooklin Boatyard talks about racing classics on the East Coast.
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #30. I Quit!
No, I didn't quit Sailing Anarchy, nor quit doing podcasts, I quit racing sailboats! I'm done, finished, burnt out, tired, old - you name it. In my own little way, I've been there and done that and that's quite enough!I'll still be comm...
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24:43
SA Podcast #29. Ronnie Simpson
Today Scot's guest is Ronnie Simpson, who sadly had his Global Solo Challenge around the world cut short with a dismasting in treacherous waters. The story is incredible, so give it a listen!
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54:17
SA Podcast #28. Brooklin Boatyard, why ocean racing isn't televised
Here, Finally, someone other than Tempesta talks. Do you have any idea how hard it was to get that egomaniac to agree to this? Today's guest is Will Sturdy, Chief Designer at Brooklin Boatyard. Enjoy!
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24:18
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #27. Booze follow-up, Slow boats are fun, SailGP blows
Scot tells us this is his best podcast ever. Sure buddy. Has he even done a decent one? You be the judge!
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21:37
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #26
Scot Tempesta gets into a subject - finally - that he knows something about - Booze. He actually has some sobering thoughts (haha) and you may wish to give this a listen.
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21:41
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #25. Dr Laura and a follow up with my concussion story.
Oh boy, only Scot could screw up an invite to come sail, listen to her do her show, and have dinner With Dr. Laura Schlessinger. You really do have to listen to this one.What a jackass!
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24:20
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #24. Cayard getting sued, World Sailing Blows
Tempesta starts off pleasant enough, talking about his damaged brain, but then goes into full rant mode. Listener beware!
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22:03
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #23. I Fell and Hit my Head
Your illustrious Editor talks about the Sydney to Hobart race, shares his podcast stats for 2023 (not that impressive), talks about getting his ass kicked in J/22s, and finally how he fell and hit his head. He sounds as dopey as ever to u...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #22. Solo
Here Scot shows how little he knows about, well, anything, as he ignorantly delves into the world of shorthanded sailing. Oh trust us, he knows all about short - height, bus, length. You get the picture. Enjoy.
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #21. Best Days.
Tempesta bails on his J/105 and wants us to think that's cool. Right. He then gives his notion of what the "best days" are of owning a boat. Of course he has to make it sexual. Uncle Creepy strikes again.
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21:13
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #20. Lipton Cup Weirdness
Old-timer Tempesta saddles you with his tiresome war stories, one from nearly 40 years ago, and one unfolding now. jesus, can this guy ever do or say anything normal?
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22:05
Sailing anarchy Podcast #19. I raced a Beneteau.
Tempesta announces that he races on a Beneteau! Wow, that's apparently what passes for news from this guy. Sheesh.
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #18. Buffett and Boatyards
Tempesta drags us through yet another one of his stories about Jimmy Buffett and also manages to complain about boatyards as well.
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22:12
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #17. We need crew!
It seems that people are finding out that sailing with Tempesta ain't exactly a day at the beach, and now he's bellyaching about needing crew. Waaa!
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22:35
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #15. Coach Put Me In!
Cheapskate Tempesta finally gets the coaching he has needed for basically his entire sailing life. Somebody tell him it's far, far too late.
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23:55
Stop Yelling! The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #14
Jesus, we had a bit of a yell-fest last night in the Beercan series, and it was not fun. And guess what, I wasn't the one yelling, except for the fact that I yelled at the people who were yelling to STFU! As NWA put it in Gangsta Gangsta, "What...
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