This week, Erik and Dave sit down with Chris Landsea, Ph.D and Chief Tropical Analyst and forecast branch of the NOAA, National Weather Service, NCEP and the National Hurricane Center to not only dive deeper, but break some news on some of the new products out there with the NWC that can help mariners better prepare for hurricane season. Notable 'Quick Links' for this episode: Joint Typhoon Warning Center https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html Tropical Cyclone Products https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/ Voluntary Observing Ship Program https://vos.noaa.gov/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJYFaPfJlW8 SOLAS https://www.imo.org/en/about/conventions/pages/international-convention-for-the-safety-of-life-at-sea-(solas),-1974.aspx Hurricane Preparedness Guide https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan 7-Day tropical weather outlook https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php Tropical Cyclone Danger Graphics https://www.weather.gov/gum/NewProbabilisticTropicalCycloneGraphics Ocean Prediction Center - Overview https://ocean.weather.gov/opc_overview.php Digital Weather https://digital.weather.gov/ National Hurricane Center Youtube - Weather Briefings https://www.youtube.com/@nwsnhc/videos Tsunami Safety & Warnings https://www.weather.gov/safety/tsunami What to do before the Hurricane https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane-plan

This week, Erik and David sit down with legendary yacht designer and 2023 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee Robert Perry to talk yacht design, his early rock-and-roll life, and his thoughts on the design industry now. Robert Perry is a Hall of Fame sailor and one of the most influential yacht designers of the modern era, widely respected for blending performance, seaworthiness, and practical cruising comfort. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Perry rose to prominence in the 1970s with designs that emphasized strong offshore capability without sacrificing handling or livability. His breakthrough came with the Valiant 40, a yacht that helped define the modern bluewater cruising category and earned a reputation for safety and reliability on long ocean passages. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Perry has designed hundreds of sailboats, ranging from high-performance racers to passagemaking cruisers and custom expedition yachts. Notable designs include the Tayana 37, Baba 30 and 40, Passport series, and numerous custom performance cruisers admired for their balanced hull forms and thoughtful deck layouts. His work is known for efficient sail plans, moderate displacement, and hull shapes that perform well across a wide range of conditions. Beyond design, Perry has contributed extensively to the sailing community through technical writing, boat reviews, and educational commentary, helping sailors better understand naval architecture. His induction into the sailing Hall of Fame recognizes a lifetime of innovation, craftsmanship, and lasting impact on offshore cruising worldwide. http://perryboat.com/

This week on Three Sheets, David and Erik sit down with Captain Kat and Kris from Seatrek BVI, a summer camp for teens that focuses on teaching, training and certifying kids in the 3 aspects of life on the water; Sailing, Scuba Diving and Marine Science. Joining the Three Sheets crew this week as well, is Erik's daughter Ella who is returning to Seatrek again this summer to dive even deeper into her marine education. "Whether you're interested in SCUBA diving, sailing, marine science or an all-around adventure program, you've come to the right spot" https://www.seatrekbvi.com/

This week on Three Sheets Podcast, Erik and David sit down with Amanda Haley & Maryline Bossar from Current Yachts, a company changing the traditional commission model, "putting more money back in your pocket" Diving a little deeper into the lives of yacht brokers, David and Erik get into some of the challenges of the industry, the boat shows, which MLS services are worth using and how Current Yachts works to stand out in the industry. https://currentyachts.com/

This week on Three Sheets, Erik and David sit down with Ben and MP from Sailing Yabá to talk about their plans, their boat and how a 3-month planned rebuild of their classic wooden sailboat turned into 4 years.

This week Erik and David sit down with Logan and Caroline Rowell, the Founders of the Young Cruisers Association and Co-Founders of the new Sea People App, diving deeper into how the search for a few beers with boating friends turned into 13,000 members worldwide. https://youngcruisers.org/ https://seapeopleapp.com/ https://latsatts.com/

This week Erik and David sit down with CRAB Sailing President and CEO, Paul "Bo" Bollinger Jr and volunteer skipper Steve Palmer to talk about their upcoming CRAB Cup, their new facility and how CRAB is excelling at allowing wounded veterans and other disabled children and adults to experience life on the water.

How a "Quarter Life Crisis" led to a superyacht reality TV show, life on the water & a Beneteau 510 Episode 24 - This week Erik and David sit down with Chase Lemacks of "Chasing Grace" to find out how a boy from Charleston, South Carolina, traded in his entrepreneurial land life for a career in yachting that led to superyacht reality TV, to buying his own 50' sailboat and venturing off into the unknown.

This week, Erik and David sit down with Captain Ken and Miss Kelly from SV The Crooked Anchor as they dive a little deeper into their cruising lifestyle, how it "nourishes their soul", and more about their "Fiasco of the year" winning moment when they woke up with a large python aboard their catamaran, ready for a sail.

This week, Erik and David sit down with Heather Lane & Brian Bosley from PHIBER Systems to learn more about how life on the water has shaped their lives over the last 30 years and how it led to two successful products, Solar Stik and the award-winning PHIBER Systems. https://www.phibersystems.com/ https://solarstik.com/

Episode 21 - This week, join Erik and David as they sit down with Aaron Stasiak from the Qualified Captain. From a Seatow captain to creating the "America's Funniest Home Videos" of the boating world, this week's podcast dives deeper into not only the origins of the Qualified Captain, but how they are transitioning into doing their part in improving boater safety.

Episode 20 - Join Erik and David this week as they sit down with Ryan, Brittni and Oakley from Sailing Sunday as they dive deeper into their 6 years of cruising through the Mediterranean and Caribbean with their sidekick Jackson rescuing animals, surviving covid and living life's adventure to the fullest.

Join Erik and David as they sit down with Cole and Emily of the Adventure Crews to learn more about their recent travels, why they decided to uproot their entire life for the cruising lifestyle and their philanthropic endeavours with Rise Grenada. www.theadventurecrews.com www.risegrenada.org

This week Erik and David sit down with Joe Rust, Founder of the Chasing Bubbles Foundation, and younger brother to Captain Alex Rust from the documentary, "Chasing Bubbles", an inspirational story of an inexperienced farmboy who spent 4 years sailing the world on a derelict sailboat on a quest for the ultimate freedom. In 2008, an Indiana farm boy named Alex Rust quit his lucrative job at The Chicago Board of Trade to chase a dream. Released in 2016, the Chasing Bubbles Documentary was released, highlighting the life of Captain Alex with a raw an honest look at his misadventures and exploits as he followed his burning desire to make a meaningful impact in this world in search of the ultimate freedom. Now, the Chasing Bubbles Foundation carries on his legacy with a mission to empower kids around the world to chase their dreams like Captain Alex did so boldly. https://www.chasingbubbles.org/ ~ Sign for the Regatta in the BVIs: www.chasingbubbles.org/regatta ~ Join us in India: www.chasingbubbles.org/india ~ Buy our book: www.chasingbubbles.org/book ~ Donate to help keep Bubbles Floating: www.chasingbubbles.org/donate

This week Erik and David sit down with Captain James from Sailing Zingaro. One of the OG's of the YouTube cruising life, Captain James dives into some of the adventures of his travels including a forbidden island, and what to do when your catamaran breaks in two in 20' seas. With over 20 years of living the cruising lifestyle, we reminisce on his experience, what he learned, and how he hopes to help new cruisers steepen the learning curve on bluewater sailing. https://latsatts.com/ https://sailingzingaro.com/

This week, join David and Erik as they sit down with James "the Sailor Man" and Rhonda from Sailing Triteia to talk about crossing the Pacific on his $2400 1965 Alberg 30', his time in the South Pacific, New Zealand, and where they are headed next.

This week Erik and David sit down with legend and hall-of-fame sailor Lin Pardey, diving into her favourite and scariest moments at sea during her over 215,000 nautical miles of sailing. Lin and her late husband Larry, America's first couple of sailing, circumnavigated the world twice on boats under 30' with no engine, one of which was done against the prevailing winds. Working their way around the world working as riggers, delivering and restoring boats, Dave and Erik sit down with Lin to learn more about her extraordinary life experiences, her new book and get some words of wisdom for all the aspiring cruisers out there. Links: Website: https://pardeytime.blogspot.com/ Available Books & DVDs https://pardeytime.blogspot.com/p/books-dvds.html Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin_and_Larry_Pardey New book "Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond" https://www.paracay.com/passages-cape-horn-and-beyond-book/ Subscribe to Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine https://latsatts.com/

This week Erik and David sit down with Paul and Rebecca from SV Mystic Hearts as they detail what liveaboard life is like along America’s East Coast balancing work life in Virginia with life on a Beneteau 473. In this episode of Three Sheets, we dive a little deeper into their cruising plans for the future, and what to expect if you’re thinking about transitioning to life on the water. Video Links: https://latsatts.com/ https://svmystichearts.com/ https://svmystichearts.com/products-we-use/

🌟New Podcast 💫 - This week on Three Sheets, Erik and Dave sit down with Andrew Keaveny from Sailing Aphrodite; A 26-year-old new sailer setting off to be the youngest guy to touch all seven seas and hike all seven summits. From getting caught in gale-force winds in Canada to navigating through a Hell’s Gate, the East River and Long Island Sound, we dive deeper into Andrew’s life and learn more about his upcoming journey through the Caribbean as he sails his way to South America and his first summit of Aconcagua in Argentina; the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. You can read more about Andrew’s travels through the New York area in our recent cruising edition of Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine

Join Erik & David on Three Sheets as they dive into the marine tech world with Jelte Liebrand, founder of Savvy Navvy, @savvynavvy the “Google Maps for boats”. An award-winning navigation, Savvy Navvy provides charts from around the globe, tidal data, GPS tracking, route planning and weather forecasts all from your mobile device. Click the link in our profile to listen to or view the latest podcast discussing Jelte’s unique cruising experiences, his marine upbringing in the Netherlands, and how he came up with the idea for this amazing app that now has over 1 million downloads. Learn more about Savvy Navvy on their website www.savvy-navvy.com or in the most recent edition of Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine. Subscribe below. Subscribe to Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine https://latsatts.com/subscribe/