Sailing Anarchy Podcast
Episodes
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #76. Alex Simanis
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spoke with Alex Simanis, owner of Ballard Sails, and are now Doyle Seattle. A bright and engaging individual, Alex takes us inside the decisi...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #75. Designer Thomas Tison
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know who designer Thomas Tison is, you will now. Tempesta spends the better part of an hour visiting with Tison, from his AC involve...
SA Podcast # 74. US Sailing and PHRF
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #73. Sam Manuard
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest today was French designer Sam Manuard (or as I like to say, use your best hillbilly voice here) Sam ManYOU ard. I'm such a dope...
SA Podcast #72. The future is Here.
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today Tempesta spends too long talking about essentially two boats. The "foiling" Baltic 111' Raven, and the Sam Manuard-designed 50&ap...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #71. You Lost, They Won.
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a total bummer/elation set of emotions for the winner/not winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race! Tempest does his best to enlighten y'all on w...
The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #70 with J/Boats' Stu Johnstone.
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #70Today, Stu Johnstone from J/Boats joins host Scot Tempesta as Stu brings us up to date with what is happening at J/Boat...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #69. I Went Sailing
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Tempesta went sailing yesterday. Sure he did. Listen to his lame version of sailing. Also, he rips into ORC, his most favorite rating system in ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #68. DC, IOM's, Mo'.
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sailing Anarchy PodcastTempesta offers up a pretty funny story that some of you may have missed, he gives you some Hot Rum Series ingo (via DC), a...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #67. Moose McClintock
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spoke to legendary sailor Moose McClintock about an array of subjects, starting with America dropping out of the America's Cup, The NY...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #66
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk model boat racing with AMYA president Len Bose. He convinced me I have to get back to it, so I am ordering a new DF 95!
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #65 Tally Ho!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Goolden, the man behind the nothing short of amazing Tally Ho videos, joined us today for an hour to talk about everything that has gone into this...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #64. Charlie Enright!
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing, joined us today for a robust discussion of all things sailing, er, US Sailing! Engaging and bright, Charl...
Catalina 48: A New American Cruiser Brand
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #62. How the (Mid) West was won!
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You say you'd like to win the Chicago Mackinac race? Well, maybe you didn't win that one, but how about theThe Bayview to Mackinac race, whi...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #61. Sydney to Hobart, Admiral's Cup, Selling my boat!
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SA Podcast #60. Transpac winners!
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with Quantum San Diego's Eric Heim, who just helped drive the Cal 40 Restless to both its class and Overall win in the just-comple...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #59
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Camet joins us live from Lake Garda, Italy for the Moth Worlds, where he is coaching American Zack Downing. Listen to the infinite details of wha...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #58. Transpac on Ragtime
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #57. Tempesta hates everything.
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sailing Anarchy Podcast # 56
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Tempesta whines about the fact that he can't get crew - waa! Dude nobody wants to sail with an old man on an old boat.Reality bites! And s...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #55
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta is back! Yay? Whatever, he rambles on about the America's Cup, and yes, even manages to talk about his dopey Hobie 33. Jeez, give it a ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #54. Racing J/22s
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had the chance to sail in the uber-competitive SDYC J/22 Beercan Series last night and man, was that fun, and humbling! 20 teams sailed in two fl...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #53. "We" go offshore!
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Scot Tempesta talks to Alex Camet live from onboard the Swan 60 Good Call as they make their way down the coast of Southern California on the ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #52. Tempesta got his ass kicked!
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So for all the nonsense your editor here has spewed about his beater Hobie 33, it finally came time to deliver.And if you know Tempesta, you know that...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #51. Tempesta goes electric!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Tempesta goes on and on about his GD Hobie 33. He tells us that y'all love this sort of thing? It looks pretty good until you realize ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #50! All about the Hobie 33
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tempesta brings you all up to speed on the progress on his "Beater" Hobie 33. First, he goes way too long explainin...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #49
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ice King Matty Struble joined us to take a bit of a deep dive into his ridiculously brilliant sailing career!From Moths to Iceboats, Matt does a great...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #48. Paul Bieker!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surely one of the more fascinating designers with a great origin story that led him to design in six America's Cups! And that is only part of the...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #47. Tempesta actually buys a boat!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, yeah, yeah - we know you've heard it before, but he did get something new (old). You may be surprised, and you might say "What a wanke...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #46. Alex Camet!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, your 'Hostess with the Mostest' welcomes Alex Camet as they talk about the year in review, and what is on the waters ahead.It must be...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #45.Hard core ocean racing. And drinking!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quarter million-mile man Brian Hancock joins us for some hilarious (and not-so-hilarious) tales from his previous around-the-world races on Drum with ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #44. North Sails, Jules Verne, I found my boat!
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, Tempesta drags his sorry, flabby ass to the microphone and sends some hate North Sails' way, Dishes on the failed Jules Verne Trophy, an...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #43. I found another boat!.
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I did! I found another Columbia 30-2 for sale! Made an offer. Everything looked good. Until it wasn't.I'm a loser.
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #42. The boat I didn'tget.
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have been looking for a very specific boat and model to purchase. And I found it! We struck a deal, I was excitedly going through the fun of naming ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #41. The designer speaks, Scot complains.
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Tempesta has a rare podcast that offers some actual insight, but then quickly defaults to his "What can't I complain about" shtic...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #40. The America's Cup so far.
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Scot Tempesta gives his best ADHD podcast yet! He skips around for 35 minutes, going from topic to topic with no rhyme or reason.Welcome to his ...
SA Podcast #39. Austin Sperry
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Star Maser Austin Sperry joined us. Fresh off his Star World Championship with John Kostecki, Austin shares what it's like to sail with JK,...
SA Podcast #38. John Kostecki
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #37. The AC is good!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #36. East Coast, Olympics Blew, America's Cup Might too!
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #35. North Swallows the World
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Quantu...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #34. Olympics. Cayard. Boat search
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #33. Bow thrusters?
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ludic...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #32. I lied!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #31. They said no!
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 clas...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #30. I Quit!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SA Podcast #29. Ronnie Simpson
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Scot's guest is Ronnie Simpson, who sadly had his Global Solo Challenge around the world cut short with a dismasting in treacherous water...
SA Podcast #28. Brooklin Boatyard, why ocean racing isn't televised
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #27. Booze follow-up, Slow boats are fun, SailGP blows
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scot tells us this is his best podcast ever. Sure buddy. Has he even done a decent one? You be the judge!
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #26
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #25. Dr Laura and a follow up with my concussion story.
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #24. Cayard getting sued, World Sailing Blows
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta starts off pleasant enough, talking about his damaged brain, but then goes into full rant mode. Listener beware!
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #23. I Fell and Hit my Head
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your illustrious Editor talks about the Sydney to Hobart race, shares his podcast stats for 2023 (not that impressive), talks about getting his ass ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #22. Solo
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #21. Best Days.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #20. Lipton Cup Weirdness
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sa...
Sailing anarchy Podcast #19. I raced a Beneteau.
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta announces that he races on a Beneteau! Wow, that's apparently what passes for news from this guy. Sheesh.
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #18. Buffett and Boatyards
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta drags us through yet another one of his stories about Jimmy Buffett and also manages to complain about boatyards as well.
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #17. We need crew!
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cre...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #15. Coach Put Me In!
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cheapskate Tempesta finally gets the coaching he has needed for basically his entire sailing life. Somebody tell him it's far, far too late.
Stop Yelling! The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #14
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #13. A fucking Crab pot?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The king of excuses checks in with the biggest drunken load of shit you've heard in a while.Oh and to make it better, did we mention that he&apos...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #12. Let's look at the numbers
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa Whoa Whoa, Stop the Clock! Tempesta brings some facts in this Podcast. No, they aren't alternative facts either! He has some entry trends in...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #11. Is racing still fun?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta once again bores you with more J/105 nonsense, crowing about winning a couple of races, but then inexplicably veers into asking if racing is ...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #10. How much does it cost?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, cheapskate Tempesta bellyaches about how much money he is spending on his J/105. Waaa!
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #9: Sailing and Sexual Harrassment
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast stems from a bit of a horror story from the recent Etchells 22 Worlds in Miami Beach.
Sailing Anarchy Podcast Episode # 8. Huffing Paint: Why I Started Sailing Anarchy
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The title pretty much says it all. Click to listen!
Sailing Anarchy Podcast # 7. Yes, I did buy a J/105!
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so after much looking, I finally found a good one and bought it! I can tell you stuff about it now, but just listen to the goddamn thing, woul...
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #6. Fuck Rule 69.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesta presents another fact-free rant, this time on Rule 69, the "Misconduct" rule. As a profane and hot-headed sailor, any ideas on what...
Episode 5 - How I Met Doug Peterson
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week'ss Podcast, I reminisce about how I met Doug Peterson, 40-something years ago. Yes, I've already established that I'm old,...
Episode 4 - US Sailing Shit Show
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tempesta goes off on the current fiasco taking place at the hallowed house of US Sailing. With Olympic know-it-all Paul Cayard dismis...
Episode 3 - Scot Lets It Rip on The America's Cup
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll be discussing the America's Cup, a prestigious sailing competition that has a long and storied history. However, Scot...
Episode 2 - Damn I'm Old
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I think as you get older, you definitely notice that the things that you used to do, you may not be doing as well. And that's okay! I mean, wh...
Episode 1 - So I'm buying a J/105. What the hell am I thinking?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Sailing Anarchy podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of sailing with our host, Scot Tempesta, founde...