Reviews
“The cussing in the introduction just put a black mark on the podcast before starting, I am sure that Franz can bring the same idea to light in a better way…”
Henk, McGregor via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
02/07/23
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“In my opinion this is the best Sailing Podcast for Cruising Sailor’s. It seems to have the right blend of interviews and monologues. He covers areas which are of interest to me. His interviews are well thought out and he gives the guests time to answer the questions thoroughly he does not...”Read full review »
Funman2008 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/22
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“Read about science Franz…you’re smarter than that. Google the definition of a vaccine. You should know there’s a difference between an immunization and a vaccine. I can’t anymore. Sorry.”
Ndyok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/21
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“A superb host who never fails to entertain. I’ve armchair sailed all over Greece and love the presentation style and varied topics but we always get back to sailing. Much appreciate all the time and effort to make these, love your outlook on life. Thanks Franz.”
@tittytots via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/21
“I found Franz’s “Sailing in the Mediterranean” podcast through a lucky search and I am so glad I did. I have sailed a few times in the Med and the combination of idyllic places, wonderful foods, history all around you, great sailing and interesting friendly people has me planning a long term...”Read full review »
McBattus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“Franz does an excellent job hosting this podcast, finding and interviewing his guests.”
smith8273 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“I’ve just finished the last episode. Beautiful, soulful voice. I feel like you’re an old friend. Great content. Interesting and varied guests. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Kind regards, Jen”
JenLH84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/21
“This podcast has some great sailing interviews, but his intros have become longer and longer and dive deeper into pro-trump, covid is government control, deep state like conspiracy theories. Skip the first 15 mins.”
dehner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/21
“Sailing. editing, rinse and repeat. Or change the title to my Range Rover blah blah blah and my tractor Montana blah.....”
Artdujour.org via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
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“Hi Franz
I am a long time listener and just wanted to thank you for your very enjoyable podcasts.”
HDV1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/30/20
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“Stick to the subject!
Fine sailing podcast but leave out your ill informed rambling on COVID”
Jackinthebox62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/20
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“Enjoyed the podcast. Don’t enjoy this guys political opinions or views so I’m done with it.”
Bnmkfffb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/20
“I really enjoy listening to Franz. I’m a new sailor (but an old retired guy) and I hope to have a boat someday. I can’t wait to sail around the Med and beyond. I enjoyed the Dylan Magster episode. I now follow him also. He is an inspiring young man. Thank Franz!”
mgmpc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/20
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“Remarkably informative and entertaining!!! Question: How do I get all the episodes via Apple podcasts?”
Adwokat4u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“I discovered Franz' podcast a few months ago, and it is excellent. The stories from Franz and his guests and the tips of all kinds - anchorages, passages, weather, anecdotes, and more - all provide great inspiration to my cruising plans. I encourage you to listen!”Read full review »
Grazzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/02/20
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“I am a lifelong boater and my husband and I just made the switch from motor boating to sail boating. We have been sailing for over a year now and we LOVE the life style. I found this podcast and love the interviews. I have learned so much and Franz your interview style is so fantastic. I have...”Read full review »
Sarahmreynolds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/20
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“Great podcast with remarkable stories from all over the world. Highly recommended to sailors and people from the maritime industry”
Dnepropetrovochka via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
07/28/20
“Some say that Franz’s voice relaxes them and puts them off to sleep. I’m the opposite. I particularly like listening on long drives as I find the majority of the content so interesting that where I would normally be struggling to keep awake if I have Franz on I am wide awake, alert and happy. The...”Read full review »
AccDir via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/10/20
“I like listening to this while I commute. I am new to sailing and I have learned so much about Franz and his guests and their adventures. I feel empowered and encouraged, and since I am enjoying my own journey learning to sail. Thank you Franz”
Bonnie Brett via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/20
“I have been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now and have played many of the episodes multiple times as Franz is not only entertaining but along with his Nautical guests, they have a wealth of knowledge for the cruising Med Sailor, whether you are looking for a quiet sheltered...”Read full review »
K999Dan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/20
“i like the concept of interviewing real sailors that do not try to sell you something but like to share their experiences and love for ssiling. very informative! love it!
jean-Luc”
JLcialdini via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/22/19
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“Thanks Franz for a great Podcast. I found this podcast about a year ago while researching just that, “Sailing in the Mediterranean”. It’s been a great source for information and motivation. Franz recently took the time to answer my email in the podcast. As an American sailor there is not a ton...”Read full review »
KenSchwabenton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/19
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“Franz has some interesting guests - all who have some great suggestions on where to sail. Thanks for all your hard work and effort”
Genki 101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/19
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“Dear Franz, I was fortunate to find this podcast 4 years ago right at the start of my sailing journey. I joined a great dinghy club in Bury, north of Manchester in the UK and I’ve just started crewing on a yacht based in Liverpool. I’ve learnt so much over the past four years partly through...”Read full review »
dougiereiduk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/19
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“I’m one of the apparent hoard of listeners who do not sail. I’ve been listening for several years and finally signed up for sailing lessons. My first lesson is this coming Sunday. Franz will get the credit/blame depending on whether I love/hate actually sailing. His podcast is the most...”Read full review »
stooge91390 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/19
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“If you can overlook the author’s rants against the EU, this is a great resource for sailing aficionados of any levels, especially if you are centered on the Mediterranean, like I am. I just started sailing classes in view of getting my ASA certification and this podcast has been very helpful.”
Almasilvana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/19
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“Franz does a great job with having interviews with very informative guests that provide a wealth of information for anyone new to sailing (like myself) and I would suspect also for experienced sailors as well. Keep it going!”
craigs comments via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/18
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“As someone who has resettled to Portugal, specifically to achieve a goal of sailing the Med, Franz' podcast is pure gold.
What an amazing source of pinpoint information.
Franz also talks with folks from all walks of the cruising world, which rounds out the site nicely.
As a future boat...”Read full review »
NewPortuguese via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/18
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“Sailing the Mediterranean and Beyond is one of my top two sailing podcasts and the best focussed primarily on the Med. Franz is a great host and the content is extremely interesting and informative. Keep up the excellent work Franz.”
Graeme (UK) via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/18
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“can you make all podcasts available”
Nico007! via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
10/08/18
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“Stumbled upon this podcast while looking for sailing audio and I am glad I did. I have listened to over 100 episodes in the last month or so. The buttery tones of Franz's voice are easy to listen to and he leads the podcast with or without an interviewed guest quite well. I enjoy the...”Read full review »
TheBlakenator via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/21/18
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“Franz. Thanks so much for the rewind of "From Dreamer to Sailor" I recall hearing it the first time you published it and I was inspired. I never think of relistening to podcast, so the rewind was great. Turns out we are the same age and have both turned dreams into sailing adventures....”Read full review »
Bela-man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/18
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“One of best Sailing, Podcasts out there! If you have a motor-boat, Yacht. Or just like traveling to sea side spots. A well spoken pod, with a lot of information. Great tips for people with long keel boats, that don't steer. Or boats that do steer.”Read full review »
Justin sa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/23/18
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“Just got in to this podcast, love the laid back flow. Franz is an easy guy to listen to. Started listening to it because of a couple episodes (in the 130’s) about a couple of guys who chartered in Greece for six weeks without a lot of experience. We are planning to do this in a couple months and...”Read full review »
SarahPayne100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/18
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“I am really enjoying listening to Franz and his guests talk about yachting mainly in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy and beyond. It’s a light hearted, but informative show. I have chartered yachts the last 3 years running (through Sunsail) in Mallorca, Croatia, Lefkas and got my ICC last year via...”Read full review »
Simon wants to go sailing via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/08/18
“Franz does a great job of sharing hiss own stories an getting his guests to tell theirs. He has a pleasant voice and a low key interview style. Thanks Franz!”
Fellow Sailor via ·
04/04/18
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“Hi Franz,
I have been listening to your podcasts for what seems like an eternity. I replay them all a couple of times too! Your calming tones are perfect for audio and your inquisitive nature to perfect your portrayal of sailing are excellent. I live in the UK but sail in the Netherlands and...”Read full review »
Stag71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/18
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“Very educational for anyone thinking of sailing the med. or thinking of chartering there which we are, having neven been to the eu before I have found these podcasts invaluable.”
Zen pow via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/18
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“I have been listening to Franz for some time now, and find his artful descriptions of his (and other's) adventures so postive and refreshing. His ASA prep courses were invaluable to my wife and I as we prepared for our pratical and book exams. Thank you for the refreshing sailing podcast...”Read full review »
M Rau via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/18
“Have been listening to Franz for over two year now. I have also purchased his ASA 101 and 103 learn to sail lessons. His storires are good and his interviews are informative.
Keep it up Franz.”
Crest25' via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/18
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“Great podcast for day dreaming about your next passage or shorter trip within that area. Maintenance and seamanship advise for free. Love the small-boat-most-out-of-the-buck approach. Keep carrying on, Franz. You should travel the Eastern Catalan and French coastline including all the little...”Read full review »
Hanse461 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/31/18
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“Excellent as if we were sitting down and having a chat about his recent sails. We live in Park City and hope we can meet up.”
Verticalwisdom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/17
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“As a beginner sailor I am absorbing as much information as I can. Podcasts like this one are very helpful for me. I like the mix interviewing guests or Hans recounting his own experiences. Hans is a skilled interviewer, he knows when to listen and has good questions to ask. I want to add my vote...”Read full review »
justsaygeorgia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/17
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“Frenz spins a good chat about sailing, and is informative too. Open some ouzo and play.”
Are there any names not taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/17
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“I love listening to this podcast and Franz has a great voice and good delivery. I do wish he would label the episodes better. Every one has the same file name, authors name, title name and album name. This makes it really hard to tell what your going to be listening to before you start. I...”Read full review »
Tom Locker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/17
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“A lot of up to date information for the med and beyond. Grade A guest list, engaging discussions, very good overall audio quality.”
verreaultm via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/13/17
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