Comedy, calamity and happy memories as Monty learns to sail | Sailing Podcast Ep.16

What happens when a professional adventurer – a man who has dived with crocodiles and worked as a Cornish crab fisherman – meets a 7-ton Colvic 34 in a crowded marina? You get a masterclass in humility.

In episode 16 of The Sailing Podcast, sponsored by Sunsail, host Theo Stocker sat down with Monty Halls to hear how he’s getting on three years into his sailing journey. From his 'rodent-sized' therapy dog to the 3D-printed parts saving his prop shaft, Monty shares the highs and lows of life with his boat, Sobec.

It’s a hilarious, honest, and deeply relatable look at why we keep heading back out to sea, even when we’re convinced the boat is trying to kill us.

This episode is made possible by our sponsors, Sunsail. Whether you’re a seasoned skipper or just starting to fill your 'experience jar' like Monty, Sunsail makes getting on the water easy. Right now, you can get up to 20% off summer sailing holidays—from the steady winds of the Ionian to the hidden bays of Croatia. If you’re ready for more adventure and less routine, search Sunsail Summer Sailing Special or use this url: https://bit.ly/4tkrUrk

Timestamps

01:45 – The Luck Jar vs. The Experience Jar: Why your luck eventually runs out.

05:10 – The P-Bracket disaster: 1970s technology meets 3D printing.

12:30 – Meeting Dasher: The "sociopathic" dachshund and the hunt for the perfect boat dog.

19:50 – From the Royal Marines to Blue Planet: A life shaped by the sea.

27:15 – The brutal reality of a Cornish crab fisherman (and why we have it easy).

38:40 – First time out on Sobec: "My predominant emotion was alarm."

46:15 – The "Fleshy Fender": How (not) to involve your family in close-quarters manoeuvring.

54:30 – The Boat Syndicate: Why Monty is using a "dating agency" to share his yacht

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