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
63 episodes
Sailing Anarchy Podcast #64. Charlie Enright!
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, Charlie takes us down the often muddy road of US Sailing - where's it been, where it is,...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #62. How the (Mid) West was won!
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, which starts a week earlier. No?How about winning them both, in the same year? That's exactly w...
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SA Podcast #60. Transpac winners!
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-completed 2025 Transpac.A great story with plenty of good stuff. And apologies - like an idiot, I ...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #59
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 what it takes to sail these things! Love it!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast # 56
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 so does he!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #55
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 rest! Now you give it a listen!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #54. Racing J/22s
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 flights - silver and gold - we were in silver of course, but had a couple nice f...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #53. "We" go offshore!
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 Newport to Ensenada Race. Super cool to have a chat from the water.And of course B...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #52. Tempesta got his ass kicked!
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 he rarely delivers, and his first race on said Hobie 33 was this past Saturday. We'll ...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #51. Tempesta goes electric!
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 Danny Devito couldn't stand up inside. What the hell is he thinking? Oh that's right...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #50! All about the Hobie 33
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 explaining the obscure and odd name he chose for the boat.Then he goes on about the yard experience, and all th...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #49
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 job sharing how he does it.Enjoy!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #48. Paul Bieker!
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 story. I 14s, Moths, custom boats, etc.Hope ya dig it!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #47. Tempesta actually buys a boat!
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 wanker", but listen up to hear the story. And yes, we know - there is always a story!
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #46. Alex Camet!
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 noted that thanks to The Host, this is the worst, most incomplete, inaccurate and quickly thrown...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #45.Hard core ocean racing. And drinking!
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 Simon LeBon, the very Russian Fugazi, and More.We also talk about what is happening in...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #44. North Sails, Jules Verne, I found my boat!
Finally, Tempesta drags his sorry, flabby ass to the microphone and sends some hate North Sails' way, Dishes on the failed Jules Verne Trophy, and he finally finds his boat!Maybe now he can stop talking about it...
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #43. I found another boat!.
I did! I found another Columbia 30-2 for sale! Made an offer. Everything looked good. Until it wasn't.I'm a loser.
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Sailing Anarchy Podcast #42. The boat I didn'tget.
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 it, and what graphics/paint colors to use, and picking the race schedule, and getting crew tog...
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