Oct 9, 20261h 2m
This is the second installment in my reading of Cruising Under Sail by Eric Hiscock, from the 1987 edition. This book has been enormously important in my own sailing development. I first started using it to build my...
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The Mariner
Hosted by Chris Stanmore-Major · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
The Mariner is a sailing podcast for sailors of all ages and skill levels. The show covers all aspects of seamanship & safety at sea and features deep dives into topics like; Anchoring, Sail Trim & MOB as well as interviews, on-deck reports and Q & A sessions.The Mariner is filled with light-hearted asides and critical observations from host Chris Stanmore-Major who has over 325,000Nm of sailing experience commanding vessels from 15 -150-ft, worldwide.CSM has raced twice around the world and is the 182nd person ever to circumnavigate solo.
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What is The Mariner about?
The Mariner is a sailing podcast for sailors of all ages and skill levels. The show covers all aspects of seamanship & safety at sea and features deep dives into topics like; Anchoring, Sail Trim & MOB as well as interviews, on-deck reports and Q & A sessions.
Who hosts The Mariner?
The Mariner is hosted by Chris Stanmore-Major. The show has published 134 episodes to date.
What has The Mariner covered recently?
Recent episodes include "137 | Eric Hiscock | Cruising Under Sail | Part 2" (9 October 2026, 62 minutes), "136 | Cruising Under Sail | Eric Hiscock | Part 1" (8 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "134 | Mid-Atlantic Update - All Well!" (11 April 2026, 72 minutes).
How often does The Mariner publish?
The Mariner publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 134 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Mariner?
Booking probability for The Mariner is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mariner requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mariner's contact route on record: verified email.
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Chris Stanmore-Major hosts The Mariner, a sports podcast with 134 episodes published.
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- Oct 8, 20261h 2m
This is the first installment in my reading of Cruising Under Sail by Eric Hiscock, from the 1987 edition. This book has been enormously important in my own sailing development. I first started using it to build my...
Episode #135
134 | Mid-Atlantic Update - All Well!
Apr 11, 20261h 12mJoin me 250 Nm west of Madeira as I negotiate my way through the Azores high on my qualifying passage on board the 80 ft yacht Osprey for the 2027 Global solo challenge round the world yacht race If you would like to...
Episode #133
133 | Good Things Ahead 😀
Feb 9, 202637 minIt’s been a while since I last recorded an episode. A friend put it perfectly the other night — I’ve been “down below, sheltering.” There’s been a lot to deal with, but I’ve come through it. Right now I’m lying...
Episode #132
132 | Entering the Needles Channel at 15 knots.
Aug 4, 20251h 12mIn this episode you join me on deck as we enter the Needles Channel, en route to Southampton, to pick up the crew for the Fastnet Expedition 2025. This comes at the end of a 3500Nm solo transatlantic voyage, on the 80...
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Episode #131
131 | The Mainsail That Would Not Die
Jul 18, 20252h 24mThis episode tells the full story of the sail that’s been with me through it all — my old Open 60 mainsail, which, although it has impossibly high mileage (100,000nm!), has proven indefatigable, indestructable and...
- Jul 16, 202523 min
Thank you to everyone who’s already signed up to receive a piece of Osprey’s mainsail—the same sail that’s carrying me toward the UK right now. Your $100 pledges at the 'solo' tier on Patreon, are going straight to my...
Episode #129
129 | The Mariner Returns
Jul 16, 202541 minJoin me today on deck, onboard Osprey, my 85ft Maxi, as I complete my 33rd Transat, headed to England, to join the Centenary Fastnet Race and everything that lies beyond. You are not going to want to miss this one. The...
- Feb 26, 202538 min
In this episode we look at an MOB incident in the 2024 Round the Island Race in which a crew of five were inundated by a following sea off St. Catherine's Point, UK resulting in one tethered MOB, one MOB clear of the...
- Feb 23, 20251h 3m
Today, we're diving into the Marine Accident Investigation Bureau's (MAIB) report on the 2006 Roaring Meg of Cowes incident, where two crew were seriously injured in two crash gybes that happened within minutes of each...
- Feb 20, 20251h 6m
Join us in this episode as we delve into the nuanced art of headsail trimming, guided by the wisdom of Captain W.H. Illingworth's 'Offshore' (1948). We explore often overlooked aspects of headsail trim, including car...
- Feb 11, 20251h 23m
Spinnaker poles have three bits of rigging holding them in place we all know that, but it often comes as a shock when sailors realize they have been missing the third (and arguably the most important) piece of rigging...
- Dec 19, 20241h 42m
This episode we learn key elements the skipper of a vessel in heavy weather should keep in mind, to keep his vessel sound & her crew safe. Capt. Illingworth was a submarine commander in WWII as well as a racing skipper...
- Dec 17, 20241h 29m
I started this series of Advanced Seamanship Notes (Episodes 115-117) to bring to light specific areas of sailing knowledge which are A. difficult to locate in sailing resources on-line or off, and B. provided by a...
- Dec 14, 20241h 9m
I started this series of Advanced Seamanship Notes (Episodes 115-117) to bring to light specific areas of sailing knowledge which are A. difficult to locate in sailing resources on-line or off, and B. provided by a...
- Dec 9, 20241h 35m
I started this series of Advanced Seamanship Notes (Episodes 115-117) to bring to light specific areas of sailing knowledge which are A. difficult to locate in sailing resources on-line or off, and B. provided by a...
Episode #120
120 | The ABC of Sailing | L is for Leaks
Dec 3, 20241h 40mL is for many things at sea, but as always, I wanted to find something that would make us stop & think maybe and see things afloat from a new angle. This episode gives us the opportunity to discuss things as divergent...
- Nov 19, 20241 hour
Another Questions and Tangents Episode, this time we look at emails sent regarding, PTSD and shouting, sea sickness & the function of the ear, buying old race boats (and the fun they can be!) and much more. PLUS loads...
Episode #118
118 | Marine Insurance | Who I Use & My Research
Nov 17, 20241h 29mMarine insurance is a massive heartache for many sailors who are doing slightly 'non-standard' things in sailing, whether it is crossing oceans, sailing solo or cruising with your family- often times it is very...
- Oct 31, 202457 min
Sometimes we get the opportunity to sit at the hand of the master and hear first hand what is the best way to do something. This is the third part of one of those moments. This episode I read the last section of the...
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