Standing Before the Mast

A podcast featuring conversations with people in the boating and sailing community with interesting stories, a unique perspective and those making a positive difference. We seek to highlight those working behind the scenes, and those with stories that may have slipped under the radar. chrisheaton.substack.com

Standing Before the Mast is a society podcast hosted by Chris Heaton, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Heaton hosts Standing Before the Mast, a society show with 59 episodes published.

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  Scott Travers

  Sep 13, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this episode I’m joined by Scott Travers, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association.</p><p>Scott is a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Salve Regina University. Scott’s experience also includes working with the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Education Program to expand recreational fishing opportunities.</p><p>He is a fly tying Instructor, avid fly angler in both saltwater and freshwater, kayak angler, quoahogger, and wildlife conservationist.</p><p>Scott has a vast knowledge of all the rules and regulations ranging from catch limits to the differences in thos...

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  Young Women Advancing in Professional Offshore Sailing - Panel Discussion

  Jul 31, 202557 minS0

  <p>Young women advancing in professional offshore sailing: a panel discussion featuring Erica Lush (lushsailing.com); Aurora ‘Rory’ Meunier Mott; and Ellie Menezes.</p><p>This episode features a round-table or panel discussion where each of these young women describe their journey thus far, and their plans for participation in future professional sailing events on the world stage. All have either been inspired by Cole Brauer, or actually mentored by her.</p><p>Learn where each of them are currently in their professional careers, and the different paths they are each taking. We also hear about opportunities they’ve discovered, as wel...

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  Rozalia Project

  Jun 3, 202552 minS0

  <p>Meet Ashley Sullivan and learn about the Rozalia Project that is taking a multi-faceted approach to cleaning up and cataloging marine debris. Their platform is the sailing vessel American Promise. American Promise was designed by Ted Hood for Dodge Morgan who sailed it alone around the world, non-stop, in 1985-1986.</p><p>To learn more about the Rozalia Project visit: rozaliaproject.org </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Standing Before The Mast at chrisheaton.substack.com/subscribe

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  Brad Read

  Apr 16, 202537 minS0

  <p>In this episode we hear from Brad Read who is the Executive Director, Sail Newport based at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Standing Before The Mast at chrisheaton.substack.com/subscribe

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  RI State Representative Lauren Carson

  Feb 24, 202531 minS0

  <p>In this episode we sit down with Rhode Island State Representative Lauren Carson of Newport.</p><p>Representative Carson is the lead sponsor of a house bill that would allow cities and towns to regulate houseboats as they feel best works for their municipalities.</p><p>Central to this enabling legislation, they would be bound by one standard definition of a houseboat. The bill has a companion in the state senate which mirrors that of Representative Carson’s.</p><p>While her bill has the full support of the Newport Waterfront Commission, it has met with some resistance from th...

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