Today we spoke with Alex Simanis, owner of Ballard Sails, and are now Doyle Seattle. A bright and engaging individual, Alex takes us inside the decision to go to Doyle, how their sailmaking business has evolved, and what is happening in terms of new projects. Enjoy!

If you don't know who designer Thomas Tison is, you will now. Tempesta spends the better part of an hour visiting with Tison, from his AC involvement, to his very fast 48' Elita, built of wood, to his latest, the stunning small foiler called the Airborn.

Thomas is a smart and interesting dude, and we are sure you'll enjoy the podcast.

Our special guest today was French designer Sam Manuard (or as I like to say, use your best hillbilly voice here) Sam ManYOU ard. I'm such a dope.

Hot off their impressive class and overall win in the 2026 Transatlantic Race, Sam joined me to talk about the Mach 50 canting keel, daggerboard scow offshore weapon.

I found him to be more than happy to talk openly about the new boat, how it sailed, and what they learned.

If you don't know who Sam Manuard is, get learnin'. He is one of the best on the planet. Listen here.

Today Tempesta spends too long talking about essentially two boats. The "foiling" Baltic 111' Raven, and the Sam Manuard-designed 50' Scow, Palanad4. His "takes" are ridiculous.

But then he reminds us what a failure he is with his IOM story. Oh boy...

What a total bummer/elation set of emotions for the winner/not winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race! Tempest does his best to enlighten y'all on what went down.

Enjoy!

The Sailing Anarchy Podcast #70

Today, Stu Johnstone from J/Boats joins host Scot Tempesta as Stu brings us up to date with what is happening at J/Boats. New models? Potential new models? We discuss trends in the sport - short-handed racers, rules - ORC, IRC, etc.

And should Tempesta get another J/Boat? Enjoy!

Well, Tempesta went sailing yesterday. Sure he did. Listen to his lame version of sailing. Also, he rips into ORC, his most favorite rating system in the whole wide world!