Conversations with Classic Boats

About Conversations with Classic Boats

A podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling

Publisher

Tom Darling

Category

arts · history · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2020

Latest episode

8 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Ep 33 - The Sixes Finale

   In September, 2025, we revive a 38 year old design, one of the first with the controversial winged keel configuration, and do battle in Long Island Sound with the pro crews and their ultra-modern boats

2. 

   4 Feb 2025

   Ep 32 - Riva Speedboat to the Stars

   Ever wonder what that glamorous, gleaming, mahogany-sided boat James Bond was driving on the Côte d'Azur was? Most likely, it was a Riva Aquarama—the Italian luxury runabout built in Sarnico, Italy, for the past 62 years. Now owned by the luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group, Riva has been the choice of film stars, race car drivers, and fashion moguls. Riva is the pinnacle of Sixties speedboat style. As one owner said, "The Riva Aquarama is the most stylish boat of all time." Ciao, Riva!

3. 

   19 Nov 2024

   Ep 31 - Six Meter Pre-Worlds Take to Long Island Sound in September 2024

   Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club in Oyster Bay on the North Shore of Long Island was the birthplace of International Rule Six Meter boats. In 2025, the "Santa Claus of 6 Metres," a Swiss-Canadian named Rainer Muller, hopes to bring his Sixes collection to anchor the 2025 World Championship in Long Island Sound. Over 20 Six Metres, dating from 1924 to contemporary, are expected to be on the line.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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