#64 Tam Laird the Scottish Libertarian

#68 Shakedown Voyages

Thor and Rory dive into the joys and challenges of sailing, touching on everything from shakedown cruises to long summer days in northern waters. They exchange stories of personal adventures, including sailing plans in Aberdeenshire and Shetland's nearly perpetual daylight. Meanwhile, a lighthearted chat on sailing etiquette turns into a discussion of recent scandals on the political front, reminding us of the dynamic nature of news. The episode ends with intriguing anecdotes about orca encounters and the unconventional tactics sailors employ to deter these marine giants.

#67 Passage from Aberdour (Scotland) to the Hamble (South of England)

Rory and regular guest Mark Thompson swing the lamp after sailing Bucephalus 500 miles from the Forth in Scotland to the Solent in England.

#66 Departure Preps

Thor is still in Shetland while Rory is almost ready for a re-location voyage to the Solent.

#65 Canals and Buckfast with fishermen

Thor is getting lunch ready in Shetland and Rory is making voyage preparations while swinging the lamp over canal transits and fishing economics.

#64 Tam Laird the Scottish Libertarian

Tam Laird, leader of the Scottish Libertarians, explores the intersection of politics and personal identity in an engaging podcast aboard Bucephalus moored in Fife. Initially aligned with the Scottish National Party, Laird dissociated himself due to its pro-European stance, finding instead a more fitting ideological home within libertarian principles. Despite his anarchist leanings, he works actively within a minarchist framework, seeking practical reductions in government size and influence. His personal journey reflects a complex relationship with politics, embracing activism not for career motives but as a means to advocate for liberty amid Scotland's shifting political landscape.