Here at Afloat.ie we want to be able to connect Round Ireland sailors with the sailing community even while they're racing around Ireland (and all her rocks and islands). So we've set up a simple way for any competitor with an iPhone to submit mini-podcasts during the race. Using your iPhone, log into the app store and search for the free app 'Audioboo'.
Once you have it downloaded, all you have to do to record mini podcasts and send them for publication on Afloat.ie is link it to our account.
The account name is AfloatRoundIreland and the password is hellosailor.
Once you've done that, all you need to do is give us a shout.
Keep your podcasts to 45 seconds or so, and in the following format:
Hello, [sailor's name] here from the boat [boat name].
We're currently located [location details] and the conditions are [weather report]
Then give us a brief status report. A good way to keep it in the desired length is to restrict news to what went on during the last watch, or just tell us your most interesting news snippet.
Sign off, and hit 'publish' on your iPhone.
We'll do the rest, and your family will be able to see your podcasts appear on Afloat.ie almost immediately.
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