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Boatbuilding. Conservation. Historic vessels. Jobs. These are the murky, complicated, fascinating themes we’ll get stuck into this episode.Victoria Wallworth joins the Off Watch Gals for 2-parter where we delve into heritage vessels, what we can do with them, and how to engage more people in this wonderful world.National Historic Ships Vessel Conservation Course: https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/resources/historic-vessel-conservation-qualificationNational Historic Ships Vessel Conserv...

A new ship and a new season of the Off Watch Podcast! Join us in #gloucester as we take a tour aboard LV SULA and learn about the fascinating role of Light Vessels!A massive thank you to Colin and Viv of LV14 SULA Lightship for sharing your time, your stories and your experiences with us - it was a brilliant day and we learned (and laughed!) a lot.You can learn all about SULA (and even stay aboard!) here: https://sulalightship.com/Also on AirB&B, CoolStays & Host UnusualSupport the Sh...

Announcing Off Watch - Season 3!We're back! New Season, New Ship! And we have lots to chat about!We'll be looking at the fascinating history of working boats - from Pilot Cutters to Smacks & Trawlers to Thames Barges and lots more! We'll also be shining the ships spotlight on some of the hidden hero's that support the sailing word from the RNLI to Light Ships and beyond. And! After an eventful winter we find ourselves crewing on a new vessel, the Nevermore! - We like her a lot, thoug...

"1pm. Storm ended, sea calm. God is over all" - the eerie last words entered into the logbook of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse. After 3 harrowing days & nights of raging storms in December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from the remote island and were never seen again. Regular listeners will know that we love a good mystery! And as we find ourself heading towards the Flannan's aboard our very own ghost ship, we just had to share the story - it is Halloween after all!And who better...

This episode, the Off Watch gals explore mental and physical wellbeing in the sailing industry and we delve into the influence of sexism on health. We’re joined by Hannah Stowe - an artist, writer, sailor and scientist. We mull over solutions and ideas which would make the industry a more accepting place and discuss Hannah’s recently released book Move Like Water.Enjoy listening!This season, we’re working in collaboration with SHE_SEES for Lloyd's Register Foundation with Emilie Sandy a...

Provisioning for any lengthy voyage is a challenge, especially when fridge space is limited for fresh produce. And while it's not uncommon to see a a mackerel line trailing behind a boat in light winds, wouldn't it be great if you could catch your fruit and veg enroute too! Luckily, today's special guest, Caro Warwick-Evans knows a thing or two about what the sea has to offer. Caro didn't just start a seaweed business, she co-founded an entire industry in the UK!This season, we’re worki...