Off Watch Podcast

Send us a textBoatbuilding. 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: ht

Send us a textA 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 ab

Send us a textAnnouncing 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

Send us a text"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

Send us a textThis 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.

Send us a textProvisioning 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

Send us a textDisasters at sea have lead to fundamental changes in ship design, surveys and rules and regulations. Whilst the sea (and sailing) is a cruel mistress, there are some basics which can make it safer for seafarers and this is what the episode is all about!You will hear from our wonderful guest Rhoda Willson who works for Lloyds Register and is passionate about saving liv

Send us a textWhen the going gets tough... the tough get a maritime lawyer!Welcome to season 2 of the Off Watch Podcast! This episode, Jess & Hannah re-join the ship but it's not all plain sailing! Luckily, they are joined this week by special guest and Maritime Lawyer, Monica Kohli who shares some of the in's and out's of what happens when things go wrong at sea and also talks

Send us a textWell we're between seasons and therefore this week you will join the Off Watch Gals on the Tween deck (actual nautical term). Here you'll find the parts of the interviews from Sean and Em (sailing and shipkeeping trainees from Season 1) that didn't make it to the final episodes. Be prepared for stories, opinions on how to get into the industry and just some general ch

Send us a textThis is the last episode of Season 1! This week, the Off Watch gals explore food onboard sailing vessels. Hannah finally gets back onboard the SS Great Britain to discuss food onboard a Victorian passenger ship and Jess contacts an old sailing friend who has some tips and tricks to cooking onboard. Together Jess and Hannah wave goodbye to their shit ship and say hello