The Boat Geeks

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Two average boat geeks, who, fueled by their deep passion for boats, spent 5 years planning and dreaming up The Boat Geeks. Their podcast is a haven for boating enthusiasts, bringing you engaging conversations with authors, technology gurus, maritime and industry experts, and a diverse array of fellow geeks who share their love for the vast world of boats. Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating on The Boat Geeks podcast.

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Peter Knowles

May 01 2024 74 mins  
The Boat Geeks #12 - Peter Knowles (Travels With Geordie)Recorded 04.05.24Peter Knowles of the popular YouTube channel "Travels with Geordie" joins The Boat Geeks to discuss his obsession with classic wood boats of the Ed Monk variety, and the past, present, and future of his traveling adventures.Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacifi

George Harris

Apr 15 2024 79 mins  
The Boat Geeks #11 - George Harris (President/CEO, NMTA)Recorded 03.08.24The Northwest Marine Trade Association produces the Seattle Boat Show, the largest boat show on the west coast. But they do so much more the rest of the year ensuring our region has the healthiest recreational marine economy possible.Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of t

Nico Jensen and Aaron Wenholz

Apr 08 2024 68 mins  
The Boat Geeks #10 - Nico Jensen and Aaron Wenholz (Longship Marine)Recorded 3.7.24Nico and Aaron are one of the busiest couples you will ever meet. In addition to running Longship Marine - one of the last remaining Marine Supply/Consignment stores in Washington - they also restore old wooden boats and are remodeling the original Sons of Norway Hall in downtown Poulsbo.Recorded abo

Jake Beattie

Apr 01 2024 52 mins  
The Boat Geeks #9 - Jake Beattie (CEO, "Boat Dork")Recorded 2.12.24The headwaters of the Northwest Maritime Center began in the '70s when some friends who loved wooden boats decided to create a gathering for other wood boat lovers. That little inauspicious gathering turned into the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - the second largest in the world!Recorded in the late afternoon c

Darren Austin

Mar 27 2024 46 mins  
The Boat Geeks #8 - Darren Austin (Founder, OnBuoy SPC)Recorded 2.1.24How many times have you seen private buoys and docks just sitting there empty and unused, while you've had a challenge finding available guest moorage?Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, The Boat Geeks take another deep dive into the world of boating.

Matt Steverson

Mar 22 2024 59 mins  
The Boat Geeks #7 - Matt Steverson (Shipwright, The Duracell Project)Recorded 2.19.24Rebuilding a legendary Open 60 race boat requires many skills, a lot of perseverance, and for husband and wife Matt and Janneke, a leap of faith.Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take another deep dive int

Kirsten Neuschäfer

Mar 15 2024 84 mins  
The Boat Geeks #6 - Kirsten Neuschäfer (South African Sailor, Cyclist, Adventurer)Recorded 03.09.24Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.In this episode The Boat Geeks welcome Kirsten Neuschäfer, history-making Sailor and Adventurer. Kirsten was the

Chuck Laguna

Mar 07 2024 36 mins  
The Boat Geeks #5 - Chuck Laguna (Owner, H2Out)Recorded 12.29.23Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, Washington, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.D&D welcome to the show Chuck Laguna, owner of H2Out. Chuck discusses the award-winning Fuel Guard, an in-line air vent dryer that keeps

Bruce Schwab

Feb 29 2024 84 mins  
The Boat Geeks #4 - Bruce Schwab (Vendee Globe, OceanPlanet Energy)Recorded 1.25.24Placing 9th in the 2004/05 Vendee Globe race, Bruce Schwab became the first American to successfully complete a solo around the world race, becoming the 240th person to ever achieve the feat of circumnavigation (and then he did it again a few years later!).Recorded aboard their floating studio in Por

Jesse Wiegel

Feb 14 2024 69 mins  
The Boat Geeks #3 - Jesse Wiegel (Race Boss, R2AK)Recorded 12.27.23The Race to Alaska? "It’s like the Iditarod, on a boat, with a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth."Recorded aboard their floating studio