Explore every episode of the podcast Off Watch Podcast
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| S3E3: Pasts and Present – 200 years of the RNLI | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:45:03 | |
In this special episode, we dive into the history and future of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as it celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea. Ships Other Resources: Support the Show: Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S3E2: Something Old... | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:42:17 | |
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-qualification National Historic Ships Vessel Conservation Book: https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/publications Maritime Heritage Trust: https://www.maritimeheritage.org.uk/ Women in Boatbuilding: http://www.womeninboatbuilding.com/ The Matthew: https://matthew.co.uk/ Pioneer: http://www.pioneerck18.org/index.html Boatbuilding Academy, Lyme Regis: https://boatbuildingacademy.com/ Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 6: What Better Gift? | 21 Apr 2023 | 01:46:21 | |
This 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 to a couple of months preparing for Season 2... EcoClipper Fairtransport New Dawn Traders https://www.newdawntraders.com/ Sail Trade South West https://www.facebook.com/sailtradeswlynher Classic Sailing Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 5: Chasing the Horizon | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:52:17 | |
This week Jess and Hannah are in Falmouth talking about sail cargo with their guest Jorne Langelaan. Jorne is the CEO and founder of EcoClipper B.V - a sail cargo company who have recently launched their first ship De Tukker. Join the gals as they discuss the highs and lows of sail cargo, engineless sailing ships and bow thrusters! They also explore the She Sees/Rewriting Women into Maritime History project, which they will be contributing to for Season 2 of the Off Watch Podcast.
De Tukker Tres Hombres https://fairtransport.eu/en/our-fleet/tres-hombres/ Stad Amsterdam https://www.stadamsterdam.com/ Avontuur https://timbercoast.com/en/ship/ Albatros https://willsofwells.com/albatros Blue Mermaid https://seachangesailingtrust.org.uk/blue-mermaid/ Places: Falmouth The Front https://www.instagram.com/thefrontfal/?hl=en The Chain Locker https://chainlockerfalmouth.co.uk/ National Maritime Museum Cornwall Alkmaar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkmaar Sail Cargo Companies: EcoClipper Timbercoast Fairtransport New Dawn Traders https://www.newdawntraders.com/ Sail Trade South West https://www.facebook.com/sailtradeswlynher Shipped by Sail https://www.shippedbysail.org/ Xisto Wines/Port o’ Bristol
Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 4: Heritage Alive! | 18 Mar 2023 | 01:00:45 | |
In this weeks episode, Jess & Hannah find themselves heading West through the Solent. The gal’s shine the ship’s spotlight on a vessel they know and love: the Tamar Barge, “Lynher”. The pair are joined by one of Lynher’s custodians, Barbara Bridgman who tells us about how this lovely little ship came into their lives, Lynher’s early years and the exciting projects the future holds. Guests: Cotehele Quay Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 3: Blood, Sweat & Tears | 03 Mar 2023 | 01:05:43 | |
This week Jess and Hannah manage to get off their grubby old ship and explore the world of volunteering. It’s part and parcel of our industry and part of learning, getting a foot in the door, of networking; but what are the pros and cons? We speak to some of the volunteers our sector so heavily relies on and the organisations that depend on them, to get the low down.
Sam, Vicky, Seb & Abi / Britannia Sailing Trust: https://britanniasailingtrust.org/ Eye of Wind: https://www.eyeofthewind.net/en/ Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 2: Is HMS Victory Trigger's broom? | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:57:19 | |
This week Jess and Hannah discuss traineeships - a great way to get into the industry although there are things to consider. They're joined by fellow trainees and together they share their experiences. Jess and Hannah are also joined by the CEO of Seas Your Future, an organisation that focuses on training young people with multiple skills onboard their ship Pelican of London. Finally we hear the latest news from the industry. Emily: Insta: @em_andrews_ Meshellae: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshellae-payne-0a358ab1/ Sean: Insta: @shipwreck_sean Pelican of London / Seas Your Future: https://www.seasyourfuture.org/
National Maritime Museum - Cutty Sark: https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum National Museum of the Royal Navy: https://www.nmrn.org.uk/ Scottish Fisheries Museum: https://www.scotfishmuseum.org/ Glenlee Museum: https://thetallship.com/
Oosterschelde: https://www.dutchtallship.com/oosterschelde/ Eye of Wind: https://www.eyeofthewind.net/en/ Lynher: https://tamarbarge.org.uk/ Pellew / Working Sail: https://www.workingsail.co.uk/pellew Training organisations: Class Afloat: https://classafloat.com/ Shipshape Heritage Training Partnership - National Historic Ships: https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/SHTP2 IBTC Lowestoft: https://www.ibtc.co.uk/ Women in Boatbuilding: http://www.womeninboatbuilding.com/ (Insta) @womeninboatbuilding Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| Episode 1: Big Blue Health | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:59:43 | |
Join Jess & Hannah in the first episode of the Off Watch Podcast. This episode explores what we mean by traditional sailing, the history of sailing vessel Irene in the UK, mental health on-board vessels and the subject of blue health. There’s also some news from the SS Great Britain museum in Bristol! Books: Westcountry Coasting Ketches, WJ Slade and Basil Greenhill, 1974 Irene resources: https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/469/irene https://classic-sailing.com/article/irene-1907-history-ship/ https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/pirates-caribbean-ship-falmouth-help-6902050 https://lovelymeregis.co.uk/blog/ammonite_film https://b-i-a-s.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BIAS_Journal_17_KETCH_IRENE.pdf Extra ships/museums/organisations: Bessie Ellen https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/1850/bessie-ellen Garlandstone https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/136/garlandstone Pilgrim of Brixham https://pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/ Tectona https://www.sailingtectona.co.uk/ Morwellham https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/ SS Great Britain https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/albion-dockyard-project/ ASTO Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S3E1: On Station | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:51:32 | |
A new ship and a new season of the Off Watch Podcast! 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. Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| The Tween Deck: Season 3 Announcement | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:03:32 | |
Announcing Off Watch - Season 3! Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S2E5: "God is Over All" | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:45:50 | |
"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. ------ Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S2E4: I Belong on the Water | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:41:45 | |
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 and Freeweaver SAORI Studio, London ------ Buy Hannah’s book MOVE LIKE WATER from your local independent bookshop or borrow it from a library! It is also available at Waterstones, Amazon etc… Dr Earle’s organisation Mission Blue: https://missionblue.org/ SV Song of the Whale - https://www.marineconservationresearch.co.uk/rv-song-of-the-whale/ Dominica Sperm Whale Project: https://www.thespermwhaleproject.org/ ------ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ http://www.mentalhealthinternational.ca/ https://uksailtraining.org/sailtowellbeing/ https://www.sailors-society.org/ Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S2E3: The Providing Tide | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:46:31 | |
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 working in collaboration with SHE_SEES for Lloyd's Register Foundation with Emilie Sandy and Freeweaver SAORI Studio, London ------ ------ Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S2E2: Safety at Sea | 02 Sep 2023 | 00:54:13 | |
Disasters 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 lives. You will also hear about the plimsoll shoe, which is relevant. We promise. This season, we’re working in collaboration with SHE_SEES for Lloyd's Register Foundation with Emilie Sandy and Freeweaver SAORI Studio, London ------ Represents Lloyds Register at the International Association of Class Societies and is the General Policy Group member. Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| S2E1: When the Going Gets Tough... | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:39:07 | |
When the going gets tough... the tough get a maritime lawyer! Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||
| The Tween Deck S1: Extra Chat | 15 Jul 2023 | 00:38:46 | |
Well 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 chat to keep you going until Season 2! Sean: Insta: @shipwreck_sean
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| S3E4: Shooting the Breeze | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:44:11 | |
“Shooting the Breeze” feels like the perfect title for this one! Jess & Hannah chat with special guests, Rose Ravetz and Huw Wahl - the creators of Wind, Tide and Oar: an analogue 16mm film exploring life under sail—without an engine. We learn all about the trials of filming at sea with a 1960's hand wound camera and tribulations of a life unburdened by diesel. So join us as we Shoot the Breeze and dive head first into the story behind Wind, Tide and Oar! Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation. Through the film’s reveries, sailing becomes a means to explore our interaction with and responsibility to the environment. It invites deep reflection on our relationship with nature, our understanding of and commitment to sustainability, and our care for the world around us. WIND, TIDE & OAR - in UK Cinemas from 25th April 2025 Guests: Ships: Wind, Tide & Oar Links: Support the Show: Listen to two passionate traditional sailors talk about the subject they love and have a laugh at the same time! | |||