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, wha...

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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 lot...

"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 keep...

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, wri...

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 c...

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 a...

When 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 ...

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...

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 sa...

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 t...

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...

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?...

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...

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...