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Send a text 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.Jess and Hannah are joined by special guests: Joanna Bellis, the RNLI’s Interpretation Development Officer, and Laura Penhaul,…

Send a text 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 peo…

Send a text 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 …

Send a text 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 spot…

Send 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 ag…

Send a text 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 m…

Send a text 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! L…

Send a text 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 …

Send a text 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 and Maritime Lawyer, Monica Kohli who shar…