Best Alex and Debs Podcasts (2025)

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

8h ago1:40:05

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Women and the Wind are 3 exceptional and multi facetted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alize, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50 year old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away for a yea…

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Struggle of the Juggle 46:04

5d ago46:04

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Welcome to the very first episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy: North & South Unfiltered where two friends from opposite ends of the UK get real about the mental load of modern motherhood. In this episode, we’re diving straight into the chaos: juggling work, raising kids, running a business and somehow still being expected to drink enough water and “m…

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

7d ago1:17:09

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Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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Trailer: Heart Full, Mind Heavy - North & South Unfiltered 1:41

12d ago1:41

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Heart Full, Mind Heavy is the honest, unfiltered mental health podcast for women who are juggling many things including motherhood, work, marriage, identity, and their own messy, beautiful minds. Hosted by two friends - one Northern, one Southern - this series dives into the real-life conversations we wish more people were having. From the emotiona…

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Borough Assembly - May 15, 2025 3:34:35

14d ago3:34:35

3:34:35

7. Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: A. Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-01: Amending Title 19 Planning and Zoning to Remedy Issues in Chapter 19.04 Zoning Regulations, Define Internally Lighted Signs, and Clarify Enforcement Procedures for Signage Violations B. Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of…

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Board of Appeals - May 13, 2025 55:58

16d ago55:58

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4. Declarations: A. Conflict of Interest B. Statement of Contact by Board Members 5. Public Hearing of Skagway Terminal Company, Appeal of Planning and Zoning Resolution No. 25-03: Approving Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2025003: Skagway Terminal Company; Request for Congregate Housing on Block 88 Lots 7, 8, and 9, in the Residential-Gener…

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Will & Sarah Curry // Hydrovane Operations & Life Balance 1:25:38

16d ago1:25:38

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Will and Sarah Curry are the perfect example of a young family who has managed to create and sustain a life between land and sea, managing and operating "Hydrovane" from their catamaran with 2 littles, and from their home in Vancouver. First and foremost we discuss the ins and outs of the fantastic and hardy product itself — but on a more personal …

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Talking Asset Management: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Jon Kremer from OpenGov 59:32

23d ago59:32

59:32

This episode a great deep dive into asset management with arguably the premier asset management system on the market today. I've been working with Cartegraph since 2010 and have been very impressed with their software and vision for constant improvement. Join me as I welcome Jon Kremer, self proclaimed Product CEO for the Cartegraph Asset Managemen…

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Richard Clarke // Canadian Sailing Legend 1:15:21

24d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Richard Clarke was raised on Toronto Island and first sailed at 4 years old. An impressive performance with Canadian Youth sailing led him to compete in the Finn Class in four consecutive Olympic Games with Team Canada. This opened the door to a wildly successful professional sailing career. Richard was part of a winning Volvo Round the World crew,…

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Borough Assembly - May 1, 2025 3:04:28

28d ago3:04:28

3:04:28

7. Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: A. Mayoral Proclamation: Declaring Skagway’s 2025 Pride Festival B. Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-01: Amending Title 19 Planning and Zoning to Remedy Issues in Chapter 19.04 Zoning Regulations, Define Internally Lighted Signs, and Clarify Enforcement Procedures for Sign…

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Bob & Jody Bitchin' // From Bikers to Sailors 1:33:20

1M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Bob and his wife Jody spent most of their life as live-aboards and at sea. Their marital dynamic and life long friendship is infectious. Bob dives into his younger years as a Hells Angel, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how sailing literally saved his life. Bob has owned and operated more businesses than he can barely count, and has written and se…

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PFAS: Responding to the forever chemical in our drinking water supplies - Episode 1 1:01:11

1M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

We really nerd out in this episode as we are joined by Steve Nelson and Ryan Stempski, both from WSB & Associates, to talk about PFAS in our drinking water supplies. There is much to unpack about this complex and important issue, and this is just the first hour in likely several hours of conversation on this topic in the months ahead. Enjoy! AI Gen…

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Jessie Zevalkink // Cruising, Land-lubbing, Parenting & Podcasting 1:21:24

1M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Longtime friend of the pod Jessie Zevalkink returns to the show ahead of her debut as host of ON THE WIND! We first met Jessie back in 2017 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, interviewing her after she'd completed the Great Loop with her friend Katie. As it happens in the sailing community, we kept running into her, and starting next week she'll be co…

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Borough Assembly - April 17, 2025 1:28:49

1M ago1:28:49

1:28:49

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: March 6, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations Unfinished Business New Business: Mayoral Veto:…

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Ben Doerr Returns // Sail Bainbridge 1:18:37

1M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Ben Doerr, longtime friend of the pod and founder/skipper at Sail Bainbridge in Seattle, returns to the show to spin some yarns with Andy. This episode is really a catch-up between Ben & Andy, who haven't spoken in a while, and is a wide-ranging episode on everything from sailing & skiing in Alaska to being away from home when you've got a young fa…

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Rosemount's Public Works and Police Campus 1:06:05

2M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

A deep dive into the City of Rosemount's newly completed Police and Public Works Facility with Public Works Director Nick Egger and Oertel Architects President Andrew Cooper. They share insights on the planning, design, and construction of this $58 million, 160,000 square foot joint facility that addresses decades of space needs while planning for …

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Borough Assembly - April 3, 2025 2:21:16

2M ago2:21:16

2:21:16

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No.…

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Season 3 Kicks Off with Mark Ray: Bridges, Bathtub Curves, and Global Public Works Insights. 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Marc Culver returns with Season 3 of Public Works Nerds, sharing his career transition to Brooklyn Park City Engineer and welcoming back Mark Ray to discuss his recent professional journey to Australia. • Mark Ray's Australian Small Bridge Conference experience featured fascinating insights into bridge inspection methods • Australia uses standardiz…

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Borough Assembly - March 20, 2025 2:02:19

2M ago2:02:19

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No.…

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Louay Habib // The Master of Sailing Media 45:06

2M ago45:06

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Louay Habib is a true sailing insider. Everyone who participates regularly in any of the major offshore races around the world will know Louay. In fact, if you yourself follow sailing – say races like the Fastnet, the Ocean Race - you probably know Louay too – well his writing at least. Currently he is the communications manager at the Royal Ocean …

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Katy Campbell // Founder of Sea to Sky Sailing School 1:03:13

3M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Katy Campbell is a world-class sailor, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and one of my lifelong friends. A decade ago, Katy launched her sailing school ‘Sea to Sky Sailing’. Sea to Sky is now the only RYA-recognized training center on North America’s west coast, and Vancouver’s only school offering both cruising and racing programs, including a regular …

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Borough Assembly - March 6, 2025 2:44:13

3M ago2:44:13

2:44:13

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: February 6, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance…

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Matt Rutherford // A Near-Sinking En Route to Bermuda 1:17:10

3M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Matt Rutherford returns yet again to the podcast, this time from his outpost in the Philippines. It's always fun to catch up and shoot the shit with Matt, but this time I really wanted to hear about his near-sinking on a Caribbean delivery last fall. Matt talks through the entire ordeal, from riding out a gale with all the pumps running, to nearly …

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Jesse Terry // Sailing & Racing a Classic Wooden Boat 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Jesse Terry is a normal guy — dad and husband, keeps a 9-5 job, lives in the city, etc etc, all that "normal" stuff. But he's decidedly not normal as a boat owner — keeping a classic wooden ketch in top condition with some friends and racing & cruising her up and down New England's coast and out to Bermuda. I talked to him about the contrast betwee…

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Borough Assembly - February 20, 2025 2:17:44

3M ago2:17:44

2:17:44

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: January 3, 2025, Special January 16, 2025 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and…

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Paul Osborne // Sailing Around the World for Down Syndrome 1:12:32

3M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Paul Osborne is the dad behind Osborne Adventure. Paul's family, including his wife and three kids, are planning a unique circumnavigation over the next few years to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Paul has spent a lifetime traveling, mountain biking, white water kayaking, climbing, camping, and hiking, and in real life is a photographer and des…

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Don McIntyre Returns // OGR Founder & Philosophies on Sailing & Adventure 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Don McIntyre, founder of the GGR, OGR and now MGR, returns to the podcast! Andy sat down for a meandering conversation where they talk about meeting in Lagos, Portugal at the start of the Mini Globe Race, his philosophies on life, sailing and adventure, Don's definition of success, how he handles the 'haters' surrounding his ambitious events, how h…

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Borough Assembly - February 6, 2025 1:37:08

4M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: December 19, 2024 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution …

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - February 4, 2025 1:12:27

4M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Call to Order Hear Citizens Present Review of Port Master Plan Adjournment Packet

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Peter Gibbons-Neff // Completing the Mini-Transat 1:28:59

4M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

Peter Gibbons-Neff returns to the podcast to talk about the successes and failures of his Mini-Transat racing campaign. "PGN" and I sat down face-to-face in Annapolis where he told me about losing a rudder shortly after the start in the Canaries, the hardest part about solo sailing a 21-ft. boat, how the mini-class doesn't allow even basic electron…

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David Cross // The Loan Sailor 1:08:49

4M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

David Cross is an author in the midst of writing a book — a large portion of which involves a solo, offshore passage to Brazil. Wanting to get the fundamentals right, David asked if he could turn the tables and interview me about this fictional voyage in order to make it as realistic as possible. Of course I was happy to oblige, and this conversati…

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Andrew Hesketh // Corporate to Cruiser 1:20:46

4M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Andy Hesketh, aka Andy H. is the founder of the Odyssey Sailing Festival and host of the Ocean Cruiser's Podcast. Andy lives aboard his Jeanneau Sun Odyssey called VOYAGER and has been sailing full-time for several years. He wasn't always a sailor though, leaving a corporate life behind to pursue wider horizons. I talked to him last fall when he wa…

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Borough Assembly - January 16, 2025 56:45

4M ago56:45

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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: November 21, 2024 December 5, 2024 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Adopti…

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End of Season One, and a Message from Alex Booker 8:42

4M ago8:42

8:42

So this is goodbye. But do not unsubscribe! It's the end of what will now be known as Season One of the Scrimba podcast! And Alex Booker is stepping down as its host. Over the past 160+ episodes, we have helped you learn to code and land your first job in tech. If you've missed any episodes, now is the time to go and listen to them. If you're new t…

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Andy & Mia // 2024 Year-in-Review 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Happy New Year podcast listeners! Mia & I are back with our somewhat-annual year-in-review show, where we sit down and chat through the highs and lows at 59º North. This one was recorded onboard FALKEN just before the first trip of 2025 was set to depart Portugal. Mia & I discussed everything from new projects coming in 2025 to the successes (and f…

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Borough Assembly: Special - January 3, 2025 35:13

5M ago35:13

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Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice Hear Citizens Present Direction to Staff Regarding Notice of Utility Tariff Filing for Goat Lake Hydro Inc. Adjournment Packet

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Borough Assembly - December 19, 2024 1:46:53

5M ago1:46:53

1:46:53

Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: November 7, 2024 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoptio…

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - December 18, 2024 1:32:19

5M ago1:32:19

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Call to Order Hear Citizens Present Community Land Trusts: Presentation by Michael Brown, Burlington Associates Assembly Q&A and Discussion Discussion of Next Steps Adjournment Packet

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Borough Assembly - December 5, 2024 1:32:43

6M ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Call to Order: Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: October 17, 2024 Approval of Agenda Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Introduction and First Reading Ordinance …

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Lin Pardey & David Haigh // Cruising Memories 1:11:53

6M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Lin Pardey is a living legend, having paved the way for countless cruising sailors for her epic voyages in an engineless boat with her husband Larry in the 60s and 70s, beautiful boats they built by hand, by themselves. Now at 80 years old, she's still doing it. I sat down with her and her new partner David Haigh, himself an accomplished solo sailo…

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Gurra Krantz // Över Atlanten TV Show 1:12:01

6M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Gurra Krantz returns to the podcast to talk to Andy about life after the Whitbread Race. What do you do after sailing 4 laps around the globe at the highest level of the sport!? Lots, apparently. Gurra talks about his involvement in the hugely popular Swedish TV series 'Över Atlanten,' about his lack of philosophy when racing offshore, motorboating…

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Borough Assembly - November 21, 2024 2:46:33

6M ago2:46:33

2:46:33

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-01: Amending SMC to Require Dumpster Use for Congregate Residences Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-11: Providing for the Establishment and Adoption of the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 Unfinished Business: Approval of Well 1 and 2…

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Lauren Topchik // Chasing Cruising Dreams 56:25

6M ago56:25

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Lauren Topchik grew up in Maine and on boats. She was introduced to cruising as a high schooler driving the launch boat at her local yacht club. Word got out in the community that a young sailor was looking for her first boat, and soon Lauren was the proud owner of Cita. Lauren dove into living aboard, exploring the islands in Maine, and learning e…

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Borough Assembly - November 14, 2024 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

MOS Incinerator Project: Incinerator Emissions Betterment and Options Studies Presentation: 1. Incinerator Study a. Part 1 Scope: Emissions modelling, emissions targets, control technologies for emissions reduction all evaluated and report by Eco Waste Solutions. b. Part 2 Scope: Research for alternative incineration/waste disposal options and cons…

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Morten Landmark // Owning and Racing a Volvo Ocean 60 1:19:59

7M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

ISBJØRN's rig towers over the other sailboats in her winter marina, but at the far end of the pontoons, there is one mast that makes even her spar look tiny. It belongs to a veteran of ocean racing, built as “Toshiba” for the last ever Whitbread Round the World race in 1997. She’s now under the command of skipper Morten Landmark, who uses it for fa…

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Borough Assembly - November 7, 2024 1:43:40

7M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Ordinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-11: Providing for the Establishment and Adoption of the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 New Business: Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Approval of Borough Manager’s Contract Approval of 911 Project Proposal Approval of Ska…

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Deb Fish // RORC's First Female Commodore 1:00:39

7M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In January 2024, Dr. Deborah Fish became the first woman ever to be elected commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. For 99 years, RORC, as it's better known, has been regarded as a premier organization for offshore racing globally, as well as a leading authority for safety at sea. Its most famous event – the Fastnet Race – Deb has completed in im…

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Kiera and Tripp // Apparent Winds 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

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Kiera and Tripp are the couple behind Apparent Winds, a nonprofit they run aboard their sailing research vessel Resilience. As they sail around the world, they collect and share stories of environmental and cultural preservation while conducting marine research. Their journey started in Washington State in 2022, and led them here to Maine via Alask…

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Borough Assembly: Committee of the Whole - October 22, 2024 48:48

7M ago48:48

48:48

Review of Proposed FY25 Municipal Budget: Capital Projects Sales Tax Fund School Funding CPV Excise Tax Fund PacketBy Municipality of Skagway

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Porter Fox // Climate Change & Sailing with John Kretschmer 1:18:57

7M ago1:18:57

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Porter Fox is a writer, lifelong sailor and author of the new book Category Five: Superstorms & the Warming Oceans that Feed Them. I was referred to Porter by our mutual friend John Kretschmer, who is a major character in the book. Porter is also the son of Able Marine founder and grew up in Maine amongst sailboats and boatyards. Porter and I had a…

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