The Seven Seas Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jesse Osborn
Jesse Osborn shares stories and conversations with fellow sailors and explorers, both those new to the sailing world and old hands.
Jesse catches up with fellow sailor and friend Chris, who at anchor on his Nor Sea 17 in Alaska.
Jesse talks with up-and-coming professional sailor Odin Smith about racing, living aboard a 27' racing sailboat, the Beam of Destiny, and full moons. This fast and fun conversation will bring a smile to your face and make you feel good about the future.
Jesse talks with Tom Hamilton, a lifelong sailor, about celestial navigation, things that keep us from sailing, preparing for long-term voyaging, rudder maintenance and loose rigging.
Jesse catches up with previous podcast guest Garrett Tarter. Garrett has been busy since the last time we heard from him - he's bought a boat, is living aboard, and is planning his first major offshore passage - Hawaii to the Marquesas.
You can follow Garrett on YouTube at Garrett's Adventure and on Instagram: @garretttarter
The Glacier Gem is a 50', aluminum Thomas Colvin schooner, that happens to be junk-rigged, and just about to start a circumnavigation. Nick Massey has undertaken a serious refit of the boat, replacing and building everything but the hull in order to be ready for whatever the ocean throws at him. He's put a lot of thought into the systems and layout of the Gem. Join Jesse as he dives into an in-depth look at the Glacier Gem refit with Nick Massey. To find out more, check out www.sailingglaciergem.com
Scott Brown and Jesse talk about choosing crew, mentally preparing for leaving a land base and going sailing, Texans and Alaska. May be mildly offensive to Texans. Some foul language is used, mostly associated with furling sails.
Nick and Jesse go way back. Listen as they talk about making the transition from full-time work with benefits to full-time re-fit and prepping for a sailing circumnavigation.
Check out more of Nick and Monica's rebuild and sailing plans here: www.sailingglaciergem.com
Jesse talks with two Pacific Northwest sailors about their overhaul and refit of a Westsail 32. They really exemplify how tenacity and determination make dreams come true.
Jesse talks with Jesper, a Seattle-based sailor, about buying the right boat, big retrofits and the challenges of sailing while holding down a day job.
Jesse talks with James, Nick and Ali of S/V Maya about the benefits of discomfort, setting goals and pursuing them with tenacity.
Jesse interviews Garrett Tarter, a young man in Hawaii who is new to sailing but has big goals, a great work ethic and bright future.
Relying on GPS alone is like relying on the elevator. But that convenience comes at a price and may let you down. Take the stairs. Navigate!
Hear Jesse's thoughts on becoming a proficient navigator and how to use traditional non electronic navigation in conjunction with your GPS.
From the docks of San Pedro California.
Two young and enthusiastic sailors share some hard knock lessons about vessel operation and ownership.