The Boat Geeks15 Feb 2024

Jesse Wiegel - Northwest Maritime Center

The Boat Geeks #3 - Jesse Wiegel (Race Boss, R2AK)

Recorded 12.27.23

The Race to Alaska? "It’s like the Iditarod, on a boat, with a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth."

Recorded aboard their floating studio in Port Townsend, WA, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.

This episode: The Boat Geeks discuss all things Race to Alaska (R2AK) - the longest, most challenging race of its kind in North America - with Jesse Wiegel, R2AK Race Boss. Jesse wears other hats as well, like many of the staff at the Northwest Maritime Center. He's also the Seventy48 Race Boss, and the Salish 100 Cruise Boss. Beyond those responsibilities, Jesse is also a very cool and interesting person!

Brought to you by the Boater's Guide, a free mobile app for PNW boaters. Available on iOS and Android devices, The Boater's Guide is information and adventure right at your fingertips, right when you need it. Download for free in the App Store or Google Play: https://www.pnwboatersguide.com/boaters-guide

Race to Alaska: https://r2ak.com/

Northwest Maritime Center: https://nwmaritime.org/

Seventy48: https://seventy48.com/

Salish 100: https://nwmaritime.org/salish100/

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