Simon Koch really is a man of the sea. This is a really interesting story of going from being a young boy with a huge passion for the outdoors to adventuring all over the worlds on boats.

He is married with two young boys, and currently serves as a tug boat Captain and lives in Essex, MA.

This is a follow up to the episode with Boomer Baumesiter and it is so interesting to hear a different perspective.

Simon's wife captures their adventures on Instagram @365outside.

In this episode I talk with highly experienced sea Captain - Boomer Baumeister. Boomer has many sea stories that included sailing the world's oceans with young people and unique adventures.

Boomer and his wife Chantal have founded a non profit. Here's the link: http://www.shellbackx.org/

The vessels we talk about can be found here: https://www.seamester.com/

Callum crossed the Atlantic aged just 17 on a large superyacht.

Today, 12 years later he is Chief Officer onboard ferries that carry1500+ passengers between Ireland, Wales and France.

He is all set to sit his master mariner exam. An outstanding achievement for anyone, never mind someone so young.

This really is an inspirational story.

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Samantha Chilvers is an artist and pro kitesurfer who lives in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. 

Eight years ago she had never even seen the ocean or been on a kiteboard! Now she's a pro.

Her art is amazing and this is just a really inspiring story.

You can find her on instagram: @chilversart 

I highly recommend checking out her work. 

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In this episode I sit down with John Logan. John lives in Coleraine with his wife Phyllis. 

We talk about John's expeditions aboard the traditional Currach - Colmcille.

We also talk about John's participation in Derry's UK City of Culture celebrations in 2013.

John's expeditions were completed along with the Causeway Coast Maritime Heritage Group.

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