The Boat Geeks #19 - Jesse Wiegel (R2AK, Seventy 48, and WA360 Race Boss)

Recorded 9.6.24 at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

Jesse stops by the tent to announce the "all new" WA360, brought back by the Northwest Maritime Center for 2025.

Recorded on location in the Fisheries Supply "Live at the Wooden Boat Festival Stage" during the 2024 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (PTWBF), your hosts Darren and Daeron take a deep dive into the world of boating.

This episode: Jesse is The Boat Geeks first repeat guest. In episode #2 Jesse discussed all things Race to Alaska with Daeron and Darren. This visit he announces why the WA360 has been brought back for 2025, and talks about the reasons behind the decision. As you'll see, there is a great deal of excitement for this unique race! Also known as a "spawn of R2AK..."

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WA360: https://nwmaritime.org/nwmc-events/races-cruises/wa360/

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival: https://woodenboat.org/

Maritime Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCbRYsT1E2kh7Fui97_wJfw

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

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