Delfin, you had me at "an adult and interesting discussion". I'm always up for listening to smart people!
Grateful Dead channel on Sirius XM or internet radio by day: a 3 1/2 hour complete concert makes a nice compliment to a day's cruise or boat work. Whatever is good on Hulu, Acorn, Netflix, Prime, etc. or what our DVR recorded in the past week or so, by night.
We just find that listening and learning doesn't interfere with window gazing, watch keeping, or instrument watching. Naps, book reading, conversation - they are all part of the intimacy that makes cruising so special. I was just curious how others take advantage of the precious time afloat, so I appreciate the comments.
I’ve recently discovered podcasts. I listen to them while doing morning dog walks/jogs. I like podcasts that last 45 minutes to an hour. I find that if I’m trying to do something else requiring my brain I don’t really listen to the podcast, but I will try to listen to one next time I do a longer passage.
On longer passages when the wind is blowing the steadying sails usually keep me entertained and occupied. I have trouble reading for comprehension when underway because I’m scanning the horizon every 15 seconds it seems.
I enjoy podcasts and am 'reading' audible books on my 1-3 hr trips. Some of my currrent favorites include
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage.
Interesting how many couples only have one helms-person... a helmsman. Me, I could never do that set-up.
For podcasts, check out Freakonomics Radio. Many varied topics, always interesting and thought provoking. I have not listened to "This American Life" in a while, but I would second the recomendation for that as well.
For podcasts, check out Freakonomics Radio. Many varied topics, always interesting and thought provoking. I have not listened to "This American Life" in a while, but I would second the recomendation for that as well.
If you enjoy podcasts, check this one out Cardude.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/226523-ants/
And this one..
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/61/fiasco
I can see the ant wars being played out around our house right now, although I think they are different clans of Carpenter ants, and the Fiasco story of the production of Peter Pan is about as funny as it gets.