Hold Fast! 1. Signs from the Universe
15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary voyage: Hold Fast! is the epic story of how sailing ship Avontuur and its crew were locked out at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.
15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary voyage: Hold Fast! tells the epic story of how sailing ship Avontuur and its crew were locked out at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Signs from the universe: When ship鈥檚 cook Giulia Baccosi accepts a last-minute job aboard sailing cargo ship The Avontuur, she鈥檚 looking for more than a job. She鈥檚 seeking adventure and community, too. After saying goodbye to her partner, Giulia settles into life on board and the responsibilities of feeding the Avontuur鈥檚 crew of fifteen. But before Giulia and the crew know it, everything they鈥檙e counting on will be thrown to the winds.
Narrated by Siobh谩n McSweeney
Produced by Christina Hardinge
Sound & Music by No茅mie Ducimeti猫re
Narration written by Laura Thomas
Sound mix by Jackie Margerum and Giles Aspen
For Outlook, the series producer is Laura Thomas and the editor, Munazza Khan.
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