Hold Fast! 1. Signs from the Universe

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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’s cook Giulia Baccosi accepts a last-minute job aboard sailing cargo ship The Avontuur, she’s looking for more than a job. She’s seeking adventure and community, too. After saying goodbye to her partner, Giulia settles into life on board and the responsibilities of feeding the Avontuur’s crew of fifteen. But before Giulia and the crew know it, everything they’re counting on will be thrown to the winds. Narrated by Siobhán McSweeney Produced by Christina Hardinge Sound & Music by Noémie Ducimetière 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.