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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 13 MIN

Maine Week: Captain Becky’s Wind-Powered Boat

from The Atlas Obscura Podcast · host SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

We meet Becky Sigwright, who captains a wind-powered boat that’s been sailing around Maine since before the invention of the telephone. It's Maine Week on the show, so every day we're introducing you to someone from that great state — people who live, and work, and get inspired by Maine’s rugged beauty. This episode was produced in partnership with the Maine Office of Tourism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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