S6 EP6 Nikki Alford - ‘I kept the photo of Bessie Ellen in my back pocket’

from Sarah Wylie, In Conversation · host Sarah Wylie

On the final episode of SWIC, season 6, Sarah got to chat to Skipper & Owner of Bessie Ellen, Nikki Alford.Nikki takes us into her world at sea, from spending a summer on her Aunt & Uncles boat at 16 to sharing stories of cooking & enjoying food from around the world. They talk the wonder of nature, Nikki’s favourite sea birds & finding grounding at sea. They discover they are both dreamers and Nikki’s dream to own Bessie Ellen was fulfilled on her 30th birthday. Bessie Ellen is now home & many others join Nikki on life changing voyages too.This programme is sponsored by The Old Post Office Cafe Gallery.

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