It's the last episode of 2025 and we're bringing you a boatload of laughs. Join Andrew and Michelle as they traverse the Great Lakes in search of the best 1 star reviews of harbors, marinas, boat launches, and the occasional restaurant. Some reviews are of higher ratings and some just plain don't make sense. Tune in for the final episode as we prepare to close out the 2025 season. Welcome aboard!

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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Today, Michelle and Andrew and bringing you a very special two-for-one deal with the sinking of two car ferries - the James W Curran and the John A McPhail. Learn all about the early days of car ferries on the northern Great Lakes as well as what set these two apart, and why are they still so unique to this day. We can't wait for you to tune in. Merry early Christmas!

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

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Andrew and Michelle are talking all things dams and hydraulics as they cover the Great Lakes adjacent story of the South Fork Dam. Learn about all of the mishaps and negligence that led to the tragic destruction of Johnstown in what would go down in history as the Johnstown Flood. So whether you're thirsting for more knowledge or just looking to get your feet wet, we have what you need on tap. And heads up, there may be some waterworks ahead.

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

Follow us on our Socials

Instagram: @underthewavespodcast

Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com

Send us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com

Buy Us A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/underthewavespod

Make sure to share this episode with your favorite sailor!