Niall from Off Watch chats to Ken Read – Ocean Racer, America’s Cup commentator and President of North Sails. Ken gives Niall the inside track on The Ocean Race Europe, which, for the first time, will combine VO65 and IMOCA fleets. The race starts on 29 May in Lorient, France. Ken also shares his optimistic take on how the sport of sailing is adapting to a new world.
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The global ocean means something different to everyone on the pro surfing tour. WSL Championship Tour surfer Lakey Peterson’s career has allowed her to interact with the ocean every single day. She’s joined other Pro’s to urge peopel to sign the petition to save 30% of the global oceans by 2030.
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It was a wet and breezy start to the ‘End of Season Cape 31 Regatta’. However, light airs on day 2 provided the teams with a challenge too. The event produced mixed results, but in the end it came down to consistent crew work and clever tactics to secure the podium positions.
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Keahi de Aboitiz grew up around the legendary surf spots of Noosa on Australia’s Gold Coast. For Keahi kitesurfing has become an extension of surfing and a way to spend as much time in the ocean as possible. It’s a tool that turns windy sessions into a whole new world of fun. This film will make you want to get back in the water right now!
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A dhow race with a difference was held in Mozambique recently, combining the fun of sailing with a fund-raising initiative for the islanders.
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American sailor Terry Hutchinson was frequently in the headlines during the 36th America’s Cup as skipper and Executive Director of New York Yacht Club American Magic. Although that campaign may have ended without the desired result, Terry is not done yet. In this edition of Shirley Robertson’s Sailing Podcast, Hutchinson chats to her in Auckland after the culmination of the Prada Cup Challenger Series.
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A Clipper Race poster on the London Underground was the inspiration for Swiss PHD student Carola Göhlich to sign up for the first leg of the race: The Atlantic Trade Winds Leg. Clipper Race HQ chats to her about her experiences.
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The 36th America’s Cup was defined by foiling monohulls. Where innovation is the name of the game, developing and building a flying monohull was the biggest technology challenge that designers faced.
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Since season 2 of SailGP started in Bermuda a few weeks ago, we are left wanting more. Many things said about the opening event, and opinions may vary. But at the same time no one can dispute that SailGP has kept us all on the edge of our seats.
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is world renowned for being the first person to race solo, non-stop around the world – and win! In his own words, Sir Robin explains the story behind his epic achievement over 50 years ago. Hear from Ben Ainslie, Alex Thomson, Sir Chris Bonington and Dee Caffari.
