Podcasts

INEOS Britannia had their eye on the prize – to win the 37th America’s…

Tom Slingsby is riding a wave of sailing success right now. The Sailor of…

Dee Caffari is no stranger to the world of offshore sailing as the first woman to sail solo around the world the wrong way. She chats to Shirley Robertson about her career and the lessons learnt.

Shirley Robertson chats to offshore sailor, and story teller of note, Nick Moloney about his love of adventure and crazy ideas, as well as his passion for offshore racing.

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.

Giles Scott MBE, is a four-time Finn Gold Cup winner and gold medallist in the Finn Class at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But how did he get here, as tactician on INEOS Team UK?
Shirley Robertson chats to him in a two part podcast on just that question, and asks him about his America’s Cup dreams.

Listen to this podcast with Skip Novak – best known for his participation in four Whitbread Round the World Yacht Races. This included three races as skipper with Alaska Eagle, Drum and Fazisi. The podcast spans his career in racing and his Antarctic expeditions with Palegic.

This year’s holiday season may not be what you’re used to. Whether you’re choosing a staycation or something further afield, use the break to indulge in a good read or podcast. Get in early and order online to make sure your chosen read reaches you in time for that much needed downtime. And download these podcasts now.

In a two-part podcast, Shirley Robinson chats to Vendée Globe skippers Samantha Davies, Alex Thomson, Charlie Dalin, Clarisse Cremer and Boris Herrmann. As the start date of 8th November nears, the skippers share their fears, their personal goals, and just how long they  have chased success in the Vendée Globe Race. 

Our profile of a pro this week is on Ian Walker, who is no stranger to ocean racing. He is the only British skipper to have won The Ocean Race in 2014/2015 with ‘Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’. Today Ian is the Director of Racing at the Royal Yachting Association. In this interview with Niall from Offwatch, he talks about his fascinating career in The Olympics, The America’s Cup, and of course his famous victory in the 2014-15 Ocean Race with ‘Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’. Ian also discusses how to get into The Ocean Race as a sailor, as well as his opinion on one-design sailing.