Podcasts about offshore sailing

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 63:45

Tales from Sailing Folk Lore with British Adventurer Pete GossThis month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast talks to British offshore adventurer Pete Goss, an accomplished offshore sailor famed for executing one of the bravest solo ocean rescues of all time.Talking at his home in the south west corner of the UK, Robertson and Goss kick their discussion off with chat about his formative years, his time in the British Marines, and how, in the nineteen nineties, he found a love of offshore sailing through Chay Blyth's British Steel Challenge, a round the world yacht race that was the forbearer to today's amateur offshore circumnavigation events. Goss was an instructor and skipper on the first event, and it was during that time, he hatched a plan to enter the Vendee Globe, the legendary non stop solo offshore race also, in the mid nineties, in it's infancy.As one of the first British entrants in the then famously French race, Goss' tales of pre-internet sponsorship gathering are inspiring, and with a new boat, he managed to make the start line, for the third running of the race. What followed was one of the most brutal editions the Vendee Globe has ever seen. Of the sixteen boats that crossed the start line, just six finished. Tragically, one competitor, Canadian Gerry Roufs was lost at sea, but it was the rescue of French sailor Raphael Dinelli that for several days between Christmas and New Year 1996, was headline news around the world.Pete's telling of the rescue, his memories of the vicious Southern Ocean storm, and his fight to find Dinelli's rapidly sinking boat are compelling. At times emotional, Goss describes how he first heard the mayday while himself fighting for survival in the relentless storm, and how his radio comms with the Royal Australian Airforce eventually led him to the boat...:"The plane that had dropped him a raft came down to me, and they came up on the VHF so I remember chatting to them, and I said 'How many people are involved', because I was still seventy miles away or whatever, 'how many people are involved in the rescue', and he just said 'It's you!'"With guidance from the Royal Australian Airforce plane, Goss found Dinelli's life raft and in a heaving Southern Ocean swell, somehow effected the rescue of a near death Raphael Dinelli. He had arrived just in time...:"I met the pilot and the navigator (of the RAAF plane) a year later at the boat show and from the air they saw this figure clamber into the raft and then the boat just ghosted away and disappeared underneath it."It's an emotional and intense telling of a remarkable story, that continues into the second part of this two part podcast, as Pete sails on, determined to finish his Vendee Globe - in Part 2 Robertson discusses the impact he rescue had on Goss, before going on to discuss his next major project, the famous TEam Philips multihull project.Support the show

Series 4 - Ep18 - Pete Goss Part 2

Read and Write with Natasha

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 71:08

Tales from Sailing Folk Lore with British Adventurer Pete GossThis month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast talks to British offshore adventurer Pete Goss, an accomplished offshore sailor famed for executing one of the bravest solo ocean rescues of all time.Talking at his home in the south west corner of the UK, in Part 1 Robertson and Goss kick their discussion off with chat about his formative years, his time in the British Marines, and how, in the nineteen nineties, he found a love of offshore sailing through Chay Blyth's British Steel Challenge. Episode 1 goes on to see the pair discuss the dramatic ocean rescue that took place in Pete's 1996 Vendee Globe race, as he recalls the events oc Christmas 1996 that saw him rescue French sailor Raphael Dinelli.It's an emotional and intense telling of a remarkable story, that continues into tis episode, the second part of this two part podcast, as Pete sails on, determined to finish his Vendee Globe.His return saw him awarded an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen, and the Legion d'Honneur by then French President Jacques Chirac. Undeterred, Goss immediately launched his next project, taking part in Bruno Peyron's ambitious concept, "The Race".To take on the no-rules round the world challenge, Goss built one of the most futuristic race boats the sport had ever seen. His insights into the project, and the theories behind his Team Philips multihull are fascinating. With an educational division and a free visitors' centre that saw over 1.2million visitors, Pete's pride in the project is clear to see. Sadly, just weeks before the New Year start of The Race, the project abruptly ended, after the catastrophic loss of the catamaran in a violent North Atlantic storm.Throughout his career Pete Goss has embarked on a multitude of groundbreaking projects, and while this edition sees him concentrate on two of his more famous endeavours, he also discusses the delightful "Spirit of Mystery" project, a challenge born from Cornish folk lore that ended up in the recreation of one of the bravest offshore navigations of the 1800s.Support the show

The sailing author: A Life on the ocean and self-publishing at sea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 42:03 Transcription Available

Author Paul Trammell lives aboard his sailboat, and has found a profound sense of freedom and self-discovery.When Paul is not steering his boat "Windflower" through tranquil waters or bracing against the unexpected, he's penning novels and self-publishing from his floating abode.In this podcast, we talked about the world of self-publishing at sea, from leveraging friends' feedback to navigating the labyrinth of marketing and audiobook production. We also discussed how digital platforms are reshaping the landscape for authors who dare to follow their dreams off the beaten path. Paul is also the host of the podcast Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell.Paul's journey is a testament to the undying spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of creativity, wherever you may find yourself in the world—or on the water.Support the show****************************************************************************➡️ If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to check out my newsletter, The Writing Goldmine, for more tips and info on the storytelling craft and monetizing your writing skills.

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Captain Ky the Sea Glass Guy

Dream Chasers and Eccentrics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 39:50

Captain Ky lives on a sailboat and makes his living from finding and selling sea glass. We talk about buying a cave in Hawaii, selling it and buying a sailboat, finding a sea glass beach, starting a business collecting and selling sea glass, sea glass tours, where sea glass comes from, sea glass mules, sea glass treasure maps, helping others, cloning a dog, and much more! This is the second half of the interview. The first half is all about sailing, and is on my other podcast Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell.

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Navigating the High Seas: Medical Challenges and Adventures in Offshore Sailing with Jamie Jordan

WEMcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 37:27

Welcome back to the World Extreme Medicine Podcast! In today's episode, this time, we dive into the world of composed sailing medicine with our special guest, Dr. Jamie Jordan. Jamie is an experienced adventurer with vast knowledge in remote and austere settings. He is no stranger to the challenges of providing medical care while sailing in the vast oceans. Join us as we delve into Jamie's remarkable experiences sailing across the Atlantic three times and spending three months in the treacherous Southern Ocean. His most recent adventure took place aboard the Europa, a magnificent tall ship used for tourism, photography, and scientific projects. We'll discover the intricacies of maritime medicine in such a remote and dynamic environment. Dr Jamie Jordan is a General Practitioner with over a decade of experience in expedition, maritime and remote environment medicine. He thrives on the challenge of providing high quality care in austere environments and has enjoyed applying his skills throughout the world, from sub-Saharan Africa to the Arctic and Antarctica. He provides consultancy services to organisations operating in a diverse range of extreme settings. Jamie has endless enthusiasm for all forms of adventure and loves exploring travel plans and developing creative health solutions. He has a particular passion for sailing, with tens of thousands of miles of offshore experience including three Atlantic crossings and voyages to the Southern Ocean, Antarctica and Svalbard, plus many trips closer to home. Alongside his devotion to all things nautical, Jamie is an enthusiastic climber, caver, kayaker, cyclist and outdoor swimmer. He has competed at a high level in a range of endurance sports including the Transcontinental Race, 24-hour mountain bike marathons and the Devizes-Westminster Canoe Marathon. Other personal challenges have included cycling the length of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico, spending days at a time underground whilst exploring the deep caves of the Picos de Europa, and crossing the Arctic tundra of northern Alaska in a folding canoe.

Tacking, Jibing, and Running With the Wind: An Inside Look at the Navy Offshore Sailing Program

Navy Sports Central

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 62:14 Transcription Available

Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Today, we're charting a course through the world of offshore sailing - a sport where Navy holds an impressive 15 NCAA Championships. Joining me on this maritime adventure is Warren Mazanek, a fellow classmate from '84 and a seasoned veteran of the offshore sailing team. He will provide invaluable insight into the intricacies of the sport. We're unpacking everything from the roles and responsibilities of the crew to vital maneuvers and race tactics, giving you a complete insider's view into the entire program at the Naval Academy. We'll also navigate through the world of professional sailing and the evolution of the America's Cup, comparing boat designs and discussing the sport's growth. Finally, we'll reflect on Warren's time with the Zeiberger crew and his passion for making sailing a family affair. Of course, we've also got our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segment, so please join us for what promises to be a very fun and informative episode!Related Links:Navy Offshore Sailing win Storm Trysail Club Offshore RegattaOffshore Sailing Takes 3rd at Shields Trophy Regatta We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:On how many occasions has the Navy Offshore Sailing team won the Kennedy Cup in consecutive years?A. OnceB. TwiceC. Three timesD. Four times Give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page. Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the showYou can click on the hyperlink above to make a $1 donation through Cash App if you like what you hear. You can also support the Mids and the show at the same time. Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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85: Founders of Offshore Sailing School - More Than 160,000 Graduates!

The Sanibel Captiva Guide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 42:12

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Pos. Report #123 avec Vincent Riou, Tanguy Bouroullec et Achille Nebout

Pos. Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 55:14

Ce 123e épisode est consacré à la Class40 à une semaine du départ de Les Sables-Horta, course en double qui s'élancera le 27 juin des Sables d'Olonne, pour un aller-retour, avec escale, aux Açores. Nos trois invités y participent, Achille Nebout, skipper d'Amarris, qui sera secondé par Gildas Mahé, Vincent Riou, qui épaule cette année Aurélien Ducroz à bord de Crosscall, et Tanguy Bouroullec, à la fois navigateur et constructeur de bateau, puisqu'il codirige le chantier Pogo Structures, qui a notamment fabriqué le Pogo S4 Groupe Snef à bord duquel il disputera la première étape de Les Sables-Horta aux côtés de Xavier Macaire. Achille Nebout et Vincent Riou commencent par revenir sur la CIC Normandy Channel Race à laquelle ils ont participé début juin (abandon pour le premier, 9e place pour le second), course que Tanguy Bouroullec a de son côté suivie de près puisque plusieurs Pogo S4 étaient engagés. Les marins évoquent au passage les spécificités des différents scows, chacun ayant ses points forts et faibles, sur lesquels architectes et chantiers ne cessent de travailler, comme le confirme le co-directeur de Structures, qui a développé l'hiver dernier une V2 du Pogo S4. Nous passons ensuite aux Sables-Horta, course que nos trois invités disputent pour la première fois en Class40, Tanguy Bouroullec connaissant cependant bien le parcours pour l'avoir emprunté deux fois en Mini 6.50 avec deux victoires à la clé ! Nous finissons par évoquer la suite de la saison et notamment la Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie-Le Havre, sur laquelle Achille Nebout, 7e en 2019, 5e en 2021, ne cache pas ses ambitions, une première en Class40 pour Vincent Riou qui y a déjà participé… neuf fois ! Diffusé le 20 juin 2023 Générique : Fast and wild/EdRecords Post-production : Grégoire Levillain

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Michael Moradzadeh on Loving Offshore Sailing

Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 44:53

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Michael Moradzadeh to chat his prolific career on and around boats and oceans. Michael has raced in several Pac Cups, TransPacs, and other famous races, is Commodore of Pacific Cup Yacht Club, past Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, and has developed many sailing sites and applications. Hear how to get over the fear of sailing offshore, why there's nothing like it, how to navigate a busy racing schedule and a desire to cruise, what it's like to be a PRO (Principal Race Officer), and his role in saving Andy Schwenk's life. Learn more about Michael at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/michael-moradzadeh/

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Kevin Escoffier: Leg 3 sum-up and what happened in the final sprint to Itajai?

Laser Sailing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 18:08

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Annie Lush-Team Guyot Environment Europe: story about my offshore sailing career

Laser Sailing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 35:00

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Series 4 - Ep7 - Alex Thomson Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 68:11

Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast continues this month with one of offshore sailing's most active campaigners, a sailor who's career spans two decades at the highest level of the sport and includes a record equaling five Vendee Globe starts. Alex Thomson, widely known for his Vendee campaigns sailing a series of iconic Hugo Boss IMOCA, has done much to raise awareness of offshore sailing and with his team, has been responsible for some of the most innovative developments the monohull IMOCA Class has ever seen.Obviously, much of Thomson's discussion in this two part podcast centres around his various Vendee Globe campaigns, but in this first episode there's much discussion about Thomson's early career path, time spent sailing with Sir Robin Knox Johnston and the result of his time spent with British business tycoon Sir Keith Mills...:"We met at Shoreham airport, we flew to Brest, and he bought me a boat for 1.1million Euros....That level of belief, in me, at that time, was difficult to comprehend really."Thomson is candid about his first campaign, as he is throughout the chat with Robertson, and reveals much about how, along with Sir Keith Mills, they brought Hugo Boss into what would go on to become one of the longest sponsorship partnerships in the sport.Thomson has also had an eventful career that's involved a series of very high profile sinkings and race retirements, not least when keel damage to the original Hugo Boss famously left him floundering deep in the South Atlantic. But the drama doesn't end with keel damage.Having discussed the cause of a very public falling out with fellow British offshore sailor Mike Golding, "...the next day in the Sunday Times, Mike called me a jumped up little prick!", Thomson discusses how, with his keel dangling uselessly from the hull, the only chance of rescue was of course, with Mike Golding, who pulled off a daring rescue with catastrophic circumstances...:"I was on the boat for about three hours...the wind hit, the boat leaned over, and his mast just collapsed, Mike is standing in the cockpit with his mouth open, and I'm now feeling guilty...I said to Mike, 'I am so sorry..."In the second part of this podcast the chat about Thomson's Vendee campaigns continues, , but there's much discussion about his series of daring stunts that have netted him over 10million views on YouTube alone. Support the show

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Series 4 - Ep6 - The Ocean Race Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 61:45

This month's edition of Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast comes from the Spanish port of Alicante, long time home to the Ocean Race, as the fourteenth edition of this famous round the world adventure gets underway with a dramatic new look.On what is the fiftieth anniversary of what was originally called the Whitbread Round The World Race, then became famous as the Volvo Ocean Race and is now being sailed as simply The Ocean Race, Shirley Robertson presents her podcast from the start of the thirty two thousand nautical mile odyssey. In this edition she talks to skippers and crew members from each of the five foiling IMOCA entrants, and catches up with Ocean Race Co-President, Johan Salen, to talk thorough the class changes, and the future of the Race.Now being sailed in the IMOCA class, the superfast foiling monohulls more familiar to Vendee Globe fans, much of the dockside chat was over sailing these solo-orientated speed machines with a crew, and how sailing from the almost fully covered cockpits was a huge departure for this race.The format of this new look Ocean Race is covered in Episode 1 of this two part edition - in this episode, British offshore sailor Will Harris, sailing the Race with Boris Herrmann's "Team Malizia" explains amongst other things, the challenge of sailing from the fully covered cockpit of the new designs of IMOCA...:"We're always looking at the sensors and the numbers because when you're inside these boats that's really all you've got to go off, it's how these boats are sailed now, it's not so much about what you feel in the helm, or what you feel by looking at the sails."This edition of The Ocean Race is a fascinating new era, and the discussions within the podcast certainly reflect that. Revealing the decisions made to move the Race forward, Episode 2 continues with Robertson's talk with Co-President of the Race, Johan Salen, which makes for interesting listening, Robertson also talks to IMOCA regular, Route du Rhum winner Paul Meilhat, skippering 'Biotherm'. This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com. Support the show

Series 4 - Ep5 - The Ocean Race Part 1

Your Pocket Sailing Instructor - Penny Caldwell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 71:13

This month's edition of Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast comes from the Spanish port of Alicante, long time home to the Ocean Race, as the fourteenth edition of this famous round the world adventure gets underway with a dramatic new look.On what is the fiftieth anniversary of what was originally called the Whitbread Round The World Race, then became famous as the Volvo Ocean Race and is now being sailed as simply The Ocean Race, Shirley Robertson presents her podcast from the start of the thirty two thousand nautical mile odyssey. In this edition she talks to skippers and crew members from each of the five foiling IMOCA entrants, and catches up with Ocean Race Co-President, Johan Salen, to talk thorough the class changes, and the future of the Race.Now being sailed in the IMOCA class, the superfast foiling monohulls more familiar to Vendee Globe fans, much of the dockside chat was over sailing these solo-orientated speed machines with a crew, and how sailing from the almost fully covered cockpits was a huge departure for this race.In Part 1 of this two part podcast, Robertson talks all things Ocean Race with three of the five IMOCA teams taking on the challenge, including Charlie Enright of '11th Hour Racing'....:"It almost requires a more natural sailor, because you are trying to do it with less feedback, if that makes sense, so it's more seat of the pants, it's more feeling, it's really unique to be sailing inside and down below."From 'Holcim PRB', French offshore skipper Kevin Escoffier is also in PArt 1..: "You have to discover new ways of feeling it, the vibration, the sounds of the foils...anybody who has sailed a dinghy will know, if they close their eyes, they will feel the boat."Part 1 also includes guest appearances from The Ocean Race race village with one time winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, Ian Walker, and Team SCA Volvo skipper Sam Davies. Episode 1 then wraps up with two time Ocean Race sailor Annie Lush of 'Guyot environnment' discussing the differences between this edition of the race and her two previous editions.This edition of The Ocean Race is a fascinating new era - in Part 2 of this podcast, Robertson talks with Co-President of the Race, Johan Salen, two time Volvo Ocean Race sailor Annie Lush, British offshore sailor Will Harris of Team Malizia and to IMOCA regular, Route du Rhum winner Paul Meilhat, skippering 'Biotherm'. This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com. Support the show

Pos. Report #101 avec Kevin Escoffier et Nicolas Lunven

Pos. Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 61:09

Ce 101e épisode de Pos. Report est consacré à The Ocean Race, dont le départ de la première étape est donné le 15 janvier d'Alicante à destination du Cap Vert, en compagnie de Kevin Escoffier, skipper de l'Imoca Holcim-PRB, et de Nicolas Lunven, navigateur à bord de Malizia-Seaexplorer, le bateau de Boris Herrmann. Les deux marins commencent par revenir sur la régate in-port disputée dimanche à Alicante dans des conditions instables qui ont souri à Malizia-Seaxplorer, vainqueur, “une belle récompense pour l'équipe technique” selon Nicolas Lunven, en référence au travail effectué par cette dernière pendant les fêtes (voir ci-dessous). On effectue ensuite un retour en arrière avec Kevin Escoffier qui raconte comment The Ocean Race, initialement non prévue, s'est rajoutée au programme de l'équipe, le nouveau propriétaire de PRB, le Suisse Holcim, y ayant vu l'opportunité de communiquer à l'international. D'où “une grosse charge de travail” pour l'équipe et “une pression technique parce qu'il ne fallait pas qu'on ait des soucis”, notamment sur la Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, dont le Malouin a pris la quatrième place. Nicolas Lunven explique quant à lui comment il a été contacté assez en amont par Boris Herrmann, qui, depuis le début, avait fait part de son intention de courir The Ocean Race. Les deux marins détaillent ensuite leurs équipages respectifs, la répartition des rôles à bord et une préparation minimale, notamment pour Kevin Escoffier qui, avant le départ de la première étape dimanche, n'aura navigué que quelques jours avec son équipage. La course contre la montre s'est intensifiée ces derniers mois du fait de la participation des deux bateaux à la Route du Rhum, avec des contrariétés dans les deux équipes : la blessure de Sam Goodchild du côté de Holcim PRB - l'Anglais devait faire le convoyage retour des Antilles -, la découverte de problèmes sur les deux foils de Malizia-Seaxplorer pour le team de Boris Herrmann, qui a réussi à en récupérer deux en fin de construction chez Avel Robotics, d'où des fêtes très chargées pour l'équipe technique qui a dû les finir, les adapter et les installer. Nous évoquons ensuite avec nos deux invités les designs respectifs des deux bateaux, Kevin Escoffier comparant son bateau à "une voiture de WRC" (rallye), celui de Boris Herrmann à "un 4x4", puis les enjeux techniques d'une course qui, avec seulement cinq bateaux au départ, ne peut pas trop se permettre d'en perdre en route. Interrogés sur le favori de The Ocean Race, ils citent tous les deux 11th Hour Racing Team, parti le premier, Nicolas Lunven voyant également Holcim-PRB “bien placé”. Nous finissons par évoquer la première étape vers le Cap Vert, avec pour enjeu principal la sortie de Méditerranée qui fait dire à Kevin Escoffier que souvent, “le premier qui passe à Gibraltar a de bonnes chances de creuser l'écart”. Diffusé le 10 janvier 2023 Générique : Fast and wild/EdRecords Post-production : Grégoire Levillain

#57 Marc Guillemot, quatre décennies en course - 2e partie

Into The Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 119:09

Ils ne sont pas nombreux à pouvoir afficher autant de milles au compteur : Marc Guillemot a commencé sa carrière de coureur en 1979, en participant à la Twostar, et se prépare en ce printemps, plus de quatre décennies plus tard, à bientôt 63 ans, à courir... la prochaine Route du Rhum à bord d'un catamaran de course-croisière de 52 pieds ! Une vie entière consacrée à la voile de compétition. Natif de Quimper, élevé près de Sainte-Marine par des parents qui naviguent et marqué par La Longue Route de Moitessier, il découvre la régate avec son cousin Bertrand de Broc, avec qui il court sa première transat en double sur le même parcours que la transat anglaise. Il fait la rencontre de Patrick Morvan, qui l'embarque dans l'épopée des Jet Services : constructions, courses, records à la pelle, mais aussi des drames, notamment un chavirage dans les derniers jours de 1985, qui voit Jean Castenet disparaître et Marc Guillemot être sérieusement amoché - il lui faudra deux années pour s'en remettre. S'ensuivent des Solitaires du Figaro - avec plusieurs places dans les 10 -, une Mini-Transat, des étapes de la Whitbread, des AG2R... en ces années du début de la professionnalisation, Marco, comme beaucoup l'appellent, navigue en boulimique. Equipier recherché en multicoque, il navigue avec Loïck Peyron et Mike Birch, dont il prend, en 1997, la succession à la barre du trimaran Orma La Trinitaine. Guillemot va connaître la grande époque de l'Orma, en particulier ses grands prix, mais aussi les Transat Jacques Vabre, les Québec Saint-Malo et sa première Route du Rhum, la course qui l'a tant fait rêver 20 ans plus tôt. Il y aura des podiums - beaucoup - des abandons, aussi, et un drame encore : la disparition de Nicolas Florin, équipier sur la Course de l'Europe en 1999. Après un passage chez Gitana en 2004, il est choisi par Safran pour courir le Vendée Globe. A 45 ans, c'est une nouvelle page de sa carrière qui s'ouvre, avec la conception d'un Imoca sur plan VPLP-Verdier qui va révolutionner la catégorie ; une troisième place dans un Vendée Globe de légende - édition 2008-2009 - fini sans quille après avoir escorté Yann Eliès gravement blessé ; une victoire dans la Transat Jacques Vabre en 2009 avec Charles Caudrelier ; un second Vendée Globe terminé quelques heures après le départ quand sa quille disparaît au fond de la mer ; un record de l'Atlantique en solo... Après une dernière Route du Rhum en 2014 - et un nouveau podium - il conçoit Safran 2, premier Imoca à foils, avec son équipe et doit passer la main au nouveau skipper choisi par le sponsor, Morgan Lagravière. Une fin de contrat difficile pour Marc Guillemot, qui doit licencier une bonne partie de son équipe. Il rebondit en organisant le Trophée des Multicoques, en lançant une équipe mixte sur la Solitaire, en naviguant en Class40... et en montant un nouveau projet de Route du Rhum pour 2022. Jamais rassasié. ---- Diffusé le 3 juin 2022 Générique : In Closing – Days Past Post-production : Julien Badoil/Studio Juno

#57 Marc Guillemot, quatre décennies en course - 1ère partie

Into The Wind

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 108:33

Ils ne sont pas nombreux à pouvoir afficher autant de milles au compteur : Marc Guillemot a commencé sa carrière de coureur en 1979, en participant à la Twostar, et se prépare en ce printemps, plus de quatre décennies plus tard, à bientôt 63 ans, à courir... la prochaine Route du Rhum à bord d'un catamaran de course-croisière de 52 pieds ! Une vie entière consacrée à la voile de compétition. Natif de Quimper, élevé près de Sainte-Marine par des parents qui naviguent et marqué par La Longue Route de Moitessier, il découvre la régate avec son cousin Bertrand de Broc, avec qui il court sa première transat en double sur le même parcours que la transat anglaise. Il fait la rencontre de Patrick Morvan, qui l'embarque dans l'épopée des Jet Services : constructions, courses, records à la pelle, mais aussi des drames, notamment un chavirage dans les derniers jours de 1985, qui voit Jean Castenet disparaître et Marc Guillemot être sérieusement amoché - il lui faudra deux années pour s'en remettre. S'ensuivent des Solitaires du Figaro - avec plusieurs places dans les 10 -, une Mini-Transat, des étapes de la Whitbread, des AG2R... en ces années du début de la professionnalisation, Marco, comme beaucoup l'appellent, navigue en boulimique. Equipier recherché en multicoque, il navigue avec Loïck Peyron et Mike Birch, dont il prend, en 1997, la succession à la barre du trimaran Orma La Trinitaine. Guillemot va connaître la grande époque de l'Orma, en particulier ses grands prix, mais aussi les Transat Jacques Vabre, les Québec Saint-Malo et sa première Route du Rhum, la course qui l'a tant fait rêver 20 ans plus tôt. Il y aura des podiums - beaucoup - des abandons, aussi, et un drame encore : la disparition de Nicolas Florin, équipier sur la Course de l'Europe en 1999. Après un passage chez Gitana en 2004, il est choisi par Safran pour courir le Vendée Globe. A 45 ans, c'est une nouvelle page de sa carrière qui s'ouvre, avec la conception d'un Imoca sur plan VPLP-Verdier qui va révolutionner la catégorie ; une troisième place dans un Vendée Globe de légende - édition 2008-2009 - fini sans quille après avoir escorté Yann Eliès gravement blessé ; une victoire dans la Transat Jacques Vabre en 2009 avec Charles Caudrelier ; un second Vendée Globe terminé quelques heures après le départ quand sa quille disparaît au fond de la mer ; un record de l'Atlantique en solo... Après une dernière Route du Rhum en 2014 - et un nouveau podium - il conçoit Safran 2, premier Imoca à foils, avec son équipe et doit passer la main au nouveau skipper choisi par le sponsor, Morgan Lagravière. Une fin de contrat difficile pour Marc Guillemot, qui doit licencier une bonne partie de son équipe. Il rebondit en organisant le Trophée des Multicoques, en lançant une équipe mixte sur la Solitaire, en naviguant en Class40... et en montant un nouveau projet de Route du Rhum pour 2022. Jamais rassasié. ---- Diffusé le 27 mai 2022 Générique : In Closing – Days Past Post-production : Julien Badoil/Studio Juno

#17: Sailing Goals - Offshore Sailing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 34:47

This episode is for those of you who are interested in offshore sailing. Unlike my other episodes in this Sailing Goals series, I am not going to focus so much on courses. Instead I'm going to focus on physical and mental preparation required for offshore sailing. In 2018 I participated in a boat delivery for the Vic-Maui International Yacht Race. What an adventure it was! Support me on Patreon! The Magic of Offshore Sailing I would be lying to you if I told you that offshore sailing is anything short of magical. Don't get me wrong, it can be very uncomfortable at times and is not for everyone! But if you are interested in offshore sailing it can be a life-changing experience. Mental Preparation Night Sailing When you decide to join an offshore sailing trip, make sure it is NOT your first time sailing at night! If you discover that you are prone to seasickness, cannot handle sleeping in shifts, or are just plain old grumpy when out of your comfort zone, offshore sailing may not be for you. The first thing I suggest you do is get a couple off night sails under your belt. I would also recommend that you try to do them during times when the weather may be challenging. This way you get some yucky weather sailing under your belt, and you'll start to see what you're made of. CONCLUSION: get out of your comfort zone. Hot Bunking Be prepared to share your bunk space with others. I learned early on that if you do not stow away your pillow and sleeping gear, it will most likely get used by someone else. Ewww. Be ready to share small spaces with smelly, snory, people who are just as uncomfortable and excited as you. It is a process. We all get to the point of exhaustion and laziness, so try to keep your space simple and clean. CONCLUSION: it's gonna get uncomfortable. Creating Routines This is an area where I failed miserably on my last trip. I kept saying that I would get myself into a good routine at the beginning and end of each shift. Instead I pulled myself out of bed and put on my gear in a zombie-like state! I wish I had spent more time giving myself a few minutes to get into a better state so I could at least try to enjoy the shift changes a bit more. It may be the only time you get to spend with the other half of the crew! I would suggest picking 2 or 3 simple things you can do to ground yourself before heading out of your cabin. Feet on the floor, change into clean clothes, brush your teeth. You'll start feeling human again at some point. CONCLUSION: remember to take care of yourself! What you will experience... billions of stars insane number of shooting stars no encounters with people for days, and then porpoises show up at the bow no wildlife to speak of other than Albatross, tuna and porpoises... then a random bird will land on your deck phosphorescence that are impossibly beautiful waves that are taller than your house

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Selling the Dream: Book an offshore sailing adventure with Sail Libra

Between Two Sheets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 95:06

If you've ever dreamed of cutting the lines and running away on a sailboat Captain Ryan is the man to talk to. For a small fee, you can experience what REAL cruising is like aboard Libra, his 60' center cockpit ketch. In relative safety you can experience what offshore passage making is REALLY like, and for a FRACTION of the price of buying your own yacht and fitting it out for offshore. We sit him down to get his entire story, get a SUPER LESSON in centerboard boats, and see what makes him tick. Want to book a passage with captain Ryan?? Use discount code: Zingaro and save 10%

3 Generations chasing offshore sailing dreams and faraway destinations

Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 49:57

Three generations, two boats and one dream - now this is a winning combination! This is the approach the crew of Cruising Meraki has taken to the liveaboard life, and their crew consists of two kids, two adults and two older adults, also known as the grandparents. This adventurous group started their adventure from Victoria, BC and is making their way south to warmer waters and new adventures. What is it like to cruise as a family, on one boat or two? Whose idea was this, anyway? Listen to this episode to hear how this dream developed and how the adventure is going. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️

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Offshore Sailing: Bermuda to Rockland Expedition Recap

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 53:00

A fun episode with a great group if sailors who shared a special expedition from Bermuda to Rockland in July 2021 with us. We talk real candidly about about romance of life offshore and the challenges, like waking up for watch, heaving-to so close to land, using the head, cooking underway, going to sleep, steering in big swells, and dodging lightening. Real people, real sailing. This episode is sponsored by: Our friends Katie & Lyall at Sun Powered Yachts who helped us expand our solar array. They're a SunPower authorized dealer and offer both flexible panels and fixed frame panels ranging from 50w to 410W. They're super high efficiency solar panels, which means more power in less space. Katie & Lyall are both sailors & have lived off grid for over 8 years. They provide free consultation to help you size and build a DIY system. Check out their website for more info www.sunpoweredyachts.com and use the promocode MORSEALPHA to get 10% off their flexible panels. Music by: Tim Eriksen

Series 3 - Ep11 - Dee Caffari Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 42:48

In this month's edition of the podcast, Shirley Robertson sits down face to face with one of offshore sailing's most accomplished sailors, as she talks to British offshore trail blazer, Dee Caffari.In Part One of the podcast, Robertson talks about her journey into sailing and her decision to leave an established job in search of adventure. In this edition of the podcast, now well in to her sailing career Caffari continues her account of her non stop solo around the planet adventure sailing the distinctive yellow "Aviva" around the planet in the Vendee Globe.Post Vendee the pair discuss Caffari's thoughts on what was her third circumnavigation and touch on her next adventure, the Barcelona World Race, before discussing Caffari's experiences in the Volvo Ocean Race.It is undeniable that both Robertson and Caffari have forged incredibly successful sailing careers, in a world that is, also undeniably, male-centric. Talk therefore inevitably turns towards this aspect of the sport, as Caffari offers some enlightening insights into her first Volvo Ocean Race campaign with all-women campaign Team SCA. The pair share the opinion that it's a great shame it needs to be discussed, but that there are clearly very limited opportunities for women in the professional world of sailing.Staying with the Volvo Ocean, Caffari then discusses the 2017-18 edition that saw her skipper a young crew onboard "Turn the Tide on Plastic" before the pair finally reflect on the extraordinary nature of Caffari's career and the landmarks she has achieved.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website, at www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sailingpodcast)

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Series 3 - Ep11 - Dee Caffari Part 1

Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 62:07

In this month's edition of the podcast, Shirley Robertson sits down face to face with one of offshore sailing's most accomplished sailors, as she talks to British offshore trail blazer, Dee Caffari.Caffari's achievements are well documented, she holds multiple 'firsts', she's sailed around the planet six times, completed two Volvo Ocean Races, spent months alone at sea sailing 'the wrong way around' and finished a Vendee Globe in it's most attritional edition ever. And she's achieved all of that after a sudden and unexpected career change in her mid twenties...:"I don't fit the mould, I think that's what confuses everybody, and they can't pigeon hole me, they can't put me into a box so I always feel on the outside a little bit. I grew up dancing, I didn't grow up sailing!"From the outset Robertson and Caffari's discussion is frank and honest. Dee reveals the catalysts that saw her turn away from a successful and established career to take a chance on making it in the world of sailing. Her story is inspiring, and before long she was skippering a yacht of amateurs in the 2004 Global Challenge race.That successful endeavour kick started an unparalleled career that first saw her become the first woman ever to sail around the world solo non-stop against the prevailing winds and currents. From there a Vendee Globe campaign onboard "Aviva" lead to a sixth place finish in an edition of the gruelling race that saw just eleven boats complete the course."In 2008 there were thirty entires, and only eleven finished, completed the race. In the war of attrition, which the Vendee is known for, the odds are pretty much always against you. But for me the big thing was to stand in the skippers' line up! I hadn't grown up in that environment and I'd literally just exchanged my 42 ton steel tank for an 8 ton carbon fibre race machine!"Episode One of this two part podcast finishes as Dee Caffari sails across the start line of the 24 000 mile Vendee Globe. Her journey non stop solo around the world is then picked up as the duo continue their chat in Part 2.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sailingpodcast)

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Chuck Hawley Describes His Offshore Sailing Adventures and Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 45:36

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Chuck Hawley to discuss being a first-timer, safety tips, and the joys of sailing. Chuck was Chairman of the US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee, has sailed over 40,000 miles on a range of vessels, and worked for West Marine for over 30 years. Hear how to approach your first offshore race, why it's okay to be intimidated, how to find your community of sailors, West Coast vs. East Coast sailing, and how Chuck turned a depressing race into a joyful journey. Learn more by checking out the Safety-at-Sea Committee or emailing Chuck

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Jack Trigger - Solo Offshore Sailing with T1D

The T1Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 54:05

Our latest podcast guest is Jack Trigger from @triggersailing who has a very impressive background. But probably the most exciting part is his love for sailing. He started sailing when he was 6. He's a solo offshore sailor learning to pursue his passion while managing his diabetes as well. Jack has a very impressive and inspiring mindset. Listen to the episode to find out more about the story of how he got diagnosed, the first things that scared him but also about his unbeatable, push forward attitude.

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Offshore Sailing Lessons & Debriefs

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Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 51:38

Guests:Rob Parker • Vancouver 36Dorothy Mammen • Oyster 43 & Beneteau 423Sponsor:Fiorentino Para-AnchorFiorentino makes smart products that slow or stop your boat's drift during a storm or mechanical failure at sea. They have an improved parachute anchor and a Shark Drogue which can be used as either a speed limiting drogue or for emergency steering. We've tested both aboard Rocinante, when we were doing emergency preparedness drills. They were easy to store and deploy, and super stout. And, Fiorentino is offering discount if you mention the Morning Muster Podcast.Music:Tim Eriksen, Ben's Brother.

Sailing High Latitudes

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 54:27

The Morning Muster is produced by Morse Alpha LLC. We offer rigorous coastal and offshore sailing expeditions for beginners and experienced sailors. Our expeditions are the perfect training for people who want to cruise offshore, or sail the world. Find out more at morsealpha.com.Drake Paragon Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpfax0gLoUZMqw-ROxX77YwNovara Website:https://www.sy-novara.comThis episode is sponsored by: Outland Hatch Covers. Outland makes next-gen hatch covers made from PVC that protect your hatch-acrylic from harmful UV damage and help keep the cabin cool. They're also super easy to put on and take off. We've got Outland Hatch Covers on all our hatches and even all the ports in the cabin and hull. We love them. Check out outlandhatchcovers.com for more info.Music by Tim Eriksen: timerksenmusic.com

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Episode 103: Pirate's Life (pt. 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 66:19

There's something beautifully simple about life at sea. The idea of casting off and sailing the world on your own boat may seem far-fetched, but it's actually well within reach for most of us. In the first installment, we covered the hardware that you'll need (a seaworthy sailing vessel). In this installment, we cover how to gain the knowledge and skills required to sail safely.

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Navigation - Where are you?

Master of None- Adventures in a Hands-on Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 17:07

The vessel navigation forms a huge part of any trip planning and implementation. In this episode we look at how you can use electronic and paper charts, tools and guides to appraise, plan, execute and monitor whilst your next adventure.

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Episode 101: Pirate's Life (pt. 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 69:23

Have you ever thought about just dropping everything, buying a boat, and sailing the Caribbean? That might be a much more realistic possibility than you realize. I'll walk you through the steps of how to do it.

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Lessons Learned Sailing Single Handed

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 38:53

The Morning Muster is produced by Morse Alpha LLC. We offer rigorous coastal and offshore sailing expeditions for beginners and experienced sailors. Our expeditions are the perfect training for people who want to cruise offshore, or sail the world. Find out more at morsealpha.com. You can find out more about the guests on this episode:James Tomlinson samingosailing.comRichard Gordon-Rein svdarwind.blogspot.comThis episode is sponsored by Scanmar Marine. Scanmar designs and manufactures high quality cruising products for both power and sailing vessels. For more info, check out scanmarinternational.comMusic by Tim Eriksen: timerksenmusic.com

Series 2 - Ep14 - Vendee Globe Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 74:20

The world renowned Vendee Globe, the non-stop solo lap of the planet, is the topic of this month's podcast, as Shirley Robertson talks to five soon to depart skippers and one IMOCA designer in this two part Vendee Globe extravaganza.In Part 1 Robertson has already talked to Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss - 5th Vendee Start) and Clarisse Cremer (Banque Populaire x - 1st Vendee Start) as well as world renowned naval architect Juan K about the progression of the IMOCA Class, and the use of foils through out much of this edition's fleet.In this Part, Robertson catches up with long time friend and previous podcast guest Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur), as she prepares for her third Vendee attempt. Sam finished fourth at her first Vendee back in 2009 but four years later suffered a cruel dismasting after just five days at sea. This time around, she's racing in another of the retro fit foilers, and is confident, after a well thought out build up to the race. As a French resident, she's also perfectly placed to explain just how big the race is in France."The Vendee is huge in France, its a race and a competition but it's not just that, it's huge, all the schools follow the Vendee Globe while it's happening. Maybe the reason why it's so huge is because it's so simple at the same time as being so hard, and such an extreme event because it's just one person on a boat sailing around the world non stop without assistance."In this part Robertson also talks to the impressive Charlie Dalin (Apivia), about taking on the race for the first time, and how his skills as a naval architect helped finesse his new generation foiling machine. And Robertson talks to the first ever German entrant into the race, the very experienced Boris Herrmann, (SeaExplorer Yacht Club de Monacco)

Series 2 - Ep13 - Vendee Globe Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 74:03

The world renowned Vendee Globe, the non-stop solo lap of the planet, is the topic of this month's podcast, as Shirley Robertson talks to five soon to depart skippers and one IMOCA designer in this two part Vendee Globe extravaganza.The podcast kicks off with Vendee Globe veteran Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss), about to cross the start line of the legendary race for an unprecedented fifth time. Thomson's record in the race holds true to the gruelling fifty percent attrition rate that has seen him finish the lap of the planet twice from four attempts. Thomson is well known in the offshore sailing world for running an impressive campaign with long term sponsor Hugo Boss, each of his attempts has seen him race one of the newest boats in the fleet, and this time around is no exception. His new 60ft IMOCA was one of the last to be launched and sits at the forefront of offshore evolution, utilising a state of the art set of foils and progressive hull design."Hugo Boss is for us the culmination of nearly twenty years and with this boat we felt we had the confidence to make some bold decisions that perhaps we wouldn't have made before. So this time we were very bold and I'm as happy as Larry you know. The feeling of these things going along, you've got the traditional sound of a boat going through the water and sometimes you feel yourself fully in the air, it's an odd felling to be on a monohull where you physically feel the acceleration, it's been a massive change since I first started."This year's edition sees thirty three entrants attempting the solo non stop charge around the globe, with a fleet that for the first time sees foiling mono hulls outnumber the non-foilers. Nineteen of the fleet boast foils, the design of which vary significantly. The favourites are very much the newest designs, the eight second generation foilers built and designed after the finish of the last Vendee, which saw the first foiling monohulls taking part in this race. As with the rest of the sport, the evolution in offshore foiling has been fast, and the results are stunning. World renowned naval architect Juan Kouyoumdjian has two brand new boats in this edition, and in his interview here provides a revealing insight into the design processes that go into a new generation IMOCA..."The first page of the rule book, rule 101 I think it is, says 'everything that is not explicitly forbidden is therefore allowed' so you look at that and you think 'this is my favourite book you know.' But there's so many compromises to be done because the best theoretical boat is probably the opposite of what a single handed guy needs to go around the world." Juan K goes on to discuss the fleet, the performance gains that the new foils have brought, and how these gains may effect the level of racing as the fleet charge south down the Atlantic and into the Southern Ocean.Robertson also talks to three Vendee Globe rookies across the two podcast editions, in Part 1 talking to rising French star Clarisse Cremer (Banque Populaire X) about her campaign sailing for the team that won the last edition of the race with Armel Le Cleac'h. In Part 2 Robertson talks to the impressive Charlie Dalin (Apivia), about taking on the race for the first time, and how his skills as a naval architect helped finesse his new generation foiling machine. And Robertson talks to the first ever German entrant into the race, the very experienced Boris Herrmann, (SeaExplorer Yacht Club de Monaco). Robertson also talks to long time friend and one time team mate Sam Davies, as she prepares to take on the Vendee for the third time.

Sea Survival Training

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 9:28

The Sea Safety & Survival Course is an essential learning program for anyone who takes to sea. The course delivers up to date information and current techniques for survival situations including crew overboard emergencies and abandoning ship. Above & Beyond Boating have been recognised by Australian Sailing to provide an e-Learning course to accompany the in water training exercises.In this episode Neil shares his insights into how the new training environment is helping racers and cruisers learn these potentially life saving skills.

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20/07/13 Werner de Kock - Offshore Sailing Academy

ChatSapphire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 8:42

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Offshore Sailing || Our Story Sailing Home During a Pandemic USVI's - Florida

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 43:52

This was supposed to be a 7-9 day passage. It did not go exactly as planned, but lets be real nothing boat related ever does! We had a mix of every kind of weather but Adrenaline handled everything like a champ and kept us safe! We are happy to be back in the United States with family and tons of fish to share! Here is the link to the Salty Dawg Website (no affiliation we just think they are amazing!) Tula's Endless Summer Youtube Channel Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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How to Win an Offshore Sailing RORC Series

Sail Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 20:46

First episode in Everyday Sailing Tech. The Sail Geeks talk how to win an offshore sailing RORC series. Touching on IRC optimisation, going the right way, boat speed consistency and the tech/intelligence that can help you win!Check out the Sail Geeks dictionary http://www.sailgeeks.com

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Series 1 - Ep7 - Sam Davies

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Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 66:51

Shirley Robertson talks all things offshore with celebrated British offshore adventurer Sam Davies. With a submarine commander as one grandfather and a boat builder as the other, it should be no surprise that Cambridge engineering graduate Sam Davies pursued a career that now sees her racing around the planet. But as she reveals in this illuminating chat, offshore sailing’s loss was very nearly synchronised swimming’s gain, after an early passion for life in the pool almost saw her follow a very different career path.An early career spent racing with British sailing trail blazer Tracy Edwards soon saw Sam craving a life out at sea, and It was in those early days, chasing the illusive around the world record, the Jules Verne Trophy that Sam glimpsed the potential, inspired by the pro-active spirit and determination of Edwards, as she realised that if she really dug in, anything could be possible.As her career took off, an early deviation towards the Olympic arena saw her team up with the podcast's very own Shirley Robertson back when she was campaigning for Athens 2004 in the technical keel boat, the Yngling. Robertson was drawn to the can-do professionalism of the young bowman, but it was a collaboration that wouldn’t go the distance. The pair here laugh over the early campaign days as Sam began to realise that the monotony of Olympic campaigning really wasn’t for her - that her sailing life lay further out to sea. And so began her march to the forefront of Britain's considerable offshore sailing elite. Her career took the inevitable turn towards the solo marathon the Vendee Globe, and in 2008 she crossed the start line in one of the most recognisable boats the race has ever seen. It was a performance that would rocket her to household name status in France, as she resolutely sailed “Roxy” nonstop around the planet in just over ninety five days, one of just eleven finishers from a field of thirty. It was a remarkable achievement. Davies does reveal though the cost of her disappointment in the following Vendee, after a hard fought campaign to get to the start line lasted just five days out on the race course. But very quickly, she was back at the helm, the Vendee forgotten, as she took on a very different role skippering the all female ’Team SCA’ in the Volvo Ocean Race. Sam is currently looking forward to her third Vendee Globe campaign, this time as skipper of the inspirational “Initiative Coeur” - a campaign actively saving the lives of disadvantaged children around the world - it’s an innovative approach to raising money, that Sam passionately explains, whereby the effect of her sponsors' donations, achieved through Sam’s interaction with her fan base, reveals very tangible results.

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Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson -- 59 North Sailing, offshore sailing adventure company

This Ocean Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 66:36

In episode 91 I speak with Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson, owners and operators of 59 North, an offshore sailing adventure company operating in the Atlantic Ocean. Andy and Mia tell their story of founding the company based on their love for sailing, the challenges they faced building a business of taking guests (or 'crew') with different levels of sailing experience out to sea for extended periods of time, and their own respective backgrounds in the ocean. Andy and Mia share stories from the various routes they take on their trips, from trans-Atlantic crossings to northern passages past Norway, we hear of the gear required, how they structure their crew during a voyage, and the special times they share with their crew at sea, helping others learn the love of sailing and the open ocean. Andy and Mia touch on the special connection we all share with the ocean and relate specific stories of their own spiritual interactions with animals at sea. Thanks for sharing Andy and Mia's ocean life with us. Be sure to check out photos and videos of them on Instagram, their website 59-north.com, and awesome podcast, On The Wind. You can also find fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV website, Instagram, and Facebook, and Twitter. Host: Josh Pederson, @surfpaddletailgate

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Sail Loot Podcast 064: Offshore Sailing with Captain Ryan and Sail Libra

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 100:34

Captain Ryan and I met a few years ago on a sailing trip on S/V Libra from Pensacola to the Miami Boat Show. It was an awesome trip. I learned a whole lot about offshore sailing and I hope that I helped Ryan book a few more trips on Libra at the Miami Boat show. […] The post Sail Loot Podcast 064: Offshore Sailing with Captain Ryan and Sail Libra appeared first on Sail Loot.

Your Skippering Style!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 7:21

Where are you know with your skippering abilities and where would you like to be in 5 years time? In this episode we've got some tips for you to plan your skill development and be a better skipper!

Sailing your first Sydney Hobart Yacht Race!