Podcast appearances and mentions of sara hastreiter

Published 7 March 2021We chat to Pro Sailor and adventurer Sara Hastreiter about her incredible pathway to becoming a pro sailor. Growing up a cowgirl in the middle of Wyoming and first seeing the ocean at 20, Sara went onto compete in the Ocean Race, has more than 120,000 sea miles, has sailed all 7 oceans and is aiming to be the second person, (first female) to sail all 7 oceans and summit the 7 major peaks. Her story is compelling. Even if you are a non-sailor you will love this chat.#barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger  #barkarateconversations  #americascup #18skiff #18footers #magentaproject  #theoceanrace #dockwalk #saillikeagirl #abbyehler #sara_hastreiter

"I didn't grow up sailing, I didn't grow up climbing mountains, I didn't have anyone take me by the hand and lead me into those things. At one point in my life, much later in life, I made a choice and figured out a way to accomplish those things." Sara Hastreiter is a globe-exploring, international adventuring sailor and climber. It's Sara's goal to be the first woman ever to sail all 7 seas, and climb to the highest summits of the world's 7 continents. This feat would also see Sara become the first person in history to have competed in the Volvo Ocean Race (the 'Everest of Sailing'), and climbed Everest itself. During her career as a professional sailor, Sara has sailed the equivalent of 5 laps of the planet, and has no signs of slowing down. There really is something for everyone in this interview. She’s inspiring in a no nonsense way. 

Sara Hastreiter was born and raised landlocked in Wyoming and did not get into sailing until well into her 20’s, but she did not let that slow her down.  Working on boats in the Caribbean, she took every opportunity to get sea time; from island hopping to trans-Atlantic races, it did not matter, she signed up.  With only a few years of sailing under her belt, she was asked to be a member of the all-female Team SCA that sailed around the world as a part of the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race, but even that challenge was not enough.  Sara has now set her sights on becoming the first woman to sail the seven seas and climb the highest peaks on all seven continents.  Take a listen as we talk with Sara about her sailing experiences, her climb up Denali, and what’s in store next.

Though it’s invisible and formless, the wind is one of the most formidable forces in the universe. In this episode, three guests reflect on their life-changing experience with the wind, inviting a new sense of awe for the natural world. A professional storm-chaser known as “the tornado hunter,” Greg Johnson recalls the terror and wonder of getting caught in one of the most monstrous tornados ever recorded. Sailor/adventurer Sara Hastreiter looks back on competing in a nine-month-long race across the planet, and on living at the mercy of the wind’s erratic temperament. And in a poignant merging of story and song, Ojibwe teacher Jacqui Lavalley reveals how the increasingly catastrophic storms of recent years are the Earth’s way of responding to the damage humans have done to our environment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this months episode, Sara Hastreiter joins Abby for the latest Sailing Show, Sara is a close colleague having competed together in the Volvo Ocean Race with Team SCA. Following that circumnavigation Sara has tacked over to challenges in the mountains, so we learn about the similarities and differences between Ocean racing and Mountain climbing. Sara is a great role model as someone who knows how to take on a challenge for good cause, and for turning dreams into reality. The Sailing Show Presented by Abby Ehler is a co-production of The Magenta Project & WiSP Sports For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of over 2 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com. 

Sara Hastreiter - adventurer, professional sailor and athlete. Current challenge - to be the first women to sail the 7 seas and to climb the highest summits of the world's 7 continents. Sara Hastreiter is a globe-exploring, international adventuring sailor and climber. It's Sara's goal to be the first woman ever to sail all 7 seas, and climb to the highest summits of the world's 7 continents. This feat would also see Sara become the first person in history to have competed in the Volvo Ocean Race (the 'Everest of Sailing'), and climbed Everest itself. During her reign as a professional sailor, Sara has sailed the equivalent of 5 laps of the planet, and has no signs of slowing down. Show notes Getting Sara to introduce herself Growing up in the cowboy state Her career path and journey after high school Going all in  Ending up in the Caribbean and starting to sail Wanting to cross an ocean How her sailing career progressed Reading books and being inspired  Deciding to become a professional sailor Deciding to get experience over qualifications Volvo Ocean Race (hardest sailing race on the planet)- a once in a life time opportunity  Becoming part of Team SCA The process of making the team over 18 months Taking advantage of the opportunities that came her way The challenges involved in the race and why it is so full on Getting though the tough times on the water and how she made it through Getting into climbing  Deciding to climb Mount Everest Deciding on the 7 seas and 7 summits challenge 4 more mountains to go! Looking for corporate sponsorship and how she approaches it Deciding every day to believe in herself and to keep working on it Being 2 years in and still just as passionate as she was at the start Keeping herself motivated  Balance…. Not being concerned with a personal life Making money through sailing Dealing with her first knee injury Climbing Mt Elbrus in Russia Fracturing her pelvis and dealing with more injury Coping with the recovery process Being kind to herself Advice and tips for women who want to follow a different type of career path Giving herself permission and asking herself the question - is she doing the right thing You create your life and why you need self initiative   Social Media Website & Blog : https://www.sara.blue  Twitter: @SaraSailingUSA   Instagram: @sara_hastreiter 

#235. Sara Hastreiter is of course one of the members of Team SCA, the all-female crew in the previous edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. Sara was on the podcast back in 2015, immediately following that Volvo to talk about how she went from horseback riding in Wyoming to sailing in one of the world’s premier ocean races. I got to speak with her again in March about what it felt like to be left off the Volvo race this time, her mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas and her ‘Seven Seas, Seven Summits’ project, speaking at the Explorer’s Club in New York, continuing to race on multihulls around the world, and her goals to inspire young people to follow their dreams. On the Wind is presented by Rutgerson Marin. And also supported by Adlard Coles, and Weems & Plath.

#212. RECYCLED. Sara Hastreiter sailed in the previous Volvo Ocean Race aboard the all-women Team SCA, skippered by Dee Caffari. Sara's off mountaineer for this year's event, set to sail on October 22. But Dee Caffari is heading up the mixed-crew team on 'Turn the Tide on Plastic,' so you know who I'll be rooting for this year! Mia & I met and sailed with Sara in NYC a few years back, and I had a chance to talk to her on Skype immediately following the last Volvo.

Jo Pickard @jopickard presents a WiSP Sailing Special covering Cowes Week; the Artemis Challenge and Rolex Fastnet Race featuring exclusive interviews with Sara Hastreiter @SaraSailingUSA, Libby Greenhalgh @libbygreenhalgh from Team SCA @team_sca, Hilary Lister @hilarylister and Sarah Ayton @sarahayton. Visit us online at www.wisp.media, post your comments on our Facebook Page; Women in Sport Media, and follow us on Twitter @WiSPodcast.

#115 is Sara Hastreiter, crewmember aboard Team SCA in the most recent Volvo Ocean Race. Sara's been featured in the NY Times, on NPR, in the Wall Street Journal and other places as her star has risen in the sailing world. She only got started in 2008 after moving from Wyoming to St. Croix, and getting work on charter boats and racing yachts in the Caribbean. It had always been a goal to reach the pinnacle of the sport, and she did that with Team SCA. Sara and Andy discussed her career and what it's like ocean racing on a VO65 for over an hour, Sara speaking on Skype from her new home base in the UK. Want to go ocean sailing with Andy? Book a berth on Isbjorn, a classic Swan 48, at isbjornsailing.com.

Skipper Sam Davies wraps up our special series this week on the all-women crew of Team SCA, which is sailing round the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, My special thanks to Vicky Low, Annaleisha Rae, Sara Hastreiter, Elodie Mettraux, Abby Ehler, Liz Wardley, Dee Caffari, Libby Greenhalgh, Sophie Ciszek and Sam Davies.  Visit the Team SCA website here and follow them on Twitter @team_sca and on Facebook here. The music video of Wake Me Up When It's All Over is on the Team SCA YouTube Channel. There are photos and videos from our coverage of Team SCA on our Facebook Page here and Twitter @chrisestafford.

On today’s episode in this special series on the all-women crew of Team SCA which is sailing round the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, we hear from Liz Wardley and Sara Hastreiter.  Visit the Team SCA website here and follow them on Twitter @team_sca and on Facebook here. The music video of Wake Me Up When It's All Over is on the Team SCA YouTube Channel.