Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast

Published 1 November 2026 It's been a big weekend for Bar Karate with The Standard winning the Australian Female Sailor of the Year award. Stacey's win of course has come from the years and years of hard work the BK team has been putting in to expand the reach of the Reverse Curse, plus a little of Stacey's skill and effort. :-) It is a very fun discussion celebrating a fantastic ac...

Published 25 October 2026 Finally we get Katie Spithill on the show. After years of negotiations, no shows and legal cases....LOL. Katie has a silver and a bronze from the World Match racing Championships, she has sailed a heap of cool boats. Her whole life revolves around the sport and well frankly, as you will hear in this ep. she and the standard are pretty good mates. It is a very fun chat. En...

Published 18 October 2026 Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter have just returned from the double handed world championships with a silver medal. We were excited for them and wanted to find out how they went about it. It was a great discussion with a lot of detail about the process and how the racing went. Enjoy! #worldsailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast...

Published 11 October 2026 For the first time in a long time we had the whole team together, so I decided to just do a catch up episode. And you are welcome. Having the whole team together has led to an hilarious episode. So much fun. You are welcome. Enjoy!! disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #oce...

Published 4 October 2026 Peter Gibbons-Neff of PGN Racing has launched a new toy, a new proto mini. Pete is targeting the 2027 Mini Transat and has gone all out, building a new Sam Manuard full foiling design with scow bow, rotating wing mast and a deck sweeping main. There was plenty here that piqued our interest, so we got Pete on to chat about the boat and the programme. Enjoy. #pgnoceanracing...

Published 27 September 2026 This episode will change your world. We talk to Tony Sparks and Sam Cray from Vortex Marine about their Scout device. If you sail a keelboat this episode will change your World.  #vortexmarineofficial #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #...

Published 13 September 2026 This week we chat to the winner of the most important sailing event in the World, the 505 World Championships. Our guest is Felix Brokerhoff, who together with Jan-Philipp Hofmann were the standout team at this years event. They won the regatta with two races to spare. So we asked Felix about the journey. Enjoy. #international505sailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail...

Published 6 September 2026 This week we chat to SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell. Craig has had an amazing career in sailing - Organiser and Chief Umpire - Extreme Sailing Series, Racing Director M32 World Match Racing Tour, Tour Director WMRT, AC Umpire 32, 34 and 35th editions and now he is the voice you hear when there is a rule infringement during Sail GP. Craig has a great passion fo...

Published 30 August 2026 The 50th Australian Championships for the Wally Windsurfers sold out all 200 of their entry slots in 48 hours this week. In a time when are sport is struggling, we decided to check back in with Nick Bez and learn what they are doing. If you love our sport and want it to grow you need to listen to this episode. Enjoy! #windsurferclass #windsurfing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaiko...

Published 23 August 2026 This week we chat to some young up and coming Australian sailing talent. Mina and Jack Ferguson and India Gilbert. We always enjoy seeing the World from the youth view. And this ep was no different. The three sailors are very close, so there was a lot of fun and laughs with this episode. We really enjoyed it and we are sure you will as well. Enjoy! @nyyc_regattas #austsail...

Published 16 August 2026 Finally, we chat to the owner of a top ocean racing campaign. Our guest the week is Jon Desmond the owner of the PAC 52 Final Final which is the blue boat that has been campaigning in the Caribbean and Europe, including the Admirals Cup and most recently the Aegean 600. Jon grew up as part of a multi-generational sailing family, has been sailing all his life and with his f...

Published 9 August 2026 This is a brilliant episode, one you will want to share with every teacher and parent you know. If you are neither of those, you will enjoy it the way I did, just imagining how much fun school could have been. We were joined by Malcolm Page CEO Australian Sailing and Jess Lundh, former Australian Sailing Team member who is also an Environmental Scientist and certified teach...

Published 2 August 2026 We may have been missing for a few weeks, but we are making up for it with this episode. With the Ocean Race Atlantic 30 days from the start, we get back in touch with Cole Brauer from Team Malizia to finish up our discussion with her. And it is an absolute riot. Cole loves to tell stories and she has some good ones. Even your non-sailing friends will love this ep. Enjoy. #...

Published 12 July 2026 For a week where I thought there was no chance of pulling an ep' together we have pulled out a beauty. A game changer for many sailors even. We discuss safety and how to approach it with John Schafer from the Ministry of Sailing. John has just released a book called " Safety is Second - Sailing Leadership, Teamwork & Risk Assessments Come First". We also c...

Published 5 July 2026 This week we are all about the Race to Alaska (R2AK). We chat to race winners, Northbound Nutters. We have always thought the R2AK was a pretty crazy race and we followed it with interest. After this chat however, we realise how crazy it is. And for those competitors still going who are listening to this, mad respect, stay safe. This was one of my favourite discussions. Enjoy...

Published 28 June 2026 Part of the DMG Mori sailing team, Arisa is keying up to sail the Ocean Race Atlantic starting 1 September. If you want to hear a story of focus and determination, this is the one for you. We were each blown away at Arisa's determination. Plus there is plenty of fun as per usual. Enjoy! #sailingteamdmgmori #theoceanrace #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #...

Published 21 June 2026 This week we chat to Sven Runow commodore of the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. Apart from an illustrious offshore career, Sven is now the commodore of the iconic 'Eddies' Yacht Club which is the club behind Australia's challenge for the Americas Cup. We talk cup, the club, some offshore stuff and the classic yachting scene. Lots of fun. #teamaustraliachallen...

Published 14 June 2026 This week, we dive back into the ratings discussion. This time we talk to an expert, Australian Sailing's Ratings Manager, Chris Zonca. We wanted to ask all the key questions any yacht owner should ask. In reality we only scratched the surface. Regardless, it was a very interesting discussion. Plus there was plenty of fun to be had. Enjoy! #australiansailing #disrupta_...

Published 7 June 2026 This week, 3 time Olympian Karyn Gojnich - Coach, Director, Mentor, Olympian. Champion sailor, Karyn live the ethos of bringing people into our sport. She gives so much time and energy to growing our sport, whilst enjoying her own sailing as well. Karyn will be leading a team from Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at New York Yacht Clubs International Women's Championship. Her...

Published 31 May 2026 This week three mates chatting. it is a very good ep. Very funny, very informative. #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 17 May 2026 This week we talk to Swiss sailing legend Nathalie Brugger. 3 Olympics, AC40 helm at the last Cup and now part of the Alinghi sailing team at this AC. Nathalie is an awesome person who is incredibly positive, talented and fun. Her and J are good friends and she has no fear in putting him in his place. It is a cool ep. #americascup #nat_brugger_sailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vai...

Published 10 May 2026 This week we bring in the super sub and chat to them so you can know what to expect. Bicey has plenty on, so the addition of a super sub we feel will make the show stronger. Our new super sub is right at the front of the pro fleet racing everything from Cape 31's to Ultim's. They also bring a strong Banter game. For us it was a no brainer who to offer the role to an...

Published 3 May 2026 This week Olympian and current Australian Sailor of the year Zoe Thomson. Zoe is a determined, confident sailor right at the top of the game. She exudes calm and it is working for her. She is from Western Australia, a place that is producing some of the best talent in the World in the ILCA class. We chat to her about her journey and we ask what is so special in the West. Its a...

Published 26 April 2026 It's Anzac Day in Oz and NZ this weekend. So we decided to reach out to who we believe to be the most successful sailor in Australia's defence forces, Rick Longbottom. Rick has been a standout sailor for a generation and a member of the Australian Navy. We wanted to hear what his sailing life has been like. And like any navy person, he is good with a story. You wi...

Published 19 April 2026 This week a young talent that is going places, German, (Maltese) 49er sailor Richard Schultheis. Richard has had brilliant results throughout his young career and he continues to improve. He is now focussed on making the Olympics and listening to him talk you just don't doubt he will. Have a listen and see what you think. #flyin_boat #49ersailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #v...