Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast

Published 1 January 2023 We kick off the New Year with a roundup of the Sydney to Hobart, (and the Melbourne to Hobart, and the Launceston to Hobart - why is everyone going to Hobart)??? We also chat to Chris Connelly, skipper of Gun Runner and find out the max speed for the naming of the Gun Runner drink. It's a nice Ep, enjoy!! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateco...

Published 24 December 2022 We get on the phones to get behind the scenes for what looks to be a very cool S2H. We chat to people from the 100's 50's, 40's and the doublehander fleet. We get the expectations and the plans. Lots of fun as usual. Enjoy. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #...

Published 18 December 2022 We chat to John 'Herman' Winning and Justin Shaffer. With the Hobart about to start we chat to the team behind the race favourite. Herman Winning skipper of the red hot Andoo 18' skiff and CEO of Winning Appliances has chartered Comanche, renamed it Andoo Comanche and wants to take it all. Justin is navigating on the machine and together the pair let us be...

Published 11 December 2022 We chat to Jesse Tuke sailing commentator and MC about his roles covering all the major sailing events including TVNZ's coverage of the last Americas Cup. He also recently won celebrity Treasure Hunt, (think Survivor ) in NZ and takes us behind the scenes. The stories are hilarious. Enjoy. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #w...

Published 4 December 2022 We chat Dee Smith, a bloke who has lived a life as a pro sailor, became a para sailor late in his career and just won the 2.4mR Worlds against para and able bodied sailors. Dee is direct in his approach and still works as a pro. Have a listen. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voi...

Published 27 November 2022 We chat to Pippa Wilson, now Pippa Kenton-Page. Olympic Gold Medallist, multiple World Champion in the Yngling class, youth World Champion and now coach at Dubai Offshore Sailing club. Pippa is a lot of fun, straight into the banter and ready for a laugh. She has also experienced all the emotions a high level athlete can experience throughout the sporting journey. It is...

Published 20 November 2022 We reach out to Rod Waterhouse skipper of the winning Team Australia from the Worrell 1000 and competitor in the F18 Raid Worlds - the Stockholm Archipelago Raid. Two endurance races that we find really interesting. Rod gives all the insights. If you like a bit of adventure in your sailing you will dig this chat. Big discussion on SailGP, Route de Rhum and the Ocean Race...

Published 13 November 2022 We chat to Sarah Kenny, Vice President of World Sailing and a former champion windsurfer who jumped back on the board at the recent LT worlds and came 5th. The conversation was wide ranging, talking all aspects of sailing and giving insight to the future of our sport.   #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sail...

Published 6 November 2022 We chat to Eric de Turckheim, owner of Teasing Machine and winner of the Middle Sea race. He is also Vice Commodore of the RORC. Eric talks about the race and gives a great update on ocean racing in general. It is a good listen. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #...

Published 30 October 2022 Ronnie Simpson is an offshore sailor who is currently preparing to race in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-24 on the Open 50 ‘Sparrow’. He has sailed more than 130,000 offshore miles split evenly between racing, cruising and deliveries. He has worked as a rigger, sailing instructor, charter boat captain, delivery captain, professional racing sailor, boat preparateur, yacht...

Published 23 October 2022 We talk to current catamaran phenom Ravi Parent. Ravi has been on fire this year winning the F18 Euro's, the F18 Worlds and the A Class Worlds. Is he the next big thing? We find out all about him and what makes him tick. Enjoy!! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #...

Published 16 October 2022 The IQ Foil World Champs are about to start as we publish this episode. We wanted to understand more about this Olympic class and what to watch for at the Worlds, so we reached out to Grae Morris. Grae is a young lad and the current Australian Champion and is rapidly improving. We talk in detail about the class and have a good laugh with Grae about life as a young fella o...

Published 9 October 2022 We chat to Cam Owen and Susie Ghent the new Hobie 16 World Champions in both the Open and the Masters event. There is a lot of information about the class and their pathway to success, plus the idiosyncrasies you need to know about how to make them go fast. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocea...

Published 2 October 2022 G'day listeners, this was supposed to be the X2 episode. BP was back and we had the discussion about what happened. As you hear when you listen to the episode, we decided to pull it. If you listen, we explain the sensitivities. We also explain when we will release the episode. We welcome your feedback. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconve...

Published 25 September 2022 We have had some good interviews with American sailors and this one is right up there with the best, honest, interesting, funny, you will love it. Caleb is an awesome dude, and a great sailor, enjoy!  #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailing...

Published  18 September 2022 This weekend marks the start of the time to start thinking about the Americas Cup. So we jump in with our Good mate Tyson Lamond, COO NYYC American Magic AC team. We get a real insight to all the thoughts going on now in the minds of the cup teams. We even spring a competition onto Tyson to suggest a name for their new AC40... It's a great episode, plus we talk De...

Published 11 September 2022 We chat to Jack Boutell, the Australian/English/French round the world sailor who won the Volvo Ocean Race with the Chinese. If you want to know how to make it, Jack's story is one to listen to. He put everything into his opportunities and now he is reaping the rewards. It's a great story and his adventure continues. We also talk Maxi Worlds and SailGP,  give...

Published 5 September 2022 We decided to take a look at some of the people behind the scenes. People who aren't sailing but make their living on the pro circuit. We thought this would show another pathway to the pro scene. So we chose to talk to Henry Woodhouse because he has one hell of a story. Have a listen, you will love it. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkaratecon...

Published 28 August 2022 We chat to Joel Turner, member of the Australian Sailing Team since 2012, 49er sailor ahead of the 49er World Championships in Nova Scotia.  We also touch on the Snipe and Fireball World Champs, finish off Hammo Race week and the Australian Yachting Champs, and give the heads up on the Solitaire Du Figaro and the Golden Globe Race. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesail...

Published 21 August 2022 We dive into Hamilton Island Race Week, one of sailings iconic events. How good is it, what can you expect when you go there, whats the racing like, whats happening this year? All the important questions are answered.  We also talk Ground Up Doco, F18 Raid World Champs, Sail GP and the continuation of the Bar Karate anti-curse. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorsl...

Published 14 August 2022 We chat to Stuart McNay, 4x Olympian in the 470 class, Melges 24 and J80 World Champion and new 505 World Champion!! We recorded this after 1 race of the 505 Worlds were complete, we had a feeling... It's a great chat. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offsho...

Published 7 August 2022 We check out the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award. We ask how it grows sailing and can help you in the sport. We have a great discussion with Alexandra Rickham - World Sailing - Head of sustainability. Luca Rizzotti - Foiling week and the SuMoth and Jackie De Fin from Sail Africa –  who won the 11th Hour sustainability award last year. There were some rea...

Published July 31 2022 We chat to Rome Kirby, US sailor. Member US SailGP team, AC winner, Volvo Ocean Race Sailor, Moth sailor and a man with a lot going on. Hugely respected sailor, Rome has a read hot go at everything thing. And he also gives great answers to questions. We laughed and laughed recording this Ep. It was one of our favourites. We hope you like it. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barka...

24 July 2022 We chat to Meg Reilly, Chief Coordination & Engagement Officer for the Magenta Project. We have been longtime supporters of the Magenta Project who have been driving to increase female participation in our sport. Run purely by volunteers till now, the organisation goes from strength to strength and Meg's appointment is the next step for this organisation. We follow Meg's...

Published 17 July 2022 Yea, we enjoyed this episode a lot. Daniela is a massive fan of the show. She is a heap of fun to talk to, we had Bicey back and we brought in Haylee Outteridge to join in the hosting duties. Daniela is a 5x Formula Kite World Champion (2016-2021), 4x Open European Champion (2017-2021), 3x US Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (2016, 2019, 2021),2x Rolex World Sailor of t...