Peter Burling and Blair Tuke on how sailing's future is being shaped by technology. The America's Cup defenders look forward ten years to a brave new world for the sport. With sailing technologist Marcus Baur and commentator Alec Wilkinson. Plus the eSailing game that's gone nuts - the eVendeeGlobe and how to win it.  Guests: Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Marcus Baur, Matt Johnston Sailing Uncovered on YouTube  

Sailing Uncovered - the Podcast

Episode 37-Burling and Tuke on sailing's tech revolution

Any boat, any time and almost no rules-the Jules Verne Trophy is an iconic round the world challenge. Hear about the latest attempt to break the record. The challenges and dangers ahead for the team. With sailor Sam Goodchild. Presented by Alec Wilkinson. Duration 30mins. Sailing Uncovered on YouTube

Ep36-Round the World in 40 days

Almost 2000 miles across some of the world's toughest waters-from the fisherman's graveyard to fastnet. Young race-star Alan Roberts gives Alec Wilkinson the inside story on the gruelling 2020 La Solitaire race.  Sailing Uncovered on YouTube Sailing Uncovered on Facebook

Episode 35 - Europe's toughest race

Taking on the wilds of Alaska - in the longest inland-water race on the US west coast. Four intrepid racers tell us about whales, grizzlies and the infamous currents of Admiralty island. Guests: Dave D'Amore, Anthony Crupi, Brian Lieb & Sean Boily. Watch race video from this episode here: Sailing Uncovered YouTube Channel 

Episode 34 - Spirit of Admiralty Race

When lockdown came, eSailing exploded on the scene and is set for Olympic inclusion. America's Cup sailors and top gamers look at the rise of the eSport. We hear how SailGP has embraced it and about the brand new global eSailing TV station. Never played? You will after listening to this.   Guests: Kjoob, Gamer 3:15 Matt Cornwell, America's Cup sailor 8:23 Julien Di Biase, COO SailGP 12:08 Joseph Ozanne, Head of Simulation American Magic 20:15 Thomas Bjorn-Luthi, Founder eSailingTV 26:10

Episode 33 - The Rise of eSailing

The thrills and spills of a decade of foiling with Sir Ben Ainslie. The British America’s Cup skipper looks ahead to an action-packed foiling year in SailGP and the AC World Series with INEOS TEAM UK. This is the full interview featured in the March 2020 edition of The World Sailing Show which is packed with awesome shots of big boat foiling! Watch here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A6kMC9ZQ6o&t=6s

Episode 32 - Foiling special with Ben Ainslie

Team-mates and opponents-the fight for the right to represent USA at Tokyo2020. Plus the foreign invasion of the epic Vendee Globe race. Britons Sam Davies and Pip Hare on what it takes to challenge the French in the toughest ocean race. And we speak to American Olympic Bronze medallist Caleb Paine and Luke Muller - the youngster looking to knock him off his perch in the Finn.  Guests: Pip Hare 2.15,  Sam Davies 11.10, Caleb Paine 18.00, Luke Muller 26.30

EP31-USA's Olympic struggles&Vendee Globe aliens

Two boats pushing the limits of technology to revolutionise how we will cross oceans in the future. Inspirational skippers show us around the floating laboratories that challenge our beliefs on boat design and the environment. Check out the on-board videos from Energy Observer and Race For Water on our Sailing Uncovered YouTube channel. Guests: Jerome Delafosse@2.30 (Energy Observer) Hugo Devedeux@3.45  (Energy Observer) Annabelle Boudinot@18.30 (Race for Water)     

Episode 30-Boats of the Future

Backstage reaction from the youngest ever World Sailor of the Year Marco Gradoni. 3 Optimist World Titles in 3 years for the boy from Rome. He talks to Alec Wilkinson at the Oceanview Theatre in Bermuda.

EXTRA - Marco Gradoni World Sailor of the Year

Back-stage reaction from Anne-Marie Rindom after winning Female World Sailor of the Year 2019. The Danish Laser Radial sailor won World and European Titles in 2019.

EXTRA - Anne-Marie Rindom World Sailor of the Year

At last the battle for the 36th America's Cup gets real. Special edition from the Ineos TeamUK AC75 boat launch. Photos and videos of all teams' boats are on our Sailing Uncovered Youtube channel & FB page. Guests: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston@1'45 Giles Scott (Crew)@4'45 Ben Ainslie (Skipper)@12'30  

Episode 29 - America's Cup boat launch

It'll be the Olympic Games' longest and toughest endurance event. The Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat will make history on its debut at Paris 2024 but who came up with the idea? Can it be a success? And what will it take to become Olympic champion in sailing's newest event?  Guests: Matt Allen @40"  (Pres Australian Sailing/Ocean&Offshore Committee) Stan Honey @5'40"  (Sailing&Media legend/Ocean&Offshore Committee) Hannah Diamond @17'45" (Volvo Ocean Racer) Find out more on our network; Twitter (@sailingshow) YouTube and Facebook.   

Episode 28-Offshore Revolution

Crossing two oceans on a voyage of medical discovery. Plus an Olympic champ's tips on making sailing fun for kids.  Meet the sailors turned rowers crossing the Indian and Atlantic oceans to research Parkinson's and PTSD and double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton explains how we can do more to help kids discover sailing.   Guests: John Haskell & Billy Taylor @2'30" Sarah Ayton OBE @20' Enjoyed this episode? Click on subscribe/follow and automatically receive an episode each month. 

Episode27-Voyages of Discovery

A passionate call to action to defend the oceans we love. The greatest advocates for ocean life cover the hottest topics of our time. Dame Ellen MacArthur, Emily Penn, the UN and The Ocean Race on how we can turn things around. Episode brought to you by 11th Hour Racing Emily Penn @1:15 Anne-Cecile Turner @12:00 Dr Lisa Emelia Svensson @22:15 Dame Ellen MacArthur @32:10 Get more on all our guests on the Sailing Uncovered Facebook page. We're also on Twitter @sailingshow   

Episode 26-Ocean Life Special with 11th Hour Racing

From record-breaking sailor to taking on the UN. Ellen MacArthur covers everything from offshore adventures to cancer, from saving the planet to the world's best flapjacks. There's more on this interview on Twitter @sailingshow & on our FB page.

Episode 25 - Ellen MacArthur

Inspiring stories from the sport's biggest characters. Broadcast monthly.

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