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Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast

Jordan Spencer, Bret Perry, Nick Bicewww.barkarate.com

Bar Karate is a weekly discussion of the world of sailing. Our team straddle the globe and bring all the news and inside gossip with a lot of fun thrown in. Bar Karate - you might not learn anything, but you will have fun doing it.

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Episodes

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep77 Marcus Hutchinson and the Vendee

Published 1 November 2020 We chat to Marcus Hutchinson, Multiple World Champion from the tonner days, journalist, yacht designer, event manager, team manager. Worked on 6 AC's, the Figaro, the Open 60s and IMOCA Marcus is running the LinkedOut Advens team for Thomas Ruyant so we chat everything Vendee. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #barkaratesailorslarger #sailingpodcast #gordon.maguire #irishsailinglegends #irishsailing #vendeeglobe2020 #linkedout.vendeeglobe #jeremy.marcus.hutchinson #tho...

Nov 01, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep76 Tony Mutter another NZ hard man.

Published 25 October 2020 We chat to our mate Tony Mutter 6 Ocean Races including 2 wins 2 Hobart Wins Some world speed records and we think he maybe the ultimate test rig. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #nzsailingteam #theoceanrace #tony_mutter_1

Oct 25, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep 75 Catch up Episode, warning you may crack up.

Published 18 October 2020 Warning, do not listen to this episode and drive, you may be laughing too hard! Plus there is an occasional swear word early on. Apologies. We catch up on a lot of things. Allegedly the skipper of Sailing Poland. We chat to Pam Lee and Cat Hunt after they set a World record for sailing around Ireland, and we get in depth with AC and a whole bunch of other stuff. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #sailorslarger #barkaratesailorslarger #iarrachtmaigeanta ...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep74 Pamela Lee and Cat Hunt prepare to set the record for 2 woman sailing around Ireland

Published 11 October 2020 More Irish banter We chat to Pamela Lee and Catherine Hunt as they prepare to race their figaro 3 yacht - Iarracht Maigeanta around Ireland. Their goal is to set a record for the female doublehanded circumnavigation. Our goal is to give them as much support as we can. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #sailorslarger #barkaratesailorslarger #iarrachtmaigeanta #themagentaproj #figaro3 #women.who.sail #irishoffshore #womeninsport #womeninsailing #catisobel...

Oct 10, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep73 Bill Goggins and Grant Pellew Harken CEO and MD Australia

Published 4 October 2020 We chat to Bill Goggins CEO Harken and Grant Pellew MD Australia. With the recent sale of Harken to its workforce, we wanted to understand what, how and why? Along the way we discussed cool regattas, new developments, how to run a marine business and had a bunch of laughs. There is a lot in here if you want to get into the industry. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #sailorslarger #harken_inc #harkenaustralia #harken_u.k #harkenitaly #harken_france #hark...

Oct 04, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep72 Britt Ward VP and Senior Naval Architect Farr Yacht Design

Published 27 September 2020 We speak to Britton Ward, Vice President and Senior Naval Architect for Farr Yacht design. We discuss everything, the pathway to becoming a yacht designer, his motivation, the history of FYD, the art of designing, technology, standout boats, how to get into the sport cheaply, sustainable practice. The discussion was wide ranging and a tonne of fun. We even mentioned the X2. Enjoy. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #vmgbritt #farr_yacht_design #farr_ya...

Sep 27, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep71 Leo Takahashi Japan Olympic team

Published 20 September 2020 We chat to Leo Takahashi Member Japanese Olympic team in the 49er class. Flight controller Japan SailGP team and match racer. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #adventuresoflen #sailgpjpn #sailgp #japansailing #olympicsailing #49ersailing

Sep 20, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep70 Mara and Andrew Stransky, Olympics and Adventure wrapped into one story

Published 13 September 2020 We talk to Mara Stransky, Australian Olympic Team member Laser radial for Tokyo and her father Andrew Stransky, author of the book Windward to Fantasia. Andrew and his partner Carolyn have spent their life sailing the World living adventure after adventure. Mara was born into that life, her first sail was a transatlantic crossing. At 16 she decided to try sailing dinghies, took to the Laser. 5 years later she has been selected for the Olympics. This is an amazing disc...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep69 Emily Nagel shows us how to become a pro sailor

Published 6 September 2020. There was a lot of laughing in this one! Emily Nagel tells us how she made it as a pro! Youth AC, Softbank Team Japan in the AC, Akzo Nobel in the Volvo Ocean Race, Team GBR in the Sail GP and she just did a transatlantic on the IMOCA 60 Eleventh hour. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #youthamericascup #softbankteamjapan #teamakzonobel #theoceanrace #sailgp #sailgpgbr #11thhourteam #11thhourracing #em.nagel...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast The Beer Story Special

Published 2 September 2020 For those who missed the beer story discussion during Ep66 with Bundy, we have split it out so its easy to find. Enjoy. #barkarate #barkaratethesailorslarger #sailingpodcast #sailorslarger

Sep 02, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep67 Jason Waterhouse Lisa Darmanin Australian Nacra 17 Olympic team

Published 30 August 2020 Part 2 of our off the beach Catamaran special. We feature Jason Waterhouse and Lisa Darmanin, Olympic Silver medallists in the Nacra 17 and all round legends. We wanted to see if could get some intra crew banter....we did. This was fun. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #aussailingteam #austsail #olympicsailing #worldsailingofficial #nacra17sailing #nacraaustralia #nacrasailing #f18sailing #aclasscat #sailgp #sailgpaus...

Aug 30, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep66 with Darren Bundock Catamaran sailing legend.

Published 23 August 2020 We decided we wanted to focus on off the beach catamaran racing for a few weeks, so we decided to chat to one of the best!! We talk to Darren Bundock. 2 Olympic silver medals, 15xWorld Championships, Australian Olympic catamaran coach. Finalist World sailor of the year. 4xAustralian sailor of the year, AIS team of the year. We talk to Darren about everything he has achieved, how he got there, the skills cat sailors have, pathways for Olympics or just having fun and we fi...

Aug 23, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast. Ep65 Xu Lijia (Lily) China's Gold Medallist and World Sailor of the year

Published 16 August 2020 Even if you are a non sailor this episode will blow you away. We loved chatting to her. Xu Lijia (Lily) 2012 World Sailor of the Year Laser Radial 2012 Olympic Gold medallist, 2008 Olympic Bronze medallist, 2006 World Champion. 2001 and 2002 Opti World Champion Flag bearer 2012 closing ceremony. Far more importantly, Lily's story is amazing. How she became a sailor, what her life was like, overcoming disability and adversity to become the best in the World. Here incredib...

Aug 16, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep64 The Legends - current Etchells WC

Published 9 August 2020 Imagine if you could talk to Iain Murray , Colin Beashel, or Richie Allanson and they told you all the secrets of becoming Etchells World Champion. What if we could get all 3 together and they tell everything. We wish no more, we have organised it for you. Enjoy. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #ianmurlan #northsails #northsailsaus #americascup #aussailingteam #austsail #etchellsaus #etchellsworlds2021 #etchellssydney #etchells #internationalstarclass #...

Aug 09, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep63 with Will Ryan 470 legend

Published 2 August 2020 If you want to hear about being the best, hear some great stories, or just hear a bloke throw some of the best sailors in the World under the bus (in the funniest possible way - all in jest) then you will love this Episode. We chat to Will Ryan Australian 470 crew Silver medal Rio Olympics 5 World Championships 470 class. 2nd at 29er and Etchells Worlds. This one was so much fun, pity Kyle Langford is at sea and wont hear it. Make sure you flood his inbox and Insta so he ...

Aug 02, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep62 with Sam Goodchild

Published 26 July 2020 We chat to Sam Goodchild fresh from his win in the singlehanded Figaro 3 class at the La Drehm Cup. With the Solitaire only weeks away we check the form guide, and chat to Sam about his awesome career. We get in depth on his experience in the Artemis Offshore Academy, racing around the world, the Jules Verne, surviving a man overboard, sailing Class 40's, Figaros, MOD70s and sailing 40kn+ in the Ultim's. Sam has done it all and if you want to know about the Pro life and ge...

Jul 26, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep61 Peter Harken, founder Harken Yacht Fittings

Published 19 July 2020 Its a big one!! We chat to Peter Harken, founder (with his brother Olaf) and Chairman of Harken Yacht Fittings. Peter chats about his life, creating an iconic business, the Harken team and his philosophy for business success. He also has a bit of fun at the expense of his good friend and competitor Alistair Murray, Chairman of Ronstan. We get on well with Peter and a lot of his team at Harken, so it was a real pleasure to have this chat. #barkarate #barkarateconversations ...

Jul 19, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep60 'Gorgeous' Gordon Maguire - you think you have done some cool stuff.......

Published 12 July 2020 We chat to Irish/Australian pro 'Gorgeous' Gordon Maguire.. The man who is our logo!!! 34 year sailing pro 4 Whitbreads/Volvo Ocean Races 5 Laps of the planet 4 Hobart wins World Champs in Farr 40s, Farr 30s, Etchells Former Irish Laser Champion And a man once named by UK media as the daftest man in the UK!! He has some stories. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #gordon.maguire #doyle_sails #doyleoffshore #doyleonedesign #ichiban_001 #irishsailinglegends #...

Jul 12, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep59 with Brian Carlin Onboard reporter extraordinaire.

Published 5 July 2020 We chat to Brian Carlin. Want to know how to make it in the sailing media, want to hear some fun stories?! Onboard Reporter Manager for Volvo Ocean Race 17/18 Onboard Reporter for Team Vestas Wind in the Volvo Ocean Race 14/15 Producer and Photographer for the Irish Olympic Team 2012 Camera Operator for the Alpari World Match Racing Tour 2012 Producer for The Artemis Offshore Academy, May - July 2013 Official Photographer for the Alpari World Match Racing Tour 2013 Producer...

Jul 05, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, with Annalise Murphy 2016 Silver Medallist

Published 28 June 2020 We talk to Irish sailor Annalise Murphy - good craic!! Silver 2016 Olympics, 4th 2012 olympics, 2013 European champion in the Laser Radial. 2017/18 Volvo Ocean race Turn the Tide on Plastic Annalise is always great fun and it makes her and awesome guest. We also discuss the Youth Americas Cup #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailingpodcast #annalise_murphy #worldsailing #olympicsailing #sailingireland #sailing.girls.ireland #theoceanrace #lasersailing...

Jun 28, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep57 Sandy MacKinnon - The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow

Published 21 June 2020 We suspect this episode will become our most popular and stay that way for a long time. Whether you are sailor or not, you will love this amazing story. The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow. After finishing a 6 year teaching stint in the UK, Sandy MacKinnon decides he will sail down the river in a 10' Mirror dinghy to catch the train to London and then home. However, he decides to keep going for another day and another and another....14 months later he has crossed England, ...

Jun 21, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep55. Tony Rae the toughest man in sailing!

Published 7 Jun 2020 We talk to the legend that is Tony Rae - Trae! 6x Whitbread/Volvo Round the World Races 7x Americas Cup campaigns Tony Rae is that man that every top sailor in the World wants on their boat, listen in and learn why. We also finalise the T's and we decide on our beer live!! #barkarate #barkarateconversations #barkaratebeer #slipstreambrewing #emiratesteamnz #nzsailingteam #theoceanrace #americascup

Jun 07, 20201 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep54 Bruno Dubois

Published 31 May 2020 We chat to Bruno Dubois Team Director, Dongfeng Race Team - winning team 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race Team Director, Groupama Team France Farr 45 European and World Champion (Corel 45) Winner Mini-Transat (1983) 2 x Transat Jacques Vabre, and.... Soon to be Grandad, (congratulations Coralie and Jack). If you want to put a team together, he is your man!! #barkarate #barkarateconversations #bruno_sailing #north_sails #northsailsfrance #dongfengraceteam #sailgp #sailgpfra...

May 31, 20201 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 54

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast EP53, the Martine Grael special

Published 24 May 2020 One for our Brazilian fans! We talk to Martine Grael 2014 World Sailor of the year with KK 2016 Olympic Gold medallist 2014 49er FX world Champion 2009 Youth World Champion We also talk beer, T-shirts and a nickname for Team Japan in SailGP #barkarate #barkarateconversations #brasilsailing #martinegrael #tgrael #49ersailing #worldsailingofficial #theoceanrace

May 24, 20201 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast EP52 with Nathan Outteridge Skipper Team Japan, Olympic Gold Medallist

Published 17 May 2020. This is an absolute cracker!! We get loose with Nathan Outteridge, skipper and CEO of Team Japan in the Sail GP, Olympic Gold and Silver medallist, 6 time World Champion in the 49ers and Moths, 3 time youth World Champion, Americas Cup skipper and all round great guy. We had a lot of fun and Nath' even laid a challenge on for the listeners!! #barkarate #barkarateconversations #sailgp #sailgpjpn #mothclass #49ersailing #nacra17sailing #olympicsailing #artemisracing #worldsa...

May 17, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep 51. The Banter Episode - catching up on our outstanding promises.

Published 10 May 2020 We take a week off from the conversations to talk everything that has been happening over the last few weeks and to progress some of our promises. We talk Americas Cup, Vendee, we give a beer update, homebuilt boats and our T-shirt competition (finally). #barkarate #americascup #vendeeglobe #beer #australiancherubs #impulsesailing #larryellison

May 10, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep50 with Jessica Watson, who became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo and non stop.

Published 3 May 2020 Another fantastic conversation. This time with Jessica Watson OAM - Young Australian of the Year, who in 2010 became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo non stop. We talk everything, her early life, becoming a sailor, planning the trip, some inside knowledge information about the voyage and where life has taken her since. She is a great speaker and a lovely person, you will enjoy this discussion. #barkarate #barkarateconversations #jessicawatson_93 #circumna...

May 03, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep48. Mike 'Moose' Sanderson CEO Doyle Sails

Published 19 April 2020 Another really great conversation. We chat to Moose - Mike Sanderson World Sailor of the year 2006 2xWinner of the Whitbred/Volvo Ocean Race 4x Americas Cup CEO Doyle Sails And a bloody great guy!! #barkarate #barkarateconversations #mikemoosesanderson #doyle_sails #worldsailing #theoceanrace #americascup #nzsailing

Apr 19, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 48
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