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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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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep167 Mike Holt 3x505 World Champion

Published 10 July 2022 An extra special episode where everything is changed. I share hosting with a long time friend Rob 'Fritz' Deussen. We chat to Mike Holt - 3x505 World Champion. It's 3 weeks to the 505 World Champs and Holty is a great fun guy to hang out with and Vice President of the class. There are plenty of lessons in this episode about how to go fast. Enjoy!! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #...

Jul 09, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 167

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep166 Dylan Fletcher MBE 49er Gold Medallist

Published 3 July 2022 We chat to Dylan Fletcher MBE, UK 49er sailor and gold medallist from the Tokyo Olympics. Dylan loves sailing, he sails all the time. Maybe that is why he is so good? We talk Olympics, SailGP, Moths and have plenty of laughs. It is a good interview. Enjoy. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saill...

Jul 02, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 166

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep165 David Tillett the most important man in sailing you probably have never heard of!

Published 26 June 2022 We chat to David Tillett - the most important man in sailing you probably have never heard of! David is a World Champion sailor in his own right, but has given 40 years to our sport - writing the rules and officiating at all the major events including 6 Olympics and 8 Americas Cups. Everything that you can think of over the last 40 years, david has had a part in and he has some stories!! You will really enjoy this ep. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #bar...

Jun 26, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 165

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep164 3rd Anniversary special Simon Fisher Navigator 11th Hour

Published 19 June 2022 For our 3rd Anniversary special we speak to Simon Fisher Navigator 11th Hour Racing. One of our great friends, SiFi joined us originally on Ep18. With the Ocean Race only 6 months away we got Simon to come back to give us the inside on the race preparation, plus the latest developments in the Imoca fleet and the offshore racing World. Be warned, you will never look at your auto pilot the same again. So much fun. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarate...

Jun 19, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 164

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep163 Steve Ladd Adventurer/Explorer

Published 12 June 2022 We talk to Steve Ladd, author of The Five Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers. If you have ever wanted to share an episode of Bar Karate with your Non sailing friends, this is the one. Steve tells us about his crazy adventure he shared with his wife Ginny, navigating from the Caribbean to the Amazon River via the Brazo Casiquiare in a tiny boat. 19 countries and 18,000 miles. Robbed, arrested, and shipwrecked.Challenges, ingenuity and adventure, it is a...

Jun 12, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 163

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep162 Mark Mills Yacht Designer

Published 5 June 2022 We chat to Mark Mills, the designer behind the DK46, the Cape 31, the IC37, the WallyCento Tango, the Maxi72 World Champion Alegre 3, the 69′ IMA Mini-Maxi Champion Alegre and of the course the latest sensation Flying Nikka. Mark is a super cool guy to chat to and the interview is a lot of fun. You will love it!! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors ...

Jun 05, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 4Ep. 162

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep161 Maggie Shea US 49FX Olympian

Published 29 May 2022 This is a great discussion. We hang out with Maggie Shea Olympian 49er FX for the US sailing team. Maggie has a lifelong background in sailing, has been a top level match racer and sailed with Steph Roble at the Tokyo Olympics. She shares her pathway, talks about her sailing family and how to injure yourself in the kookiest way possible. We loved it, you will too. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat...

May 29, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 161

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep160 Mark Bulka 3xContender World Champion

Published 22 May 2022 We chat to Mark Bulka, 3 time Contender World Champion, Etchell Champion, SB20 champion, A class champion, Tasar champion, Sydney 38 champion..... and many more. Mark loves one design and loves racing and is currently cruising up the coast of Australia in his Dufour 44. We chat all types of sailing. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld ...

May 22, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 160

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep159 The Sailing Rescue Swimmer Certification with John Schafer

Published 15 May 2022 Our second episode this week - checkout Ep158 for a preview of the SailGP Season 3. Note there is a special offer in this episode!! This is a short one we put together with John Schafer from Ministry of Sailing. He has put together the Sailing Rescue Swimmer Certification. We chat about recovering a person from overboard. Everyone who goes to see should listen to this episode. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #...

May 14, 202256 minSeason 4Ep. 159

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep158 Banging the Bar, the Official, Unofficial preview, season 3 SailGP

Published 13 May 2022 This is a special episode. The Official, Unofficial preview of season 3 of Sail GP. With the season kicking off this weekend we decided to publish early to ensure you were fully up to date. And to make this episode even more special we partnered up with the Bangin' the Corners sailing podcast and our good friend Jody Shiels (Randy Cunningham). So we present Bangin' the Bar. We get you in and behind everything that is happening in SailGP world. We look back at the last seaso...

May 13, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 158

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep157 Chris Stone Racing Manager RORC

Published 8 May 2022 We chat to Chris Stone, the Racing Manager at the RORC. Chris is responsible for the extensive number of sailing events the RORC produce, we were very interested to hear his views on sailing, racing and the future. The great thing about Chris is that he is open and honest, which helps progress the discussion and improvement of sailing and sailing participation. It is a good chat. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial...

May 08, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 4Ep. 157

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep156 The Worrell 1000 with Team Australia

Published 1 May 2022 We chat to Rod Waterhouse, Chris Way and Brett White from Team Australia a week out from the Worrell 1000. Team Australia are the defending champs, so we find out how a champion team prepares, what to expect, what to watch for... everything. Strap in for the ride. This was a great conversation, even if you are a non-sailor you will enjoy this, sound quality is a little average. Apologies. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailin...

May 01, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 156

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep155 Xavier Doerr about to sail non-stop around Australia in a Mini 650

Published 24 April 2022 We chat to Xavier Doerr A young bloke who is going to try and break the solo, non-stop, unassisted round Australia record. he sets off in a few weeks. Listen in as we discuss the adventure and BP decides to coach him on how to fish???? Waterline Little Aussie Lap. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yac...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 155

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep154 Laurent Pagès, French pro sailor and VOR winner

Published 18 April 2022 We chat to Laurent Pagès, French professional sailor who has never not been on the podium at the Volvo and won it in 2011/12. Former 470 sailor, match racer and tactician, helmsman and project manager for a number of boats including Teasing Machine. And some say the most polite, nicest pro sailor on the water. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 154

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep153 with the man himself Kyle Langford

Published 10 April 2022 We chat to Kyle Langford, the man who's name is mentioned more than any other on our show. We first spoke to Kyle on episode 9, so this discussion was in depth about a lot of things that are going on right now, particularly SailGP. It was awesome . Kyle was fantastic and gave some brilliant insights, particularly if you want to know what is working so well for the Aussie team. One of our favourite interviews with a great bloke. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailors...

Apr 09, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 4Ep. 153

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep152 Joey Newton 7 time Americas Cup Sailor, 2 time winner

Published 3 April 2022 We chat to Joey Newton, 7 time Americas Cup Sailor, 2 time winner and just an all round great bloke and, there are more than a few secrets let slip in the banter section at the end. Enjoy. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail #oracleamericascup #america...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 49 minSeason 4Ep. 152

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep151 Antonio 'Ñeti' Cuervas-Mons, Spanish sailing legend

Published 20 March 2022 We chat to Neti and he gives some great inside stories from 4 Volvos and a life as a pro sailor including what sailing Skorpios is like. Be warned, Spanish english uses swearing liberally, so if you have delicate ears you probably wont likle this Ep. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife ...

Mar 20, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 151

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep150 Alex Gough up and coming pro living the dream

Published 13 March 2022 Whilst talking about how to make it as a pro, we have had a few legends on and we have spoken to the youth about their goals and desires. This week we decided to chat to a young pro that is living the life of a professional sailor. So we reached out to Alex Gough 2017/18 Volvo Ocean race, TP52's, RC44's, Sydney Hobarts' and a whole range of classes, Goughy is living the pro life, see what you reckon. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversatio...

Mar 13, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 150

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep149 How to win with Adrian Finglas

Published 6 March 2022 We chat to Adrian Finglas. We featured Aids on Ep33, so this issue we jump onto his years of sailing on coaching experience and how he used it to win in a 90 boat fleet after less than a year in the class. Aids is a thinker and you will get a tonne of value listening to how his mind works. We also talk about what makes a class successful by looking at the Sabre class. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing ...

Mar 06, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 149

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep148 Sam Newton AC winner, Sail GP winner, 18 Skiff winner

Published 27 February 2022 We chat to Sam Newton. 6xWinner JJ Gilitinan WC 18’ skiff 2019 Winner Sail GP 2013 AC winner Oracle Team USA 2x winner Sydney Hobart The man all sailing teams want. Enjoy! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail #sailgp #sailgpaus #oracleamericascup #a...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 148

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep147 Clean Sailors Youth Team competing in the 69F Gold Cup

Published 20 February 2022 We chat to CJ Perez from Hawaii, Lukas Hesse from Germany and Jann Schüpbach from Switzerland. These three are the Clean Sailors Youth Team competing in the Youth Foiling Gold Cup in Presico's 69F foiling boat. The Florida event has just been and we caught up with the team to find out about them, the event and sailing the 69F. The chat started slow as 6 people tried not to talk over each other, but it loosened up quickly and was a tonne of fun. For the roundup at the e...

Feb 20, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 147

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep146 P2 with Matt Sheahan

Published 13 February 2022 We finish off our chat with Matt, diving into dinghy racing, ocean racing and he basically convinces us to take up his favourite sport. Oh yea we also invent a new olympic sport at the end of the ep. Non Aussie speakers may need a translator. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #inst...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 4Ep. 146

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep145 Matt Sheahan legendary sailing journalist.

Published 6 February 2022 We chat to Matt Sheahan, legendary sailing journalist. Principal of PlanetSail.co.uk. Matt is a friend and a person we love chatting to. He has so many stories and inside knowledge of so much of what is going on in our sport. We try and extract a few for you. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 145

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep144 Will Oxley, the most successful offshore sailor in the World right now.

Published 30 January 2022 An absolute cracker of an episode. We chat to Will Oxley, navigator. Probably the most successful offshore sailor in the World right now, as he was in 2019. He gives us amazing insight into the role of the navigator, what it takes to succeed and a detailed discussion on safety. Do not go to sea without listening to this episode!! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #se...

Jan 30, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 144

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep143 Hugo Picard the Sailing Frenchman

Published 23 January 2022 We chat to Hugo Picard, the Sailing Frenchman. A man with an amazing sense of adventure who is living life to the full. You will love this chat. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail #thesailingfrenchman

Jan 23, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 143

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep142 We meet the team behind Phlotilla.com

Published 16 January 2022 We sit down with Anson Stookey and John Burnham to discuss Phlotilla.com. Phlotilla is an online community providing sailors, yachtsmen, fishermen and recreational boaters of all kinds with useful, engaging and easily accessible tools and resources. Inspired by the historic Lloyd's Register of American Yachts (published from 1881 - 1977) #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 142

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep141 The Hobart with Blackjack winning skipper Mark Bradford

Published 9 January 2022 We chat to Mark "Squark" Bradford, skipper of Blackjack - line honours winner for the Sydney to Hobart. Plenty of inside information on the race, the build up and the finish and the future. We have the best ever Jack Lloyd listener of the week and a whole bunch of banter. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #y...

Jan 06, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 141

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast 2021 Sydney to Hobart special, the start.

Published 26 December 2021 We analyse the Hobart, what you need to know to be an expert. The start The weather Who to watch Some behind the scenes stuff We plan to do updates each day... #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #sailgp #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail #rolexsydneytohobart...

Dec 26, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 140

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep139 Tomasso Chieffi Olympian, AC sailor and the best dressed man in sailing

Published 19 December 2021 We chat to Tomasso Chieffi. One of Italy's great sailors - Olympics, Americas Cup with a life long career as a pro sailor. We also go behind the scenes with Sail GP. Its a cracker! #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #transatjacquesvabre #vendeeglobe #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #sailgp #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog ...

Dec 19, 20211 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 139

Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep138 Sam Goodchild Pro Sailing Tour winner

Published 12 December 2021 We catch back up with Sam Goodchild (Ep62) after he won the 2021 Pro Sailing Tour and finished 3rd in the Transat Jacque Vabre in the Ocean 50 Class. We get in deep on how to sail the Ocean 50 and scoring sponsorship. #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #transatjacquesvabre #vendeeglobe #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #sailgp #yacht #yacht...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 37 minSeason 3Ep. 138
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