The Bieker moth
In this episode, we discuss the Bieker moth, what makes it fast and if Luka is getting one.
Jan 18, 2020•24 min•Season 20Ep. 3
Mothcast
Why sail on the water when you can fly above it. Mothcast discusses all things hydrofoil and high performance sailing related. Moths, SailGP, America’s Cup and everything else. Hosted by Bruce McLeod and Luka Damic the show has lots of opinion and interview with the words best sailors.
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Kyle Stoneham
International Moth UK class president Kyle Stoneham joins us. We discuss what it is like to sail Tom Slingsby's world championship winning Exocet and the 2020 moth worlds in Weymouth.
Jan 10, 2020•16 min•Season 20Ep. 2
We are back!
Mothcast is back! After a 5 year hiatus, we dust off the microphones and re-launch the podcast. In this episode, we chat about the 2019 Chandler MacLeod International Moth Worlds in Perth and the dominance of Tom Slingsby.
Jan 03, 2020•26 min•Season 20Ep. 1
Phillippe Oligario
Phillippe Oligario joins us to chat about all things homebuilding.
May 01, 2014•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Foilin Eh
We discuss the 2014 Yapoon nations, the AC 62", foiling A class and pesky rule 52.
Mar 19, 2014•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Bora Gulari
Luka Damic and Bruce McLeod sit down with 2 time World Champ Bora Gulari.
Nov 21, 2013•52 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The fastest boat
We discss foiling AC boats, why Dave is so fast and moth safety.
Jul 23, 2013•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Josh McKnight
Newly crowned World Champion Josh McKnight joins us for a chat.
Oct 05, 2012•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Gold
We discuss the 2012 moth worlds and the mothsquad cleaning up at the olympics.
Aug 18, 2012•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The worlds are coming
The upcoming 2012 moth worlds, MSL16 and the AC72.
Aug 02, 2012•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
My Boat scares the s**t out of me
We chat what we have been up to since the last show back in March.
Dec 26, 2011•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 8
BG and the Bear
US Correspondent Bora Gulari (BG) and George “Bear” Peet join us to discuss their wing campaign at Belmont, why they blew up, and set a new record for the number of times we say f%#k in an episode.
Mar 16, 2011•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Joe Turner sets us straight
We sit down with Mothsquad member Joe Turner who sets us straight that Mach 2 owners develop too. We also discuss the controversy around wings at Belmont, Amac's secret Belmont weapon, Mach 2 performance amongst other things.
Dec 15, 2010•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Winging It With Adam May
In this episode, we play the second half of the interview with Adam May. This show is 100% about the solid wing on his moth.
Nov 03, 2010•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Adam May
In this episode we talk with Moth development legend and the first guy to build a solid wing Adam May.
Oct 26, 2010•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Where has all the tooling gone?
We talk about setting goals with Goalscape, Bruce's how to build a moth guide, the new Manta Moth, ask where has all the Velociraptor and Bladerider tooling gone, plus the LV trophy.
Jun 28, 2010•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
Boatwork
In this episode, we talk about the new boats that are being built for the worlds, plus the rulings from the worlds AGM.
Jun 01, 2010•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Bora is back
In our first show for 2010 we have part 1 of our chat with Bora Gulari, Anthony Boscolo and Matt Pistay. We discuss the relative performance of the Bladerider, Mach 2 and Assassin as well as Bora’s worlds preparations for the defence of his world title.
Feb 25, 2010•41 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The one equipment rule
In this show, Bruce and Luka discuss the one equipment rule, and how to get a good basic setup for a moth.
Nov 04, 2009•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
David Lister
David Lister has risen to fame in the moth class with his awesome speed and boat handling. We discuss, foiling tacks, homebuilding vs buying and Bora's recent success at the worlds.
Aug 26, 2009•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The blackout
Recorded during a blackout, we discuss Luka's job at CST, sailing mid week, GPS peak speeds and the the foily 9er.
Jun 29, 2009•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Bora Gulari and Simon Payne
In this episode recorded at the Australian nationals we chat to Bora Gulari and Simon Payne.
Apr 29, 2009•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Australian Nationals wrap up and AOA adjustable main foils.
In this episode we play some on the spot interviews before the last heat of the nationals. We also discuss testing AOA adjustable main foils, and why they don't work.
Feb 12, 2009•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The final 2009 nationals show
The final show for the 2009 nationals, as this is our last day with internet access.
Jan 23, 2009•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The 2009 Nationals day 1
We chat to Simon Payne on the Beach and reveal 1,2,3 for heat 1.
Jan 20, 2009•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The 2009 Nationals day 0
This is an "express" show. Short and sweet with the news from the 2009 Australian Moth nationals.
Jan 19, 2009•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The aussie moth nationals form guide
In this show, we sit down and discuss our preparation for the aussie moth nationals, and our opinion on the form guide for the other competitors.
Jan 12, 2009•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
John Ilett
John Ilett is the "father" of the modern hydrofoiling moth as we sail it today, as well as the designer and builder of the Fastacraft Prowler Zero. In addition to moths, John has built hydrofoils for Kayaks, 18 and 14 foot skiffs.
Dec 04, 2008•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Phil Stevenson
Phil Stevenson is one of the true innovators of the moth class. Over the recent years, Phil has homebuilt several moths and a development International Canoe using stressed ply, as well as designing and developing his own hydrofoils.
Nov 14, 2008•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Launch show with Scott Babbage
Current NSW moth champion, Scott Babbage is well known on the Moth championship circuit. With a best result of second overall in the 2007 worlds, Scott is working hard to go one better. When not sailing his moth, he spends his time on the Rag and Famish
Oct 07, 2008•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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