Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast
Bar Karate is a weekly sailing podcast hosted by Jordan Spencer, Bret Perry, and Nick Bice. The hosts are based around the world and discuss the latest news, racing stories, and insider gossip from the sport of sailing. The show mixes serious sailing talk with plenty of humour and banter. As their tagline suggests, listeners may not learn much, but they will have fun.
Episodes
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep381, Australian Female Sailor of the Year
Published 1 November 2026It's been a big weekend for Bar Karate with The Standard winning the Australian Female Sailor of the Year award. Stacey's win of course has come from the years and years of hard work the BK team has been putting in to expand the reach of the Reverse Curse, plus a little of Stacey's skill and effort. :-) It is a very fun discussion celebrating a fantastic ach
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep380, Katie Spithill
Published 25 October 2026Finally we get Katie Spithill on the show. After years of negotiations, no shows and legal cases....LOL. Katie has a silver and a bronze from the World Match racing Championships, she has sailed a heap of cool boats. Her whole life revolves around the sport and well frankly, as you will hear in this ep. she and the standard are pretty good mates. It is a very fun chat. Enj
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep379, Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter
Published 18 October 2026Annie Stevenson and Peter Winter have just returned from the double handed world championships with a silver medal. We were excited for them and wanted to find out how they went about it. It was a great discussion with a lot of detail about the process and how the racing went. Enjoy!#worldsailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep378, Team Banter
Published 11 October 2026For the first time in a long time we had the whole team together, so I decided to just do a catch up episode. And you are welcome. Having the whole team together has led to an hilarious episode. So much fun. You are welcome. Enjoy!!disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep377, Peter Gibbons-Neff new toy
Published 4 October 2026Peter Gibbons-Neff of PGN Racing has launched a new toy, a new proto mini. Pete is targeting the 2027 Mini Transat and has gone all out, building a new Sam Manuard full foiling design with scow bow, rotating wing mast and a deck sweeping main. There was plenty here that piqued our interest, so we got Pete on to chat about the boat and the programme. Enjoy.#pgnoceanracing #m
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep376, Game Changing Navigation with Vortex Marine
Published 27 September 2026This episode will change your world. We talk to Tony Sparks and Sam Cray from Vortex Marine about their Scout device. If you sail a keelboat this episode will change your World. #vortexmarineofficial #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #of
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep375, Felix Brockerhoff 505 World Champion
Published 13 September 2026This week we chat to the winner of the most important sailing event in the World, the 505 World Championships. Our guest is Felix Brokerhoff, who together with Jan-Philipp Hofmann were the standout team at this years event. They won the regatta with two races to spare. So we asked Felix about the journey. Enjoy.#international505sailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #r
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep374, Craig Mitchell SailGP's Chief Umpire
Published 6 September 2026This week we chat to SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell. Craig has had an amazing career in sailing - Organiser and Chief Umpire - Extreme Sailing Series, Racing Director M32 World Match Racing Tour, Tour Director WMRT, AC Umpire 32, 34 and 35th editions and now he is the voice you hear when there is a rule infringement during Sail GP. Craig has a great passion for
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep373 Windsurfer 50th Anniversary
Published 30 August 2026The 50th Australian Championships for the Wally Windsurfers sold out all 200 of their entry slots in 48 hours this week. In a time when are sport is struggling, we decided to check back in with Nick Bez and learn what they are doing. If you love our sport and want it to grow you need to listen to this episode. Enjoy!#windsurferclass #windsurfing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobi
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep372, Mina and Jack Ferguson and India Gilbert
Published 23 August 2026This week we chat to some young up and coming Australian sailing talent. Mina and Jack Ferguson and India Gilbert. We always enjoy seeing the World from the youth view. And this ep was no different. The three sailors are very close, so there was a lot of fun and laughs with this episode. We really enjoyed it and we are sure you will as well. Enjoy!@nyyc_regattas #austsail #
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep371, Jon Desmond Owner Final Final
Published 16 August 2026Finally, we chat to the owner of a top ocean racing campaign. Our guest the week is Jon Desmond the owner of the PAC 52 Final Final which is the blue boat that has been campaigning in the Caribbean and Europe, including the Admirals Cup and most recently the Aegean 600. Jon grew up as part of a multi-generational sailing family, has been sailing all his life and with his fa
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep370, SailLAB
Published 9 August 2026This is a brilliant episode, one you will want to share with every teacher and parent you know. If you are neither of those, you will enjoy it the way I did, just imagining how much fun school could have been. We were joined by Malcolm Page CEO Australian Sailing and Jess Lundh, former Australian Sailing Team member who is also an Environmental Scientist and certified teache
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep369, Cole Brauer part 2
Published 2 August 2026We may have been missing for a few weeks, but we are making up for it with this episode. With the Ocean Race Atlantic 30 days from the start, we get back in touch with Cole Brauer from Team Malizia to finish up our discussion with her. And it is an absolute riot. Cole loves to tell stories and she has some good ones. Even your non-sailing friends will love this ep. Enjoy.#co
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep368, Safety, plus live to the middle of the ocean
Published 12 July 2026For a week where I thought there was no chance of pulling an ep' together we have pulled out a beauty. A game changer for many sailors even. We discuss safety and how to approach it with John Schafer from the Ministry of Sailing. John has just released a book called "Safety is Second - Sailing Leadership, Teamwork & Risk Assessments Come First". We also cro
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep367, R2AK Northbound Nutters
Published 5 July 2026This week we are all about the Race to Alaska (R2AK). We chat to race winners, Northbound Nutters. We have always thought the R2AK was a pretty crazy race and we followed it with interest. After this chat however, we realise how crazy it is. And for those competitors still going who are listening to this, mad respect, stay safe. This was one of my favourite discussions. Enjoy
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep366, Arisa Moriya
Published 28 June 2026Part of the DMG Mori sailing team, Arisa is keying up to sail the Ocean Race Atlantic starting 1 September. If you want to hear a story of focus and determination, this is the one for you. We were each blown away at Arisa's determination. Plus there is plenty of fun as per usual. Enjoy!#sailingteamdmgmori #theoceanrace #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #ba
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep365, Sven Runow
Published 21 June 2026This week we chat to Sven Runow commodore of the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. Apart from an illustrious offshore career, Sven is now the commodore of the iconic 'Eddies' Yacht Club which is the club behind Australia's challenge for the Americas Cup. We talk cup, the club, some offshore stuff and the classic yachting scene. Lots of fun.#teamaustraliachallenge
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep364, keelboat ratings discussion with Chris Zonca
Published 14 June 2026This week, we dive back into the ratings discussion. This time we talk to an expert, Australian Sailing's Ratings Manager, Chris Zonca. We wanted to ask all the key questions any yacht owner should ask. In reality we only scratched the surface. Regardless, it was a very interesting discussion. Plus there was plenty of fun to be had. Enjoy!#australiansailing #disrupta_ #v
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep363, Karyn Gojnich
Published 7 June 2026This week, 3 time Olympian Karyn Gojnich - Coach, Director, Mentor, Olympian. Champion sailor, Karyn live the ethos of bringing people into our sport. She gives so much time and energy to growing our sport, whilst enjoying her own sailing as well. Karyn will be leading a team from Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at New York Yacht Clubs International Women's Championship. Her
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep362, 3 blokes chatting
Published 31 May 2026This week three mates chatting. it is a very good ep. Very funny, very informative.#disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep361, Nathalie Brugger
Published 17 May 2026This week we talk to Swiss sailing legend Nathalie Brugger. 3 Olympics, AC40 helm at the last Cup and now part of the Alinghi sailing team at this AC. Nathalie is an awesome person who is incredibly positive, talented and fun. Her and J are good friends and she has no fear in putting him in his place. It is a cool ep.#americascup #nat_brugger_sailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaiko
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep360 The Super Sub is announced
Published 10 May 2026This week we bring in the super sub and chat to them so you can know what to expect. Bicey has plenty on, so the addition of a super sub we feel will make the show stronger. Our new super sub is right at the front of the pro fleet racing everything from Cape 31's to Ultim's. They also bring a strong Banter game. For us it was a no brainer who to offer the role to and
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep359 Zoe Thomson
Published 3 May 2026This week Olympian and current Australian Sailor of the year Zoe Thomson. Zoe is a determined, confident sailor right at the top of the game. She exudes calm and it is working for her. She is from Western Australia, a place that is producing some of the best talent in the World in the ILCA class. We chat to her about her journey and we ask what is so special in the West. Its an
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep358 Rick Longbottom Anzac Day special
Published 26 April 2026It's Anzac Day in Oz and NZ this weekend. So we decided to reach out to who we believe to be the most successful sailor in Australia's defence forces, Rick Longbottom. Rick has been a standout sailor for a generation and a member of the Australian Navy. We wanted to hear what his sailing life has been like. And like any navy person, he is good with a story. You wil
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep357, Richard Schultheis
Published 19 April 2026This week a young talent that is going places, German, (Maltese) 49er sailor Richard Schultheis. Richard has had brilliant results throughout his young career and he continues to improve. He is now focussed on making the Olympics and listening to him talk you just don't doubt he will. Have a listen and see what you think.#flyin_boat #49ersailing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vai
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep356 Emil Järudd
Published 12 April 2026This week we talk to Emil Järudd. Emil is an F18 World Champion and 2 time Olympian for Sweden in the Nacra 17 class. He and his crew Hanna Jonssen won the Nacra event at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia regatta so their form is hot as the European season kicks off. Another classic BK ep with Emil providing some fantastic insights.#nacra17sailing #emiljarudd #disrupta_ #vaikob
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep355, Zoe Dransfield
Published 29 March 2026This week we are back in the skiff World. This time 16' skiffs, celebrating the performance of women in that class. We speak to Zoe Dransfield, one of the women at the front of the fleet that contains gold medallists and World champions. Zoe has a pretty cool story, especially with her introduction to the sport. It is a fun chat. We also provide a Caribbean summary and
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep354, Pac Cup with Bob Hinden
Published 22 March 2026One of the bucket list items the three of us have is to race to Hawaii. Bicey has done it and BP is about to do it. The Pac Cup gets underway July 6. And to find out what it's about and what race secrets there are, we spoke to Bob Hinden, a 5 time competitor and Commodore of the Pacific Cup Yacht Club, organisers of the race. So if you also dream of completing a race to
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep353, Emma Rankin, 18' Skiff.
Published 16 March 2026This week we check back in on the 18s' straight after presentation night, post the JJ's. We spoke to Emma Rankin, skipper of the Club Marine. Emma is a lot of fun to talk to and she goes hard in her sailing. She has achieved plenty in her sailing career already and this conversation is a ripper. We also catch up with Harvey Hillary from the Bar Karate team. It is a
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep352, 18 skiff special, the JJ's and the Bar Karate 18
Published 8 March 2026It's the JJ's, the 18 skiff World Champs. For the next 10 days all your viewing pleasure is sorted as the annual battle to see which is the best sailed 18 skiff in the World takes place on Sydney Harbour. To add to your viewing pleasure and give you all the information you need, we speak to three people. 18' League President Simon Nearn. Member of the winning t
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep 351, Will MacKenzie
Published 22 February 2026This week we chat to Will McKenzie. A bloke who has done plenty of sailing including with both BP and Bice. But he spends most of his time these days as shore crew for the Bonds Flying Roos as part of SailGP. Will takes us inside life behind the scenes. He provides plenty of detail about the boats and the setup. If you are a fan of SailGP or looking to find your own path
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep350, Anthony 'Nokka' Nossiter
Published 15 February 2026Our 350th episode, so we talk to the great man, Nokka. Olympian, Americas Cup sailor, round the World racer! One of the most respected men in our sport, but also one of the sports great characters. I did try to stop the chat getting too loose and failed. It is very funny and a lot of fun, but maybe not one for the youngsters.#anthony_nossiter #finnclass #americascup #theo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep349 Brett Whitbread IRC/PHS discussion
Published 1 February 2026This week we try and make keel boat racing easier, cheaper, more fun and more appealing for all. After our ORC discussion (Episode 335) I had a phone call from an old mate, Brett Whitbread. He had some frustrations about IRC and handicapping systems in Australia, but rather than just whinge, he had some ideas to improve it. We run through these ideas this week and present
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep348 2026 F18 Worlds
Published 25 January 2026This week we are all about the F18 Worlds starting in Perth WA. We discuss the venue, the competition and the class. We had four guests, Mark Parker, Gavin Colby, Bevin Grimes and Jeanette Kinsey. Four different views and approaches to F18 sailing. If you want to know more about this class, it will be a great ep for you.#f18international #f18worlds #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vai
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep347, Tyson Lamond American Magic
Published 18 January 2026Last week we saw the big announcement from American Magic of their new training facility and their partnership with SailGP. American Magic state that they hope to help grow sailing through their efforts in Pensacola, so of course we reached out to our old mate Tyson Lamond, COO of American Magic to find out all about what is happening and there is plenty to discuss. Enjoy.
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep346, Dylan Fletcher Skipper Emirates GBR
Published 11 Jan 2026We kick the new year off with a rip snorter. We chat to Dylan Fletcher, the SailGP winning skipper from the Emirates Great Britain team. Dylan is an Olympic Gold medallist, Moth World Champion and Sail GP winning skipper. He is ticking all the major boxes a sailor would like to tick. In the discussion, if you listen closely, you can pick up on his process which has led him to
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep345, S2H Race - Sked 8 the final one
Published Evening 30 December 2025Our eighth and final sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep344, S2H Race - Sked 7
Published Evening 29 December 2025Our seventh sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #s
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep343, S2H Race - Sked 6
Published Morning 29 December 2025Our sixth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #spo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep342 S2H - Sked 5
Published Evening 28 December 2025Our fifth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #spo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep341 S2H - Sked 4
Published Morning 28 December 2025Our fourth sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sp
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep340 S2H Race - Sked 3
Published Evening 27 December 2025Our Third sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #spo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep339, S2H race - sked 2
Published Morning 27 December 2025Our Second sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sp
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast,Ep338 S2H 2025 - Sked 1
Published 26 December 2025 eveningOur first sked for this years Sydney to Hobart Yacht race. We discuss all the news, strategy and goings on for the great race and are publishing around 11.30am AEDT, and 18.30 AEDT each day.#officialrolexsydneyhobart #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #spo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep337, S2H preview with Mutter and Squark
Published 21 December 2025We hit you with our thoughts last week regarding the Sydney to Hobart. This week we talk to two of our favourite sailors who are heading South - Tony Mutter on Law Connect and Mark 'Squark' Bradford on Skallywag. They give us their insights into the big race and we revisit our predictions from last week. Enjoy!#officialrolexsydneyhobart #asklawconnect #disrupta_
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep336 Hobart Race preview
Published 14 December 2025This week, it's the episode all the Sydney to Hobart bookmakers wait for, our S2H savant BP makes his race forecasts. We go in depth on the big race, look at the weather, the fleet and make out assessments. We will get some outside views, but this week it's all us. Enjoy!#officialrolexsydneyhobart #capel_sound_invitational #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radix
Bar Karate - the Sailing podcast, Ep335, ORC talk with Britt Ward and Nicolas Goldenberg
Published 7 December 2025This week we weigh into the ORC XR41 controversy. After winning the ORC Worlds the ORC's technical committee have imposed a 10sec per mile handicap on the design. Well that is what we have been hearing, but what actually is the case? We reached out to two designers, (Britt Ward VP -Farr yacht design and Nicolas Goldenberg Director and Designer Morfrac) currently worki
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep334 Keagan York
Published 30 November 2025This week we focus in on the 18' Skiff season. We talk to the skipper of the shiniest new boat, (Shaw and Partners) Keagan York. Keagan is a longtime stalwart of the Sydney sailing scene. A classic yacht club kid, whose passion for sailing hasn't waned. Keagan is also a fixture in the Moth class and part of the Riley fittings family. We chat about the skiff scen
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep333, Breiana Whitehead
Published 23 November 2025The week we talk Formula Kite Foiling. We sit down with Olympian Breiana Whitehead and ask all the dumb questions. It is a full bore sport which we haven't done, and so we were like kids in the candy store trying to learn. It was a lot of fun. Enjoy!#kiting #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsail
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep332, SailGP final with Jody Shiels
Published 16 November 2025It's SailGP final time again, so it is time for us to review the season, talk about the upcoming final and also reveal a few bits of news. If you are interested in SailGP this ep. will give you all the knowledge of what has been happening behind the scenes. Enjoy.#sailgp #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversati
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep331, Mal Page CEO Oz Sailing
Published 9 November 2025.This week we talk about how to grow sailing. We talk to Malcolm Page, former club sailor, former Olympian, Gold medallist and World Champion and now CEO of Australian Sailing. Mal has just spent weeks meeting with clubs around Australia. We asked the key messages he received, and what ideas and goals Australian Sailing formulated. There were several key discussion points.
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep330, The Sharpie with Jesse Mitton
Published 2 November 2025This week we discuss the iconic Australian sailing class The Sharpie. The Sharpie is a fantastic class that is very popular. The combination of a three person crew, close racing, fun regattas and affordability make it very appealing. And with their Nationals in Port Lincoln and each of us having sailed them, we couldn't resist. It was a lot of fun. Enjoy!#flysharpie #
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep329 Andrea Davey
Published 26 October 2025This is a massive episode, so much to cover. First we chat to Andrea Davey as she starts her campaign for the 2027 Mini Transat. Another young sailor who is risking it all for her shot.Then we chat to Sarah Desmond from Final Final, to get the other side of boat ownership. And then we chat to Suellen Hurling from Live Sail Die to follow up on the PIC Coastal Classic in NZ.
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast ep328, Team catch up
Published 12 October 2025We found Bice, so we chatted with him about all the stuff that he has been doing the last few weeks (Maxi Worlds, St Tropez) and what next week has to offer, (Middle Sea Race). We also discuss my plans to attend Annapolis Sailboat Show, (which were destroyed by ridiculous flight delays). It was a lot of fun. Enjoy.#vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingp
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep 327 Sara Stone
Published 5 October 2025This week we chat to Sara Stone, navigator for the World Champion American Magic Quantum Racing TP52 team, skipper of the American Magic womens AC team, and a member of Team Aqua, the RC44 team. Sara has one of the most amazing paths to becoming a pro sailor and talking to her it is obvious how professional she is with everything she does. It's a great listen.#sarab_st
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep326 Andrew Dolly Divola
Published 28 September 2025This week is a great listen. We chat to Andrew Dolly Divola, Windsurfer, Skiff sailor, coach and commentator. Dolly loves a good story and he shares plenty with us this week. This was another episode where the time just raced past. You will love it.#andrewdollydivola #18skiff #aussieskiffs #sailmedia #we_are_windsurfer #iwca_official_windsurfer #vaikobisail #radixnutriti
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep325 Ruaridh Wright
Published 21 September 2025This week we chat to Ruaridh Wright, Scottish pro sailor. Working for North Sails in Gosport in the UK, Ruaridh has been living his dream, sailing on all your favourite boats including Cape 31's, TP's, Fast 40's, Volvo 65's. His pathway is very accessible for those who share the same dream. Ruaridh takes us behind the scenes and shares what life is li
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep324 Deniss Karpak, winner Finn Gold Cup
Published 14 September 2025This week we chat to the new Finn World Champion, Deniss Karpak. The Estonian sailor has just won the Finn Gold Cup in Cascais in Portugal. It was a true mix of conditions and his consistency won the day. The Gold Cup win has been a dream for Deniss for many years and after 4 years out of the class he came back to the Finn and made it happen.We also focus in on some of t
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep323 Tom Stuchbery
Published 7 September 2025This week we chat to Tom Stuchbery. Tom has a Youtube channel where he buys cheap boats, interesting boats, whatever takes his fancy and makes them sailable. On his channel he takes you on the journey with him, both the sailing and the boat work. He has loved sailing his whole life and he has found away to keep it fun. We are enjoying watching his journey, we thought you
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep322 NYYC Invitational Cup with Mike Ritchie and Chris Way
Published 31 August 2025This week we get excited about the Invitational Cup, a biennial event hosted by the New York Yacht Club in Newport, R.I., featuring the top amatuer teams from around the World. Our guests are Mike Ritchie and Chris Way the principals behind the team from RPAYC. Great guys, positive attitude, plus a cool event. Plenty of interest to listen to this week. Enjoy!#revolverracing
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep321 Flying Fifteen World Champions Graham Vials and Chris Turner
Published 24 August 2025This week we chat to Graham Vials and Chris Turner. The boys have just won the Flying Fifteen Worlds. It is the sixth Flying Fifteen Worlds they have sailed and it is the sixth time they have won them. Obviously they know what they are doing so we asked for some tips. Enjoy!#ovingtonboats #flyingfifteenffi #sailgp #theoceanrace #52superseries #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnut
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep320 Alex Maloney Olympic Silver Medallist 49erFX
Published 17 August 2025This week we take time to chat to Alex Maloney, multiple World Champion, Olympic Silver medallist and all round fun person. Alex is a talented sailor, adventurer and someone who makes things fun. We have wanted to have her on the show for a long time, so we were very happy to chat to her this week.Plus our roundup at the end got pretty funny. Enjoy.#alexymaloney #49ersailin
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep319 the Harding Wilmot Special
Published 3 August 2025This week we talk to the 49er FX pairing of Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot. Both champion youth sailors, they paired up in 2021 to pursue the 49er FX. They came oh so close to Olympic selection in '24 and now they are totally focussed on '28. We check in to see how the hard work is going for two young women who are always smiling. #hardingwilmotsailing #49ersailing
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep 318 - the Admirals Cup
Published 27 July 2025This week we go in depth and behind the scenes of the Admirals Cup with a surprise insider. Plenty of discussion on boats, atmosphere and preparation for the Fastnet. Enjoy.#admirals.cup #rorcracing #rolexfastnetracecherbourg #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sai
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep317 Tasar Worlds with Alistair Murray AM
Published 20 July 2025The Tasar class are hosting their 50th World Champs this week on Lake Garda. The Tasar class does a lot of things well, holding their World championships in great locations, quality racing and lots of fun. To find out more about the class and the championships we spoke to the person who has been sailing the class longer than anyone else in the World, Alistair Murray. The form
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep316 the Admirals Cup with Shane Guanaria
Published 13 July 2025One week until the Admirals Cup kicks off and we are fired up. Bicey is racing on Final Final. But this week we chat to Shane Guarnaria from the yacht Zen. Shane is the principal of Doyle Sails in Sydney, he has been part of the Zen team for years. He gives us insights into the preparation, the vibe, the regatta, everything. It is a fun discussion. Enjoy.#admirals.cup #rorcra
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep315 German sailor Lena Stuekl
Published 6 July 2025This week we speak to former 470 German Sailing Team member, Lena Stuekl. Lena has also provided commentary for a bunch of sailing events including Sailing Champions League and Kieler Woche TV. She now fits a bit of 5-oh sailing in around her engineering career changing the future for us all. Lena is a great sailor and human and someone we have wanted to have on the show for a
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep314 Race Preparation with Stacey and Hannah
Published 29 June 2025This week is all about race preparation. We talk about the things you need to be doing before heading offshore. To help us, we spoke to two pro sailors who have raced around the World and have businesses helping sailors prepare for their events. Hannah Diamond and Stacey Jackson. If you want to go offshore and you want to do it right, this is the episode for you.#staceyjackso
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep313 Mattias Coutts Moth World Champion
Published 22 June 2025The Moth Worlds are a couple of weeks away. At last years Worlds, we saw a youth attack led by Mattias Coutts. He walked away with the title at 19. Mattias has been training hard, preparing to defend his title, so we reached out for a chat to see how he was going. It was a great chat that descended into hilarity on many occasions. Enjoy.#mattias_coutts1 #sailgp #mothclass #fo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep312 the Stockholm Archipelago Raid with Oscar Wetterling
Published 15 June 2024We have rabbited on about this event for the years, the Stockholm Archipelago Raid. This year is a special edition, its the 25th running and they are doing the extreme course including a crossing to Finland. We reached out to Oscar Wetterling, a multiple participant and the last person to sink a boat during the race, (we think) to find out really what it is all about. Let us
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep311 Finn World Championships with Phil Chadwick
Published 8 June 2025Plenty going on in the World of Finns. Finn World Masters 25 start next week. The Finn Worlds and Masters Worlds are coming up in Brisbane in February 2026. We wanted to know more. In Australia, in the Finn fleet, there is also a bloke who is the ultimate person when it comes to building a class. I have mentioned this about him on the show before, so when we decided we wanted
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep310 Maud Jayet 2 time Olympian, Swiss Team SailGP
Published 1 June 2025This week we chat to Maud Jayet, one of the next wave of women leading the way in professional sailing. Maud is great fun and very open in her discussion and a great story teller, so we were very keen to get her on the show. Enjoy it.#maudjayet #ilca_sailing #paris2024 #olympicsailing #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #wo
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep309 - 3 World Champions who are throwing ideas at growing sailing
Published 25 May 2025This week we have three World Champions from the Hobie Class. Cam Owen, Susie Ghent and Paddy Butler, each of them putting time and energy in to growing the sport. Its a chat about excellence, but excellence in ideas to grow sailing. We also talk in depth about a bunch of catamaran events including Western Australia's Cat Summer. Its fun as usual. Enjoy!#hobie16 #hobie14
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep308 Rohan Veal The man who made foiling real
Published 18 May 2025We couldn't put an episode together last week, so this week we bring you a rip snorter. We chat to Rohan Veal, the man who brought foiling to the masses, the game changer, the man who invented the Veal Heel, the first King of foiling. The two time Moth World Champion gives us all the detail on how foiling came about. Its an awesome story, it changed our sport, it's p
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep307 Catch up with Dan Turner - Mini Globe Race
Published 4 May 2025This week we reach back out to Dan Turner as he sits at anchor in the Marquesas Islands. Dan is competing in the Mini Globe Race, sailing a 5.80m self built boat around the World and he has really started to find his legs. Part race, part adventure, all awesome, there is plenty to catch up with. Enjoy!!#dan.turner.adventure #minigloberace #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep306 Jesper Radich
Published 27 April 2025This week, former WMRT World Champion, former AC skipper, multi World Champion in the Maxi class, Jesper Radich. One of Denmarks top pro sailors and all round good guy. Its another great conversation. Enjoy!#jesperradich @worldmatchracingtour @americascup #wmrt #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sa
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep305 Ian Williams 8x World Match Racing Champion
Published 20 April 2025This week, we chat to one of the best, the Master of Match Racing, Ian Williams. 8 times World Champion in one of the most intense forms of sailing. He is also an Americas Cup coach, SailGP coach and World Champion in a bunch of other classes. Detailed and analytical. Our conversation was fantastic. The chat felt like it was 5 minutes long. You will love it.@worldmatchracing
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep304 The Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt
Published 13 April 2025We think this weeks episode may become one of our most listened to of all time. It was a riot. So much fun. Our guest was Tracy Schmitt, one of the competitors in the Hansa World Championships. Tracy is a Canadian, Quadruple amputee. She won a bronze medal in alpine downhill para-skiing at the Ontario Parasport Games and was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep 303 Tom Dolan Winner Solitaire Du Figaro
Published 6 April 2025We chat to Tom Dolan, 2 times Irish Sailor of the year, winner of the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro in the Figaro 3 class, sailing his boat - Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan. Another Irishman. You know how this will go. We were all in our happy place. Enjoy!#tomdolanskipper #classefigarobeneteau #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #wor
Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep302 Luigi Maffioli
Published 30 March 2025We had one two hour window over two weeks to put an episode together. We spoke to Luigi Maffioli from Gottifredi Maffioli. Luigi is a long time friend. His companies ropes were used in the Cup, in the Ocean Race, throughout the Olympics, Superyachts and at Foiling Week. They make some very cool stuff and understanding ropes is critical to being a good sailor. As always it wa
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