Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast

Published 15 June 2024

We 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 know if you would be keen to do it? Enjoy.

#stockholmarchipelagoraid #f18 #catamaran #multihull #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean...

Published 8 June 2025

Plenty 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 to talk Finns, we reached out to the man himself Phil Chadwick. If you love Finns or you just want to know about building...

Published 1 June 2025

This 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 #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 25 May 2025

This 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 #hobiecataustralia #hobiecatcompany #hobiecatnationals #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

Published 18 May 2025

We 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 part of our history, it should be taught in schools! You will love this Ep. Enjoy.

#rohanveal #mothclass #foiling #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate...

Published 4 May 2025

This 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 #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 27 April 2025

This 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 #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 20 April 2025

This 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.

@worldmatchracingtour @americascup #wmrt #sailgp #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast  #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #i...

Published 13 April 2025

We 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. Tracy has a long sailing history. She received the Robert W. Jackson Award, Ontario Premier Award, and C-SASIL Lifetime Achievement Award. But most importantly, she showed up wanting...

Published 6 April 2025

We 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 #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail

Published 30 March 2025

We 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 was a fun discussion. Enjoy!

#gottifredimaffioli #maffioliluigi #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils...

Published 16 March 2025

We have wanted to do a cruising chat for a long time and with the Oyster World Rally about to come to an end, we made a call to a boat in the middle of an ocean. We spoke to Scott Bailey, long time marine identity as he cruised his Oyster 595 JaZoFi around the World. We talk dreaming, planning, and the whole adventure. If you have ever thought about doing it, this episode will light a fire under you.

#jazofi_oyster595 #oysteryachts #arc_rally #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat...

Published 9 March 2025

Episode 300, who would have thought! 

To celebrate we reached out to Cole Brauer. 2nd in the 2023–2024 Global Solo Challenge, setting a new around-the-world speed record for the class 40. And the first woman from the United States to race single-handed around the world nonstop. Plus, she has changed the game in her ability to connect to the public through her social media presence. There is plenty to discuss and of course we had a tonne of fun doing it. Enjoy!

#colebraueroceanracing #team_maliza #global_solo_challenge #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #wor...

Published 3 March 2025

Published a day late because of travel and MAFS, (not me). It is a great chat with Elizabeth 'Za' Tucker. Za has bought Cole Bauers Class 40 First Light with the goal of competing in the Global Solo Challenge in 2027. We find out about the delivery, the race, the program and contribute in our own special way. It is pretty funny actually. You will really enjoy it.

#zaoceanracing #colebraueroceanracing #globalsolochallenge #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog...

Published 23 February 2025

With the 18' Skiff JJ Giltinans, (their World Championships) just a couple of weeks away, we reached out To Harry Price, skipper of the Rag and Famish, current 18 National Champion, current Moth National Champion, former Youth World Match Racing Champion and coach of the Australian Youth and Women's AC team for a chat. If you are getting excited for what you are about to see in the next few weeks, this is a great intro.  Watch the JJ's free here.. https://18footers.com/18-footer-racing/18-footers-tv/

#harrypric3 #18skiff #18footers #ragandfamish #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #s...

Published 16 February 2025

This week we are fired up about the start of the Mini Globe Race, https://minigloberace.com/ starting in one week in Antigua. We reached out to the event organiser Don McIntyre. He is always a good chat and he filled us in on the event, the people and what to watch for over the next year this event is underway. It is a really good chat. You will enjoy it.

@classglobe580 #minigloberace #macintyreadventure #rorcracing #sailgp #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld...

Published 9 February 2025

A very enjoyable conversation with a remarkable young sailor. Chris Bateman has just won the B14 Worlds with Lucy Loughton. Chris shares the incredible story of their win as only an Irishman can. You will love this episode and it may even change the way you approach sailing. Apologies, the audio isn't perfect, but it is a great story.

#sailgp #b14sailingaustralia #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

Published 2 February 2025

This week we focus in on the Melbourne to Osaka Race, A 5,500 mile doublehander race. It starts in March in Melbourne and races north through the Pacific to Osaka in Japan. It's the 9th edition of the race which is held usually every 4 years. We reached out to one of our great mates Paul Schulz. He is going again after competing for the first time in 2018. Schulzy gives us all the background on the race. We hope you enjoy it.

#shulzp66 #melbourneosakacup #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport...

Published 26 January 2025

This is a massive episode, but it is so good. We celebrate Australia Day by talking to one of the US's greats - Bill Hardesty. Former World Champion in the J/70, Etchells, Melges 20, Melges 24, Farr 40, and match racing. He was also the 2011 U.S. “Yachtsman of the Year”. We talk about his journey, and the Etchells Worlds that just happened. We also rip into the Ineos/Ainslie Cup news, our new Vaikobi UV sun shirts, Vendee, Give you the inside gossip on SailGP in NZ, the RORC Transatlantic, plus so many more events.

#bill...

Published 12 January 2025

It's a busy time of year in the Southern Hemisphere. There are so many sailing regattas happening right now. We try and discuss as many as we can and talk about all the different boats out there. It is a pretty enjoyable episode.

#mustoskiffint #b14sailingaustralia #ilca_sailing #aussieskiffs #aclasscat #hobieclassaustralia #sabotsailing #international505sailing #vendeeglobe #etchellsclass #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 

Published 5 January 2025

We wanted to talk 5oh and Etchells Worlds, so we thought lets get a person doing both. Sandy is currently fighting for first place at the 505 Worlds and will be sailing with BP at the Etchells Worlds, so he was the perfect guest.

#binksmarine #international505sailing #vendeeglobe #etchellsclass #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 

Published 29 December 2024

The Australian Sabot Championships are underway at Drummoyne Sailing Club in NSW. The Sabot is a popular junior class in Australia. Many of its past National champions are now some of the top sailing pros in the World. It is always interesting to hear what the youngsters think about our sport, so given we are a sponsor of the event, we asked for volunteers. The discussion was short but sweet and certainly insightful. We enjoyed it, we hope you do as well.

#sabotsailing #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing...

Published 27 December 2024

The third of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. 

 #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing

Published 27 December 2024

The Second of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well.

 #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing

Published 26 December 2024

The first of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well.

 #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing

Published 22 December 2024

We focus in on the Hobart again. After Tony Mutter and Law Connect last week, this week it is James Mayo and Master Lock Comanche. James is the man, along with Matt Allen, who is responsible for keeping Comanche in Australia and campaigning her for another go at the Hobart. He has won the race before, won several World Championships in the Etchells and he is a good bloke, so he fits our criteria for a chat. Enjoy!

#teamcomanche #masterlockcomanche #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #etchellsclass #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean...

Published 15 December 2024

With so much sailing going on, it's hard to believe we are less then 2 weeks from the start of the Hobart. Its time for us to focus in. This week we chat to one of our favourite blokes, Tony Mutter, sailing master on Law Connect, the supermaxi that took line honours last year by the barest of margins. It was one of the great finishes. What will we see this year? We take you onboard and Tony shares all the inside gossip.

Also Vendee, WMRT, Sailing Champions League and more.

#lawconnect...

Published 8 December 2024

Another week, another great chat. This week Rebecca 'Boo' Coles. A young women who is all in on the sport of sailing. Currently campaigning on RC44's, Cape 31's and Swan 50's, she now has the Mini Transat in her sights. There is plenty going on in her World and we discuss it all. It is a lot of fun.

@teamaquarc44  #rebecoles #classemini #mini650 #minitransat #vendeeglobe #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 

Published 1 December 2024

We elected to not have a guest for this Ep. as there is so much we needed to catch up on. We touch on METS, take you behind the scenes at SailGP, focus in on the Vendee and talk about a heap more. A lot of fun as usual. Tell your friends.

#sailgp #vendeeglobe #metstrade #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

Published 17 November 2024

Its another big Ep. This time we focus on SailGP, looking at the new teams, new foils, new events and all the trades that happened in the off season. There is plenty to share ahead of event number 1 next week in Dubai. We also follow up on the Vendee.

#sailgp #vendeeglobe #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

Published 10 November 2024

We are publishing early so you can get a listen before the race starts and because I have stuff to do on my Sunday.
A great breakdown of what is coming up for the participants in the Vendee Globe. Easily the best and most enjoyable listen for all the detail you will want for the Vendee including weather analysis.
Plus, well we were flowing on the banter today, hence the length of the episode. One thing we really do get into is defining the Shi**er rule more clearly. Enjoy!!

#sailgp...

Published 3 November 2024

We discuss all that is happening in the World of sailing. Including reviewing the IOM Worlds, discussing the Vendee, SailGP, Match Racing and some local events. It is very much a banter session, ahead of some big weeks coming. Enjoy!

#iomworlds24 #sailgp #vendeeglobe #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

Published 27 October 2024

This week we chat to Catflap - Matt Cornwall. 4 America's Cups, 8 years in TP52 Super Series including winning the World Championships this year. World Match Racing Champion 2010 with and 2014. Other wins include the Sydney-Hobart Race, the Copa Del Rey, the Maxi Worlds, the Fastnet Race and Key West Race Week. Another great discussion. This time with someone who started out somewhere different. Catflap shares his journey and even explains the origin of his name. Enjoy!

#sailingcatflap #americascup #tp52superseries #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea...

Published 20 October 2024

This is an interview we have wanted to do for a while. Watching the Paris Olympic Windsurfing, we saw a dominant performance from Emma Wilson, but then come the final where one race decides all, we saw heartbreak. Emma is such a cool person, so much fun to hang out with, so when she was ready to chat we were ready and waiting. Have a listen and hear from a champion. We loved this chat and we know you will as well. Enjoy!

#emmawilson_gbr7 #paris2024 #britishsailing #iqfoilclass #olympicsailing #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate...

Published 13 October 2024

Here is an early present for you. I have to catch a plane.
A great chat with the Australians Womens AC team. We know we have been Aussie centric for this cup, but we really want to see and Australian Cup team, and these ladies have been awesome over the last 18 months. They share some great insight. You will enjoy it.

#americascup #womensamericascup #australiansailing #sailgp #lisadarmanin #hardingwilmotsailing #teamaustraliachallenge #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog...

Published 8 October 2024

This is a cracker of an episode. A great chat with Cole and Max that takes you right onboard the AC40 talking in detail about sailing the boat, the racing and the lessons. The boys were a great interview and shared a lot. Enjoy.
And for our post interview segment, that banter there may be some of the funniest ever, except for the beer tasting episode obviously...
Sorry it is late, but it is here now.

#americascup #youthamericascup #australiansailing #sailgp #maxkpaul #coletapper #teamaustraliachallenge #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing...

Published 29 September 2024

This week we throw two topics into the mix. We get our guest to discuss the cup from an outsider looking in. But also take the time to discuss life as a sailmaker when you are running an independent loft. Dave has been making sails under the name Alexander Sails for 35+ years. He lives in the skiff, VX One, dinghy, small boat World. Dave is a real thinker, and has added real value to many sailing campaigns over the years. You will enjoy his insights.

#americascupeseries #americascup #52superseries #dasails #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate...

Published 22 September 2024

The IOM World Championships in Gladstone Australia are 1 month away. So we took a look at this high intensity, remote control racing class. The International One Metre is the most contested RC class in the World and you have to qualify to make the World Championships. Over the last 12 months, Croatia's Zvonko Jelacic has been unbeatable. He already has 3 World Championship wins. So we thought we would ask him what the secret to success in IOM's is...

#sailboat_rc #IOMclass #rcsailing #iomworlds24 #americascupeseries #americascup #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat...

Published 8 September 2024

Whilst the Cup is on, running at the same time has been the E series, where competitors are racing each other in AC40's at home using the SIM modelling created for the Cup. The top 6 competitors plus 2 wildcards will be flown to Barcelona for the finals at the end of September. They will race for prize money and the top 2 will also sail the AC40's for real in a race. Rocky is one of 5 who have qualified so far. The Bermudan sailor is well known around the traps campaigning a Finn and a...

Published 1 September 2024

This week we start the first of what we are calling the peoples panel. We are getting people to analyse the cup. Lots of different people with different perspective. This week we start with two of our favourites Rob and Nick Deussen, father and son on fathers day. Nick was Australian president of the Moth class and Rob is a former AC tactician and probably the person we have mentioned most on this show. Cup analysis done different. We hope you like it.

#americascup #52superseries #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing...