Home Podcasts Yacht Racing Life Podcast
Yacht Racing Life Podcast

Yacht Racing Life Podcast

Justin Chisholm 114 Episodes Jun 22, 2026

A sailing podcast for racing sailors everywhere. It features exclusive interviews with the sport's top names and is presented by British sailing journalist Justin Chisholm.

Episodes

Split fleets make for compelling action at SailGP Halifax Jun 22, 2026 2081 Justin Chisholm is joined once again by fellow British sailing journalist Magnus Wheatley as the duo talk through the action from the two-day Canadian SailGP Grand Prix in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which saw the league’s full thirteen-boat contingent race in split fleets for the first time in a full regatta.The weather gods looking down on the harbour in Halifax might not have made things eas
Alan Roberts' quest for a Vendée Globe backer Jun 9, 2026 2770 British sailor Alan Roberts has been based in France now for several years as part of his quest to find a financial backer to help him make his dream of participating in the Vendée Globe solo around-the-world race. A talented dinghy sailor with a raft of British national titles to his name – as well as two victories in the prestigious 'champion of champions' Endeavour Trophy – Roberts has
SailGP's weird weekend in the Big Apple Jun 3, 2026 3041 New York did not deliver the weekend that SailGP was hoping for. No practice racing on Friday due to the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship blocking the craning-in area, only three boats racing on Saturday due to high winds preventing the rest of the fleet being launched, and another major crash on the final fleet race on Sunday that put the on-form American team out of the event final.Justin and M
Bermuda delivers for SailGP May 13, 2026 2584 Bermuda Delivers for SailGPHost: Justin ChisholmGuest: Magnus WheatleyEpisode SummaryJustin and Magnus review SailGP's Bermuda event, widely considered a much-needed reset for the series. With flat water and consistent breeze, Bermuda delivered strong racing — and a dominant performance from the Australian team.Key TopicsAustralia's Dominance Tom Slingsby and the Australian team extended
SailGP Rio de Janiero Apr 13, 2026 3311 Justin Chisholm is joined by fellow British sailing pundit Magnus Wheatley to mull over SailGP's first ever event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Tom Slingsby's Australian BONDS Flying Roos made a spectacular return to winning form.During the episode the pair discuss:– the Australians' impressively consistent scoreline that saw them finish in the top three in all but one race over the we
Chris Draper at Emirates Team New Zealand Apr 1, 2026 2590 Justin Chisholm sits down with British yachtsman Chris Draper to discuss his move to join the America’s Cup defender Emirates Team New Zealand and life inside one of the most successful teams in modern sailing.Draper, an Olympic 49er bronze medallist and veteran of multiple Cup campaigns, explains why he chose to step away from the America’s Cup after Bermuda and how a renewed passion for
Sébastien Sainson – design director at Gitana Team Mar 26, 2026 1821 Justin Chisholm’s guest is Sebastien Sainson – design director of the French Gitana Team, that recently launched the latest generation Maxi Edmund de Rothschild Ultim trimaran – Gitana 18.After a guided tour of this truly spectacular boat on the dock outside the Gitana team base in Lorient Justin sat down with Sebastien to find out more about the innovation that has gone into this remarka
James Pleasance – executive director of the World Match Racing Tour Mar 12, 2026 3918 On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast I'm joined by James Pleasance – executive director of the World Match Racing Tour to discuss the history, evolution, and future of one of sailing's most iconic competitions. During our chat we examine: how the tour has managed to constantly adapt over its more than 20-year history; how it has somehow stayed relevant – despite the Amer
SailGP Sydney analysis Mar 2, 2026 2553 On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast Justin Chisholm is joined once again by fellow British yachting journalist Magnus Wheatley to chew over the goings on at the third event of SailGP Season 6, which took place in Sydney, Australia over the past weekend.The racing may not have been as adrenaline-fuelled as the previous two events, but despite the uncharacteristic driftin
ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP skipper Nicolai Sehested Feb 20, 2026 2804 On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast I'm joined by Danish SailGP skipper Nicolai Sehested from the ROCKWOOL Racing Team for a catch-up on the Danish team's journey since joining SailGP back in 2020 at the start of the international circuit's second season. The pair discuss how SailGP has evolved over that period and touch on the performance upgrades the sailors have expe
SailGP Auckland Analysis Feb 16, 2026 2807 Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley discuss the recent SailGP regatta in Auckland, New Zealand, which was marred by a serious collision between the Kiwi and French teams. They delve into the implications of the crash, safety concerns in the league, and the need for changes in race formats. The hosts analyze team performances, including the Americans, French, Australians, Italians, and the
Dee Caffari on The Famous Project CIC all-women circumnavigation Feb 5, 2026 3186 Guest presenter Matt Sheahan from the PlanetSail website catches up with British ocean racing yachtswoman Dee Caffari just over a week since she and the all-women crew aboard The Famous Project CIC 103-foot long trimaran completed a tortuous nonstop lap of the planet.The Famous Project crew made it around in just under 58 days and although that’s well outside the new 40 day record just se

Recommended