Sailing Uncovered - the Podcast

Alec Wilkinson

Inspiring stories from sailing's star names. Plus real-life stories of adventure on the world's oceans.

  • 28 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 38 Alex Thomson-a new future

    The ocean-racer's big plans for the future; who'll replace him as skipper, Alex's new role and his dramatic memories of the Transat Jacques Vabre.

    Guests: Alex Thomson, Sam Goodchild

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    18 November 2021, 3:30 pm
  • 36 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 37-Burling and Tuke on sailing‘s tech revolution

    Peter Burling and Blair Tuke on how sailing's future is being shaped by technology. The America's Cup defenders look forward ten years to a brave new world for the sport.

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    With sailing technologist Marcus Baur and commentator Alec Wilkinson. Plus the eSailing game that's gone nuts - the eVendeeGlobe and how to win it. 

    Guests: Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Marcus Baur, Matt Johnston

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    16 November 2020, 1:15 pm
  • 29 minutes 12 seconds
    Ep36-Round the World in 40 days

    Any boat, any time and almost no rules-the Jules Verne Trophy is an iconic round the world challenge. Hear about the latest attempt to break the record. The challenges and dangers ahead for the team. With sailor Sam Goodchild. Presented by Alec Wilkinson. Duration 30mins. 

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    29 October 2020, 11:57 am
  • 29 minutes 19 seconds
    Episode 35 - Europe‘s toughest race

    Almost 2000 miles across some of the world's toughest waters-from the fisherman's graveyard to fastnet. Young race-star Alan Roberts gives Alec Wilkinson the inside story on the gruelling 2020 La Solitaire race. 

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    23 August 2020, 2:09 pm
  • 28 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 34 - Spirit of Admiralty Race

    Taking on the wilds of Alaska - in the longest inland-water race on the US west coast. Four intrepid racers tell us about whales, grizzlies and the infamous currents of Admiralty island.

    Guests: Dave D'Amore, Anthony Crupi, Brian Lieb & Sean Boily. 

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    Watch race video from this episode here: Sailing Uncovered YouTube Channel 

    3 June 2020, 11:40 am
  • 30 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 33 - The Rise of eSailing

    When lockdown came, eSailing exploded on the scene and is set for Olympic inclusion. America's Cup sailors and top gamers look at the rise of the eSport. We hear how SailGP has embraced it and about the brand new global eSailing TV station. Never played? You will after listening to this.  

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    Guests:

    Kjoob, Gamer 3:15

    Matt Cornwell, America's Cup sailor 8:23

    Julien Di Biase, COO SailGP 12:08

    Joseph Ozanne, Head of Simulation American Magic 20:15

    Thomas Bjorn-Luthi, Founder eSailingTV 26:10

    9 April 2020, 1:30 pm
  • 9 minutes 32 seconds
    Episode 32 - Foiling special with Ben Ainslie

    The thrills and spills of a decade of foiling with Sir Ben Ainslie. The British America’s Cup skipper looks ahead to an action-packed foiling year in SailGP and the AC World Series with INEOS TEAM UK.

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    3 March 2020, 10:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 9 seconds
    EP31-USA‘s Olympic battles & money and women in the Vendee Globe

    How to build a Vendee Globe race team....when you're a woman. PLUS...when your team-mate is your opponent - the fight for the right to represent USA at Tokyo 2020. 

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    Britons Sam Davies and Pip Hare on what it takes to challenge the French in the toughest ocean race. And we speak to American Olympic Bronze medallist Caleb Paine* and Luke Muller - the youngster looking to knock him off his perch in the Finn. 

    Guests: Pip Hare 2.15,  Sam Davies 11.10, Caleb Paine 18.00, Luke Muller 26.30

    *the postponement of the Tokyo Games led to Caleb withdrawing from the US Olympic team to concentrate on his America's Cup career. 

     

    29 January 2020, 9:51 pm
  • 31 minutes 53 seconds
    Episode 30-Boats of the Future

    Two boats pushing the limits of technology to revolutionise how we will cross oceans in the future. Inspirational skippers show us around the floating laboratories that challenge our beliefs on boat design and the environment.

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    Check out the on-board videos from Energy Observer and Race For Water on our Sailing Uncovered YouTube channel.

    Guests:

    Jerome [email protected] (Energy Observer)

    Hugo [email protected]  (Energy Observer)

    Annabelle [email protected] (Race for Water)

     

      

    5 December 2019, 4:50 pm
  • 6 minutes 51 seconds
    EXTRA - Marco Gradoni World Sailor of the Year

    Backstage reaction from the youngest ever World Sailor of the Year Marco Gradoni. 3 Optimist World Titles in 3 years for the boy from Rome. He talks to Alec Wilkinson at the Oceanview Theatre in Bermuda.

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    30 October 2019, 5:28 am
  • 5 minutes 31 seconds
    EXTRA - Anne-Marie Rindom World Sailor of the Year

    Back-stage reaction from Anne-Marie Rindom after winning Female World Sailor of the Year 2019. The Danish Laser Radial sailor won World and European Titles in 2019.

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    30 October 2019, 5:04 am
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