SailGP Rio de Janiero

SailGP Rio de Janiero

Author: Justin Chisholm April 13, 2026 Duration: 55:11

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 weekend, including four straight wins on the Sunday
– Black Foils skipper Peter Burling's stellar performance in the commentary booth back in London where he proved surprisingly engaging, articulate, and insightful   
– some slick sailing by the Swedish Season 6 newcomers Artemis Racing who made it to their first event final, but had to settle for third
– how the newly-purchased Spanish Los Gallos syndicate continued to impress over the two days to finish second overall
– another credible result for Taylor Canfield's American outfit who finished the Rio event in fourth and maintain their third place in the overall Season 6 rankings
– flashes of promise from both Phil Robertson's Red Bull Italy crew and Nicolai Sehested's Danish ROCKWOOL Racing
– more disappointing results for Giles Scott's Canadian NorthStar crew and from Sébastien Schneiter's Switzerland


The Yacht Racing Life Podcast by British sailing journalist Justin Chisholm dives deep into the competitive world of high performance sailing. Aimed at racing sailors and passionate fans, this podcast explores what it really takes to compete at the highest level on the water. Each episode features exclusive, in depth interviews with many of the sport's biggest names - from Olympic medallists and ocean racers to cutting edge designers, tacticians and team leaders. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations about race strategies, boat speed, technology, team dynamics and the latest developments from major regattas and global yacht racing circuits. With Justin's insider knowledge and access, the podcast offers rare behind the scenes insights, honest stories from the frontline of the sport, and lessons that ambitious sailors can apply to their own racing. Tune in and listen episodes to stay informed, inspired and connected to the fast moving world of professional yacht racing.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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