Sam Holliday

Sam Holliday

Author: Justin Chisholm September 30, 2021 Duration: 1:09:51
Yacht Racing Life Podcast
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Justin Chisholm's guest is fellow-Brit Sam Holliday - co-founder of the Race Around: a single and double-handed multi-stage around the world race in Class 40 yachts, scheduled to take place in 2023. Sam is no stranger to the professional yacht racing scene having been involved in Vendee Globe campaigns for British skippers Mike Golding and Mirranda Merron, as well as helping to run successful Class 40 events like The Atlantic Cup and The Pineapple Cup. Although the Race Around start isn’t until 2023, interest from potential competitors is strong – and, as Sam explains in the interview, he and his small but growing team are working flat out to get everything in place.

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.
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Rosalin Kuiper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:58
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Freddie Carr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:14
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Morgan Reeser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:46
Justin Chisholm’s guest is American Olympic silver medalist and renowned performance coach Morgan Reeser. Reeser won a silver medal in the 470 class at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona sailing with the legendary Kevin Burn…
Damian Foxall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:58
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Tom Slingsby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Matt Gotrel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:47
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Laurence Mead – Cowes Week Regatta Director [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:03
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Phil Robertson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Pip Hare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:41
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John Gimson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:12
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