Torvar Mirsky

Torvar Mirsky

Author: Justin Chisholm December 6, 2020 Duration: 1:00:10
Australian World Match Racing Tour skipper Torvar Mirsky is the guest on the latest episode of The Yacht Racing Podcast.Now 34, Torvar has been competing on the World Match Racing Tour on and off since 2006 and was crowned champion in 2017.He has been based in Europe for the last several years and happily that meant Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm was able to record this interview in person in Palma, Mallorca. Justin sat down with Torvar not long after he had returned from the 2020 Match Racing World Championship at the Bermuda Gold Cup and as you will hear it’s a really insightful interview in which there is plenty of chat about the art of Match Racing – but also lots more besides.

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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Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm and Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Colman begin with new year with a round-up of the eighth week at sea for the fleet of intrepid solo skippers – including the milestone moment after…
Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
Yacht Racing Life website editor Justin Chisholm and Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Colman catch up on Christmas Eve to chat about the latest challenges facing the fleer of Vendee Globe solo skippers out on the Indian and P…
Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
On the latest episode of The Yacht Racing Podcast, Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm is joined once again by 2016-17 Vendee Globe competitor Conrad Colman for another Vendee Globe special episode breaking down the…
Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:32
The fifth week at sea for the Vendee Globe solo skippers has proved to be a stormy affair with the leading duo Charlie Dalin on Apivia and Thomas Ruyant on LinkedOut both riding the leading edge of a fast-moving Southern…
Anderson Reggio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:34
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Paul Goodison [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:02
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Glenn Ashby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
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Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
Yacht Racing Life website editor Justin Chisholm and 2016-17 Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Colman breakdown what has proved to be a thrilling seven days in the Vendee Globe solo around the world yacht race.Amongst other th…
Vendee Globe 2020-21 Week 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
On this latest Vendee Globe special episode of The Yacht Racing Podcast our co-hosts British sailing journalist Justin Chisholm and ocean racing expert/past Vendee Globe competitor Conrad Colman analyse the excitement an…
Vendee Globe 2020-21 – Week 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
With the Vendee Globe skippers approaching the end of an action packed second week at sea there is plenty to discuss for host Justin Chisholm and past Vendee Globe competitor Conrad Colman, including:– a dismasting for N…