SailGP Rio de Janiero
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…
Yacht Racing Life Podcast
Yacht Racing Life Podcast is where performance-obsessed sailors and informed fans come to dive deep into the fast-moving world of competitive sailing. Hosted by British sailing journalist Justin Chisholm, this podcast goes beyond the press releases to uncover the stories, strategies and personalities driving the sport today.
Across a mix of in-depth interviews and timely news-led conversations, you will hear from top professional racers, emerging talents, coaches, designers and insiders shaping everything from Olympic campaigns to grand prix offshore programmes. Expect insightful race debriefs, tactical and technical discussion, and honest reflections on life at the sharp end of the sport.
Whether you race dinghies at club level or follow the major international circuits, Yacht Racing Life Podcast offers fresh perspective on how elite sailors think, train and compete. Subscribe and listen episodes to stay close to the action, wherever you are in the world.
Episodes
Chris Draper at Emirates Team New Zealand
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…
Sébastien Sainson – design director at Gitana Team
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 trul…
James Pleasance – executive director of the World Match Racing Tour
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 compe…
SailGP Sydney analysis
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 to…
ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP skipper Nicolai Sehested
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 t…
SailGP Auckland Analysis
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, sa…
Dee Caffari on The Famous Project CIC all-women circumnavigation
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…
Will Oxley on Raven RORC Transatlantic Race line honours performance
In this episode of the Yacht Racing Life podcast, host Justin Chisholm speaks with navigator Will Oxley about his recent experience racing the foil-assisted superyacht Raven in a transatlantic race. They discuss the desi…
SailGP Perth analysis
In this episode of the Yacht Racing Life podcast, British sailing journalists Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley dive into the thrilling opening event of SailGP Season 6 which took place in Perth, Australia over the wee…
