The Superior Sailor Series
Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave talks to some of the movers and shakers from the sailing world to find out just what makes them tick; who their heroes are and what makes them keep coming back for more.
Episodes
The 36th America's Cup was PJ's 13th event. In that time, he has seen the evolution in sailing unfold before his very eyes.
PJ is the final episode of the Superior Sailor Series after being inducted into the America's C...
A two-time Olympic gold medallist, female world sailor of the year and successful broadcaster.
A native of Scotland, Robertson is in New Zealand covering the 36th edition of the America's Cup.
In episode seven of the Superior Sailor Series, D'Arcy Waldegrave sits down with one of the World's best sailors as she talks about her the highs and lows of her ill...
As a member of the Turn the Tide on Plastic team, Bianca sailed around the world competing in the Volvo Ocean Race.
With an eye on leading an all-New Zealand crew in the next edition of the famous race, Bianca Cook has hundreds of thousands of sailing miles under her belt despite being so young.
D'Arcy Waldegrave talks to Bianca a...
After Team New Zealand defended the America’s Cup at the turn of the century, Butterworth along with compatriot Sir Russell Coutts, were lambasted by the public and media for turning their backs on Aotearoa when they signed with swiss syndicate Alinghi.
Brad Butterworth has been involved in sailing around the world at many levels.
He is one o...
The sometimes-brash American has a long connection with the Auld Mug, so much so his nickname is Mr. America’s Cup.
His determination, trickery and shear skill on and off the water has seen him win 28 World Championships, 4 America’s Cup victories, twice around the world and an Olympic medal.
Conner hasn't always had the public on...
With the increase in speed and physicality the event is becoming more and more a young sailors game.
Rising stars Logan Dunning-Beck and Oscar Gunn are two young sailors who are keen to be part of the modern interpretation of sailing in the future.
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The Australian native has spent more than 30 years involved in the America's Cup.
He's done just about everything under the sun - sailor, manager, CEO, you name it, he has done it.
From Australia, to America and now the UK - Grant Simmer has seen it all and in some way has gone full...
Since then, New Zealanders young and old have been obsessed with the Auld Mug.
For the past 30 years, Virtual Eye has played a vital role in how we have viewed sailing.
The graphical genius Sir Ian Taylor gives a behind the scenes look into how he brings the America's Cup to life ...
In episode one of the Superior Sailor Series, Chris Dickson takes us through his love of sailing, what keeps him coming back for more and the challenges as a skipper and team owner of an America's Cup syndicate.
Chris Dickson is a superior ...
In its illustrious 170-year history, there has been plenty of drama on and off the water.
Newstalk ZB presents The Superior Sailor Series, as our very own D'Arcy Waldegrave finds out why the America's Cup is so addictive.
We hear from some of the movers and shakers from the sailing world to find out just what makes them tick; who their heroes are ...
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