The Inside Tack

The Inside Tack

The Inside Tack is a behind the scenes look into everything ATHENA Sports Group, delving into the action stories behind the scenes with ATHENA Racing, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and the Athena Pathway.

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May 3, 2025 34 mins

Two-time Olympic medalist and Emirates GBR strategist Hannah Mills sits down with host Freddie Carr to talk tactics, teamwork, and turning pressure into podiums. With the season at full throttle, Hannah shares how split-second decisions and seamless communication shape the team's success. A must-listen for sailing fans and sports strategy geeks alike.

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The Inside Tack Podcast returns, bringing together all of the teams across Athena Sports Group. Join Freddie Carr in our upcoming episodes to review the season so far for Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team.

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October 15, 2024 18 mins

In this episode of the 'A Moment in Time' series on the Inside Tack podcast x Performance People. Double Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge, reflects on his historic INEOS 1:59 Challenge, where he became the first to break the two-hour marathon barrier in 2019. He shares how he and his team achieved the impossible, from rigorous training to the mindset that fueled his success. Eliud now aims to inspire others, showing that running is ...

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October 9, 2024 21 mins

Ellie Aldridge was preparing for a career in dinghy sailing when the opportunity to try kiteboarding came up ahead of its Olympic debut. She had to quickly decide which sport to focus on, and six years later, she became the first Olympic champion in kiteboarding at Marseille.

In the latest episode of the Inside Tack Podcast x Performance People ‘A Moment in Time’ series, Ellie discusses how she managed the challenging conditions, h...

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October 3, 2024 18 mins

Hannah Mills is already one of British sailing's all-time greats, a double gold medalist and double world champion, she's currently on-board strategist for the Emirates GBR SailGP team and skipper of the British Athena Pathway team in the first ever Women's America's Cup in Barcelona. Georgie chats with Hannah ahead of the Puig Women's America's Cup.

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September 25, 2024 32 mins

In this episode of the Inside Tack x Performance People Georgie sits down with Gary Neville, one of Manchester United and England's greatest full-backs and a pivotal figure during Sir Alex Ferguson’s golden era.

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In this special episode of The Inside Tack x Performance People Georgie chats with Americas Cup legend, John Bertrand who skippered Australia II to victory in the 1983 America's Cup. Ending 132 years of American supremacy and the only time Australia has won the America's Cup.

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September 3, 2024 15 mins

In the third episode in our ‘A Moment in Time’ series with Performance People, we welcome Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One driver George Russell. George reflects on the key stepping stones that took him from karting as a kid with his brother to his current seat at the top of his sport.

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August 27, 2024 17 mins

With seven Formula One Driver Championships, 201 podiums, and 105 race wins, Sir Lewis Hamilton has achieved an impressive career record in his sport. His natural talent and strong drive to succeed helped him make an immediate impact as a rookie in 2007, and he has continued to perform at a high level ever since. Hear from Lewis on this weeks special episode of The Inside Tack x Performance People.

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August 20, 2024 25 mins

Ben Ainslie and his wife, Georgie Ainslie, reflect on the remarkable 2013 edition of the America's Cup and look ahead to AC37 just days before the start of racing, in a special episode of the Inside Tack Podcast with Performance People.

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Timing is everything in the America's Cup. In this episode of the Inside Tack podcast, we focus on race day execution. Join Chief Operations Officer Dave Endean and Boat Operations Manager Jeff Causey as they share an insider’s perspective on the intricate logistics that keep yacht and base operations performing at their peak. 

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In this episode of the Inside Tack podcast, we explore the intricacies of the 37th America's Cup Shared Reconnaissance Program and the origins of recon that preceded it. Join sailor Dylan Fletcher and Shoreside Performance lead Lucas Delcourt as they discuss the program's conclusion and the shift into the intense 'Dark Phase' of reconnaissance in the endless pursuit of betterment as we hurtle towards racing.

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Join us for a special Cowes Week episode of The Inside Tack featuring Ben Ainslie alongside rising star Kai Hockley. Reflect on the thrilling memories of racing at Cowes Week with Ben and Freddie, and celebrate the exciting news of Kai's journey as he joins the team on a development pathway. From cherished past experiences to the promising future of competitive sailing, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an inspiring bl...

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July 23, 2024 47 mins

The big one! The pod episode we have been waiting for is here, as we welcome Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills for the latest updates from their America's Cup campaigns, relive some unforgettable Olympic moments, and explore the impact and aims of of the Athena Pathway Programme.


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In this episode of "Inside Tack," we hear from two pivotal members of the team responsible for the nutrition and performance of the human batteries, the ‘Cyclors,’ driving the cutting-edge racing yacht ‘Britannia.’ Pete Cunningham, Head of Human Performance, with a resume including six Olympics and two America’s Cup campaigns, provides insight into the rigorous high-performance demands placed on the Cyclors. Nick Holt, th...

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In this episode of the Inside Tack we deep dive into the Youth and Womens programme, Athena Pathway, ahead of the first ever PUIG Youth and Womens Americas Cup. Hear from Athena Pathway sailors Saskia Clarke and Alex Hughes on how they were recruited and the teams training progress ahead of racing in September!

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Toto Wolff and Sir Ben Ainslie sat down to discuss the different ways that the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team has collaborated with INEOS Britannia in their bid to win this year's America's Cup.

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In this episode of "Inside Tack," we review the Emirates GBR SailGP Team's performance since Giles took the wheel. Join us as we chat with driver Giles Scott and performance coach Rob Wilson about how they overcame a series of challenging events to triumph in Halifax. They delve into the demanding conditions, strategic adjustments, and the rollercoaster ride of getting to natural grips with helming these incredible bo...

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In this episode of "Inside Tack," we sit down with two distinguished coaches helping shape the present and future of British sailing in the 37th America's Cup. Xabi Fernandez, a six-time round-the-world sailor and performance coach for INEOS Britannia, shares his wealth of experience and strategies for elite competition. Joining him is Chris Draper, a hugely talented foiling sailor and Olympic bronze medallist, now co...

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The Sailing Matrix. Hear from Sailor Bleddyn Mon and Rich Young, Simulation Engineer on all things SIM for AC37.


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