Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast

Published 11 October 2026

For the first time in a long time we had the whole team together, so I decided to just do a catch up episode. And you are welcome. Having the whole team together has led to an hilarious episode. So much fun. You are welcome. Enjoy!!

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Published 4 October 2026

Peter Gibbons-Neff of PGN Racing has launched a new toy, a new proto mini. Pete is targeting the 2027 Mini Transat and has gone all out, building a new Sam Manuard full foiling design with scow bow, rotating wing mast and a deck sweeping main. There was plenty here that piqued our interest, so we got Pete on to chat about the boat and the programme. Enjoy.

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Published 27 September 2026

This episode will change your world. We talk to Tony Sparks and Sam Cray from Vortex Marine about their Scout device. If you sail a keelboat this episode will change your World. 

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Published 13 September 2026

This week we chat to the winner of the most important sailing event in the World, the 505 World Championships. Our guest is Felix Brokerhoff, who together with Jan-Philipp Hofmann were the standout team at this years event. They won the regatta with two races to spare. So we asked Felix about the journey. Enjoy.

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Published 6 September 2026

This week we chat to SailGP's Chief Umpire Craig Mitchell. Craig has had an amazing career in sailing - Organiser and Chief Umpire - Extreme Sailing Series, Racing Director M32 World Match Racing Tour, Tour Director WMRT, AC Umpire 32, 34 and 35th editions and now he is the voice you hear when there is a rule infringement during Sail GP. Craig has a great passion for our sport. You will enjoy this chat.

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Published 30 August 2026

The 50th Australian Championships for the Wally Windsurfers sold out all 200 of their entry slots in 48 hours this week. In a time when are sport is struggling, we decided to check back in with Nick Bez and learn what they are doing. If you love our sport and want it to grow you need to listen to this episode. Enjoy!

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Published 23 August 2026

This week we chat to some young up and coming Australian sailing talent. Mina and Jack Ferguson and India Gilbert. We always enjoy seeing the World from the youth view. And this ep was no different. The three sailors are very close, so there was a lot of fun and laughs with this episode. We really enjoyed it and we are sure you will as well. Enjoy!

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Published 16 August 2026

Finally, we chat to the owner of a top ocean racing campaign. Our guest the week is Jon Desmond the owner of the PAC 52 Final Final which is the blue boat that has been campaigning in the Caribbean and Europe, including the Admirals Cup and most recently the Aegean 600. Jon grew up as part of a multi-generational sailing family, has been sailing all his life and with his family is passionate for the sport. W...

Published 9 August 2026

This is a brilliant episode, one you will want to share with every teacher and parent you know. If you are neither of those, you will enjoy it the way I did, just imagining how much fun school could have been. We were joined by Malcolm Page CEO Australian Sailing and Jess Lundh, former Australian Sailing Team member who is also an Environmental Scientist and certified teacher. We talk SailLAB, a free STEM edu...

Published 2 August 2026

We may have been missing for a few weeks, but we are making up for it with this episode. With the Ocean Race Atlantic 30 days from the start, we get back in touch with Cole Brauer from Team Malizia to finish up our discussion with her. And it is an absolute riot. Cole loves to tell stories and she has some good ones. Even your non-sailing friends will love this ep. Enjoy.

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Published 12 July 2026

For a week where I thought there was no chance of pulling an ep' together we have pulled out a beauty. A game changer for many sailors even. We discuss safety and how to approach it with John Schafer from the Ministry of Sailing. John has just released a book called "Safety is Second - Sailing Leadership, Teamwork & Risk Assessments Come First". We also cross live to the Pac Cup and go onboard Shake and Ba...

Published 5 July 2026

This week we are all about the Race to Alaska (R2AK). We chat to race winners, Northbound Nutters. We have always thought the R2AK was a pretty crazy race and we followed it with interest. After this chat however, we realise how crazy it is. And for those competitors still going who are listening to this, mad respect, stay safe. This was one of my favourite discussions. Enjoy it!

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Published 28 June 2026

Part of the DMG Mori sailing team, Arisa is keying up to sail the Ocean Race Atlantic starting 1 September. If you want to hear a story of focus and determination, this is the one for you. We were each blown away at Arisa's determination. Plus there is plenty of fun as per usual. Enjoy!

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Published 21 June 2026

This week we chat to Sven Runow commodore of the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. Apart from an illustrious offshore career, Sven is now the commodore of the iconic 'Eddies' Yacht Club which is the club behind Australia's challenge for the Americas Cup. We talk cup, the club, some offshore stuff and the classic yachting scene. Lots of fun.

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Published 14 June 2026

This week, we dive back into the ratings discussion. This time we talk to an expert, Australian Sailing's Ratings Manager, Chris Zonca. We wanted to ask all the key questions any yacht owner should ask. In reality we only scratched the surface. Regardless, it was a very interesting discussion. Plus there was plenty of fun to be had. Enjoy!

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Published 7 June 2026

This week, 3 time Olympian Karyn Gojnich - Coach, Director, Mentor, Olympian. Champion sailor, Karyn live the ethos of bringing people into our sport. She gives so much time and energy to growing our sport, whilst enjoying her own sailing as well. Karyn will be leading a team from Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at New York Yacht Clubs International Women's Championship. Her Ladies of the Sea team, (https://www.fac...

Published 17 May 2026

This week we talk to Swiss sailing legend Nathalie Brugger. 3 Olympics, AC40 helm at the last Cup and now part of the Alinghi sailing team at this AC. Nathalie is an awesome person who is incredibly positive, talented and fun. Her and J are good friends and she has no fear in putting him in his place. It is a cool ep.

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Published 10 May 2026

This week we bring in the super sub and chat to them so you can know what to expect. Bicey has plenty on, so the addition of a super sub we feel will make the show stronger. Our new super sub is right at the front of the pro fleet racing everything from Cape 31's to Ultim's. They also bring a strong Banter game. For us it was a no brainer who to offer the role to and thankfully they were super keen to become pa...