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Oceans Unplugged

Lee Gallacher
Vendée Globe
YB Tracking
Admiral's Cup
World Cruising Club
Foiling
Dee Caffari
Jules Verne Trophy
Britain
Northwest Passage
Atlantic Rally For Cruisers
World ARC
Cape Horn
Ocean Race

This is a podcast about the sea and the people who answer its call.

Hosted by a mariner with over 30 years of experience across search and rescue, yacht racing, coastguard, and maritime enforcement, this show dives deep into the real stories of life at sea.

These are not polished tales or manufactured drama. They’re honest, human conversations with sailors, lifeboat crews, adventurers, and every... more

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In this episode of Oceans Unplugged, the roles are reversed as host Lee Gallacher takes the guest seat to share his extensive experience and career at sea. Drawing on years of service as a sailor, volunteer lifeboat crew member, harbour authority pat... more

🌊 Oceans Unplugged – Dee Caffari Special 🌊

In this episode of Oceans Unplugged, Lee Gallacher sits down with legendary ocean racer Dee Caffari to dive deep into life beyond the horizon.

From seven laps around the world to record-breaking multi-hu... more

Oceans Unplugged | Pip Hare – Dismasting in the Southern Ocean & the Reality of Vendée Globe

In this episode of Oceans Unplugged, host Lee Gallacher sits down with offshore sailor Pip Hare for a powerful and deeply honest conversation.

Pip shares t... more

From the heart of global ocean cruising, Paul and Suzana Tetlow are the quiet force shaping some of the world’s most iconic sailing rallies. Based in Cowes and now leading the organisation behind the legendary ARC, they stepped into the role in 2023 ... more

In this episode, Lee interviews Ella Hibbert...a British sailor, adventurer, and sailing instructor known for her Arctic expeditions.

- She’s a qualified Yachtmaster instructor and PADI divemaster, based in Portsmouth, England.

Born in Germany and r... more

Discover the extraordinary life of a professional sailor whose adventures span coast guard rescues, yacht deliveries, racing against the King of Spain, and navigating the highs and lows of the ocean.

This episode dives into the raw stories behind th... more

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Recent Guests

Dee Caffari
Sailor and adventurer who has circumnavigated the globe and competed in major offshore races
Professional sailor, adventurer
Episode: Episode 05- Dee Caffari
Pip Hare
Ocean racing skipper and sailor
Pip Hare Ocean Racing
Episode: Episode 04- Pip Hare
Paul Tetlow
Co-founder/Leader at World Cruising Club (event management, ARC, ARC+)
World Cruising Club
Episode: Episode 03 - Paul & Suzana Tetlow
Suzana Tetlow
Co-founder/Leader at World Cruising Club (event management, World ARC, stopovers)
World Cruising Club
Episode: Episode 03 - Paul & Suzana Tetlow
Ella Hibbert
Arctic sailor and solo circumnavigator, aiming to complete the Northwest Passage, campaigner for Arctic awareness
Independent sailor, Arctic campaigner
Episode: Episode 02 - Ella Hibbert

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Lee Gallacher
Mariner with extensive experience across search and rescue, yacht racing, coastguard, and maritime enforcement; host of the show.

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Episode 02 - Ella Hibbert
Q: How did you manage the emotional load of solo sailing, and what would you tell others facing similar isolation?
Ella discusses normalization of fear without admitting it as normal, the struggle of 20-minute naps, the contrast between constant small successes and deep lows, and the importance of maintaining purpose through advocacy and a documentary project, encouraging others to pursue big dreams despite risk.
Episode 02 - Ella Hibbert
Q: What was the hardest mechanical challenge you faced early in the voyage, and how did you overcome it?
She details the total steerage failure north and west of Norway, relying on the hydrovane to reach port, followed by weeks of realignment and repair, including fighting through icing and heating issues in Greenland, illustrating the improvisational resilience required on a solo voyage.
Episode 02 - Ella Hibbert
Q: What initially drew you to attempt the Northwest Passage, and how did that vision evolve as you built the project?
Ella explains that the Arctic has long fascinated her, evolving from a general love of adventure to a concrete plan after she found the right boat and secured sponsorship; she describes how voicing the goal publicly helped crystallize the commitment and drive a crowdfunding campaign that provided the initial financial footing.
Episode 01 - From Coast Guard to Racing Against Royalty: A Sailor's Remarkable Journey
Q: So talk to me about the race and what it entailed.
The guest explains the Admiral's Cup as a traditional, high-profile race with international teams and professional-level sailors, where competing in the event in the early 2000s exposed him to some of the sport's top names and helped shape his later career.

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A thoughtful, sea-focused talk show featuring in-depth conversations with sailors, organizers, and maritime adventurers. Episodes center on personal journeys at sea, high-stakes operations, and the evolution of ocean racing and long-distance cruising, often weaving technical challenges with human stories of resilience, teamwork, and risk management. Across episodes, expect candid insights into preparation, mindset, gear, safety, and the evolving culture of sailing, from offshore campaigns to world-cruising rallies. A standout through-line is the host's lived maritime experience, which grounds precise technical details in relatable, human-centered storytelling.

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2. Pip Hare
3. Paul Tetlow
4. Suzana Tetlow
5. Ella Hibbert

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