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The Foil Podcast

The Foil
Sailgp
America's Cup
Luna Rossa
Australia
Auckland
Emirates Team New Zealand
Louis Sinclair
Manon O'donogh
Route Du Rhum
Naples, Italy
Olympic Games
Great Britain
Formula One
Ferrari Hypersail
Ocean Race Atlantic
52 Super Series
Spain
Famous Project
Mod 70
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

We are The Foil, a new wave of racing media. Founded and launched in 2026, we are a fresh, all-new, proudly independent digital media brand dedicated to the sport of sail racing. Our focus is centred around the major peaks of the international sport: SailGP, the America’s Cup and the Olympic Games, plus offshore classes and events, and the diverse wider world of sailing competitions that take plac... more

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Latest Episodes

Who deserves to be crowned World Sailor of the Year?

Neil Cole, Freddie Carr and Andy Rice examine every nominee in the men’s, women’s and Team of the Year categories at the 2026 World Sailing Awards. From offshore records to Olympic-class dominance... more

Could sailing lose its place in the Olympics—and what needs to change to keep it there?

Andy Rice, Freddie Carr and Neil Cole debate the future of Olympic sailing: the pressure to attract viewers, the cost of staging competition, and the difficult c... more

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What makes the Route du Rhum one of offshore sailing’s great spectacles?

Marcus Hutchinson joins Neil Cole and Andy Rice for a Route du Rhum special, exploring the history, personalities and high stakes of racing solo across the Atlantic from Saint-... more

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What happens when your trimaran breaks apart in an Atlantic storm—and your first instinct is to sleep?

Loïck Peyron joins Freddie and Andy on The Foil Off Diary to tell the extraordinary stories behind his eight Route du Rhum appearances, from his f... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Hutchinson
Offshore sailing and event-management professional, and vice president of the Figaro class
Figaro Class
Episode: Route du Rhum 2026 preview: the biggest solo race in the world | The Foil Podcast Ep 44
Loïck Peyron
French offshore sailor and eight-time Route du Rhum competitor
Episode: Loïck Peyron: tales from eight Routes du Rhum | Off Diary
Katie Dabson
On-the-water reporter who covered every 2026 52 Super Series event
The Foil
Episode: TP52 Season Review 2026: winners, wobbles and what’s next | The Foil Debrief
Simon Fry
52 Super Series veteran who has competed in 104 of the circuit's 107 regattas
Episode: TP52 Season Review 2026: winners, wobbles and what’s next | The Foil Debrief
Shona Gibson
Guest commentator and journalist
The Foil
Episode: Has technology ruined sailing? | The Foil Podcast Ep 42
Lewis Smith
The Foil's guest commentator on the Laser/Ilka segment
The Foil
Episode: Los Gallos’ home weekend in Valencia, and The Ocean Race Atlantic's biggest risk-takers - The Foil Podcast - Ep 36
Eric Kosgarten-Hile
German SailGP team skipper
SailGP Germany
Episode: Crunch time for the chasing pack as SailGP heads to Sassnitz - The Foil Podcast - Ep 34
Anna Barth
Strategy/crew member for Germany SailGP team
SailGP Germany
Episode: Crunch time for the chasing pack as SailGP heads to Sassnitz - The Foil Podcast - Ep 34
Simon Stir Fry
Professional sailor with decades of experience, past Cowes Weeks winner
Independent (former professional sailor)
Episode: The past, present and future of sailing - The Foil Podcast Live - Ep 32

Hosts

Neil Cole
Sail racing presenter and journalist
Andy Rice
Sailing journalist and commentator
Freddie Carr
Professional sailor and sailing coach
Shona Gibson
Sailor and journalist
Lewis Smith

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#200
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Loïck Peyron: tales from eight Routes du Rhum | Off Diary
Q: What can you remember of your first Route du Rhum in 1982, and how's that shaped you as a sailor today?
Peyron says a family sailing background and books about voyages inspired him to race. A boat owner lent him a 12-meter trimaran, and the experience taught him that sailing is a school of life and a way to share a passion.
Loïck Peyron: tales from eight Routes du Rhum | Off Diary
Q: Tell me about Éric Tabarly and the influence that he had on your life and where the Route du Rhum fits into that development of French offshore history.
Peyron says Tabarly's 1964 English Transat victory, followed by recognition from President Charles de Gaulle and French media, helped spark France's offshore sailing movement. The Route du Rhum began in 1978 after English Transat organizers imposed limits on boat size.
Route du Rhum 2026 preview: the biggest solo race in the world | The Foil Podcast Ep 44
Q: How do we follow it?
Hutchinson recommends the event website and social channels, team websites and their live footage and tracking, as well as coverage from The Foil.
Route du Rhum 2026 preview: the biggest solo race in the world | The Foil Podcast Ep 44
Q: What is the Route du Rhum and why is it such a big deal in France?
It is a solo, nonstop transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe, held every four years. Its scale, history, media appeal and public race village have made it a major French sporting and commercial event.
TP52 Season Review 2026: winners, wobbles and what’s next | The Foil Debrief
Q: Why has this class and this circuit dominated your professional sailing career?
Fry says 50-footers combine human-powered teamwork, demanding boat handling and exciting sailing, while the circuit is exceptionally well organized.

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What is The Foil Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Independent coverage of international sail racing, from SailGP and the America's Cup to offshore classics, Olympic classes and professional circuits. Regular hosts Neil Cole, Andy Rice and Freddie Carr bring sailing journalism, race commentary and professional sailing experience, with Shona Gibson and other contributors adding reporting and specialist perspectives. The format mixes race previews and post-event analysis with broader debates about technology, talent development, sponsorship, media coverage and the sport's appeal beyond its established fan base. Interviews with competitors and experienced figures from the sailing world sit alongside lively panel discussions and on-the-ground event coverage. The emphasis is on the tactics, peop... more

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