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The Sailing Podcast

Future Marine
European Yacht Of the Year
Sailing
Celtic Triangle Race
Royal Navy
British Boat Building Academy
Golden Globe Race
Fastnet Race
Vendée Globe
Contessa 32
Wooden Boat Building
Cruising
Racing
Teak
Yachting
Canada Ocean Racing
Ocean Race Europe
Kinsale
Treguier
Myanmar
Galapagos Islands

From the team behind Practical Boat Owner, Yachting Monthly, and Yachting World comes a new sailing podcast, simply named: The Sailing Podcast

Yachting Monthly's editor, Theo Stocker hosts an array of amazing sailors to talk all things boat and adventurers. We aim to bring you the most fascinating and inspiring stories from a wide and eclectic bunch of people we’ll be featuring.

But all you reall... more

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Mike Golding OBE is, quite simply, a sailing legend. He has sailed through the Southern Ocean 9 times in both directions, and raced across the Atlantic 13 times.

He has survived burning buildings and dismastings. He even came third in the Vendée Glo... more

In Episode 23 of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker sits down inside the tiny, 19-foot cabin of Mini Globe 580,Trekker with one of the friendliest and most intrepid sailors on the planet: Ertan Beskardes.

Ertan’s story is extraordinary. Born in ... more

In Episode 22 of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker sits down with one of the most prolific, relentless, and fascinating adventurers on the planet: Don McIntyre.

Don is the visionary founder behind the retro Golden Globe Race, the Ocean Globe Ra... more

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Getting your boat's electronics to play nicely together can feel like a dark art. This week on The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker is rejoined by former Royal Marine, Yachtmaster Instructor, and Marine Surveyor Justin Morton to demystify marine ne... more

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Ertan Beskardes
British-Turkish sailor known for Golden Globe Race participation and Mini Globe Race aboard Trekker
Trekker/Mini Globe Race
Episode: Ep. 23: Ertan Beskardes – Emotional Suffering, Starlink on a 19ft Boat, and GGR Attempt #3
Don McIntyre
Founder of the Golden Globe Race, Ocean Globe Race, Mini Globe Race
Golden Globe Race/Expedition organizer
Episode: Ep. 22: Don McIntyre – Polar Living, Fighting Pirates, and Reinventing Retro Ocean Racing
Richard Farrington
Royal Navy officer, Commodore Retired, CBE
Royal Navy
Episode: Richard Farrington CBE (Part 1): The Heroic Tale of Saving HMS Nottingham | Episode 19
Justin Morton
Former Yacht Master Instructor and Examiner, Royal Marines
Royal Marines
Episode: 'The sailors who seem most content have the smallest, rubbishest boats ' | The Sailing Pod Ep.17
Monty Halls
Former Royal Marine, Marine Biologist, adventurer and author
Monty Halls / Yachting Monthly contributor
Episode: Comedy, calamity and happy memories as Monty learns to sail | Sailing Podcast Ep.16
Ed Hewitt
Sailor, co-founder of Ardent Training
Ardent Training
Episode: VR Headsets and Starlink: How to Run a Sailing School from a Remote Anchorage | The Sailing Pod Ep15
Charlie Hewitt
Sailor, co-founder of Ardent Training
Ardent Training
Episode: VR Headsets and Starlink: How to Run a Sailing School from a Remote Anchorage | The Sailing Pod Ep15
Tom Sharpe
Former Royal Navy Commander, communications consultant
Special Project Partners (consultancy)
Episode: 'The ship was sinking and we were on our own' – Cdr Tom Sharpe | The Sailing Podcast Episode 13
Will Reed
Director of the British Boat Building Academy
British Boat Building Academy
Episode: Is Wooden Boat Building Making a Comeback? | The Sailing Podcast Ep.11

Host

Theo Stocker
Host of The Sailing Podcast; editor & journalist with deep ties to the sailing press and marine media

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Always informative, always interesting!

    Never a boring episode. As a new-ish sailor I’m entertained by each one I listen to, and I learn something from each episode I listen to. And, with my recent purchase of a 1979 Tanzer 22, there’s always something I make a mental note of to look at on my boat, or check, or research. Plus Theo is a really good interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    green_david
    Canada12 days ago
  • Fascinating podcast

    Really interesting podcast with some outstanding guests. Particularly loved the episodes with Richard Farrington, Cdr. Tom Sharpe and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Always interesting episodes and guests. I really look forward to each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flomac13
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A Great Start

    A great start. Interesting guests and good stories and a raft of first hand experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Westerly 33
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Production often highlights safety, planning, and crew management with actionable takeaways.
Listeners praise inspirational sailing journeys and diverse guest backgrounds.
Guests consistently bring practical, hands-on sailing advice and real-world stories.

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#114
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#16
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#136
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#169
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#63
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#76
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 23: Ertan Beskardes – Emotional Suffering, Starlink on a 19ft Boat, and GGR Attempt #3
Q: Can you describe the transition from Lazy Otter to the boat you'll race in 2026?
He explains how he learned from the 2018 race, upgraded the rig and sails, and ultimately acquired the 2018 winning boat Matmut (renamed Miss Beagle) after finishing the MGR.
Ep. 23: Ertan Beskardes – Emotional Suffering, Starlink on a 19ft Boat, and GGR Attempt #3
Q: Is the motivation to keep going the same as the motivation to enter initially?
Yes, driven by the desire to complete the circumnavigation and to test personal capabilities against a very demanding standard.
Ep. 23: Ertan Beskardes – Emotional Suffering, Starlink on a 19ft Boat, and GGR Attempt #3
Q: What was it that motivated you to enter the Golden Globe Race in the first place?
He describes it as an adventure that tests limits and the goal of circumnavigating starting at a point and finishing there without external help, driven by personal challenge rather than prestige.
Ep. 22: Don McIntyre – Polar Living, Fighting Pirates, and Reinventing Retro Ocean Racing
Q: When did you first conceive the Golden Globe Race, and what inspired the shift from a one-off challenge to a structured, ongoing series?
The idea crystallized during Antarctic winters, realizing a nonstop circumnavigation was the logical evolution after four-legged races; the challenge evolved into a self-contained, authentic experience that encouraged repeated participation and community-building through repeated editions.
Ep. 22: Don McIntyre – Polar Living, Fighting Pirates, and Reinventing Retro Ocean Racing
Q: You mentioned the BOC Challenge and how it shaped the later events. What were the main lessons you took away that informed the Golden Globe Race?
The key lessons were that preparation, risk mitigation, and finishing hard–earned sovereignty over one's plan matter more than merely chasing technology; the essence of exploration is integrity with the boat and crew, and keeping the event human-centered makes it meaningful.

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A practical, story-driven show centered on sailing, safety, and real-world seamanship. Episodes frequently feature hands-on guidance for skippers, crew management, trip planning, and decision-making under pressure, sprinkled with personal voyage anecdotes and lessons learned from various maritime roles. Guests range from offshore sailors and boat builders to educators and leaders in naval and maritime contexts, often tying in training, sustainability, and the evolving tech of sailing. The format tends to blend actionable tips with inspiring, human-interest narratives, making it valuable for listeners who want concrete skills plus motivation to pursue adventurous sailing journeys.

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Recent guests on The Sailing Podcast include:

1. Ertan Beskardes
2. Don McIntyre
3. Richard Farrington
4. Justin Morton
5. Monty Halls
6. Ed Hewitt
7. Charlie Hewitt
8. Tom Sharpe

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