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The Sailing Podcast

Future Marine
European Yacht Of the Year
Celtic Triangle Race
Sailing
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
Galapagos Islands
Kinsale
Treguier
Antarctica

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes26Foundeda year ago
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Grab a cup of tea (or a cold beer) and join Theo Stocker and Toby Heppell for Episode 25 of The Sailing Podcast as the Sailing Geeks return to dissect four classic nautical topics.

In this episode:

* Sailing Literature Recommendations: From childh... more

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Welcome back to a special edition of The Sailing Podcast! In Episode 24, we bring back our occasional sub-series, The Sailing Geeks, where host Theo Stocker is joined by Toby Heppell at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club to chew the cud on all things sai... more

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

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Recent Guests

Louis Hawkins Kirk
Young crew, Griffin programme participant
Royal Ocean Racing Club Griffin Programme
Episode: Inside Short-Handed Offshore Racing with Theo Stocker & Toby Heppell | Ep. 24
Kate Cope
Organiser of the UK Double-Handed Offshore Series
UK Double-Handed Offshore Series
Episode: Inside Short-Handed Offshore Racing with Theo Stocker & Toby Heppell | Ep. 24
Richard Bretherton
Sailor on Jeanneau Sunfast 3200 R2
Jeanneau / Sunfast
Episode: Inside Short-Handed Offshore Racing with Theo Stocker & Toby Heppell | Ep. 24
Neil Andrew
Race organiser, Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
Episode: Inside Short-Handed Offshore Racing with Theo Stocker & Toby Heppell | Ep. 24
Mike Golding
Sailor and ocean racer, OBE
Sailor, Open 60 campaigns
Episode: Mike Golding OBE (Part 1) - 'I didn't tell him I was a fireman who'd never been in the Southern Ocean'
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

Hosts

Theo Stocker
Host of The Sailing Podcast
Toby Heppell
Co-host, digital editor
Jesse Rogers
Co-owner of Jeremy Rogers Boatyard
Charlie Hewitt
Sailor, co-founder of Ardent Training
Ed Hewitt
Sailor, co-founder of Ardent Training

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 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
    Canadaa month 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many appreciate practical, hands-on sailing and maintenance tips.
Listeners praise the insightful, interview-driven format with high-profile guests.
Fans highlight inspiring sea stories and leadership lessons from naval and expedition guests.

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#10
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#39
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#86
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#158
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#7
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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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The show centers on inspirational and practical sailing stories, often featuring legendary sailors, naval officers, race organizers, boat builders, and seasoned instructors. Episodes frequently explore long-distance adventures, offshore campaigns, boat design and maintenance, and the evolving role of technology (from Starlink to navigation electronics) in modern sailing. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests, hands-on technical guidance, and candid accounts of risk, leadership, and resilience at sea, making it valuable for listeners seeking both motivation and tacit knowledge for real-world boating."

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Recent guests on The Sailing Podcast include:

1. Louis Hawkins Kirk
2. Kate Cope
3. Richard Bretherton
4. Neil Andrew
5. Mike Golding
6. Ertan Beskardes
7. Don McIntyre
8. Richard Farrington

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