The Mariner

In this podcast I put on my black turtleneck sweater, horn-rimmed glasses and ask you to lie down on the Mariner couch as we discuss some interesting aspects of psychology and metacognition that can r...

9 Touko 20201h 19min

In this episode I answer a listener question about who inspires me in sailing and why. I gave this some thought and decided to include only those who truly motivate me at an emotional level rather tha...

5 Touko 20201h 15min

In this episode I return to the story of my solo round the world race and the exciting conclusion of Leg 3 from New Zealand around Cape Horn to the famous South American race stopover of Punta del Est...

30 Huhti 20201h 12min

This episode I start to discuss what pieces of equipment are 'Must Haves' for me at sea, practically and emotionally. Whilst shivering in freezing conditions in my new studio 'The Barn', I take you th...

28 Huhti 20201h 9min

In this episode I take a look at the transferable skills sailors possess that could prove useful in the global crisis we are all now facing. With a unique outlook created by the unusual nature of sail...

18 Huhti 202036min

In this episode I continue the story of my voyage solo across the Southern Ocean in the Velux 5 Oceans Race.   In Episodes 6 & 7 of the Podcast I described the massive damage I suffered to my mainsail...

8 Huhti 202034min

In this episode I take a look at shouting and the intimidation techniques often employed by skippers who feel it is OK to speak to their crew in a bullying and disrespectful manner.   I uncover how da...

3 Huhti 202038min

In this episode I describe how I overcame disaster and completed 36hrs of stitching to repair my badly damaged mainsail in terrible conditions close to 'Point Nemo' in the Southern Ocean. When physica...

30 Maalis 202053min