The Mariner

In this episode I take you for a whirlwind tour of the Moon our closest partner in the heavens and the single most important element - potentially- in the development of life on this planet.   The Moo...

24 Maj 20201h 7min

In this episode I describe the 6,500Nm race from Punta Del Este in Uruguay to Charleston, South Carolina.  The sailing was nothing to write home about but everything else about that trip was pretty un...

13 Maj 20201h 11min

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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202034min