#14 | Deep Dive | Climbing Mount Stupid
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
#13 | Deep Dive | My Sailing Heroes
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
#12 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Punta Del Este or Bust
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
#11 | Deep Dive | Meaning & Function
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
#10 | Deep Dive | Weathering Lockdown
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
#9 | Sailing Solo Around the World | Racing to Cape Horn
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
#8 | Deep Dive | You Don't Have to Shout!
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 Apr 202038min
#7 | Sailing Solo Around the World | 36hr Sail Repair at Point Nemo
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 Mars 202053min
