Published 25 May 2025 This week we have three World Champions from the Hobie Class. Cam Owen, Susie Ghent and Paddy Butler, each of them putting time and energy in to growing the sport. Its a chat about excellence, but excellence in ideas to grow sailing. We also talk in depth about a bunch of catamaran events including Western Australia's Cat Summ…

Published 18 May 2025 We couldn't put an episode together last week, so this week we bring you a rip snorter. We chat to Rohan Veal, the man who brought foiling to the masses, the game changer, the man who invented the Veal Heel, the first King of foiling. The two time Moth World Champion gives us all the detail on how foiling came about. Its an aw…

Published 4 May 2025 This week we reach back out to Dan Turner as he sits at anchor in the Marquesas Islands. Dan is competing in the Mini Globe Race, sailing a 5.80m self built boat around the World and he has really started to find his legs. Part race, part adventure, all awesome, there is plenty to catch up with. Enjoy!! #dan.turner.adventure #m…

Published 27 April 2025 This week, former WMRT World Champion, former AC skipper, multi World Champion in the Maxi class, Jesper Radich. One of Denmarks top pro sailors and all round good guy. Its another great conversation. Enjoy! #jesperradich @worldmatchracingtour @americascup #wmrt #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcas…

Published 20 April 2025 This week, we chat to one of the best, the Master of Match Racing, Ian Williams. 8 times World Champion in one of the most intense forms of sailing. He is also an Americas Cup coach, SailGP coach and World Champion in a bunch of other classes. Detailed and analytical. Our conversation was fantastic. The chat felt like it was…

Published 13 April 2025 We think this weeks episode may become one of our most listened to of all time. It was a riot. So much fun. Our guest was Tracy Schmitt, one of the competitors in the Hansa World Championships. Tracy is a Canadian, Quadruple amputee. She won a bronze medal in alpine downhill para-skiing at the Ontario Parasport Games and was…

Published 6 April 2025 We chat to Tom Dolan, 2 times Irish Sailor of the year, winner of the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro in the Figaro 3 class, sailing his boat - Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan. Another Irishman. You know how this will go. We were all in our happy place. Enjoy! #tomdolanskipper #classefigarobeneteau #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #ba…

Published 30 March 2025 We had one two hour window over two weeks to put an episode together. We spoke to Luigi Maffioli from Gottifredi Maffioli. Luigi is a long time friend. His companies ropes were used in the Cup, in the Ocean Race, throughout the Olympics, Superyachts and at Foiling Week. They make some very cool stuff and understanding ropes …

Published 16 March 2025 We have wanted to do a cruising chat for a long time and with the Oyster World Rally about to come to an end, we made a call to a boat in the middle of an ocean. We spoke to Scott Bailey, long time marine identity as he cruised his Oyster 595 JaZoFi around the World. We talk dreaming, planning, and the whole adventure. If yo…

Published 9 March 2025 Episode 300, who would have thought! To celebrate we reached out to Cole Brauer. 2nd in the 2023–2024 Global Solo Challenge, setting a new around-the-world speed record for the class 40. And the first woman from the United States to race single-handed around the world nonstop. Plus, she has changed the game in her ability to …

Published 3 March 2025 Published a day late because of travel and MAFS, (not me). It is a great chat with Elizabeth 'Za' Tucker. Za has bought Cole Bauers Class 40 First Light with the goal of competing in the Global Solo Challenge in 2027. We find out about the delivery, the race, the program and contribute in our own special way. It is pretty fun…

Published 23 February 2025 With the 18' Skiff JJ Giltinans, (their World Championships) just a couple of weeks away, we reached out To Harry Price, skipper of the Rag and Famish, current 18 National Champion, current Moth National Champion, former Youth World Match Racing Champion and coach of the Australian Youth and Women's AC team for a chat. If…

Published 16 February 2025 This week we are fired up about the start of the Mini Globe Race, https://minigloberace.com/ starting in one week in Antigua. We reached out to the event organiser Don McIntyre. He is always a good chat and he filled us in on the event, the people and what to watch for over the next year this event is underway. It is a re…

Published 9 February 2025 A very enjoyable conversation with a remarkable young sailor. Chris Bateman has just won the B14 Worlds with Lucy Loughton. Chris shares the incredible story of their win as only an Irishman can. You will love this episode and it may even change the way you approach sailing. Apologies, the audio isn't perfect, but it is a …

Published 2 February 2025 This week we focus in on the Melbourne to Osaka Race, A 5,500 mile doublehander race. It starts in March in Melbourne and races north through the Pacific to Osaka in Japan. It's the 9th edition of the race which is held usually every 4 years. We reached out to one of our great mates Paul Schulz. He is going again after com…

Published 26 January 2025 This is a massive episode, but it is so good. We celebrate Australia Day by talking to one of the US's greats - Bill Hardesty. Former World Champion in the J/70, Etchells, Melges 20, Melges 24, Farr 40, and match racing. He was also the 2011 U.S. “Yachtsman of the Year”. We talk about his journey, and the Etchells Worlds t…

Published 12 January 2025 It's a busy time of year in the Southern Hemisphere. There are so many sailing regattas happening right now. We try and discuss as many as we can and talk about all the different boats out there. It is a pretty enjoyable episode. #mustoskiffint #b14sailingaustralia #ilca_sailing #aussieskiffs #aclasscat #hobieclassaustrali…

Published 5 January 2025 We wanted to talk 5oh and Etchells Worlds, so we thought lets get a person doing both. Sandy is currently fighting for first place at the 505 Worlds and will be sailing with BP at the Etchells Worlds, so he was the perfect guest. #binksmarine #international505sailing #vendeeglobe #etchellsclass #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixn…

Published 29 December 2024 The Australian Sabot Championships are underway at Drummoyne Sailing Club in NSW. The Sabot is a popular junior class in Australia. Many of its past National champions are now some of the top sailing pros in the World. It is always interesting to hear what the youngsters think about our sport, so given we are a sponsor of…

Published 27 December 2024 The third of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailingBy Jordan Spencer, Bret Perry, Nick Bice

Published 27 December 2024 The Second of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing…

Published 26 December 2024 The first of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing…

Published 22 December 2024 We focus in on the Hobart again. After Tony Mutter and Law Connect last week, this week it is James Mayo and Master Lock Comanche. James is the man, along with Matt Allen, who is responsible for keeping Comanche in Australia and campaigning her for another go at the Hobart. He has won the race before, won several World Ch…

Published 15 December 2024 With so much sailing going on, it's hard to believe we are less then 2 weeks from the start of the Hobart. Its time for us to focus in. This week we chat to one of our favourite blokes, Tony Mutter, sailing master on Law Connect, the supermaxi that took line honours last year by the barest of margins. It was one of the gr…

Published 8 December 2024 Another week, another great chat. This week Rebecca 'Boo' Coles. A young women who is all in on the sport of sailing. Currently campaigning on RC44's, Cape 31's and Swan 50's, she now has the Mini Transat in her sights. There is plenty going on in her World and we discuss it all. It is a lot of fun. @teamaquarc44 #rebecole…

Published 1 December 2024 We elected to not have a guest for this Ep. as there is so much we needed to catch up on. We touch on METS, take you behind the scenes at SailGP, focus in on the Vendee and talk about a heap more. A lot of fun as usual. Tell your friends. #sailgp #vendeeglobe #metstrade #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sai…

Published 17 November 2024 Its another big Ep. This time we focus on SailGP, looking at the new teams, new foils, new events and all the trades that happened in the off season. There is plenty to share ahead of event number 1 next week in Dubai. We also follow up on the Vendee. #sailgp #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #…

Published 10 November 2024 We are publishing early so you can get a listen before the race starts and because I have stuff to do on my Sunday. A great breakdown of what is coming up for the participants in the Vendee Globe. Easily the best and most enjoyable listen for all the detail you will want for the Vendee including weather analysis. Plus, we…

Published 3 November 2024 We discuss all that is happening in the World of sailing. Including reviewing the IOM Worlds, discussing the Vendee, SailGP, Match Racing and some local events. It is very much a banter session, ahead of some big weeks coming. Enjoy! #iomworlds24 #sailgp #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailin…

Published 27 October 2024 This week we chat to Catflap - Matt Cornwall. 4 America's Cups, 8 years in TP52 Super Series including winning the World Championships this year. World Match Racing Champion 2010 with and 2014. Other wins include the Sydney-Hobart Race, the Copa Del Rey, the Maxi Worlds, the Fastnet Race and Key West Race Week. Another gre…

Published 20 October 2024 This is an interview we have wanted to do for a while. Watching the Paris Olympic Windsurfing, we saw a dominant performance from Emma Wilson, but then come the final where one race decides all, we saw heartbreak. Emma is such a cool person, so much fun to hang out with, so when she was ready to chat we were ready and wait…

Published 13 October 2024 Here is an early present for you. I have to catch a plane. A great chat with the Australians Womens AC team. We know we have been Aussie centric for this cup, but we really want to see and Australian Cup team, and these ladies have been awesome over the last 18 months. They share some great insight. You will enjoy it. #ame…

Published 8 October 2024 This is a cracker of an episode. A great chat with Cole and Max that takes you right onboard the AC40 talking in detail about sailing the boat, the racing and the lessons. The boys were a great interview and shared a lot. Enjoy. And for our post interview segment, that banter there may be some of the funniest ever, except f…

Published 29 September 2024 This week we throw two topics into the mix. We get our guest to discuss the cup from an outsider looking in. But also take the time to discuss life as a sailmaker when you are running an independent loft. Dave has been making sails under the name Alexander Sails for 35+ years. He lives in the skiff, VX One, dinghy, small…

Published 22 September 2024 The IOM World Championships in Gladstone Australia are 1 month away. So we took a look at this high intensity, remote control racing class. The International One Metre is the most contested RC class in the World and you have to qualify to make the World Championships. Over the last 12 months, Croatia's Zvonko Jelacic has…

Published 8 September 2024 Whilst the Cup is on, running at the same time has been the E series, where competitors are racing each other in AC40's at home using the SIM modelling created for the Cup. The top 6 competitors plus 2 wildcards will be flown to Barcelona for the finals at the end of September. They will race for prize money and the top 2…

Published 1 September 2024 This week we start the first of what we are calling the peoples panel. We are getting people to analyse the cup. Lots of different people with different perspective. This week we start with two of our favourites Rob and Nick Deussen, father and son on fathers day. Nick was Australian president of the Moth class and Rob is…

Published 25 August 2024 We talk the Ryan Gerrish, NSW President of the B14 Skiff class ahead of the World Championships on Sydney Harbour in January 2025. The B14 is a 2 person skiff with wings that you hike from. Designed by Julian Bethwaite, designer of the 49er, 29er and 18' skiffs, in the mid 80s, the B14 is powered up fun for all. The Worlds …

Published 18 August 2024 The Americas Cup is about to start so we chat to Tom Morris from the Mozzy Sails Youtube channel and run though everything about the cup. This Ep will make you an expert on all things Americas Cup. It is a great combination of analysis and fun. We also pitch Vaikobi with a new idea. Pretty sure you will really enjoy this ep…

Published 11 August 2024 So much in this episode. First a fantastic chat with Bernardo Freitas, the busiest man in sailing. A very popular pro sailor, Bernardo joined the Spanish SailGP team this season and was part of the the teams development, moving from last, last season to the winners this season. He gives us plenty of insight to that improvem…

Published 4 August 2024 We are halfway through the Olympics and ready to throw out some observations. As stated previously, once a month we will release an Ep on video where the three of us discuss the important topics. This is that episode. As we know though, BP is in Canada and when BP travels he can go missing. Will he make it, or has he gone fu…

Published 28 July 2024 This week we chat to Dan Turner. Dan has been around sailing his whole life including competing in the Melbourne Osaka. He also loves an adventure, including taking up endurance running and competing in ultra-marathons such as the Marathon Des Sables in 2015 (265kms across the Sahara Desert over 6 days). Now he is set to comp…

Published 21 July 2024 This week we continue our focus on Olympic Classes. We chat to Grae Morris. We spoke to Grae about his journey in Ep181, so this was very Olympic focussed. The IQ Foil starts the sailing program. So racing will start in a weeks time. It was a lot of fun as per usual. We really love Grae's typical Aussie approach. I am certain…

Published 14 July 2024 We chat to Lisa Darmanin, about the Womens AC, the SailGP final and the Olympics. Lisa is involved in all three either in media or sailing roles, so her insight is detailed. She is also one of the nicest people to hang around with as well. So enjoy! #teamaustraliachallenge #lisadarmanin #australiansailingteam #volvocorkweek #…

Published 7 July 2024 This week we chat to Evie Haseldine, 49erFX sailor who has just been selected for her first Olympics. Evie has been focussed on competing at the Olympics since sailing became her passion. Again it was a really enjoyable discussion about the pathway and the process to success. Enjoy! #eviehaseldine #australiansailingteam #49ers…

Published 30 June 2024 We chat to Great Pilkington. She has just been selected to represent New Zealand at the Paris Olympics in the ILCA class. She is young, it is her first Olympics, so we wanted you to get to know her, because she is a great person. The interview is a lot of fun. We also have plenty of SailGP gossip and plenty more.... Enjoy! #s…

Published 16 June 2024 We have been asked many times to do some episodes where we talk about topics in more detail. We responded by saying we will start doing monthly discussions between the three of us, and we are going to flick the cameras on and put these episodes on Youtube, (I wonder how long it will be till we get booted). This is the first o…

Published 9 June 2024 Imagine being 21 and being handed the wheel of an AC40. That scenario is about to play out for a select few across the globe as we head into the Cup with the Youth and Womens' racing. We are jealous, we admit it, but we did want to find out what preparations have been going on and find out as much background as possible. So we…

Published 2 June 2024 Is this a World Exclusive? Britton Ward, the Lead Hull Designer from American Magic for this Cup cycle, talks to Bar Karate about the latest cup designs, the design process and everything Americas Cup related. It was a fantastic discussion. We have a great relationship with Brit. He was on Ep72 talking Farr X2. And there is pl…

Published 26 May 2024 We have an amazing chat to a women trying to do a world first. Ella Hibbert is embarking on a record-setting, never been done before, solo and non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation - a feat that has long been considered impossible. Ella's goal is to raise to raise awareness about the challenges the Arctic is facing due to the effec…