In this candid second episode of The Sailing Podcast, legendary offshore sailor Pip Hare joined Helen Fretter and Theo Stocker in summer 2025 days before setting sail on the intense Ocean Race Europe!

Recording onboard the powerful IMOCA 60, Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive Pip details her shift from solo racing to joining the Canada Ocean Racing crew. She discusses the intense training needed to master the foiling yacht, and the challenge of the short, brutal race legs around Europe

Pip also talks about the emotional resilience required after dismasting in the Vendée Globe and explains why she remains committed to competing in the 2028 Vendée.

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In this first ever episode of the Sailing Podcast, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers.

They also talk a life of boatbuilding, and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm!

The Sailing Podcast is a Brand New Podcast Series from the folks behind Yachting Monthly, Yachting World and Practical Boat Owner magazines. Subscribe today to make sure you never miss an episode.

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