{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/64800520b19ea100119bbf8d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dean Barker (Yachting legend and bowel cancer survivor)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1674017421503-e3b700cac2e0cc2821dd737ea2373217.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><u>DEAN BARKER:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Dean Barker is a name that is synonymous with yachting in NZ.&nbsp;Especially the Americas cup.&nbsp;When you think of that event his name is up there with Coutts and Butterworth back in the day and now Burling and Tuke.</p><p><br></p><p>Unfortunately, he is probably remembered most for being the Team NZ skipper when we were on the receiving end of one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history- remember that?&nbsp;San Francisco 2013. &nbsp;Team NZ was up 8-1 then we ended up losing to Jimmy Spitalls Oracle boat by 9 races to 8.&nbsp;</p><p>We reflect on that period in great detail in this conversation.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We also chat at length about Deans battle with bowel cancer recently.&nbsp;Bowel cancer is the most commonly reported cancer in New Zealand…and probably one of the least talked about cancers.&nbsp;As a country we have 3000 cases and 1200 deaths each year.&nbsp;</p><p>https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/</p><p><br></p><p>Dean has always struck me as being like an old school kiwi guy- stoic, strong, silent and intensely private.&nbsp;So I really appreciate him coming on the podcast and being so open about </p><p>some really personal and painful stuff.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.&nbsp;</p><p>Even before they jumped on board as a sponsor, I was a fan of their products.&nbsp;Now their protein powder is part of my daily plan.&nbsp;Every morning without fail. </p><p>They are so much more than just protein and smoothie powder though.&nbsp;Check out their website to learn more about this kiwi company doing special things.</p><p><br></p><p>https://radixnutrition.co.nz/</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}