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8. Military coups, greenwashing and the 'blood wood' teak trade | The Sailing Podcast Episode 8
43:20||Season 1, Ep. 8In this latest episode of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker steps aboard the famous Contessa 32, Ascent, to sit down with Jesse Rogers of the renowned Jeremy Rogers boatyard. While Jesse helps run the family business – famous for building Contessas and high-tech carbon fibre projects – her background in environmental journalism brings a unique and critical lens to the materials that define the yachting industry.The heart of this conversation dives deep into the world of teak. Long considered the gold standard for boat building due to its natural oils, durability, and non-slip properties, teak has a dark side that the industry can no longer ignore. Jesse and Theo explore the 'Blood Teak' crisis, the impact of the Myanmar military coup on timber supply chains, and the complex reality of 'greenwashing' in the global wood trade.From the history of 'Green Contessas' to the hunt for the perfect sustainable alternative, ranging from thermally modified maple and cork to cutting-edge synthetic decks made from rice husks and timber waste, this episode is a must-listen for any sailor concerned with the provenance of their vessel's decking. Jesse shares her journey from a sailing novice to a leading voice in maritime sustainability, arguing that while the world order may be shifting, our responsibility to use precious resources as though they are gold has never been more vital.Special Offer from our Sponsor: SunsailThis episode is made possible by Sunsail. If you're dreaming of your next adventure on the water, Sunsail is offering a free day of sailing for every week you book in 2026. Book seven days and pay for six, or book a fortnight and get a free weekend included!Claim your offer from Sunsail – Free Day Offer (Offer valid worldwide excluding Italy. Book by January 30th, 2026.)The Sailing Podcast is the new series from the teams behind Yachting Monthly, Yachting World, and Practical Boat Owner. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of maritime stories and sailing inspiration.
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7. Saving Einstein, to Loften and back and inspiring Tracey Edwards | The Sailing Podcast Ep.7
01:05:51||Season 1, Ep. 7In this 7th ever episode of The Sailing Podcast, host Theo Stocker steps on board Mansura, the Hallberg-Rassy of veteran sailor, author, and pilotage expert Miranda Delmar Morgan. Miranda shares the incredible history behind her boat's name, tracing it back to a 1912 hybrid propulsion vessel owned by her family—a boat she believes may have been the "private yacht" that secretly spiritied Albert Einstein away from the Nazis to the shores of Dover in 1933.The conversation then shifts to Miranda's epic four-month summer voyage, covering over 4,000 miles from the South Coast of England to the stunning Lofoten Islands in the Norwegian Arctic. Miranda discusses the logistical challenges of managing 16 different crew members, the technical demands of navigating the "rock-strewn" inner leads of the Norwegian coast, and the surreal experience of sailing under the midnight sun in 20°C heat.Special Offer from our Sponsor: SunsailThis episode is made possible by Sunsail. If you're dreaming of your next adventure on the water, Sunsail is offering a free day of sailing for every week you book in 2026. Book seven days and pay for six, or book a fortnight and get a free weekend included!Claim your offer at: https://www.sunsail.com/uk/offers/free-day-offerFree Day Offer (Offer valid worldwide excluding Italy. Book by January 30th, 2026.)The Sailing Podcast is the new series from the teams behind Yachting Monthly, Yachting World, and Practical Boat Owner. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of maritime stories and sailing inspiration
6. The toughest sailor you'll ever meet | The amazing records of Jazz Turner | The Sailing Podcast Ep.6
34:23||Season 1, Ep. 6In this inspiring episode of The Sailing Podcast, join Theo Stocker and Laura Hodgetts aboard Jazz Turner's yacht. Jazz is the first female disabled person to complete a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland.Jazz opens up about her extreme 28-day challenge, her life-limiting Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and the determination that drove her to crawl across barnacle-covered rocks to save her boat just 50 miles from the finish. She details the vital modifications made to her 27ft boat, Fear, and the emotional moment a pod of dolphins appeared in her darkest hour.Please note: This Podcast was recorded several months ago and we understand Jazz's plans may have changed since then. 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.
5. Digging into our ship building heritage | The Sailing Podcast Ep.5 | Mary Montagu Scott
33:49||Season 1, Ep. 5In this fascinating episode of The Sailing Podcast, Theo Stocker visits the historic Buckler's Hard with Mary Montagu Scott, director of Beaulieu Enterprises and trustee of the new Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust.Mary shares her deep connection to the Beaulieu River, tracing the yard's history from its medieval origins to its peak in the 18th century, when it built 55 ships for the Royal Navy. She delves into the incredible story of the HMS Agamemnon, Nelson's favourite warship, which was launched here in 1781. Mary recounts the ambitious archaeological project to survey the Agamemnon's wreck off the coast of Uruguay and the ongoing excavation of the original slipways at Buckler's Hard.Discover the plans to lay a full-size replica keel of the Agamemnon to preserve 18th-century shipbuilding skills, and hear Mary explain why, despite a life sailing tall ships and diving on wrecks, her favourite place to sail remains the tranquil creeks of the Beaulieu River on her small scow.The Sailing Podcast is a 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.
4. Sailing Nerds #1: Cruising vs Racing: Which is the Only Real Sailing?
59:53||Season 1, Ep. 4Welcome to the first episode of Sailing Nerds — a new sub-series from The Sailing Podcast — where we discuss all things boaty.For this inaugural episode, Yachting Monthly Editor (and Sailing Podcast host), Theo Stocker met up with Yachting Monthly, Yachting World, Practical Boat Owner and Motor Boat and Yachting Digital Editor, Toby Heppell at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.Despite years of working together on the business side, we’ve rarely dug into our shared passion: getting afloat.Prepare for some misty-eyed reminiscing as we compare our East Coast dinghy-saiing childhoods before we tackle the eternal question: Is Cruising the only real form of sailing, or is Toby’s beloved Racing the superior pursuit?We also take a deep dive into the used boat market with a fun challenge: What’s the best boat you can buy for under £5,000? Hit that like and subscribe button, and let us know in the comments: Are you team cruising or team family? 👇
3. The Sailing Podcast Ep. 3 | Parties, Passage, and the Path to the Azores in the Triangle Race
46:14||Season 1, Ep. 3The Sailing Podcast host (and Yachting Monthly Editor) Theo Stocker dives into the highs and lows of the recently resurrected Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race with three enthusiastic entrants: veteran participant Jane (JT), single-handed sailor Rob McGregor, and experienced co-skipper Kathy Clayton.They all unpack the three-leg course, which starts in Falmouth and features famed stopovers in Kinsale, Ireland, and Tréguier, Northern France, before sprinting home. Discover why this event, run by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, is renowned as much for its friendly atmosphere and legendary shore-side socials—like the Guinness-fuelled club nights and the Tréguier hog roast—as it is for the sailing.We cover the competitive action, including how the fleet blends serious racing yachts with cruising boats through handicap classes, and hear the nail-biting stories from the water: from managing the Land's End TSS and dealing with fog-bank start lines, to the challenges of single-handed micronapping and the demoralising effects of flat calm on the 300-mile leg.Finally, the sailors give practical advice on how to get your own boat ready for major offshore events, detailing the Category 3 safety requirements (plus life raft), the necessary 125-mile qualifying voyage, and the crucial importance of a strong skipper/co-skipper partnership.
2. 'The emotional impact of not finishing the Vendée is huge' | Pip Hare | The Sailing Podcast Ep.2
49:34||Season 1, Ep. 2In 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 EuropePip 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.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.Please note due to technical difficulties the audio quality of this podcast recording is not up to standard. However, we decided the content was sufficiently interesting to warrant publication nevertheless.