The battle for an Olympic place within the New Zealand team. The biggest fears and dangers of a round the world record attempt - Alex Alley crowdfunds his biggest challenge yet.
Guests: Logan Dunning-Beck & Alex Alley
Presenter: Alec Wilkinson

Sailing Uncovered - Ep21 Round World record + Kiwis battle for Tokyo

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The ocean-racer's big plans for the future; who'll replace him as skipper, Alex's new role and his dramatic memories of the Transat Jacques Vabre.
Guests: Alex Thomson, Sam Goodchild
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Episode 38 Alex Thomson-a new future

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke on how sailing's future is being shaped by technology. The America's Cup defenders look forward ten years to a brave new world for the sport.
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With sailing technologist Marcus Baur and commentator Alec Wilkinson. Plus the eSailing game that's gone nuts - the eVendeeGlobe and how to win it. 
Guests: Peter Burling, Blair Tuke, Marcus Baur, Matt Johnston
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Episode 37-Burling and Tuke on sailing‘s tech revolution

Any boat, any time and almost no rules-the Jules Verne Trophy is an iconic round the world challenge. Hear about the latest attempt to break the record. The challenges and dangers ahead for the team. With sailor Sam Goodchild. Presented by Alec Wilkinson. Duration 30mins. 
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Ep36-Round the World in 40 days

Almost 2000 miles across some of the world's toughest waters-from the fisherman's graveyard to fastnet. Young race-star Alan Roberts gives Alec Wilkinson the inside story on the gruelling 2020 La Solitaire race. 
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Episode 35 - Europe‘s toughest race

Taking on the wilds of Alaska - in the longest inland-water race on the US west coast. Four intrepid racers tell us about whales, grizzlies and the infamous currents of Admiralty island.
Guests: Dave D'Amore, Anthony Crupi, Brian Lieb & Sean Boily. 
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Sailing Uncovered - Ep21 Round World record + Kiwis battle for Tokyo

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