Abby Ehler is joined in Bermuda by four women to discuss pathways into the America's Cup, highlighting women in key roles within AC teams: former Team SCA Navigator & Weatherwhiz Meteriologist Libby Greenhalgh, Bermuda sailor & 2016 Olympian Ceci Wollman, Land Rover BAR's Chief Meteriologist Jessica Sweeney and Spain's Elvira Llabres, a computer engineer with performance team Softbank Team Japan working on her 4th America’s Cup. Ceci is the only female on the crew of Team Bermuda and one of two women in this year's Red Bull Youth's America's Cup (RBYAC). Elvira shares her thoughts on opportunities for women in performance analysis and the group consider how the race needs to diversify. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.  

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British record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari has become the first female skipper for the 207-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The 44 year old will lead a 50-50 mixed gender crew with the emphasis on youth while campaigning for a cause that she is passionate about to Turn the Tide on Plastic. This will be a highlight in her career—her sixth round the world trip— in which she has already sailed solo non-stop in both directions breaking records for women in the process.  Dee made her debut in the Volvo Ocean Race in the 2014-15 edition with the all-female crew of Team SCA that won the Lisbon - Le Havre leg as well as heading the fleet twice during in-port race and finishing third in the in-port series.  Dee will now be breaking new records while making history for women in sailing and Chris Stafford caught up with her just after the announcement was made.

Host: Chris Stafford

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British record breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari has become the first female skipper for the 207-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The 44 year old will lead a 50-50 mixed gender crew with the emphasis on youth while campaigning for a cause that she is passionate about to Turn the Tide on Plastic. This will be a highlight in her career—her sixth round the world trip— in which she has already sailed solo non-stop in both directions breaking records for women in the process.  Dee made her debut in the Volvo Ocean Race in the 2014-15 edition with the all-female crew of Team SCA that won the Lisbon - Le Havre leg as well as heading the fleet twice during in-port race and finishing third in the in-port series.  Dee will now be breaking new records while making history for women in sailing and Chris Stafford caught up with her just after the announcement was made. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.

Sara Gross and Alyssa Godesky have an insightful conversation on this final episode in the series of WiSP IronWomen with Amy Marsh who shares her journey from professional triathlete to cancer survivor. Amy was an all-American swimmer-turned-triathlete who won four Ironman races and two other Iron-distance races in her career. In 2014, Amy was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Five rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant later, Amy recently won the overall women’s age group win at the Life Time Tri CapTex Sprint Triathlon. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.

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Sara Gross and Alyssa Godesky have an insightful conversation on this final episode in the series of WiSP IronWomen with Amy Marsh who shares her journey from professional triathlete to cancer survivor. Amy was an all-American swimmer-turned-triathlete who won four Ironman races and two other Iron-distance races in her career. In 2014, Amy was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Five rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant later, Amy recently won the overall women’s age group win at the Life Time Tri CapTex Sprint Triathlon. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.

Chris Stafford talks to British born show jumper Amanda Derbyshire who arrived Stateside as a 21 year old on the brink of her international career eager to explore America while experiencing the different show scene and what opportunities there might be for her here. Her upbringing in the north of England had given her a solid foundation of horsemanship through Pony Club and having the opportunity to work with Nick Skelton and Laura Kraut opened the door to riding good horses—including Big Star at his first show. For the past seven years from starting out with Andre Dignelli at Heritage Farm in New York learning all about the equitation and hunter jumper worlds, she moved to Becky & David Gochman’s Baxter Hill Farm where she is now the manager and trainer. Amanda currently has four horses at four star level and has been on top form since the winter season in Florida. Returning to Devon Horse Show recently this for the seventh time she was crowned Open Jumper Champion after she won two major classes. Amanda is ambitious about where her career might take her and hopes to earn herself a place on the British team. Chris caught up with her at the Upperville Horse Show this past weekend and asked her about the pros and cons of being based in the U.S. 
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Chris Stafford talks to British born show jumper Amanda Derbyshire who arrived Stateside as a 21 year old on the brink of her international career eager to explore America while experiencing the different show scene and what opportunities there might be for her here. Her upbringing in the north of England had given her a solid foundation of horsemanship through Pony Club and having the opportunity to work with Nick Skelton and Laura Kraut opened the door to riding good horses—including Big Star at his first show. For the past seven years from starting out with Andre Dignelli at Heritage Farm in New York learning all about the equitation and hunter jumper worlds, she moved to Becky & David Gochman’s Baxter Hill Farm where she is now the manager and trainer. Amanda currently has four horses at four star level and has been on top form since the winter season in Florida. Returning to Devon Horse Show recently this for the seventh time she was crowned Open Jumper Champion after she won two major classes. Amanda is ambitious about where her career might take her and hopes to earn herself a place on the British team. Chris caught up with her at the Upperville Horse Show this past weekend and asked her about the pros and cons of being based in the U.S. 

For more conversations with top riders as well as elite athletes from many other sports visit wispsports.com where you can find podcasts, videos, blogs and articles. You can join in the conversation too by following us on social media @WiSP Sports.

Former Canadian teammates Maria Samson & Kim Donaldson review the recent Rugby 7s—which teams and players shone through. They share their insight on the June Internationals taking place around the world, including the last few test matches before the 2017 World Cup kicks off on August 9th in Dublin. And there's a reminder of the pools for the World Cup and ticket availability if you're planning a trip to Ireland. Our dynamic duo also ask what's happening with the French team, and celebrate a rugby legend in Australia's captain Ashleigh Hewson.  For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSP Sports. 

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Former Canadian teammates Maria Samson & Kim Donaldson review the recent Rugby 7s—which teams and players shone through. They share their insight on the June Internationals taking place around the world, including the last few test matches before the 2017 World Cup kicks off on August 9th in Dublin. And there's a reminder of the pools for the World Cup and ticket availability if you're planning a trip to Ireland. Our dynamic duo also ask what's happening with the French team, and celebrate a rugby legend in Australia's captain Ashleigh Hewson.  For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSP Sports.