Women In Sailing Podcast Series

About Women In Sailing Podcast Series

INSPIRE | CONNECT | EMPOWER Welcome to Sailing Women’s Network podcast series “WOMEN IN SAILING”. I'm Deborah Wallace and I’ll be share with you a series of podcasts featuring women from all aspects of the sailing world. It’s a series with you in mind during this time of isolation, and beyond. I hope you are able to take something away for each and every conversation that we have. Something that INSPIRES you to take the next step in your sailing, when we "do" get back on the water. Something that connects and resonates with you And something that will empower and motivate you to take action.

Publisher

Deborah Wallace

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2020

Latest episode

18 Jun 2024

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2024

   Women In Sailing - Women of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2023

   This podcast is a time capsule recording from the women who have completed in the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. We asked them 6 quick questions including: Which Club, Boat and Position. How long they have been sailing? How many Sydney Hobart Yacht Races they have done? What motivated them to do the race? How many do they have on their onboard? One word to describe their crew? Is there a person that has inspired their sailing career? We hope you enjoy their responses.

2. 

   1 Apr 2024

   Women In Sailing - Lisa Darmanin & Nina Curtis - Team Australia Challenge Youth and Women's America's Cup

   Episode 17 - Women In Sailing & The Team Australia Challenge for the 2024 Barcelona Youth and Women's America's Cup. The Team Australia Challenge is the official national entry in the 37th America’s Cup to compete in both the youth America’s Cup and the first Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona 2024. This Women In Sailing podcast is part of an exclusive live event on the 30th November 2023. We had the opportunity to visit the Team Australia Challenge official headquarters in the Winnings Appliances Office in Alexandria. We heard from John Winning JR Winning Appliances CEO & Patron of the Challenge, a high profile and competitive skiff sailor, and the Skipper of the Maxi Yacht Andoo Comanche which completed in the 2023 RSHYR. Our second speaker was Katharina Kuehn the founder of Deepsphere and Katharina gave us an insight into the different mindsets of high preforming sports and business people. Throughout the evening we witness firsthand the Youth and Women’s team going through their paces in the AC40 foiling simulator. In this live recording I’m chatting with Nina Curtis and Lisa Darmanin two of Australia’s leading women sailors about the America’s Cup Challenge and their campaign. Welcome to the conversation. Enjoy this Women In Sailing podcast.

3. 

   12 Mar 2024

   Women In Sailing - Simone Hill - My Crew Travel & Maritime Logistics

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4. 

   11 Dec 2023

   Women In Sailing - Kathy Veel & Bridget Canham - 2Birds2Hobart

   CurrawonG crossed the finish line of the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race close to mid-night to a standing ovation in Hobart on New Years Eve. This was just the start. This duo made news around the world. Featured in newspapers such as the New York Times, online social & news platforms and on TV. Welcome to another Women In Sailing podcast. Little did Kathy & Bridget know that being the first two women sailing Double Handed in the race would gain that much attention, around the world. They were a double handed team, it also means that they were the only all women crew, since 2018, and could possibly be the only all-women crew again in this years’ race. I had the pleasure to catch up, with Kathy Veel and Bridget Canham at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, as they were preparing to be coaches at the Lots Regatta on the October long weekend. These two incredible ladies have enjoyed the sport of sailing for many years, and in this episode they give us a glimpse into their passion for Sailing. As well, we hear about Kathy’s 50-year-old, 30ft yacht CurrawonG. Explaining how the boat is coming together for her second Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Kathy and Bridget are both veterans of collectively 11 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races. They share how they met on an all-women crew Women On Water, entered in the 1989 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and have been friends ever since. Kathy a retired Art Teacher from NSW, and Bridget a retired Nurse from South Africa, both in community focused professions, it’s lovely to hear they are still giving back to the community by volunteering with Making Waves Foundation. In preparation for this years' race, they are a little wiser, have a sponsor, and are excited about heading to the start line for another Rolex Sydney Hobart yacht racing adventure. I hope that you find this conversation as enjoyable to listen to, as I did chatting with these two wonderful ladies, Living life to the fullest.

5. 

   31 Oct 2023

   Women In Sailing - Kirsten Neuschafer - Golden Globe Solo Retro Race

   Sailing around the world using today’s modern navigational equipment, radar, satellite communications, cell phones and autopilot is one thing. Take yourself back to 1968’s and ask yourself how confident you would be only using technology available then? Jump into a yacht between 32-36 feet and set your sights on winning a-round-the-world yacht race. I’m Deborah Wallace from Sailing Women’s Network with another Women In Sailing Podcast. I’m extremely excited to be talking with Kirsten Neuschafer, catching up with her in South Africa, using modern technology. Talking about her non-stop, Solo, Retro sail in the 2022/2023 edition of the Golden Globe Race. Starting the race in September 2022, along with 15 entrances from around the world. She completed the race in 233 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes and 47 seconds. She sailed past the great capes of the world and over 30,000 plus nautical miles, including 2 weeks in the dull-drums and rescued a fellow competitor after his boat sank and he was set adrift in his life raft. Finishing the race, across the line back in France on the 27th April 2023. She is the first South African Sailor and women to take out any international around the world yacht race. It’s my pleasure to welcome Kirsten Neuschafer.

6. 

   2 Oct 2023

   Women in Sailing - Maddie Lyons - A Magenta Mentee Experience

   Maddie Lyons started sailing competitively in 2020. From racing dinghies at the local sailing club and interstate regattas, Maddie progressed into skiff sailing, helming Women's Keelboat Regattas and trimming on a 50ft yacht in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2022. Maddie volunteers instructing women's learn to sail courses at Tweed Valley Sailing Club. In 2022, Maddie was selected as a mentee in the Magenta Project Mentoring Program with the goal of expanding her sailing experience, including further offshore miles and foiling. Maddie started foiling at the Magenta Project and Foiling Week Try-Foiling Clinic held at Lake Garda, Italy in 2023. After trialling in the 69F class, Maddie joined the new Magenta Project Foiling Team and is currently campaigning to race on the 69F circuit in 2024

7. 

   14 Sept 2023

   Women in Sailing - Nadine Tabak & AWKR

   Nadine Tabak is a rising star in the sailing world, dedicated to promoting women and youth engagement in the sport. With just three and a half years of sailing experience, Nadine has already made a significant impact. As the founder of the Generational Outreach and Access (GenOA) committee, she has introduced numerous younger members to sailing and increased engagement opportunities for all. She speaks to us about the Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta (AWKR), an event she has played a role in planning and promoting. AWKR is a prestigious sailing event that celebrates the skills and achievements of female sailors. Held annually, this highly anticipated regatta showcases the power, talent, and determination of women in the sailing community. With a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion, the AWKR provides a platform for women to compete, connect, and inspire one another. From thrilling races to a vibrant atmosphere, the AWKR embodies the spirit of women's sailing excellence.

8. 

   22 May 2023

   Women in Sailing - Michelle Lee - Extreme Solo Rower

   Michelle Lee encompasses the spirit of adventure and values her freedom – above all else. Twelve years in corporate banking and an end to a long-term relationship were the impetus to Michelle giving up her career, along with society’s expectations, and turn to a life of adventure. Trekking 100km Kokoda trail in 2012 – where she turned 40 on day 2 – sparked Michelle’s love for extreme adventures requiring uttermost physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-discipline. Since then, Michelle has completed triathlons, fun runs and has participated in events including the Bloody Long Walk, 65km Coast Trek, Spartan, and numerous short course triathlons. And that’s just for fun! Today, Michelle holds the world record for the fastest woman to row one million metres on a Concept 2 rowing machine and is Australia’s first woman to row any ocean solo. She was awarded The Australian Geographic’s Adventurer of the year in 2019 for her 68-day solo, unassisted row across the Atlantic Ocean, and is regularly invited to share her story to inspire others to challenge their purpose and untapped potential. Michelle continues to push her boundaries, setting ever greater new challenges to satisfy her curiosity to her full potential. With the desire to not die wondering, Michelle has now completed the world’s biggest ocean. The Pacific. With influencers in her life including Bob Proctor who preaches that “being dissatisfied is the most creative state you can find yourself in” and Dr. Joe Dispenza with rewiring your brain methods, Michelle continues to learn and grow daily in areas of mindset and personal development. It is this mindset and unwavering self-disciple that has led Michelle to perform at the highest level, confirming to her that as humans we are capable of so much more than we think. This was proven when crossing the Atlantic Ocean, she noted in her diary: “Day 46 – worse day ever!!!” and then continued to row for another 22 days to reach the finish line. Start thinking you CAN and you WILL, is the motto that has become her mantra.

9. 

   16 May 2023

   Women in Sailing - Stacey Jackson

   Growing up in Mooloolaba, QLD, Stacey started sailing at the age of 7. Whilst not a champion junior sailor, her passion was always sailing.  She sailed dinghies until she moved to Sydney to start a sailmaking apprenticeship aged 18. This move opened doors to racing on famous offshore yachts, such as Ichi Ban, Alfa Romeo 100, Black Jack and Wild Oats XI. Today Stacey is recognised as one of the world’s leading female professional offshore sailors.  She is one of very few women to have competed in two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race, the pinnacle of offshore yacht racing, where she has competed in both an all womens’ crew (2014-2015) and a mixed crew (2017-2018). She has also completed 13 Sydney Hobart races, including winning Line Honours in 2010, as well as creating and skippering the first all female professional crew in 2018, who placed second overall. As an offshore sailor, Stacey is a master of resilience and high performance in incredibly stressful situations.  Top level offshore racing involves small crews being at sea in small boats for weeks at a time, often with no real ability receive outside help if things go wrong. The pressure to push the team hard to win a race is always balanced against the increased risk of crew burn out and boat equipment breakage, where one error can cause the yacht to retire from the race. Teamwork, trust and sustainable high performance are critical to success.

10. 

    14 Mar 2023

    Women in Sailing - Jan Howard & Mary Holley

    This episode we talk with Jan Howard and Mary Holley, from Newcastle Yacht Club, about their sailing journey, SheSails, the annual Development and Open Regattas and leadership. In 2019, Jan & Mary were the inaugural winners of the SheSails Award presented by Australian Sailing. The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognizes an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. The contribution may be in areas of, but not limited to, administration, coaching, leadership, planning, events, regattas, program development, participation, school sailing and retention. (Reference Australian Sailing) From humble beginnings, when these two ladies created a name and a logo for their team sailing shirts, along with red sailing shoes. Who knew that it would go on to be adopted by Australian Sailing, and now it's a nationally recognized brand and proudly Australia wide. They both are co-owners, with their husbands, of two beautiful yachts. Mary sails "Aurora" a Farr 40 and Jan sails "Schouten Passage" a Beneteau 40.7. Over the years they have competed in many offshore ocean races and have a combine total of 30 Sydney Hobart Yacht Races (Jan 14 and Mary 16). These incredibly humble women are accomplished offshore yachtswomen still racing out of Newcastle. This podcast is a testament to their initiative, love of sailing, the power of giving, leadership and a wonderful friendship. "Want to play golf?  That's not for us ... LET'S GO SAILING"

11. 

    29 Sept 2021

    Women In Sailing - Lisa Blair

    PART 1 - "YOU ARE MORE CAPABLE THAN YOU REALISE..." National Geographic “Spirit of Adventure” award winner Lisa Blair is known for her sailing records and incredible passion for the environment, her yacht Climate Action Now and to become the 3rd person to sail solo unassisted non-stop around Antarctica. I’m Deborah Wallace and welcome to our 2nd Series of Women in Sailing Podcasts. In this series, we’ll add to the list of women making their mark in the competitive world of yacht racing. And we will talk with trailblazers such as Lisa, who I had the pleasure of meeting a number of years ago and then more recently again in Sydney whilst she was teaching for Pacific Sailing School before heading north to Qld where she is base to work on her yacht. For those who know or have met Lisa you’ll know she is an incredibly positive and passionate person on a mission. In this episode, we hear about her journey and what she has accomplished already, and what’s on the horizon. Here is a little about Lisa to start. She has a Bachelor of Educations. Holds RYA/MCA Yacht Masters (Offshore) Master Class 5 Med 3 She participated in the Clipper Round the World Race, a handful of Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race & Melbourne to Hobart double handed. Sailed, Solo across the Tasman Sea multiple times and worked on Charter Yachts. For Lisa, this is just the tip of the iceberg, this is the first of two podcasts and a week of information on Lisa’s current project and how you can get behind her in her latest, record breaking, solo sail around Antarctica. I’d like to welcome Lisa Blair.

12. 

    4 Jul 2020

    Women in Sailing - Carolijn Brouwer

    We are talking with Carolijn Brouwer in this episode of Women In Sailing. I reached out to Carolijn during COVID early June and found her enjoying her downtime with her family on the Central Coast in NSW Carolijn has competed in 3 Olympic Games and was the only female skipper in the Tornado catamaran class at Beijing Olympics 2008. She has participated in 3x Volvo Ocean Race’s and was a part of the SCA All Women’s Team 2014/2015 which won the 8thleg Portugal to France. Then in 2016-2017, she was a part of the Dongfeng team and this time the overall winner of the Volvo Ocean Race. With one of the closest race finishes in the history of the race. She holds multiple world and European titles in the Laser Radial & Europe Dinghy Class. And has won a World silver medal in the Tornado catamaran championships in 2007, as well as being the only women in the fleet. She has been the recipient of 2 ISAF World Sailor of the Year awards the first in 1998 (Olympic Sailing) and again 20 years later in 2018 (Volvo Ocean Race win with DFRT) In 2018 Carolijn was a part of Stacey Jackson’s Team Ocean Respect on Wild Oats X and completed in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The first “Professional Women’s team” in the history of the race. She shares with us her sailing adventures from growing up in Brazil to the Olympics, finding herself racing in the Volvos Ocean Race. How making lifelong friendships saw her competing in the Sydney Hobart yacht race. It’s clear that this lady loves a sailing challenge, is extremely competitive and passionate about sailing. She has “ticked a lot of boxes and there are still more to do”. It’s my pleasure to welcome Caolijn Brouwer.

13. 

    15 Jun 2020

    Women In Sailing - Julie Hodder

    Julie Hodder has been an Australian Yachtswoman for over 50 years and has competed competitively in most major Australian events, including 13 Sydney Hobart races as navigator. As well as owning her own boats, she has competed and been on the winning team in many other international events around the world, including Australia, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe. She started sailing dinghies in her younger years, then progressed to racing JOGs offshore with her dad and brother David Thomas in her teens, out of Lake Macquarie Yacht Club. After going to University in Sydney she started sailing the JOG boat (Outlaw) with Ian Thomas winning lots of JOG races including the National JOG Championships. Her first serious long offshore racing (and first Hobart) was on Diamond Cutter out of Middle Harbour Yacht Club with Alan Sweeney in the late 1970s. She progressed from the runners to navigation as that was her passion. There were not a lot of females sailing in those days and Alan and crew were very supportive after their initial doubts about females sailing offshore! She has enjoyed racing and navigation competitively on well-known yachts such as Apocalypse (Barclay Wade), Wild Oats (now Wild Rose) & Hauspie (Roger Hickman), Condor (Bob Bell), Heaven Can Wait (Warren Johns), Austmark (Gunther Schmidt-Lindner), Zen & Fujin (Gordon Ketelbey), Toy Box (Ian Box), Hollywood Boulevard (Ray Roberts), Margaret Rintoul (syndicate), Pla Loma & Exile (Rob Reynolds), and recently on About Time (Julian Farren-Price) in the 2019 Hobart Race. Whilst she does not currently own a yacht, for many years she previously owned yachts with Peter Sorensen and (shock jock) Stan Zemanek, including the Farr 50, Morning Mist (or Foxtel Titan Ford) in the 1998 Hobart, and the Volvo 60 Magnavox. She is very grateful for all the support of all these owners and great tacticians such as Bob Frazer, Jamie Wilmot and Steve McConaghy have provided. She is passionate about not only ocean racing, but also in developing the sport of sailing. As an enthusiastic member of both MHYC since 1977 and a 20+ members of the CYCA, she has taken on various roles and responsibilities including the distinction of being the first female Commodore of Middle Harbour Yacht Club (2011 – 2013) and is now a Life Member of MHYC. She is chairperson of the Frank Likely Trust supporting youth sailing at MHYC and was the volunteer chairperson of the 2012 Access Worlds in April 2012. The special feature of this regatta was that whilst 80 % of the sailors had some form of disability, the competition was open to all. There were over 120 competitors from 9 different nations and 200+ volunteers needed to run the regatta. Julie describes this period in her life as one of the most enjoyable and rewarding, ever. At age 65, she says that sailing must be the best sport in the world. You can take it up cruising non-competitively, or racing competitively. Sailing is a team sport that you can do and any age, any gender and any ability. You don’t need a lot of money, especially if you want to crew. And when you are sitting on that rail in 20+ knots, it is very often hard to tell what age, what gender and how well off the person sitting next to you is.

14. 

    23 May 2020

    Women in Sailing - Adrienne Cahalan

    Adrienne has combined a career in international pro yacht racing with her work as a lawyer and marine consultant at AGAR CAHALAN MARITIME. Adrienne sailed her first Sydney Hobart Race in 1984, started sailing as a pro sailor in 1988 on 18 foot skiffs, was admitted to practice law in 1991and raced her first Whitbread as navigator 1993-1994. Adrienne is best known for her extensive and successful career in yacht racing as a navigator from 1988 to date including 18 foot skiffs, 27 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races (6 line honors, 2 times overall winner and 2018 most recent 3rd overall), 3 circumnavigations, Whitbread and Volvo round the world races, 5 multihull world speed sailing records including the 24 hour record and breaking the Round the World Record with Steve Fossett on the catamaran Cheyenne in 2004 (58 days). She was nominated for Female world sailor of the year 4 times in 1998,2002,2003 & 2004. Over the years Adrienne has practiced law in the area of commercial law specialising in maritime law and marine insurance engaged by clients (from government, shipping companies and insurers and high net worth individuals to small business and other organisations) to advise and act for them in litigation, incident response, commercial transactions and compliance. Adrienne completed post graduate studies in Applied Meteorology at the University of Reading UK in 2003 and also works as a weather, climate and navigation consultant for marine, litigation and corporate advisory matters. Adrienne was on Council, a member of the International Regulations Committee and Oceanic and Offshore Committee at World Sailing from 2008-2016 and on the Board of Australian Sailing from 2004-2010.

15. 

    18 May 2020

    Women In Sailing - Liz Wardley

    This episode of Women In Sailing I talk to Liz Wardley about her life journey so far. Her first experiences with Sailing in Papua New Guinea, leaving School at the age of 16 to pursue her sailing career. We touch on her work life in Australian & New Zealand before she heads off overseas and found herself embarking on her first Volvo Ocean Race. She has now competed in two Volvo Ocean Races and has, and will, continue to sail in some wonderful places around the world professionally. More recently Liz joined Maiden on her round the world tour and ending up in the Caribbean. The Maiden Factor is all about Eduction. “Empower A Girl, Change the World”. More information can be found on their website. www.themaidenfactor.org Leaving the Caribbean earlier this year, as the boarders closed due to the Covid19 pandemic, Liz made her way home to Australia. She returned to Queensland to enjoy well earned RR and is spending her time Kite surfing, training and stay in touch with contacts from around the world. Setting her eyes on a forth round the world race in the recently renamed race “the Ocean Race”. www.theoceanrace.com I like to welcome Liz Wardley

16. 

    2 May 2020

    Women In Sailing - Wendy Tuck

    Our next Guest in the Women in Sailing Podcast series has skippered 3 of her 13 Sydney to Hobart Races, she has skippered 2 round the world Clipper Races winning a division and then overall Line honors. Participated in 10 Sydney to Gold Coast races and much more. I talk to Wendy Tuck about her recent time as skippering on Maiden from Sri Lanka to LA via Sydney. She also shares with us her experience and achievements, as skipper, on the Clippers around the world race. And we touch on her Sydney to Hobart races and the Jane Tate Trophy. Wendy Started sailing with her ex husband in her 20’s, they bought a boat and lived in Spain for a number of years, after taking a break and returning to Sydney she discovered sailing again, and so began the next leg of her sailing career. She got her first commercial ticket in 2002 and is a RYA Yacht master instructor and examiner. Holding a Master 5, Med 3 ticket. She is studying MED 2 with a goal of studying Master 4, to enable her to driving bigger boats hopefully on the harbour. I’d like to welcome Wendy Tuck

17. 

    17 Apr 2020

    Women in Sailing - Karyn Gojnich

    In this Women In Sailing Podcast I have the pleasure of talking to Karyn Gojnich the Club Captain from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Karyn has sailed all her life and started out at the Lane Cove 12 ft Sailing Skiff Club. She has sailed Sabots, flying 11st, Cherubs, 18ft skiffs, keelboats and windsurfers to name a few. She has represented Australia at 3 Olympic games, competed in multiple world, European and National Championships. And it doesn’t stop there. In addition to the comprehensive Sailing Program at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Karyn and the team are continually investing in growing female participation in Sailing. Through programs such as the Ladies of the Sea Wednesday Coaching Sessions, Tuesday Twilights Women's Helm Racing and the LOTS Coaching Regatta. Karyn is still an active sailor, boat owner, giving coach, and passionate advocate for the sport of sailing. We chat with Karyn about her sailing life, the games, sailing experiences and influences over the years.

18. 

    4 Apr 2020

    Women in Sailing - Lisa Darmanin

    I'm very excited to talk with our first Women in Sailing podcast guest Lisa Darmanin Lisa will compete with teammate Jason Waterhouse on the foiling Nacra17’s at the Tokyo Olympics. After sailing together for a number of years the team of Lisa and Jason got their first taste of gold at the ISAF Youth Worlds in Braiel 2009. Then in 2016 they made their Olympic debut in RIO and proudly bring home the silver. Lisa was also named the Australian Female sailor for both 2015 and 2016. And these are just a few of her achievements during sailing career. The Covid19 virus has changed everything for everyone including our Olympians, and they now have 12 months to go until the Tokyo games. I talk with Lisa about various aspects of her sailing career, past experience, challenges and the lead up Tokyo Olympics next year.

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