Ewan McGregor goes offshore, America's Cup Q&A & match racing dominance | The Foil Podcast Ep 41
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This week on The Foil Podcast, Neil is joined by Andy Rice, Freddie Carr and Shona Gibson for a packed episode covering everything from Ewan McGregor's transatlantic sailing adventure to the latest debates surrounding the America's Cup, SailGP and offshore racing.
The team discusses whether Ewan McGregor's voyage from Scotland to Brazil is a celebrity gimmick or a genuine offshore challenge that could help push sailing further into the mainstream.
We also dive into your questions and comments following the recent America's Cup action, including the growing divide between traditional sailing and the high-speed foiling world, whether augmented reality could find its way into sailing, AC40 vs SailGP racing and just how much America's Cup knowledge moves between rival teams.
Plus, Shona and Andy look back at Pauline Courtois' dominant Women's Match Racing World Championship victory in San Francisco, before discussing the incredibly close Offshore Double Handed World Championship — and whether offshore racing could eventually find its way into the Olympic Games.
And finally, we look ahead to what's coming next across The Foil, including the latest from the 52 Super Series and the growing Switch fleet.
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00:00 Ewan McGregor takes on the Atlantic 03:56 Live from the 52 Super Series 04:35 America's Cup & SailGP Q&A 19:00 Women's Match Racing World Championship 27:16 Offshore Double Handed World Championship 34:15 What's next in the sailing world?
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