SailGP loses two drivers in a week: Canfield injured, Martine Grael out - The Foil Podcast - Ep 38
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Two SailGP driver changes, a tightening fight at the end of the Ocean Race Atlantic and big America’s Cup team news — it’s been a packed week in sailing.
Neil Cole is joined by Andy Rice, Freddie Carr and Lewis Smith for episode 38 of The Foil Podcast, your independent take on sail racing, both foiling and non-foiling.
First, we unpack the spectacular Ocean Race Atlantic finish, with four very different IMOCA boats arriving within half an hour of each other. What did we learn about the new designs, why is hand steering making a comeback, and could closer racing and better onboard coverage bring back the Ocean Race’s glory days?
Then it’s SailGP ahead of Geneva. Taylor Canfield’s injury puts pressure on the USA just as their battle with Artemis and Emirates GBR heats up. We discuss the possible replacements, Martine Grael’s departure from Mubadala Brazil and what Paul Goodison taking the wheel could mean for the team. Plus, the light-wind forecast, Switzerland’s home prospects and why we could see some properly ruthless sailing.
Finally, we look ahead to AC38 and break down Australia’s sailing line-up: familiar faces, proven partnerships and a strong emphasis on team culture. Where might Kyle Langford fit into the picture? And what does Luna Rossa’s reshuffle mean for Marco Gradoni, the senior team and the next generation of Cup talent?
Who’s your pick to claim the final SailGP Grand Final spot? Let us know in the comments.
Become a member now: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreTheFoil/join00:00:00 Start 00:08:48 Ocean Race Atlantic takeaways 00:16:48 SailGP Geneva preview 00:25:31 Martine Grael leaves Brazil 00:35:52 SailGP Geneva race predictions 00:40:49 Switzerland’s home SailGP 00:44:15 Australia’s America’s Cup team 00:53:40 Luna Rossa reshuffles its team
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