Women In Sailing Podcast Series

Deborah Wallace
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.

  1. 11/12/2023

    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.

    56 min
  2. 22/05/2023

    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.

    1 h 10 min

À propos

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.

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