The Inside Tack Athena

In this episode of "Inside Tack," we sit down with two distinguished coaches helping shape the present and future of British sailing in the 37th America's Cup. Xabi Fernandez, a six-time round-the-world sailor and performance coach for INEOS Britannia, shares his wealth of experience and strategies for elite competition. Joining him is Chris Draper, a hugely talented foiling sailor and Olympic bronze medallist, now coaching the Athena Pathway youth and women's teams. Listen in as they discuss their coaching philosophies, the evolution of foiling technology, and their vision for the next generation of America's Cup sailors. This episode offers a deep dive into the minds of the mentors guiding the sport's brightest talents.

The Sailing Matrix. Hear from Sailor Bleddyn Mon and Rich Young, Simulation Engineer on all things SIM for AC37.

Hear from the team on the naming day of our race boat for the 37th America's Cup, Britannia. As Jim Ratcliffe and Ben Ainslie talk about the team and their ambitions along with everything ahead for the next 4 months in the lead up to racing.

No podcast episode this week but a BIG show coming up this weekend with RB3's naming day on Saturday. SIgn up now to tune in live on the day.

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Team paramedic Stephen Doherty, safety swimmer Jackson Griffin and sailor Ben Cornish reveal the efforts and planning behind keeping the team safe at sea. As the America's Cup embraces high-speed foiling boats, the stakes for safety are higher than ever. Steven and Jackson share the specialized skills, training, and quick-thinking needed to ensure the well-being of sailors in this extreme environment. From crash response to emergency medical care, learn what goes into safeguarding the world's fastest sailing competition. Don't miss this gripping discussion on the vital roles behind the scenes of the America's Cup.

In this episode of "Inside Tack," we meet two remarkable America's Cup 'cyclors': Neil Hunter, now in his third America's Cup who transitioned from a traditional Grinder to a Cyclor whilst still being a world leading Grinder in SailGP, and Ryan Todhunter, who made the leap from rowing to sailing. Discover how these athletes power the hydraulics to control the sails by cycling and hear their insights on the intense physical demands, teamwork, and technology behind the scenes of the world's most prestigious sailing competition. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the evolution of roles in America’s Cup sailing and what it takes to compete at the highest level.