EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 29 MIN
Royal Ocean Racing Club's Deb Fish on Double-Handed Offshore Racing!
from Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors · host Pete Boland
In this episode Pete interviews fellow Brit and offshore sailor Dr Deborah Fish, Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, on the challenges of long-distance yacht racing. Deb shares some great strategies for staying positive and managing risk, and the art and science of balancing boat speed with smart navigation in double-handed racing. Deb also discusses teamwork, communication, and resource management in multi-day races. You'll also hear about the unique challenges of the Three Peaks Yacht Race and her reflections on past experiences, including the Fastnet and Dream Cup. And Deb reveals her bucket list race - the 750-mile Race to Alaska! A really interesting episode with one of the top offshore racers!
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In this episode Pete interviews fellow Brit and offshore sailor Dr Deborah Fish, Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, on the challenges of long-distance yacht racing. Deb shares some great strategies for staying positive and managing risk, and the art and science of balancing boat speed with smart navigation in double-handed racing. Deb also discusses teamwork, communication, and resource management in multi-day races. You'll also hear about the unique challenges of the Three Peaks Yacht Race and her reflections on past experiences, including the Fastnet and Dream Cup. And Deb reveals her bucket list race - the 750-mile Race to Alaska! A really interesting episode with one of the top offshore racers!
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