Pursuing Polaris – The NorthStar SailGP Team Podcast
Pursuing Polaris - The NorthStar SailGP Team Podcast
Podcast Description
Pursuing Polaris: The NorthStar SailGP Team Podcast
Join SailGP's Canadian grinder Tom Ramshaw as he dives into the world of high-performance sailing with Pursuing Polaris, the official podcast of the NorthStar SailGP Team. Each episode features conversations with teammates, SailGP insiders, and other sailing enthusiasts, exploring topics like foiling, the latest in sailing technology, and the art of balancing work, life, and elite competition.
Discover behind-the-scenes stories, insights on health and wellness, and the drive that fuels one of the fastest-growing teams in SailGP. Whether you're a sailing aficionado or new to the sport, this podcast offers a unique window into life on and off the water.
Set sail with Tom Ramshaw and the NorthStar SailGP Team on Pursuing Polaris—where passion meets performance.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes central to high-performance sailing, including foiling technology, balancing personal life and elite sport, and team dynamics. Episodes highlight engaging narratives, such as Tim Hornsby's transition from Olympic kayaking to being a top grinder in professional sailing and Annie Haeger’s insights on motherhood in the sport. The series delves into the challenges and innovations within the sport, making it accessible to both seasoned sailors and newcomers.
Pursuing Polaris: The NorthStar SailGP Team Podcast
Join SailGP’s Canadian grinder Tom Ramshaw as he dives into the world of high-performance sailing with Pursuing Polaris, the official podcast of the NorthStar SailGP Team. Each episode features conversations with teammates, SailGP insiders, and other sailing enthusiasts, exploring topics like foiling, the latest in sailing technology, and the art of balancing work, life, and elite competition.
Discover behind-the-scenes stories, insights on health and wellness, and the drive that fuels one of the fastest-growing teams in SailGP. Whether you’re a sailing aficionado or new to the sport, this podcast offers a unique window into life on and off the water.
Set sail with Tom Ramshaw and the NorthStar SailGP Team on Pursuing Polaris—where passion meets performance.
What really happens behind the scenes of SailGP?
In this episode of Pursuing Polaris, we sit down with Fletcher Kennedy, Shore Team Manager for the NorthStar SailGP Team, to uncover the untold stories from life on the shore crew.
From 15-hour days and high-pressure deadlines, to surviving one of the most dramatic accidents in SailGP history, Fletcher gives us an inside look at what it takes to keep an F50 on the water. He shares how the shore team juggles impossible schedules, what it feels like watching the racing from the rib, and why one crash in Sydney almost cost him his job.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to keep SailGP running at the highest level—or what happens when things go wrong—you won’t want to miss this episode.
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