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The "Slownet" and what's next - Ken Read and Brad Jackson

Brad Jackson in Portsmouth post Fastnet Brad Jackson took some time out of his busy schedule post Fastnet Race to sit down with me and chat about the Rambler 88 program as well as the Volvo Ocean Race, both Team SCA and whether we will see him back in a boat again any time soon! Ken Read in Gothenburg on the AC and Comanche programs Having missed catching up with Kenny in Cowes and also in…
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No records, but plenty of smiles at Fastnet finish

I am now calling it #rainmouth, but all are happy here in Plymouth despite a very tricky 2015 Rolex Fastnet race (now known as #slownet). Was great (although wet) to meet Team SCA on the dock this afternoon. A quick turnaround and they are already heading back to Gosport. Check out the video below – and stay tuned for more from me in the coming days! Plenty of action in between blogs on…
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Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week - Ladies Day!

Team SCA Ladies Day wouldn’t be complete without chatting with some of my favourite sailor girls! Team SCA are back, and it was fantastic to chat to Annie Lush, Sally Barkow, Sara Hastreiter, and winner of the Ladies Day Award, Libby Greenhalgh! #weareteamsca The Concise Crew Enjoying a bit of the Cowes Week hospitality with the Concise Team! Good chat about the whole Concise program with…
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Volvo Ocean Race: The finale!

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 – Stacey Jackson – When will we next see the magenta?! This edition of the Volvo Ocean Race is done! Was fantastic to catch up with Stacey Jackson, of Team SCA; a fellow sailor girl, someone I have sailed with, and a friend after SCA’s second in the In-Port race today, moving them to the podium for the series! What an adventure! Enjoy xx Hilary Lister…
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Adventures of a Sailor Girl #15

Another week, and another jam packed show with Adventures of a Sailor Girl herself, Nic Douglass. Nic covered the main story in sailing this week, that Team Australia has withdrawn from the America’s Cup. The reason why is a mystery that will no doubt develop more over the coming weeks, and Nic will keep you posted. We heard a replay with Stacey Jackson, of Team SCA, as the Canary Islands…
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Adventures of a Sailor Girl #13

So many adventures, and the weekend is just not enough time to squeeze them all in! Great to catch up with Australia’s newest World Champs, Jesse Dobie and Adrian Fawcett, who took out the F16 Worlds in Newport last week. We managed to wake Jason Waterhouse up on the morning of his next regatta. He will be on the water with Lisa Darmanin on the Nacra this week, after wrapping up his first A…
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Adventures of a Sailor Girl #8

What a massive show! Amazing to catch up with Howie Hamlin on his 5o5 North Americans win, and all that is ahead for him. Also touched base with Jason Waterhouse straight from Austria at the GC32’s – too awesome! Last but definitely not least, Stacey Jackson called in from the Canary Islands to touch base about all that is happening for Team SCA leading up to the Volvo Ocean Race. I…
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