The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier offshore race, an exceptional test of sailing prowess and human endeavour, which started over 37 years ago as the Whitbread Round the World Race.
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After Groupama's overall win last week, Patrick Whiteside looks back at the Discover Ireland in-port race that was won by PUMA which clinched the series for them. We hear from skipper Ken Read on the victory and also catch up with CAMPER's Chris Nicholson who reflects on second place overall. Following a difficult campaign, Mike Sanderson talks to …
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In this podcast special, Patrick Whiteside chats with Groupama MCM Yann Riou about the team's overall victory in the 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race. We chat to skipper Franck Cammas and crew member Damian Foxall. We also get the views of some of the other skippers on the French team's victory.
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Patrick Whiteside and commentator Peter Lester reflect on Groupama's win in the Bretagne In-Port race. We hear from victorious skipper Franck Cammas and bowman Brad Marsh. CAMPER's Chris Nicholson and PUMA's Ken Read tell us about the mistakes they made and Telefonica's Iker Martinez sums up their race.…
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As the six teams take a well earned break before heading for the finish line in Galway, Patrick Whiteside sits down with Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton. As a six-time participant in this race, he gives us an honest assessment of this edition and tells us why it has been such a success.
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Patrick Whiteside and French journalist Agathe Armand discuss Groupama's home coming victory in Leg 8. Skipper Franck Cammas shares his thoughts on the leg win and their lead in the overall standings. We also hear from CAMPER's Chris Nicholson and PUMA's Ken Read while Telefonica skipper Iker Martinez sums up his emotions after two broken rudders e…
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Olympic silver medalist Mark Covell joins Patrick Whiteside to look back at Groupama’s win in the Oeiras In-Port Race. We hear from victorious skipper Franck Cammas, PUMA’s Jono Swain and Telefonica’s Neal McDonald.
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Patrick Whiteside is joined by Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad to review Leg 7 which was won by Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. We hear from skipper Ian Walker as well as Groupama's Franck Cammas, PUMA's Ken Read and Telefonica's Iker Martinez.
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Patrick Whiteside checks in with the whole fleet as the make their way across the North Atlantic to Lisbon in Portugal. After the weather shuffled the pack we gauge the mood on the boats as they compete in the last long leg of this edition of the race.
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Patrick Whiteside takes a look back at the PORTMIAMI In-Port Race won by Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. We hear from all six skippers that made the race the most enthralling yet.
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Patrick Whiteside presents this week's edition from the race village in Miami. PUMA skipper Ken Read tells us about what it means to win the leg into his home country. CAMPER skipper Chris Nicholson admits it was frustrating to lose out to PUMA. Frank Cammas talks about Groupama's strange leg and Sanya skipper Mike Sanderson shares his thoughts on …
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