Throughout this series, we will chat with sailors from all walks of life, giving them the chance to quickly (in 22 questions, or thereabouts – we’re sailors, not mathematicians) chat about their job, boat of choice and why they love sailing it.

We caught up with local legend Bex Hornell who is a rigger at RigPro before she shot off to Sydney for the Rolex Sydney Hobart of TP52 Zen!

Catch Bex on the bow of Zen at the start of the Hobart next week – good luck, Bex!

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Next Episode:
Tuesday 28 December
Lauchy Wills and Annabelle Cartwright take us through the Opti

We all know the name Mark Dunphy. He’s attempted to fund Emirates Team New Zealand on their quest to defend the Auld Mug at the 37th America’s Cup, but the team, and Grant Dalton, firmly shut the door on the offer, and the deal.

And then former Team New Zealand director Jim Farmer QC lodged a petition, with the support of some RNZYS members, “that the America’s Cup be defended in the waters adjacent to the City of Auckland”. Mr Farmer’s petition saw RNZYS call for a Special General Meeting to address his concerns, but just a few days ago, that meeting was withdrawn. Meanwhile, Mr. Dunphy pushes on, emailing members of the RNZYS with his plans.

On the 8th December he stated that it seems “increasingly obvious that the current leadership of the Squadron are unwilling to make any effort to hold the next America’s Cup Defence in 2024 here in Auckland. This is despite sufficient funding clearly being available in New Zealand to host the Cup.”

Some of the Live Sail Die crew are members of RNZYS and know first hand that the club wants nothing more than to have the 37th America’s Cup held in Auckland. They understand the economic impact that the event has on the city of sails – so for Mr. Dunphy to think that they are unwilling to make any effort just seems like a stretch to far.

So we sat down and spoke with Commodore Aaron Young, who at the end of the day is just a yachtie like the rest of us, to fill you all in on what really happened at the RNZYS AGM. Take a listen to our latest podcast as we chat about the money, the venue, the teams and just sailing in general.

Welcome to our third episode of 22 Questions!

Throughout this series, we will chat with sailors from all walks of life giving them the chance to quickly (in 22 questions, or thereabouts – we’re sailors, not mathematicians), chat about their boat of choice and why they love sailing it.

We caught up with local legend Matty Mitchell who is an absolute fizzer for the Des Townson designed Zephyr dinghy.

Matty is no stranger to high performance racing, and the Zephyr provides just that – in slow motion!

Next Episode:
Tuesday 14 December
Bex Hornell talks about being a professional rigger

Throughout this series, we will chat with sailors from all walks of life giving them the chance to quickly (in 22 questions, or thereabouts – we’re sailors, not mathematicians), chat about their boat of choice and why they love sailing it.

We caught up with Oldsie and Ben on their 12ft Skiff before they went off sailing for the afternoon! Oldise is a regular in the 12ft skiff scene and is bringing Ben along for the ride as they tinker and update the skiff to be the fastest on the water.

Next Episode:
Tuesday 30 November
Matty Mitchell talks about the Zephr class

After claiming the bronze medal at the worlds in 2019, and then 29th in the 2020 event in Melbourne, George is super focused on claiming the gold in this event as he campaigns for the Laser spot in the NZL Sailing Team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

George chats about the competition he’s up against, race tactics, what he eats for breakfast, and the shit storm that he encounter at his AirB&B.

Have a listen to our podcast!

Throughout this series, we will chat with sailors from all walks of life giving them the chance to quickly (in 22 questions, or thereabouts – we’re sailors, not mathematicians), chat about their boat of choice and why they love sailing it.

We are kicking off with Mike (Moose) Sanderson and his son Merrick. They are igniting the relaunch of the Cherub class in New Zealand and are leading the way to get sailors back into this unique little skiff designed in kiwi land by John Spencer.

Mike Sanderson and his son Merrick sending it on their Cherub! Photo: Adam Mustill – Live Sail Die

Next Episode:
Tuesday 16 November
Thomas “Oldsie” Olds and Ben Newton chat about their 12′ Skiff Mr. Scruff

Here what they have to say about:

• The Maxi Worlds
• 52 Super Series
• Cape 31s
• The Fastnet (which Tom and Tor won overall on Sunrise)
• America’s Cup (briefly)

Suellen is from Brisbane in Australia and Alison is from the Milwaukee on Lake Michigan in America.

Both Suellen and Alison are now used to spending significant special days away from their families, but thanks to the power of the internet, everyone was able to get together to celebrate their Dads.

Suellen’s Dad – Ken Hurling OAM
Alison’s Dad – Tim Kent
Alison’s Step-Dad – Eric Jones

Back in February when the America’s Cup hype was at full peak, Live Sail Die team members Chris Steele, Cameron Dunn and Suellen Hurling had a bit of chat with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli main man Max Sirena.

If the Olympics aren’t your juice, then take yourself back to the AC days, and have a listen, especially at the the part when Max talks about how it feels to sail an AC75.

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