What does it take to thrive at sea when the waves are high, the sleep is short and the stakes couldn’t be higher? In this week's episode, Britain’s most accomplished offshore sailor Pip Hare shares what it truly means to be a professional sailor on the toughest oceans on the planet while shaping the future of the sport. Pip paints an unflinching picture of life as a professional sailor, where endurance, teamwork and innovation collide with the raw power of the sea 👇 Spotify: http://rya.org/bl0e

The Fastnet Race is meant to be a test of skill and endurance – a prestigious offshore race on one of the sport’s toughest courses. To this day, it remains a bucket list challenge for many. In 1979, it became a tragedy that reshaped safety at sea. 🎧 Listen to episode 4 of the RYA 150 podcast where special guests Frances Reincke, Mark Gannon, Simon Rowell and Richard Falk explore lessons learned for a safer future 👇 Spotify: http://rya.org/r4xe50XaTpM Apple: http://rya.org/H0Kz50XaTpN Amazon Mu