Loft 57: The North Sails Podcast
Welcome onboard. Loft 57 is a conversational podcast that opens the doors to North Sails, the world’s leading sailmaker. With host Ken Read, this series goes behind the scenes with product creators and the passionate sailors who trust North Sails to power their adventures. We’ve been on this journey since 1957 and continue to make history by looking ahead.
Episodes
13 episodes
Sailing Into History: Vendée Globe's Female Skippers Share Their Stories
Our host, Charlie Enright, speaks with three female skippers competing in this edition of the Vendée Globe - frontrunner Justine Mettraux, and multi-race veterans Sam Davies and Pip Hare. These women are the best of the best and an inspiration ...
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32:35
Perseverance and Passion of Vendée Globe Competitors
At the time of recording, the Vendée Globe fleet was offshore for just a few days shy of two months, and our guests for this episode were in the home stretch. And by home stretch, we mean 4,000 nautical miles a trek across the Atlantic Ocean. &...
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34:53
Early Challenges and Triumphs in the Vendée Globe's Opening Fortnight
The Vendée Globe, one of the world's most legendary solo round-the-world sailing races, is underway. In Episode 3 of our special series, Charlie Enright speaks with key personalities who provide an insider's perspective on the early stages of t...
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57:40
The Journey to the Vendée Globe Start Line
The Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race is a monumental event in France, capturing the nation’s heart and drawing massive crowds, both shoreside and online. As the start of this year’s race approaches, the North Sails team is busy providing ...
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48:33
The Everest of the Seas – Welcome to the Vendée Globe
Imagine being alone, confined to a boat no larger than 40 square meters, amid extreme weather conditions that test your endurance and psyche. You're at Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean—the most remote spot from land on the planet. Each moment is...
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51:40
Shaping the Future with the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup
The 37th America's Cup makes its mark in history by introducing the Women's America's Cup and elevating the Youth America's Cup. These two events sailed in the one design AC40, showcased optimism for a new era in Cup history, and paved the way ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:55
From the Commentators Box – The Voices of the America’s Cup
The America’s Cup broadcast and color commentary have allowed millions of sailors and sports enthusiasts worldwide to tune into yachting's most prestigious regatta. One could argue that Gary Jobson's and Peter Montgomery’s voices are as recogni...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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America’s Cup Strategy On Board & Shoreside, Plus a Conversation with Tom Whidden
Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Nathan Outteridge and Orient Express Racing Team CEO Bruno Dubois join the conversation in this episode of Loft 57. Nathan shares first-hand experience sailing the AC75 – from technical advancements in these f...
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Reflections from America’s Cup Legends Grant Simmer and Simon Daubney
America's Cup Hall of Famers Grant Simmer and Simon Daubney stop by Loft 57 to reflect on the America's Cup and their experience within yachting's most prestigious regatta. Between them, these two have won the Cup nine times. Their insight is s...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:30
The Extreme Testing Ground
In recent years, offshore sailing has seen a dramatic rise in popularity and awareness. This sector of our sport pushes sailors, their boats, and the equipment to the limits.In this episode of Loft 57, our guests are synonymous with offs...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:31
Changing Tacks: Talking Kiteboarding & Windsurfing (feat. Nick Jacobsen)
In this episode, we are joined by our friends from NorthActionsports (the brand behind North Kites and North Windsurfing). Professional kiteboarder Nick Jacobsen, and aero engineers Chris Williams and Steve Calder stop by Loft 57 to talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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