Bill Erkelens on Perfecting The Ocean Race

Good Jibes with Latitude 38

English - January 24, 2023 03:34 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 50 ratings
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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Bill Erkelens to chat The Ocean Race 2022-2023 and sustainability in sailing. Bill is the Chief Operating Officer for the 11th Hour Racing Team and recorded this from Latitude 38 - Lisbon, that is! He took 2nd place in the 2022 Pacific Cup with his wife Melinda aboard their Moore 24, “Foamy.” Hear how to pick the perfect boat for your next race, build the perfect team, the latest technology in racing boats, how to build boats more sustainably, and get any sleep during The Ocean Race. Learn more about Bill at TheOceanRace.com, 11thHourRacing.org, and 1Degree.US