How the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race led to the Contessa 32 becoming the benchmark for stability... In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behind Yachting Monthly,

How the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race led to the Contessa 32 becoming the benchmark for stability... In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behind Yachting Monthly,

Assent amongst tragedy: One Contessa 32's team during the 1979 Fastnet race didn't realise the turmoil around them. In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behin

Today we remember the worst disaster in ocean racing history when, in 1979, a huge storm hit the Fastnet race. The lives of those that were lost and the bravery of those involved in the rescue operation will never be forgotten. | RNLI

Assent amongst tragedy: One Contessa 32's team during the 1979 Fastnet race didn't realise the turmoil around them. In the first-ever Sailing Podcast episode, Yachting Monthly's Theo Stocker steps aboard Willy Ker’s famous Contessa 32 Assent to discuss the fascinating history of the boat with Kit and Jessie Rogers. They also talk about boatbuilding and getting locked up for blowing the whistle on an illegal sea cucumber farm! The Sailing Podcast is a brand new podcast Series from the folks behin

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