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'We found his logbook from the 1979 Fastnet, it said: "Good drying weather"' | The Sail Podcast Ep.1

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The Sailing Podcast
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Oct 9, 2025
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Summary

In this first ever episode of the Sailing Podcast, 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 a life of 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, Yachting World and Practical Boat Owner magazines. Subscribe today to make sure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.