With already more than 15 episodes from the series "boot ahoy!" we offer our listeners entertaining and interesting conversations with industry experts and water sports experts. Listen in and stay curious!
Current topic: New materials in boat-building
This session discusses the exciting innovation around new materials in boat-building, from natural fibres to basalt fibres. Marion Koch (Innovation Yachts) Guillaume De Jonghe (Basaltex) and Uwe Stein (Dimensions Polyant) discuss its challenges and opportunities in terms of reducing the industry’s environmental footprint, as well as the impact of new materials on boat design and construction.
Current topic: Adapting to climate change – how to plan for the future
Beyond contributing to reducing climate change, the industry will also have to adapt to the reality of climate change in the next years. This ‘bid360 special’ explores strategies and considerations for the boating industry in the face of climate challenges. Anne-Marie Bouweraerts, Areti Priovolou and Jonathan White share insights on the impact of climate change on marinas, and collaborative efforts within the industry to build a sustainable and adaptive future.
Current topic: A conversation with Rosalin Kuiper
Our special guest is Rosalin Kuiper from Team Holcim PRB, co-skipper of Team Malizia's Ocean Race 2023. Rosalin will make history as the first female skipper to compete in the Ocean Race Europe 2025 after Nicolas Lunven's return from the Vendée Globe 2024. Join us as we chat with Rosi about her unique sailing journey and her future plans with Team Holcim PRB.
Current topic: Team Malizia: Sustainability in Professional Sailing
In the latest episode of the 'bid360 special' podcast, we feature guests Will Harris and Cornelius Eich from Team Malizia. Both provide an exciting glimpse into the innovative and environmentally conscious realm of ocean sailing. From the Ocean Race to the Transat Jacques Vabre to the upcoming Vendée Globe, the theme of 'sustainability' takes center stage in all of Team Malizia's regattas. The pair also discusses the challenges of eco-friendly boat building and emphasizes the significance of collecting and analyzing marine data.
Current topic: Generation Sailing: Revitalizing Youth Sailing with Burke and Fink
In our latest podcast, we delve into the stories with young talents in sailing Lennart Burke and Melwin Fink. The launch of their Next Generation Sailing team in October 2022 marked a pivotal moment in their careers. During boot 2023, we had the chance to discuss their team dynamics, their dedication to making sailing more appealing to young enthusiasts, and their efforts to lower the average age in sailing. They provide insights into their plans for the 2023 season, their quest for sponsors, and articulate why offshore sailing deserves more support. Podcast language is German.
Current topic: The Dunkerbecks - Twogenerations, oneunparalleledtalent in windsurfing
BjørnDunkerbeckis a truewindsurfingiconwith 42 worldchampionshiptitlestohisname. Nowhisson Liam takesthestage, determinedto follow in hisfather'sfootsteps. During boot Düsseldorf 2023, wehadtheprivilegeofmeetingfather and sontogether. TheytalkedabouttheearlydaysofLiam'scareer, theever-growingpopularityofwatersports and theexcitingnewtechnologiesthatarerevolutionisingthesport.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: DrMeeno Schrader - the expert on marine weatherforecasting.
In our latest podcast, it's all about the weather - a topic that's vital to sailors. Dr Meeno Schrader is THE weather expert when it comes to sailing. For 20 years, he has been one of the world's best weather advisors in sailing racing.
At boot 2023 we had the opportunity to talk to Meeno Schrader about weather forecasting on board and the various possibilities of today's marine weather forecasting.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: The Offshore Sailors: The women's team of the Seebahn
The Offshore Sailors are a dedicated community of women sailors who explore the world's oceans and advocate for gender equality and female empowerment in the sailing world. The young women fill a crucial gap in German sailing: they train young, motivated women in sailing and strengthen their presence in the German offshore scene. At boot 2023, we had the opportunity to talk to offshore sailors Lea, Karla and Lena about their project and the sustainable strengthening of women's presence in offshore sailing. Podcast language is German.
Current topic: Dennis Müller - A journey with the wind
Dennis Müller strives to make his dreams come true and lives his life according to his own ideas: He explores the world in his campervan, looking for the perfect waves to windsurf. Caravanning and water sports is the perfect combination for him to experience freedom and flexibility. In our podcast Dennis talks about his dreams, his "journey with the wind" and how he made it possible for himself. Find out more on: @einereisemitdemwind
More than a year at sea – for young skipper Clara Weimer a dream come true. On the MEU – the youth and training ship of the Lübeck Yacht Club – she will set sail in August and navigate to the Caribbean and back. In our podcast Clara talks about the idea, her motivation and the current state of preparations. And she is still looking for comrades-in-arms who want to sail a leg. Special previous knowledge is not required! More information is available on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meugoeskaribik/.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: On the way to the America's Cup: Foil pioneer Martin Fischer
Martin Fischer is THE foil expert par excellence. The graduate physicist and yacht expert is considered a luminary in this field and is one of the smartest and most sought-after design minds in the high-tech sailing world. Since 2021, Fischer has been head of design on Sir Ben Ainslie's British America's Cup challenger team.
We met Martin Fischer at boot 2023 and talked to him about the fascination of the America's Cup, the British challenger team and the collaboration with the Formula 1 team.
