The Superior Sailor Series

By: Newstalk ZB
  • Summary

  • Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave talks to some of the movers and shakers from the sailing world to find out just what makes them tick; who their heroes are and what makes them keep coming back for more.
    2024 Newstalk ZB
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Episodes
  • Superior Sailor Series - Episode Nine: PJ Montgomery
    Mar 24 2021
    Since 1980 Peter John Montgomery has been enthralling fans with his unique commentary style bringing to life the America's Cup and with it a sport most of us know little about yet are captivated by its beauty.
    The 36th America's Cup was PJ's 13th event. In that time, he has seen the evolution in sailing unfold before his very eyes.
    PJ is the final episode of the Superior Sailor Series after being inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame.
    D'Arcy Waldegrave sat down with the 'Voice of the America's Cup' Peter Montgomery.
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    36 mins
  • Superior Sailor Series - Episode Eight: Shirley Robertson
    Mar 17 2021
    Shirley Robertson is one of the greatest female sailors in history.
    A two-time Olympic gold medallist, female world sailor of the year and successful broadcaster.
    A native of Scotland, Robertson is in New Zealand covering the 36th edition of the America's Cup.
    In episode seven of the Superior Sailor Series, D'Arcy Waldegrave sits down with one of the World's best sailors as she talks about her the highs and lows of her illustrious career both on and off the water.
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    29 mins
  • Superior Sailor Series - Episode Seven: Bianca Cook
    Mar 10 2021
    At just the tender age of 28, kiwi sailor Bianca Cook embarked on the journey of a lifetime. 
    As a member of the Turn the Tide on Plastic team, Bianca sailed around the world competing in the Volvo Ocean Race.
    With an eye on leading an all-New Zealand crew in the next edition of the famous race, Bianca Cook has hundreds of thousands of sailing miles under her belt despite being so young.
    D'Arcy Waldegrave talks to Bianca about the influence her late-mother had on her growing up, her drive to see more women compete in sailing and her ambition to keep our oceans clean.
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    27 mins

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