1 00:00:06,667 --> 00:00:10,427 Speaker 1: You're listening to the Weekend Sport Podcast with Jason Fine 2 00:00:10,707 --> 00:00:17,467 Speaker 1: from News Talks EDB. Eleventeens from across the globe Converge 3 00:00:17,467 --> 00:00:20,387 Speaker 1: on the way to Mata Harbor. Sale GP returns to 4 00:00:20,427 --> 00:00:22,827 Speaker 1: New Zealand and we've got all the big names in 5 00:00:22,947 --> 00:00:26,947 Speaker 1: sailing straight sprint of its Weekend Sport with Jason Pine 6 00:00:27,107 --> 00:00:29,787 Speaker 1: live from the sale GP Village at win Your Point 7 00:00:29,907 --> 00:00:32,267 Speaker 1: on your home of Sport News Talks EDB. 8 00:00:33,307 --> 00:00:36,427 Speaker 2: Yes, Jerred, Good afternoon, Welcome into another very special edition 9 00:00:36,467 --> 00:00:40,227 Speaker 2: of Weekend Sport on News Talks EDB. Sunday, January nineteen, 10 00:00:40,587 --> 00:00:43,267 Speaker 2: We're coming to your live from Winyard Point in Auckland, 11 00:00:43,307 --> 00:00:45,747 Speaker 2: scene of the race stadium in the second event of 12 00:00:45,787 --> 00:00:50,587 Speaker 2: season five and the Rolex sale GP Championship. Australia tops 13 00:00:50,667 --> 00:00:54,547 Speaker 2: the table after Day one as SALGP made its Auckland 14 00:00:54,587 --> 00:00:57,307 Speaker 2: debut in front of over twelve thousand fans on a 15 00:00:57,347 --> 00:01:01,227 Speaker 2: picture perfect day on white Tomata Harbor yesterday. Good conditions 16 00:01:01,267 --> 00:01:03,627 Speaker 2: and time to work with meant that SALEGP for the 17 00:01:03,627 --> 00:01:08,267 Speaker 2: first time adopted a Super Saturday format with four fleet 18 00:01:08,347 --> 00:01:12,507 Speaker 2: racers yesterday. Despite some shifty conditions, the shortest course on 19 00:01:12,547 --> 00:01:15,747 Speaker 2: the calendar and the introduction of salgp's new high speed 20 00:01:16,027 --> 00:01:20,747 Speaker 2: Titanium t foils. The eleven strong fleet displayed some masterful 21 00:01:20,827 --> 00:01:25,107 Speaker 2: racing in front of some passionate Kiwi fans. Emirates, Great 22 00:01:25,147 --> 00:01:28,547 Speaker 2: Britain and Spain sit behind the Australians going into day two, 23 00:01:28,827 --> 00:01:30,507 Speaker 2: and after a bit of a slow start, the Black 24 00:01:30,547 --> 00:01:33,227 Speaker 2: Foils recovered to win the final fleet race of the 25 00:01:33,307 --> 00:01:36,427 Speaker 2: day to sit forth overall. Now, even though there were 26 00:01:36,467 --> 00:01:39,787 Speaker 2: four races yesterday, there'll still be two more fleet racers 27 00:01:39,787 --> 00:01:42,587 Speaker 2: today before the three boat final racing underway at four 28 00:01:42,587 --> 00:01:46,027 Speaker 2: o'clock this afternoon. So over the next three hours we'll 29 00:01:46,067 --> 00:01:49,067 Speaker 2: bring you the most comprehensive preview you will find of 30 00:01:49,107 --> 00:01:52,427 Speaker 2: this iconic event. On the show this afternoon, some of 31 00:01:52,467 --> 00:01:55,787 Speaker 2: the biggest names in sailing Sale GP CEO Sir Russell 32 00:01:55,867 --> 00:01:58,947 Speaker 2: Coots is here to let us off shortly. Also this 33 00:01:59,067 --> 00:02:02,587 Speaker 2: our Blackfoils strategist, Live Mackay. Later in the show, the 34 00:02:02,627 --> 00:02:06,307 Speaker 2: new Italian team's founder and CEO. I think you'll recognize 35 00:02:06,347 --> 00:02:09,587 Speaker 2: that's the name. Sailing legend Jimmy Spittle is with us. 36 00:02:09,587 --> 00:02:13,867 Speaker 2: Great Britain strategist Hannah Mills, Brazil flight controller, the Kiwi 37 00:02:14,107 --> 00:02:17,027 Speaker 2: Andy maloney. We're also going to wrap day one on 38 00:02:17,067 --> 00:02:19,707 Speaker 2: the water and look at prospects for day two with 39 00:02:19,867 --> 00:02:24,267 Speaker 2: sale GP commentator, double Olympian and former world champion Stevie Morrison. 40 00:02:24,307 --> 00:02:26,907 Speaker 2: He's along this hour and we'll catch up with recently 41 00:02:26,987 --> 00:02:31,707 Speaker 2: crowned Moth Class world champion Matthias Coots. You might recognize 42 00:02:31,747 --> 00:02:34,827 Speaker 2: the surname. Yes, he is the son of Sir Russell. 43 00:02:34,867 --> 00:02:38,587 Speaker 2: Plus plenty more from our spectacular position in the sale 44 00:02:38,627 --> 00:02:43,027 Speaker 2: GP media center overlooking the racecourse on Waitamata Harbor. You 45 00:02:43,067 --> 00:02:45,347 Speaker 2: can join us whenever you like, especially if you went 46 00:02:45,387 --> 00:02:49,587 Speaker 2: along yesterday and or are coming along today. What did 47 00:02:49,667 --> 00:02:52,027 Speaker 2: you make of it yesterday if you watched it, perhaps 48 00:02:52,107 --> 00:02:54,187 Speaker 2: if you checked it out in any way, shape or form. 49 00:02:54,467 --> 00:02:57,387 Speaker 2: We'd love to hear a reaction to sale GP's debut 50 00:02:57,867 --> 00:03:00,947 Speaker 2: in Auckland Live Sports Keeping eye on this afternoon as well, 51 00:03:00,987 --> 00:03:04,267 Speaker 2: including Super Smash cricket and Australian Open tennis. And as 52 00:03:04,267 --> 00:03:05,707 Speaker 2: I say, you can join the show any of you like. 53 00:03:05,747 --> 00:03:08,307 Speaker 2: Oh eight hundred eighty ten eighty gets your throw on 54 00:03:08,347 --> 00:03:11,067 Speaker 2: the phone nineteen ninety two for a text. Emails and 55 00:03:11,107 --> 00:03:14,227 Speaker 2: to Jason at Newstalk SEDB dot co dot n Seid 56 00:03:14,307 --> 00:03:16,827 Speaker 2: coming up ten past midday. 57 00:03:16,907 --> 00:03:20,427 Speaker 1: Fast faced Sports with a splash live from Win. You're 58 00:03:20,507 --> 00:03:24,787 Speaker 1: point at SALEGV. It's Jason five on weekend Sports with 59 00:03:25,107 --> 00:03:29,347 Speaker 1: gg gun Homes, New Zealand's most trusted home builder News Talk. 60 00:03:29,267 --> 00:03:31,787 Speaker 2: SIV kicking us off today. It's a pleasure to be 61 00:03:31,867 --> 00:03:36,147 Speaker 2: joined by sale GP Chief Executive Sir Russell Coots. Sir Russell, 62 00:03:36,147 --> 00:03:38,187 Speaker 2: thanks for stopping in for a chat to kick us 63 00:03:38,187 --> 00:03:41,667 Speaker 2: off today. You co founded sale GP in twenty eighteen. 64 00:03:42,227 --> 00:03:44,387 Speaker 2: Are you where you wanted to be where you hoped 65 00:03:44,427 --> 00:03:47,827 Speaker 2: you'd be nearly seven years on and into season five? 66 00:03:48,827 --> 00:03:53,107 Speaker 3: Yeah, it's it's It's moved pretty fast, hasn't it. We're 67 00:03:53,147 --> 00:03:56,027 Speaker 3: really thrilled with the developments. I mean, we set out 68 00:03:56,027 --> 00:04:02,387 Speaker 3: to have a professional sports league like other professional sports leagues, 69 00:04:02,427 --> 00:04:06,107 Speaker 3: where there's we can sign long term agreements with partners. 70 00:04:06,467 --> 00:04:09,107 Speaker 4: And of course now this is the Rollin. 71 00:04:08,907 --> 00:04:13,547 Speaker 3: SALGP Championship where we've signed a ten year plus agreement 72 00:04:13,587 --> 00:04:18,587 Speaker 3: with Rollings So and all the other global partners you know, 73 00:04:18,747 --> 00:04:22,867 Speaker 3: I Oracle, Mubadala, DP World, Emirates, Apex and now a 74 00:04:22,987 --> 00:04:27,027 Speaker 3: Core you know. I mean, that's way ahead of where 75 00:04:27,067 --> 00:04:30,107 Speaker 3: we thought we'd be at this present point in time, 76 00:04:30,147 --> 00:04:33,307 Speaker 3: and they are all long contracts as well. 77 00:04:33,147 --> 00:04:33,227 Speaker 5: And. 78 00:04:34,787 --> 00:04:37,107 Speaker 4: It's great to have those sort of partners on board. 79 00:04:37,187 --> 00:04:40,107 Speaker 2: Yeah, so the commercial model's going great, so too the 80 00:04:40,227 --> 00:04:43,867 Speaker 2: viewer numbers the eyeballs on the sport. Why do you 81 00:04:43,907 --> 00:04:47,707 Speaker 2: think it has quickly attracted so much spectator attention? 82 00:04:47,907 --> 00:04:53,907 Speaker 3: Well, the sport's never had a consistent platform amazingly before. 83 00:04:54,067 --> 00:04:57,387 Speaker 3: So if you look at Formula one and you make it, 84 00:04:57,627 --> 00:04:59,627 Speaker 3: you know, you look at what they've done. They've got 85 00:04:59,667 --> 00:05:03,107 Speaker 3: twenty four events a year, right, so if you say 86 00:05:03,107 --> 00:05:08,107 Speaker 3: that that's roughly one every two weeks, that grants the 87 00:05:08,147 --> 00:05:11,587 Speaker 3: appointment to view. And so the viewer, the fan might 88 00:05:11,627 --> 00:05:13,827 Speaker 3: not know where the next race is necessarily, but they 89 00:05:13,907 --> 00:05:16,027 Speaker 3: know to search up the next race and find out 90 00:05:16,027 --> 00:05:18,347 Speaker 3: that it's on, and of course they have their off season, 91 00:05:18,387 --> 00:05:20,507 Speaker 3: so in some cases it's one a week, you know, 92 00:05:20,787 --> 00:05:22,987 Speaker 3: but there's a defined period of time where there are 93 00:05:23,027 --> 00:05:25,387 Speaker 3: events on and the fans know that there is events on. 94 00:05:26,307 --> 00:05:28,787 Speaker 3: We are still not even at that level at thirteen events. 95 00:05:28,787 --> 00:05:31,067 Speaker 3: We need to get to twenty odd events a year, 96 00:05:31,507 --> 00:05:33,747 Speaker 3: and once we get to that stage, we'll be able 97 00:05:33,787 --> 00:05:38,827 Speaker 3: to jump this commercially again because we'll then go into 98 00:05:39,947 --> 00:05:42,787 Speaker 3: series within series, you know, so for example in North 99 00:05:42,787 --> 00:05:46,147 Speaker 3: America you might end up with six events in Canada 100 00:05:46,187 --> 00:05:48,787 Speaker 3: and the US. That of course will be great for 101 00:05:48,867 --> 00:05:53,387 Speaker 3: our host broadcast as media partners, but also the commercial 102 00:05:53,427 --> 00:05:57,067 Speaker 3: partners that involved as well, great for the fans because 103 00:05:57,107 --> 00:05:59,227 Speaker 3: you can then have and the same in Europe, the 104 00:05:59,267 --> 00:06:01,227 Speaker 3: same in the Middle East, the same in Australasia. 105 00:06:01,267 --> 00:06:04,147 Speaker 4: You then have the races. 106 00:06:04,227 --> 00:06:06,427 Speaker 3: Of course they cover all the series, but the races 107 00:06:06,787 --> 00:06:08,147 Speaker 3: that are focused within their. 108 00:06:07,987 --> 00:06:11,667 Speaker 4: Time zones, and that really jumps it to the next level. 109 00:06:11,667 --> 00:06:11,987 Speaker 6: Again. 110 00:06:12,507 --> 00:06:14,587 Speaker 2: How much of the attraction for spectators do you think 111 00:06:14,907 --> 00:06:16,147 Speaker 2: is the fact that all the boats are the same, 112 00:06:16,187 --> 00:06:16,867 Speaker 2: they're identical. 113 00:06:17,387 --> 00:06:20,387 Speaker 3: It's massive because you know, at the end of the day, 114 00:06:20,427 --> 00:06:22,907 Speaker 3: it comes down to the quality of the racing. And 115 00:06:23,227 --> 00:06:26,027 Speaker 3: we saw yesterday that any of these teams are capable 116 00:06:26,067 --> 00:06:28,627 Speaker 3: of winning, you know, if they put it together, that 117 00:06:28,667 --> 00:06:29,667 Speaker 3: they are capable of winning. 118 00:06:30,187 --> 00:06:32,827 Speaker 4: Of course, the best teams are more consistent. 119 00:06:32,387 --> 00:06:35,867 Speaker 3: At the stage, but you know, they're all good races. 120 00:06:35,867 --> 00:06:37,827 Speaker 3: We've got the best sailers in the world out there 121 00:06:38,027 --> 00:06:41,787 Speaker 3: racing and identical boats and that I think is the 122 00:06:41,827 --> 00:06:43,747 Speaker 3: reason why it's so close. You know, you only have 123 00:06:43,827 --> 00:06:47,667 Speaker 3: to make a slight mistake. And the other factor is 124 00:06:47,787 --> 00:06:50,747 Speaker 3: they're not only identical boats, but we intentionally make them 125 00:06:51,267 --> 00:06:53,947 Speaker 3: really difficult to sail. So, for example, if we could 126 00:06:53,987 --> 00:06:58,147 Speaker 3: automate certain parts of the flight control system and it 127 00:06:58,187 --> 00:07:01,147 Speaker 3: would make it really easy to sail the boat, we don't. 128 00:07:01,227 --> 00:07:03,707 Speaker 4: We actually make it really hard to sail the boat. 129 00:07:03,827 --> 00:07:07,627 Speaker 3: So it reflects, it sort of reflects and talent above, 130 00:07:08,387 --> 00:07:12,947 Speaker 3: you know, just robotic type competition. And I think that's 131 00:07:12,987 --> 00:07:16,707 Speaker 3: that's that makes it really interesting, you know. Yeah, and 132 00:07:17,107 --> 00:07:19,507 Speaker 3: allowing that, I think allowing the coaches to communicate with 133 00:07:19,547 --> 00:07:22,267 Speaker 3: the boat live during the race is a big deal too. 134 00:07:22,307 --> 00:07:27,267 Speaker 3: We haven't quite captured that on broadcast yet. Maybe it 135 00:07:27,267 --> 00:07:29,587 Speaker 3: will end up being a second screen experience where the 136 00:07:29,627 --> 00:07:33,907 Speaker 3: fan can also listen into their their preferred team. We 137 00:07:33,987 --> 00:07:39,387 Speaker 3: have some amazing technology in the pipeline now that where 138 00:07:39,427 --> 00:07:41,867 Speaker 3: a fan will be able to go on board live 139 00:07:43,107 --> 00:07:46,147 Speaker 3: see the view on board their chosen boat. For example, 140 00:07:46,187 --> 00:07:49,067 Speaker 3: if you if you're following the Black Foils, you'll be 141 00:07:49,067 --> 00:07:50,987 Speaker 3: able to go on board their boat and watch the 142 00:07:51,067 --> 00:07:54,187 Speaker 3: race from their perspective and listen to their comps. 143 00:07:54,627 --> 00:07:56,547 Speaker 4: You know, that might even be. 144 00:07:57,907 --> 00:08:02,707 Speaker 3: You know, be better better than broadcasting for some of 145 00:08:02,707 --> 00:08:06,347 Speaker 3: the fans for sure. So yeah, we're excited about those 146 00:08:06,347 --> 00:08:08,787 Speaker 3: sort of developments coming up. We've already got that technology 147 00:08:08,827 --> 00:08:09,507 Speaker 3: working by the way. 148 00:08:09,547 --> 00:08:12,667 Speaker 2: Oh that's amazing. That will be a real attraction. So 149 00:08:13,067 --> 00:08:15,827 Speaker 2: as a world class sailor yourself, put yourself on one 150 00:08:15,867 --> 00:08:17,587 Speaker 2: of these boats. What it's a difficult boat to sail, 151 00:08:17,627 --> 00:08:19,147 Speaker 2: as you say, what do you need to do to 152 00:08:19,187 --> 00:08:19,427 Speaker 2: sail it? 153 00:08:19,507 --> 00:08:21,547 Speaker 3: Well, well, I even sell them much, you know. I 154 00:08:21,587 --> 00:08:25,067 Speaker 3: think I've been twice, but and I haven't driven one, 155 00:08:25,187 --> 00:08:27,827 Speaker 3: you know, but they are incredibly difficult. 156 00:08:28,067 --> 00:08:28,267 Speaker 7: You know. 157 00:08:28,307 --> 00:08:31,827 Speaker 3: It's like the analogy would be flying an aircraft with 158 00:08:32,227 --> 00:08:37,227 Speaker 3: somebody controlling the thrust, somebody controlling the tail, somebody controlling 159 00:08:37,427 --> 00:08:40,307 Speaker 3: each flap on each in each wing, you know, and 160 00:08:40,707 --> 00:08:42,867 Speaker 3: not that same person all the time either, because they've 161 00:08:42,867 --> 00:08:45,907 Speaker 3: got a cross sides. So when for example, when the 162 00:08:45,907 --> 00:08:48,587 Speaker 3: fly controller is crossing sides, the driver's got to be 163 00:08:48,627 --> 00:08:52,467 Speaker 3: flying the boat, you know. So I think there's thirty 164 00:08:52,467 --> 00:08:58,067 Speaker 3: two actions that the teams have to. 165 00:08:56,347 --> 00:08:57,827 Speaker 4: Perform in perfect time. 166 00:08:57,907 --> 00:08:59,707 Speaker 3: So if the half a second out with one of 167 00:08:59,747 --> 00:09:02,787 Speaker 3: the actions, you see the boat go out of trim. 168 00:09:02,907 --> 00:09:04,667 Speaker 3: And you see that all the time because it's so 169 00:09:04,827 --> 00:09:07,987 Speaker 3: difficult to do because it depends on the turn rate. 170 00:09:08,827 --> 00:09:11,667 Speaker 3: Sometimes you're dictated by the other boats on the course. 171 00:09:11,947 --> 00:09:15,747 Speaker 3: So all of these teams can fly the boat with 172 00:09:16,027 --> 00:09:18,747 Speaker 3: zero touchdowns around the course if they're on their own. 173 00:09:19,187 --> 00:09:22,467 Speaker 3: But you put other boats on the course, it changes it, 174 00:09:22,507 --> 00:09:24,187 Speaker 3: you know, and all of a sudden, it puts your 175 00:09:24,187 --> 00:09:27,187 Speaker 3: timing out. You can't necessarily predict when they are going 176 00:09:27,227 --> 00:09:30,547 Speaker 3: to maneuver, and so all of a sudden it's slightly rushed, 177 00:09:30,867 --> 00:09:33,427 Speaker 3: some of the timing comes out, and the mistake gets made, 178 00:09:33,467 --> 00:09:35,587 Speaker 3: the boat falls into the water, and the passes happen, 179 00:09:35,707 --> 00:09:39,627 Speaker 3: you know. So it's really tough, you know. And then 180 00:09:39,707 --> 00:09:43,067 Speaker 3: that combination between the. 181 00:09:42,307 --> 00:09:44,027 Speaker 4: Coaches and the sailors. 182 00:09:44,547 --> 00:09:46,107 Speaker 3: I think there's a lot of learning to be done 183 00:09:46,147 --> 00:09:48,867 Speaker 3: there because you know, you can imagine when you're in 184 00:09:48,907 --> 00:09:50,987 Speaker 3: the heat of the moment, in the heat of battle, 185 00:09:51,547 --> 00:09:53,907 Speaker 3: and you've got ten other boats on the course at 186 00:09:53,947 --> 00:09:56,907 Speaker 3: the moment seemed to be eleven. You've got a lot 187 00:09:56,947 --> 00:10:01,107 Speaker 3: going on, and then the coach is looking at the 188 00:10:01,307 --> 00:10:03,907 Speaker 3: staff is generally split between somebody looking at the data, 189 00:10:04,267 --> 00:10:07,187 Speaker 3: somebody focusing on the tactics, and then the heat coach. Right, 190 00:10:07,667 --> 00:10:11,547 Speaker 3: that's putting it all together, and just to figure out 191 00:10:11,587 --> 00:10:14,227 Speaker 3: what to communicate with the team at that moment, because 192 00:10:14,267 --> 00:10:16,267 Speaker 3: you can't tell them ten things. 193 00:10:16,067 --> 00:10:16,267 Speaker 8: You know. 194 00:10:16,347 --> 00:10:18,947 Speaker 3: It's like it's like when in the NBA when they 195 00:10:18,947 --> 00:10:21,627 Speaker 3: have a time out, the coach generally only you know, 196 00:10:21,667 --> 00:10:23,467 Speaker 3: the coaching staff now to get together and they say, 197 00:10:23,467 --> 00:10:24,507 Speaker 3: what are we going to tell them? 198 00:10:24,707 --> 00:10:24,987 Speaker 4: Right? 199 00:10:25,187 --> 00:10:27,667 Speaker 3: And then they tell them basically one thing, maybe two, 200 00:10:27,707 --> 00:10:30,467 Speaker 3: but usually one thing. And so I think there's a 201 00:10:30,507 --> 00:10:32,587 Speaker 3: lot of learning there is. Okay, what to tell them? 202 00:10:32,747 --> 00:10:34,387 Speaker 3: Do we tell them that there's more breeze on the 203 00:10:34,427 --> 00:10:36,427 Speaker 3: right hand side of the course. Do we tell them 204 00:10:36,467 --> 00:10:38,947 Speaker 3: that they're not using enough rather differential? Do we tell 205 00:10:38,947 --> 00:10:41,667 Speaker 3: them that they're moving the foil too much? Do we 206 00:10:41,707 --> 00:10:43,587 Speaker 3: tell them that they should be using more wing twist? 207 00:10:43,707 --> 00:10:43,907 Speaker 6: You know? 208 00:10:43,947 --> 00:10:46,907 Speaker 4: What is it? And so that's pretty cool. 209 00:10:46,747 --> 00:10:49,547 Speaker 2: I think, you know absolutely And and amongst all that 210 00:10:49,587 --> 00:10:51,707 Speaker 2: you're throwing them onto tfoils as well, how did you 211 00:10:51,707 --> 00:10:53,747 Speaker 2: assess their ability to sell on those yesterday? 212 00:10:54,227 --> 00:10:55,787 Speaker 3: Well, they're meant to be the best in the world, 213 00:10:55,867 --> 00:10:59,787 Speaker 3: so you know, we don't make it too easy for them. 214 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:03,107 Speaker 3: But yeah, that you know, you've seen that the good 215 00:11:03,147 --> 00:11:06,707 Speaker 3: teams actually weren't aligned on how out of had a 216 00:11:07,227 --> 00:11:09,667 Speaker 3: because you've got the downforce on the on the rada 217 00:11:10,867 --> 00:11:13,507 Speaker 3: on the high side, you've got the forces on the 218 00:11:13,547 --> 00:11:16,827 Speaker 3: foilers and the forces on the wing, and there was 219 00:11:16,867 --> 00:11:20,547 Speaker 3: some debate over how to best utilize that. I think 220 00:11:20,547 --> 00:11:23,947 Speaker 3: the Australians and actually the Brazilian team locked onto it 221 00:11:24,227 --> 00:11:26,867 Speaker 3: the best first and then the other teams have been 222 00:11:26,867 --> 00:11:27,547 Speaker 3: playing catch up. 223 00:11:27,707 --> 00:11:30,347 Speaker 2: So we've got your son in a bit later on 224 00:11:31,227 --> 00:11:34,547 Speaker 2: proud dad watching your son become a world champion in 225 00:11:34,587 --> 00:11:35,267 Speaker 2: the moth class. 226 00:11:36,507 --> 00:11:39,747 Speaker 4: Yeah, he's he's done well. You know, he did really well. 227 00:11:40,067 --> 00:11:43,187 Speaker 3: I mean, there's a group of young sailors up in 228 00:11:43,227 --> 00:11:46,667 Speaker 3: our small sailing club and Manly that we're. 229 00:11:46,267 --> 00:11:50,667 Speaker 4: Really proud of. They've they've they're leading the world and. 230 00:11:50,667 --> 00:11:53,347 Speaker 3: The moth class right now, and that's you know, there's 231 00:11:53,387 --> 00:11:56,307 Speaker 3: some really good sailors in that class. The Jagger Boutine 232 00:11:56,427 --> 00:11:58,587 Speaker 3: was one of them, for example, you know, so and 233 00:11:58,707 --> 00:12:00,587 Speaker 3: Sebastian Cyder and and so forth. 234 00:12:00,587 --> 00:12:02,067 Speaker 4: There's some great sailors. 235 00:12:01,667 --> 00:12:05,747 Speaker 3: In that class and and you know, so it's a 236 00:12:05,827 --> 00:12:08,627 Speaker 3: real feather in their cap that they've reached that sort 237 00:12:08,667 --> 00:12:09,067 Speaker 3: of level. 238 00:12:09,347 --> 00:12:12,107 Speaker 4: And of course they are all looking at this league. 239 00:12:11,947 --> 00:12:15,427 Speaker 3: To they probably believe now that they could step in 240 00:12:15,467 --> 00:12:18,427 Speaker 3: and drive. I don't think they probably could, but you 241 00:12:18,467 --> 00:12:20,147 Speaker 3: know that's their ambition. 242 00:12:20,267 --> 00:12:23,507 Speaker 2: Just to finish. Let's zoom ahead, but you already alluded 243 00:12:23,547 --> 00:12:26,387 Speaker 2: to it, the growth of sale GP. What's your visions 244 00:12:26,387 --> 00:12:30,587 Speaker 2: for us all for this event or this series five 245 00:12:30,667 --> 00:12:32,387 Speaker 2: years from now, let's say ten years from now. 246 00:12:32,467 --> 00:12:34,867 Speaker 3: Well, I think we're going to add two more teams 247 00:12:35,187 --> 00:12:37,427 Speaker 3: for next season, so we'll go to and we will 248 00:12:37,467 --> 00:12:39,627 Speaker 3: go to a split fleet format then, so we'll go 249 00:12:39,747 --> 00:12:42,227 Speaker 3: to seven and seven and then probably two more teams 250 00:12:42,227 --> 00:12:43,587 Speaker 3: the following years eight and eight. 251 00:12:44,787 --> 00:12:45,907 Speaker 4: We'll add more venues. 252 00:12:47,307 --> 00:12:50,027 Speaker 3: We want to continue to grow an audience, so we're 253 00:12:50,347 --> 00:12:55,107 Speaker 3: up around twenty million plus dedicated viewership PAER event now 254 00:12:55,667 --> 00:12:59,227 Speaker 3: distributing to two hundred and twelve territories, you know, countries 255 00:12:59,307 --> 00:13:06,267 Speaker 3: and territories worldwide. So that's fantastic, you know, I mean, 256 00:13:06,507 --> 00:13:10,107 Speaker 3: I think the future looks really, really bright. Of course, 257 00:13:10,147 --> 00:13:12,867 Speaker 3: we want to keep developing the technology. So we've got 258 00:13:12,907 --> 00:13:15,747 Speaker 3: the light here of foils coming on stream. We've got 259 00:13:16,627 --> 00:13:21,947 Speaker 3: a really super cool propulsion system developed in conjunction with 260 00:13:21,987 --> 00:13:26,747 Speaker 3: Hamilton Jet here in New Zealand that will a little 261 00:13:26,747 --> 00:13:30,027 Speaker 3: bit like the driver assistance in Formula one, we're in 262 00:13:30,147 --> 00:13:32,907 Speaker 3: super light wind conditions that will help get the boats 263 00:13:32,947 --> 00:13:35,627 Speaker 3: up onto the foils, and obviously there will be rules 264 00:13:35,667 --> 00:13:39,387 Speaker 3: around that. It's a very controversial move in terms of 265 00:13:39,387 --> 00:13:42,347 Speaker 3: the sailing world, just like allowing the coaches to communicate 266 00:13:42,427 --> 00:13:44,827 Speaker 3: during racing that's not allowed in any other form of 267 00:13:44,827 --> 00:13:47,587 Speaker 3: the sport. We're not afraid of a bit of controversy. 268 00:13:47,667 --> 00:13:51,267 Speaker 3: So that's I think that's going to really move the 269 00:13:51,347 --> 00:13:54,747 Speaker 3: sport forward. And you know it's now becoming now the 270 00:13:54,787 --> 00:13:56,827 Speaker 3: athletes are starting to earn some decent money out of it. 271 00:13:56,867 --> 00:13:59,347 Speaker 3: We've up the prize money to twelve point eight million, 272 00:13:59,387 --> 00:14:01,507 Speaker 3: and we've got to every time we sign a global 273 00:14:01,547 --> 00:14:03,227 Speaker 3: part and we're just going to keep increasing that. 274 00:14:03,347 --> 00:14:07,467 Speaker 2: So yeah, future looks for fantastic. Enjoying being an Auckland 275 00:14:07,507 --> 00:14:07,907 Speaker 2: you must. 276 00:14:07,747 --> 00:14:09,107 Speaker 4: Be in two point eight million US. 277 00:14:10,787 --> 00:14:12,427 Speaker 2: Let's let's get the currency right. You enjoying being an 278 00:14:12,467 --> 00:14:14,747 Speaker 2: auclean You must be enjoyed being here. It's great, Yeah, 279 00:14:14,947 --> 00:14:16,027 Speaker 2: it's I was. 280 00:14:15,987 --> 00:14:19,627 Speaker 3: Really happy with the way the event was supported yesterday. 281 00:14:19,667 --> 00:14:21,987 Speaker 3: You know, there's great crowd there, great vibe in the 282 00:14:22,107 --> 00:14:26,067 Speaker 3: in the viaduct. I think local businesses were doing well 283 00:14:26,067 --> 00:14:28,787 Speaker 3: out of it, which is what we want to see. Yeah, 284 00:14:29,187 --> 00:14:33,027 Speaker 3: i'd like to We've already sort of started the talk 285 00:14:33,067 --> 00:14:35,387 Speaker 3: about coming back here long term, you know, which I 286 00:14:35,387 --> 00:14:37,707 Speaker 3: think is the real benefit for a venue if you can, 287 00:14:37,907 --> 00:14:41,387 Speaker 3: if we can put together a five year for example, 288 00:14:41,467 --> 00:14:44,227 Speaker 3: term and you come back every year. It's all very 289 00:14:44,267 --> 00:14:46,147 Speaker 3: well to have a great one off event, but if 290 00:14:46,187 --> 00:14:47,987 Speaker 3: you can, if you can come back a year after 291 00:14:48,067 --> 00:14:50,547 Speaker 3: year and build the brand equity and build the awareness, 292 00:14:50,987 --> 00:14:53,627 Speaker 3: then you will get more people traveling from Australia and 293 00:14:53,707 --> 00:14:56,307 Speaker 3: so forth, and even the US coming down here for 294 00:14:56,347 --> 00:14:58,347 Speaker 3: the event and then holidaying in New Zealand. 295 00:14:58,107 --> 00:14:59,507 Speaker 4: Which is of course what it's all about. 296 00:14:59,587 --> 00:15:03,307 Speaker 3: So so yeah, we're certainly keen to do that. We 297 00:15:03,347 --> 00:15:05,547 Speaker 3: wanted to try Auckland and see if it worked. It 298 00:15:05,587 --> 00:15:09,067 Speaker 3: clearly has, so yeah, we're up for you know, talking 299 00:15:09,067 --> 00:15:10,227 Speaker 3: about a long term arrangement. 300 00:15:10,747 --> 00:15:12,667 Speaker 2: Thanks for popping into, Russell ar it's a busy weekend 301 00:15:12,707 --> 00:15:15,227 Speaker 2: for you. Really appreciate your time. Thank you, Thanks Thanks 302 00:15:15,267 --> 00:15:19,227 Speaker 2: Russell Sir Russell Kotz there, chief executive of Sale GP, 303 00:15:19,427 --> 00:15:21,707 Speaker 2: joining us here on News Talks eb Our Live broadcast 304 00:15:21,707 --> 00:15:24,547 Speaker 2: from Sale GP Auckland. It's a twelve twenty one just 305 00:15:25,067 --> 00:15:26,547 Speaker 2: a correction to what I said at the top of 306 00:15:26,627 --> 00:15:29,787 Speaker 2: the show. There will be three fleet racers today and 307 00:15:29,827 --> 00:15:32,867 Speaker 2: a final, so talk about bang for your buck across 308 00:15:32,907 --> 00:15:36,947 Speaker 2: the weekend. Four races yesterday, three more fleet racers today 309 00:15:36,987 --> 00:15:42,107 Speaker 2: and a finals. That's a cracker. That is absolutely cracking. 310 00:15:42,187 --> 00:15:46,987 Speaker 2: Afternoon worth of worth of racing underway at four o'clock 311 00:15:47,147 --> 00:15:49,427 Speaker 2: this afternoon. If you were here yesterday, if you're heading 312 00:15:49,427 --> 00:15:51,147 Speaker 2: along today, I'd love to hear from you. O eight 313 00:15:51,147 --> 00:15:53,627 Speaker 2: one hundred and eighty ten eighty tell us about your experiences, 314 00:15:53,667 --> 00:15:57,067 Speaker 2: what you like the most. The coverage on TV was exceptional. 315 00:15:57,267 --> 00:15:59,427 Speaker 2: Some of the aerial shots looking at all of the 316 00:15:59,467 --> 00:16:05,027 Speaker 2: spectator craft just absolutely spectacular. So yeah, looking for more 317 00:16:05,107 --> 00:16:08,187 Speaker 2: of the same today. The wind certainly got up a 318 00:16:08,267 --> 00:16:12,787 Speaker 2: lot more today, so there'll be left win less wind shifts, 319 00:16:13,027 --> 00:16:16,747 Speaker 2: we're told today, but stronger breezes. So what will that 320 00:16:16,787 --> 00:16:18,667 Speaker 2: do to the sailing I guess we'll find out just 321 00:16:18,747 --> 00:16:21,547 Speaker 2: after four o'clock this afternoon, coming up twelve twenty three, 322 00:16:21,627 --> 00:16:24,067 Speaker 2: let's take a break. When we come back, we'll chat 323 00:16:24,107 --> 00:16:27,507 Speaker 2: to one of the race commentators, a well known voice 324 00:16:27,627 --> 00:16:30,907 Speaker 2: in sailing circles, former world champion and double Olympian race 325 00:16:30,947 --> 00:16:36,227 Speaker 2: commentator with sal GP Stevie Morrison. Weather's right after this, the. 326 00:16:36,227 --> 00:16:40,827 Speaker 1: Most exciting racing on water leaves the most exciting sports 327 00:16:40,987 --> 00:16:45,147 Speaker 1: radio show Weekend Sport with Jason Fine live from sail. 328 00:16:45,067 --> 00:16:47,907 Speaker 9: GP and when You're appointed Auckland with GJ. 329 00:16:48,107 --> 00:16:52,027 Speaker 1: Gunnomes New Zealand's most trust in home builder News Talks Ivy. 330 00:16:52,587 --> 00:16:54,787 Speaker 2: It's just gone twelve twenty six on news Talk, saidb 331 00:16:54,907 --> 00:16:57,747 Speaker 2: After four races on day one of sal GP's Auckland debut, 332 00:16:57,787 --> 00:17:01,267 Speaker 2: Australia tops the table than Emirates, Great Britain and Spain, 333 00:17:01,427 --> 00:17:04,187 Speaker 2: and after a slow start, the Black Foils recovered to 334 00:17:04,227 --> 00:17:06,227 Speaker 2: win the final fleet race of the day to sit 335 00:17:06,547 --> 00:17:09,267 Speaker 2: in fourth place. Let's bring in one of the voices 336 00:17:09,307 --> 00:17:13,227 Speaker 2: of sal GP, double Olympian, former World champion race commentator 337 00:17:13,267 --> 00:17:15,587 Speaker 2: Stevie Morrison. Stevie, thanks for joining us. What were the 338 00:17:15,587 --> 00:17:17,587 Speaker 2: big storylines for you on day one? 339 00:17:18,987 --> 00:17:21,027 Speaker 5: I think it was just how hard it was getting 340 00:17:21,027 --> 00:17:23,507 Speaker 5: off the start line, and how maybe the fleet's evened 341 00:17:23,547 --> 00:17:25,227 Speaker 5: up a bit with Switzerland. You know, they did a 342 00:17:25,267 --> 00:17:28,067 Speaker 5: great reset halfway through day one, put in a good 343 00:17:28,107 --> 00:17:30,667 Speaker 5: performance and yeah, I don't think it was really a 344 00:17:30,707 --> 00:17:33,187 Speaker 5: story but it was. It's always impressive to see how 345 00:17:33,227 --> 00:17:35,547 Speaker 5: Pete and Blair and obviously Live and the rest of 346 00:17:35,547 --> 00:17:37,947 Speaker 5: the team managed to manage to deliver when they seem 347 00:17:38,027 --> 00:17:39,827 Speaker 5: like they're right got their back against the wall. So 348 00:17:39,867 --> 00:17:41,867 Speaker 5: they gave the fans what they wanted in the last race, 349 00:17:41,907 --> 00:17:45,227 Speaker 5: which must have been great to be there and is 350 00:17:45,267 --> 00:17:46,747 Speaker 5: always very impressive to see. 351 00:17:47,067 --> 00:17:49,227 Speaker 2: Yeah, they took their time to get going, didn't they 352 00:17:49,267 --> 00:17:51,147 Speaker 2: in the home event, But you're right, it was spectacular 353 00:17:51,187 --> 00:17:53,467 Speaker 2: when they won race four. How key might that be 354 00:17:53,587 --> 00:17:56,387 Speaker 2: Stevie hitting into day two In terms of the momentum 355 00:17:56,427 --> 00:17:57,307 Speaker 2: they'll get from it. 356 00:17:58,227 --> 00:17:59,867 Speaker 5: I think it's got to be massive. They always seem 357 00:17:59,867 --> 00:18:01,827 Speaker 5: to come stronger towards the back end of the event, 358 00:18:01,907 --> 00:18:04,027 Speaker 5: and you know, they were clearly struggling with their start 359 00:18:04,027 --> 00:18:06,027 Speaker 5: in the first race. I don't know they what happened, 360 00:18:06,027 --> 00:18:07,907 Speaker 5: but they made a massive mistake. They were really late 361 00:18:07,947 --> 00:18:09,827 Speaker 5: for the start for themselves on the back foot, and 362 00:18:10,347 --> 00:18:12,227 Speaker 5: you know they seem to rely a bit heavily on 363 00:18:12,267 --> 00:18:15,027 Speaker 5: these I often refer to them as Harry Houdini type, 364 00:18:15,107 --> 00:18:17,667 Speaker 5: you know, magical escapes in races, and they lean on that. 365 00:18:17,667 --> 00:18:19,827 Speaker 5: But when they can get out in front, they're awesome 366 00:18:19,987 --> 00:18:22,547 Speaker 5: and it's got to be big, hasn't it. The momentum 367 00:18:22,587 --> 00:18:25,027 Speaker 5: Even for those guys, the pressure have been in front 368 00:18:25,067 --> 00:18:27,307 Speaker 5: of that huge crowd and the expectation on them must 369 00:18:27,347 --> 00:18:29,867 Speaker 5: be must be huge. So to deliver that, it's got 370 00:18:29,907 --> 00:18:31,427 Speaker 5: to take a little pressure off. And then they're going 371 00:18:31,507 --> 00:18:33,627 Speaker 5: to go into today ready to put on a show. 372 00:18:33,667 --> 00:18:35,467 Speaker 5: And they like the big breeze and it sounds like 373 00:18:35,507 --> 00:18:38,067 Speaker 5: it's pretty windy down there, which is which is pretty 374 00:18:38,067 --> 00:18:39,027 Speaker 5: great from our side. 375 00:18:39,227 --> 00:18:42,067 Speaker 2: Yes, I can confirm looking out on White another harbor 376 00:18:42,067 --> 00:18:46,147 Speaker 2: then is absolutely absolutely the case. The Australian team obviously 377 00:18:46,187 --> 00:18:50,027 Speaker 2: smarting from not only not winning last season bad and 378 00:18:50,107 --> 00:18:53,347 Speaker 2: Dubai not even getting on the podium. There's time though, 379 00:18:53,787 --> 00:18:56,787 Speaker 2: first sick and and sick and yesterday. So Tom Slingsby's 380 00:18:56,787 --> 00:19:00,027 Speaker 2: got them back humming again. What do they do particularly well? 381 00:19:00,027 --> 00:19:00,267 Speaker 2: For you? 382 00:19:01,947 --> 00:19:04,187 Speaker 5: I think they just seem quite settled on the foils. 383 00:19:04,187 --> 00:19:05,947 Speaker 5: I mean, you know, you've sort of got a straight 384 00:19:06,387 --> 00:19:09,547 Speaker 5: you know, Jason Waterhouse and against Leo Takahashi for me, 385 00:19:09,587 --> 00:19:11,907 Speaker 5: and Leo's clearly got all the talent in the world, 386 00:19:11,987 --> 00:19:13,627 Speaker 5: but he's he's not had as much time on the 387 00:19:13,667 --> 00:19:16,547 Speaker 5: tools as as Jason and despite the fact that they're 388 00:19:16,667 --> 00:19:17,827 Speaker 5: you know, they're all getting. 389 00:19:17,507 --> 00:19:18,667 Speaker 10: New to these t foils. 390 00:19:18,787 --> 00:19:21,427 Speaker 5: I think that's that's something that that Leo's got a 391 00:19:21,427 --> 00:19:23,187 Speaker 5: big bit of pressure on him against. I think they 392 00:19:23,227 --> 00:19:25,827 Speaker 5: sailed the boat very solid. Their maneuvers were better yesterday 393 00:19:25,867 --> 00:19:28,467 Speaker 5: than the Kiwis, and all through season four the Kiwis 394 00:19:28,467 --> 00:19:31,427 Speaker 5: were the standout team maneuver wise. So so can the 395 00:19:31,587 --> 00:19:34,747 Speaker 5: you know, what will the Kiwis have learned overnight and 396 00:19:34,747 --> 00:19:36,987 Speaker 5: and yeah, can they then match that consistency in the 397 00:19:36,987 --> 00:19:38,427 Speaker 5: maneuvers that the Australians had. 398 00:19:39,347 --> 00:19:41,307 Speaker 2: What happened to the US boat yesterday? 399 00:19:42,867 --> 00:19:44,587 Speaker 5: I don't know. I mean, it's a it's a big 400 00:19:44,627 --> 00:19:47,387 Speaker 5: talking point, isn't it. They've done very well at two events, 401 00:19:48,227 --> 00:19:50,307 Speaker 5: two events where there's been light winds and there's four 402 00:19:50,387 --> 00:19:53,067 Speaker 5: on board, and then when they've had the sort of 403 00:19:53,067 --> 00:19:55,267 Speaker 5: full crew on board, they just seem to make errors. 404 00:19:55,547 --> 00:19:58,907 Speaker 5: And whether that's because they're sort of strategically or tactically 405 00:19:58,907 --> 00:20:01,187 Speaker 5: a bit behind the bit behind the eight ball or 406 00:20:01,267 --> 00:20:03,387 Speaker 5: Q ballers, we'd stay and ask snooper over here in 407 00:20:03,547 --> 00:20:06,067 Speaker 5: UK and not seeing the you know, not seeing what's 408 00:20:06,107 --> 00:20:08,227 Speaker 5: about to come more or weather. It is a is 409 00:20:08,227 --> 00:20:10,347 Speaker 5: a pure mechanical thing on board. But they've had a 410 00:20:10,387 --> 00:20:13,187 Speaker 5: lot of practice over the winter, so I definitely think season, 411 00:20:13,227 --> 00:20:15,587 Speaker 5: you know, is playing twenty five season is a no 412 00:20:15,707 --> 00:20:18,947 Speaker 5: excuse environment for them. And yeah, they made handling errors. 413 00:20:18,947 --> 00:20:21,787 Speaker 5: Basically they sailed pretty well, but they made handling errors 414 00:20:21,867 --> 00:20:23,467 Speaker 5: and you get absolutely hammered when you do that. 415 00:20:24,147 --> 00:20:27,587 Speaker 2: The Italians had, I guess an unhappy start to life 416 00:20:27,587 --> 00:20:29,467 Speaker 2: and do buy but they were a lot bitter yasterday. 417 00:20:29,467 --> 00:20:31,587 Speaker 2: What did you make of the Italian chist that I 418 00:20:31,627 --> 00:20:32,107 Speaker 2: in Auckland. 419 00:20:33,107 --> 00:20:35,467 Speaker 5: Yeah, I was impressed. I mean they you know again, 420 00:20:35,507 --> 00:20:39,107 Speaker 5: they had their they had their French Kiwi Jason Saunders. 421 00:20:39,187 --> 00:20:41,387 Speaker 5: I think he went to the Rio games for the 422 00:20:41,427 --> 00:20:43,427 Speaker 5: New Zealand team, didn't he in the Natara And so 423 00:20:43,907 --> 00:20:46,747 Speaker 5: Jason comes with a lot of experience and and I 424 00:20:46,907 --> 00:20:49,787 Speaker 5: you know, being from Auckland, that can't that can't be 425 00:20:49,827 --> 00:20:52,707 Speaker 5: a disadvantage of having that little bit of local knowledge there. 426 00:20:52,747 --> 00:20:55,627 Speaker 5: So I think Jason coming on freed up Carl Langford 427 00:20:55,627 --> 00:20:58,347 Speaker 5: to have a little bit more bandwidth. And then you 428 00:20:58,387 --> 00:21:00,947 Speaker 5: know Riggiero Tita, two of them pit gold medals. I mean, 429 00:21:00,987 --> 00:21:02,587 Speaker 5: well you say that through the whole fleet, I mean, 430 00:21:02,587 --> 00:21:04,987 Speaker 5: what's great about sales GPS. There's just talent from top 431 00:21:05,027 --> 00:21:06,787 Speaker 5: to bottom, from the front of the boats at the 432 00:21:06,787 --> 00:21:09,067 Speaker 5: back of the boat. Everyone's you know, achieved so much, 433 00:21:09,147 --> 00:21:11,587 Speaker 5: so it's maybe almost a bit easy to just say 434 00:21:11,627 --> 00:21:13,867 Speaker 5: two of them bit gold medals. But for Riudgie, he's 435 00:21:13,907 --> 00:21:16,627 Speaker 5: going to have a lot of expectation, Jimmy Spittill staring 436 00:21:16,747 --> 00:21:19,307 Speaker 5: him down, and potentially, I guess can always come in 437 00:21:19,347 --> 00:21:21,467 Speaker 5: and drive at some stage, although I don't think he 438 00:21:21,547 --> 00:21:23,667 Speaker 5: wants to so. I think just that little bit of 439 00:21:23,707 --> 00:21:26,827 Speaker 5: experience with Jason Waterhouse meant that they had of the 440 00:21:26,827 --> 00:21:29,547 Speaker 5: two of the back three or back four positions had 441 00:21:29,587 --> 00:21:32,227 Speaker 5: a lot of experience and that made a massive difference. 442 00:21:32,987 --> 00:21:36,347 Speaker 2: Huge anticipation about the tfoils and how they would affect 443 00:21:36,347 --> 00:21:39,027 Speaker 2: things yesterday. How did you assist the way the teams 444 00:21:39,147 --> 00:21:42,067 Speaker 2: negotiated the extra challenge of the of the high speed 445 00:21:42,107 --> 00:21:43,147 Speaker 2: titanium tfoils. 446 00:21:44,227 --> 00:21:46,427 Speaker 5: I was quite impressed. In general. I think the course 447 00:21:46,507 --> 00:21:48,787 Speaker 5: was very short, so we didn't necessarily see the full 448 00:21:48,787 --> 00:21:50,907 Speaker 5: potential of it. And what we did see was that 449 00:21:51,147 --> 00:21:53,067 Speaker 5: as I say that, I didn't think the maneuvers were 450 00:21:53,107 --> 00:21:55,707 Speaker 5: as good and clearly that these you know these high 451 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:58,507 Speaker 5: speed foils, they take a slightly different bit of handling. 452 00:21:58,507 --> 00:22:01,227 Speaker 5: The crews have got more, more options, more functions to 453 00:22:01,267 --> 00:22:02,787 Speaker 5: play with on them. Not only can they move the 454 00:22:02,827 --> 00:22:05,027 Speaker 5: foils forward and backwards for to get higher or lower 455 00:22:05,027 --> 00:22:07,347 Speaker 5: in the water, they can also increase the potential power 456 00:22:07,347 --> 00:22:10,427 Speaker 5: in the boat with the sideways movement on them. And 457 00:22:10,467 --> 00:22:12,587 Speaker 5: there's people, if you look at the data, are using 458 00:22:12,627 --> 00:22:14,787 Speaker 5: it all very differently. So I was impressed with how 459 00:22:14,787 --> 00:22:16,787 Speaker 5: they got on, but I thought the standard that staffing 460 00:22:16,907 --> 00:22:19,347 Speaker 5: was down. They weren't judging the acceleration as well as 461 00:22:20,067 --> 00:22:22,587 Speaker 5: as we're perhaps used to seeing, and there were still 462 00:22:22,627 --> 00:22:25,107 Speaker 5: some errors in the maneuvers. But as Pete Berling alluded 463 00:22:25,147 --> 00:22:27,067 Speaker 5: to at the interview at the end of the show yesterday, 464 00:22:28,027 --> 00:22:29,707 Speaker 5: it was at the bottom end of the wind speed 465 00:22:29,747 --> 00:22:32,227 Speaker 5: for those foils, and today's going to be right in 466 00:22:32,267 --> 00:22:36,107 Speaker 5: the sweet spot. So I'm sort of fingers crossed, touching 467 00:22:36,147 --> 00:22:39,587 Speaker 5: wood hopeful maybe that we might see over one hundred 468 00:22:39,627 --> 00:22:41,227 Speaker 5: kilometers an hour. And you know which is, you know, 469 00:22:41,267 --> 00:22:43,147 Speaker 5: up in the fifty three fifty four knots of boat 470 00:22:43,187 --> 00:22:46,467 Speaker 5: speed range, which is just unbelievable. So eleven boats getting 471 00:22:46,507 --> 00:22:49,547 Speaker 5: close to that into mark one I think could be 472 00:22:49,667 --> 00:22:50,627 Speaker 5: some spectacle. 473 00:22:51,027 --> 00:22:54,427 Speaker 2: Yeah, remarkable stuff. What have you picked up over watching 474 00:22:54,427 --> 00:22:57,067 Speaker 2: this over a period of time, Stevie, is the really 475 00:22:57,107 --> 00:23:01,067 Speaker 2: important things when it comes to sailing. If fifties to 476 00:23:01,107 --> 00:23:04,227 Speaker 2: their optimum capability, I. 477 00:23:04,187 --> 00:23:07,107 Speaker 5: Feel like it's a real communication game. I mean, obviously 478 00:23:07,147 --> 00:23:09,707 Speaker 5: your your your audience there will be well versed in 479 00:23:09,787 --> 00:23:13,027 Speaker 5: the in the tales of Pete Berlin Blair Chu. But 480 00:23:13,147 --> 00:23:15,307 Speaker 5: I think you know Live McKay in the background. She 481 00:23:15,347 --> 00:23:17,867 Speaker 5: does a she does a fantastic job of knitting the 482 00:23:17,867 --> 00:23:19,947 Speaker 5: coms together, and it's just that ability to paint the 483 00:23:19,987 --> 00:23:22,707 Speaker 5: picture round a race course and then have that almost 484 00:23:22,747 --> 00:23:26,027 Speaker 5: telepathic communication between Pete and Blair. It was obviously Andy 485 00:23:26,107 --> 00:23:29,747 Speaker 5: last year and they've had those two Americas Cups together, 486 00:23:29,787 --> 00:23:32,307 Speaker 5: three America's Cups together, sorry now, so they had that 487 00:23:32,427 --> 00:23:35,747 Speaker 5: experience and I just think it is that team ship 488 00:23:35,907 --> 00:23:37,907 Speaker 5: on board the boat that allows you to sail the 489 00:23:37,947 --> 00:23:41,307 Speaker 5: boat instinctively at a very high level and then react 490 00:23:41,507 --> 00:23:43,867 Speaker 5: to the changing dynamic that that a sailing race always 491 00:23:43,907 --> 00:23:46,627 Speaker 5: throws your way and you know, the best guys keep 492 00:23:46,667 --> 00:23:48,747 Speaker 5: winning and there's a reason for that. And I do 493 00:23:48,827 --> 00:23:51,627 Speaker 5: think it's that team experience. You know, the Australian team 494 00:23:51,667 --> 00:23:54,907 Speaker 5: is an absolute core. Even the Spanish with with Diego 495 00:23:54,987 --> 00:23:57,307 Speaker 5: and Florian who you know who came along to to 496 00:23:57,307 --> 00:24:00,347 Speaker 5: sort of take the forty nine of gold last summer. 497 00:24:00,907 --> 00:24:03,067 Speaker 5: It's just that same time in the boat and almost 498 00:24:03,067 --> 00:24:05,987 Speaker 5: a telepathic teamship that that you see with Pete and Blair, 499 00:24:06,427 --> 00:24:09,187 Speaker 5: you know, the Australian team and the Spanish that swear 500 00:24:09,187 --> 00:24:10,787 Speaker 5: the bars so high from those teams. 501 00:24:11,187 --> 00:24:13,147 Speaker 2: All right, Well it's finished with a prediction for today. 502 00:24:13,187 --> 00:24:16,827 Speaker 2: I know it's probably fraught with perill try to predict anything, 503 00:24:16,987 --> 00:24:20,667 Speaker 2: particularly with the wind likely to get up today. Stevie, 504 00:24:20,707 --> 00:24:22,667 Speaker 2: what are you What are you thinking? What are you hoping? 505 00:24:22,707 --> 00:24:24,627 Speaker 2: What are you predicting for this afternoon? 506 00:24:24,667 --> 00:24:27,627 Speaker 5: Well, I'm relatively confident of predicting the top three, so 507 00:24:27,627 --> 00:24:30,107 Speaker 5: I'm going to give you. I'm going to give you Australia, 508 00:24:30,147 --> 00:24:32,707 Speaker 5: New Zealand and Great Britain being in that final race, 509 00:24:33,427 --> 00:24:35,987 Speaker 5: and then I think it's whoever gets to mark one first. 510 00:24:36,227 --> 00:24:38,387 Speaker 5: But I feel if anyone's got a slight edge at 511 00:24:38,387 --> 00:24:41,027 Speaker 5: the moment, it's the Australians, which your audience is not 512 00:24:41,027 --> 00:24:42,587 Speaker 5: going to like to hear. But then you know, you 513 00:24:42,627 --> 00:24:44,987 Speaker 5: don't you don't. You don't back against it. You don't 514 00:24:44,987 --> 00:24:46,947 Speaker 5: bet against the Black Boils, do you. I mean, Pete 515 00:24:46,987 --> 00:24:50,227 Speaker 5: Pete in a three boat final is exceptional at the 516 00:24:50,267 --> 00:24:53,067 Speaker 5: starting Pete in the eleven boats set up at the moment, 517 00:24:53,107 --> 00:24:55,427 Speaker 5: I would you know. I feel that's that's the sort 518 00:24:55,427 --> 00:24:57,307 Speaker 5: of area where they can improve, which is which is 519 00:24:57,387 --> 00:24:58,547 Speaker 5: worrying for the rest of the fleet. 520 00:24:58,987 --> 00:25:02,667 Speaker 2: All right, Absolutely loving the coverage, Stevie. Well, we'll look 521 00:25:02,667 --> 00:25:04,827 Speaker 2: forward to hearing more of your voice on the coverage 522 00:25:04,827 --> 00:25:06,267 Speaker 2: of this afternoon. But thank you so much for joining 523 00:25:06,707 --> 00:25:08,307 Speaker 2: across New Zealand to give us your insight. 524 00:25:09,187 --> 00:25:11,347 Speaker 5: I really appreciate your time take out and yeah, I 525 00:25:11,347 --> 00:25:12,187 Speaker 5: hope it's a great show. 526 00:25:12,507 --> 00:25:15,387 Speaker 2: I'm sure will be absolutely fantastic. Thank you, Stevie. Stevie 527 00:25:15,467 --> 00:25:19,587 Speaker 2: Morrison there, one of the voices of SALEGP, double Olympian himself, 528 00:25:19,587 --> 00:25:22,307 Speaker 2: formal World champion and one of the voices you'll hear 529 00:25:22,427 --> 00:25:25,867 Speaker 2: on the coverage of sal GP right across this season 530 00:25:26,307 --> 00:25:29,747 Speaker 2: and beyond. Twenty five to one. We're gonna take a break. 531 00:25:29,747 --> 00:25:31,547 Speaker 2: When we come back, we'll get you back inside the 532 00:25:31,547 --> 00:25:35,747 Speaker 2: Black Foils. Environment Strategist Live Mackay's who are going to 533 00:25:36,027 --> 00:25:38,507 Speaker 2: spend some time with us. I'm looking out at the 534 00:25:38,507 --> 00:25:42,147 Speaker 2: moment with a with a thousand yards stare at Whiteamatta Harbor, 535 00:25:42,187 --> 00:25:44,787 Speaker 2: wondering what's going to happen out there this afternoon. We 536 00:25:44,867 --> 00:25:47,107 Speaker 2: might get an insight into that when we come back 537 00:25:47,307 --> 00:25:48,507 Speaker 2: here at Newstalks EDB. 538 00:25:50,507 --> 00:25:53,187 Speaker 1: Talking the sport on the field and on the water 539 00:25:53,707 --> 00:25:56,507 Speaker 1: live from Sale GP in the City of Sales. It's 540 00:25:56,627 --> 00:26:01,187 Speaker 1: Weekend Sport with Jason five and GJ. Gunnderholmes, New Zealand's 541 00:26:01,227 --> 00:26:03,267 Speaker 1: most trusted home builder News Talks v. 542 00:26:03,987 --> 00:26:06,347 Speaker 2: Yes Indeed, Sale GP and the City of Sales for Sure. 543 00:26:06,507 --> 00:26:09,027 Speaker 2: Day two today gets underway at four o'clock three fleet 544 00:26:09,107 --> 00:26:12,467 Speaker 2: races and then a three boat final joined by Black 545 00:26:12,467 --> 00:26:15,267 Speaker 2: Foils A strategist live Mackay. So we're looking out at 546 00:26:15,267 --> 00:26:17,707 Speaker 2: what to not to harbor there before Love, what's going 547 00:26:17,787 --> 00:26:19,147 Speaker 2: through your mind ahead of day two? 548 00:26:20,027 --> 00:26:21,827 Speaker 11: Yeah, Hi, well thanks for having me on. 549 00:26:22,987 --> 00:26:25,027 Speaker 12: Yeah, I mean this is the first time I'm seeing 550 00:26:25,027 --> 00:26:28,107 Speaker 12: the racecourse this morning, so yeah, just really looking if 551 00:26:28,107 --> 00:26:32,187 Speaker 12: it's behaving similar to yesterday or not, and it's definitely 552 00:26:32,187 --> 00:26:34,787 Speaker 12: a step up and breeze, so really just figuring that 553 00:26:34,867 --> 00:26:37,347 Speaker 12: out and we've got a few meetings in the next hour, 554 00:26:37,547 --> 00:26:40,107 Speaker 12: so figuring out as much as can on water and 555 00:26:40,147 --> 00:26:43,027 Speaker 12: then yeah, hopefully preparing our get to get out there. 556 00:26:43,147 --> 00:26:46,707 Speaker 2: So the step up and breeze, what does that mean 557 00:26:46,867 --> 00:26:47,227 Speaker 2: for you? 558 00:26:48,227 --> 00:26:53,027 Speaker 12: So we're on the same configuration as yesterday with the 559 00:26:53,067 --> 00:26:55,867 Speaker 12: twenty four meter wing, and the step up and breeze 560 00:26:55,907 --> 00:26:58,227 Speaker 12: will mean you know, in some parts it will make 561 00:26:58,267 --> 00:27:00,387 Speaker 12: it easier to say, we won't see it, there's patchy, 562 00:27:00,467 --> 00:27:01,867 Speaker 12: we won't see boats probably on and. 563 00:27:01,787 --> 00:27:02,387 Speaker 11: Off the foil. 564 00:27:02,467 --> 00:27:06,867 Speaker 12: But that extra power really means, you know, still learning 565 00:27:06,867 --> 00:27:09,947 Speaker 12: the tfoils and how they behave but yeah, airing on 566 00:27:09,987 --> 00:27:13,227 Speaker 12: the side of out of maneuvers and things just being 567 00:27:13,387 --> 00:27:17,547 Speaker 12: not conservative, but you know, knowing that there is you 568 00:27:17,627 --> 00:27:19,827 Speaker 12: need to cross a bit earlier, everything will happen a 569 00:27:19,867 --> 00:27:23,547 Speaker 12: bit quicker and you know those starts and reach marks 570 00:27:23,547 --> 00:27:26,987 Speaker 12: will come up super quick. So yeah, taking into that 571 00:27:27,147 --> 00:27:28,587 Speaker 12: all into account. 572 00:27:28,107 --> 00:27:30,867 Speaker 2: How much did you learn about sailing on the tfoils yesterday? 573 00:27:31,067 --> 00:27:35,867 Speaker 12: Yeah, Well, fortunately my role is a lot about looking 574 00:27:35,907 --> 00:27:39,227 Speaker 12: up and around the course. So yeah, I think you 575 00:27:39,387 --> 00:27:42,147 Speaker 12: definitely notice that you can do certain things that you 576 00:27:42,147 --> 00:27:45,547 Speaker 12: couldn't before and the opposite as well. So yeah, I 577 00:27:45,547 --> 00:27:48,307 Speaker 12: think everyone's just in that race to learn as quickly 578 00:27:48,387 --> 00:27:51,387 Speaker 12: as possible, and some boats are you know, a bit 579 00:27:51,427 --> 00:27:55,747 Speaker 12: further ahead than just really learning of that. But yeah, 580 00:27:55,827 --> 00:27:59,507 Speaker 12: I think you'll see it mostly today with the tfoils expected, 581 00:27:59,627 --> 00:28:03,347 Speaker 12: you know, a speed to increase. Hopefully it'll be exciting 582 00:28:03,387 --> 00:28:05,947 Speaker 12: to watch and hopefully some speed records out there. 583 00:28:05,987 --> 00:28:07,667 Speaker 11: I mean you could see that today for sure. 584 00:28:07,747 --> 00:28:10,067 Speaker 2: Yeah, everyone, So, I guess I'm not sure if it's 585 00:28:10,067 --> 00:28:11,907 Speaker 2: a holy grail, but one hundred kilometers an hour out 586 00:28:11,947 --> 00:28:14,307 Speaker 2: there on those on those fours. I think teams have 587 00:28:14,347 --> 00:28:16,387 Speaker 2: done it in training eaven, they hasn't been done in competition. 588 00:28:16,467 --> 00:28:19,187 Speaker 2: But mem what's it like, eve exibbling along at a 589 00:28:19,267 --> 00:28:20,747 Speaker 2: high nineties? What's that like? 590 00:28:21,827 --> 00:28:23,747 Speaker 12: Yeah, well we saw Monday this week we were on 591 00:28:23,827 --> 00:28:25,947 Speaker 12: the small wing and saw you know, twenty three twenty 592 00:28:25,987 --> 00:28:29,707 Speaker 12: six knots off takpoona so into the fifties and the 593 00:28:29,747 --> 00:28:33,827 Speaker 12: k kPr kph on true wind speed and that really 594 00:28:34,867 --> 00:28:39,867 Speaker 12: got us into our top speeds. It's full on, seriously 595 00:28:39,907 --> 00:28:43,267 Speaker 12: full on. I mean, I love it. But you've got 596 00:28:43,387 --> 00:28:45,507 Speaker 12: you know, the foils are quite loud. They're quite a 597 00:28:45,547 --> 00:28:47,627 Speaker 12: bit louder so in our helmets you can hear a 598 00:28:47,627 --> 00:28:49,987 Speaker 12: lot of quite a lot of screeching, it's you know, 599 00:28:50,027 --> 00:28:52,227 Speaker 12: and that can bring up the intensity if you can't 600 00:28:52,267 --> 00:28:54,467 Speaker 12: hear pete on the other side of the yacht. It's 601 00:28:54,747 --> 00:28:56,627 Speaker 12: you know, you're going at that speed and you think 602 00:28:56,827 --> 00:28:59,747 Speaker 12: you don't really know what's going to happen next. So yeah, 603 00:28:59,787 --> 00:29:02,427 Speaker 12: all that factors into really trying to get on the 604 00:29:02,427 --> 00:29:05,307 Speaker 12: same page before the start, before the race, and doing 605 00:29:05,307 --> 00:29:07,747 Speaker 12: as much preoper as poss so you can you can 606 00:29:07,787 --> 00:29:11,027 Speaker 12: really own the situations because you know, when you're going 607 00:29:11,027 --> 00:29:13,027 Speaker 12: at that speed, you've really got to attack it and 608 00:29:13,067 --> 00:29:16,027 Speaker 12: not you know, be submissive, otherwise you're really going to 609 00:29:16,107 --> 00:29:17,867 Speaker 12: end up in some bad situations. 610 00:29:18,227 --> 00:29:20,907 Speaker 2: How important was the one in race four yesterday for you? 611 00:29:22,467 --> 00:29:27,027 Speaker 12: Yeah, I think we had everyone on their toes. Yeah, 612 00:29:27,067 --> 00:29:29,627 Speaker 12: it was a bit of a I mean, good flow 613 00:29:29,707 --> 00:29:33,907 Speaker 12: start to the day, excuse one, but yeah, I mean 614 00:29:34,267 --> 00:29:36,187 Speaker 12: we're stoked that we got an extra race in there 615 00:29:36,227 --> 00:29:38,747 Speaker 12: and managed to take the win. I think learning more 616 00:29:38,787 --> 00:29:41,627 Speaker 12: and more and yeah, making sure we you know, have 617 00:29:41,707 --> 00:29:44,787 Speaker 12: the mentality of checking away at boats all throughout the 618 00:29:44,867 --> 00:29:48,707 Speaker 12: day but remaining you know, in that aggressive approach and 619 00:29:49,027 --> 00:29:50,947 Speaker 12: really took the advantage of that in race four. 620 00:29:51,187 --> 00:29:52,907 Speaker 2: What did happen in Race one at the start. 621 00:29:53,787 --> 00:29:54,387 Speaker 11: Great question. 622 00:29:55,227 --> 00:29:58,107 Speaker 12: I was super shifty out there, so yeah, we just 623 00:29:58,467 --> 00:30:00,507 Speaker 12: got a bit behind on the right shift and ended 624 00:30:00,587 --> 00:30:03,667 Speaker 12: up a bit low into the approach. But yeah, we 625 00:30:03,667 --> 00:30:07,827 Speaker 12: were fortunate to you know, always see the opportunities throughout 626 00:30:07,827 --> 00:30:10,187 Speaker 12: the race. And I think that's something Pete does really well. 627 00:30:10,187 --> 00:30:12,347 Speaker 12: But we do, you know well as a team obviously 628 00:30:12,467 --> 00:30:16,907 Speaker 12: is see you know, there's so many passing lanes out there, 629 00:30:16,987 --> 00:30:22,307 Speaker 12: and just always moving on what's next step in, what's 630 00:30:22,347 --> 00:30:25,387 Speaker 12: the next gap in the fleet. So yeah, hopefully we'll 631 00:30:25,587 --> 00:30:27,147 Speaker 12: make it a bit easier out there today. 632 00:30:28,027 --> 00:30:29,787 Speaker 11: Yeah, it's incredible racing. 633 00:30:29,667 --> 00:30:32,347 Speaker 2: Well because from that position, you know, slow to the 634 00:30:32,387 --> 00:30:33,867 Speaker 2: stat you've still got up to fourth in that race. 635 00:30:33,987 --> 00:30:36,387 Speaker 2: You talk about passing lanes, do you still back yourselves 636 00:30:36,427 --> 00:30:38,987 Speaker 2: as a team even if you do have a slightly 637 00:30:40,187 --> 00:30:42,947 Speaker 2: less impressive start than you would like to make your 638 00:30:42,947 --> 00:30:44,827 Speaker 2: way through the field one hundred percent? 639 00:30:44,947 --> 00:30:45,147 Speaker 11: Yeah. 640 00:30:45,227 --> 00:30:48,947 Speaker 12: I think given that there's eleven boats in the fleet, 641 00:30:49,067 --> 00:30:51,987 Speaker 12: and because it's so shifty, so gusty, and we saw 642 00:30:52,027 --> 00:30:54,467 Speaker 12: big larles out there yesterday people coming off the foil, 643 00:30:54,587 --> 00:30:57,707 Speaker 12: that means there's you know, huge opportunities for passing lanes. 644 00:30:58,507 --> 00:31:01,547 Speaker 12: I think we always see those one or two boats 645 00:31:01,547 --> 00:31:04,507 Speaker 12: get around the reach mark and they just get off, 646 00:31:04,707 --> 00:31:09,227 Speaker 12: and so obviously the start is huge. But never for 647 00:31:09,307 --> 00:31:11,827 Speaker 12: one moment do you ever go around the reach mark 648 00:31:11,827 --> 00:31:13,707 Speaker 12: and be like, okay, we're eleventh in this race. 649 00:31:14,067 --> 00:31:14,267 Speaker 1: Never. 650 00:31:14,427 --> 00:31:16,907 Speaker 2: Yeah, because I heard a bit of comms and I 651 00:31:16,987 --> 00:31:20,067 Speaker 2: might have misheard, but it's I heard Peter say, oh, 652 00:31:20,107 --> 00:31:22,427 Speaker 2: we've picked up a point there, which obviously means overtaking 653 00:31:22,427 --> 00:31:24,387 Speaker 2: one more boat, even if it's quite laid on, even 654 00:31:24,427 --> 00:31:27,547 Speaker 2: the difference between fifth and sixth, can over you know, 655 00:31:27,587 --> 00:31:30,787 Speaker 2: even over an event, can that be quite significant? You know, 656 00:31:30,907 --> 00:31:32,787 Speaker 2: just just going past one or two, even right near 657 00:31:32,827 --> 00:31:33,427 Speaker 2: the end of a race. 658 00:31:33,827 --> 00:31:34,627 Speaker 11: Yeah, massive. 659 00:31:35,707 --> 00:31:39,187 Speaker 12: We always see every point counts and we really see that. 660 00:31:39,307 --> 00:31:42,787 Speaker 12: I mean the structure of sale GP and just getting 661 00:31:42,907 --> 00:31:46,147 Speaker 12: into the top three is massive and you can see that. 662 00:31:46,747 --> 00:31:49,227 Speaker 12: You know, you can really lose the event on a Saturday, 663 00:31:49,267 --> 00:31:51,907 Speaker 12: but you just need to be within reaching distance of 664 00:31:51,947 --> 00:31:55,067 Speaker 12: that top three. So yeah, we definitely you know, I 665 00:31:55,107 --> 00:31:57,347 Speaker 12: didn't have our best day yesterday, but we're actually sitting 666 00:31:57,387 --> 00:32:03,027 Speaker 12: in a reasonable position going into today. So yeah, even recovery, 667 00:32:03,387 --> 00:32:05,547 Speaker 12: you know, taking all those points from yesterday, it was 668 00:32:06,467 --> 00:32:07,307 Speaker 12: a good day. 669 00:32:07,467 --> 00:32:08,947 Speaker 2: You were telling me before we came on here that 670 00:32:09,267 --> 00:32:11,907 Speaker 2: you're up quite late last night and meetings and things 671 00:32:11,987 --> 00:32:13,627 Speaker 2: like that. I guess we assume that, you know, once 672 00:32:13,707 --> 00:32:15,307 Speaker 2: racing finishes, you pack up, you go and have a 673 00:32:15,307 --> 00:32:17,827 Speaker 2: beer or whatever it is, and get your head down. 674 00:32:17,827 --> 00:32:20,587 Speaker 2: But that's not the case. Meetings, you know what crunching data, 675 00:32:20,627 --> 00:32:21,827 Speaker 2: that sort of thing. What does that involve? 676 00:32:22,587 --> 00:32:26,107 Speaker 12: Yeah, I think each team has a different approach to 677 00:32:26,307 --> 00:32:30,227 Speaker 12: how they use their time. But for us, we break 678 00:32:30,267 --> 00:32:32,947 Speaker 12: out and as a team and really try and attack 679 00:32:33,027 --> 00:32:37,187 Speaker 12: each area. And I mean, we've got such limited time 680 00:32:37,267 --> 00:32:40,667 Speaker 12: through a weekend, you don't want to chase yourself in circles. 681 00:32:40,707 --> 00:32:43,947 Speaker 12: But for us last night we wanted to review that 682 00:32:44,347 --> 00:32:47,307 Speaker 12: starting straight away, and then we come back again in 683 00:32:47,347 --> 00:32:48,987 Speaker 12: the morning after you kind of sleep on it and 684 00:32:49,027 --> 00:32:51,867 Speaker 12: look at a few different things individually. And we really 685 00:32:51,907 --> 00:32:55,387 Speaker 12: think we all have such different strengths and collectively work 686 00:32:55,467 --> 00:32:58,907 Speaker 12: really well together. So really trying to leverage leverage that. 687 00:32:59,107 --> 00:33:02,787 Speaker 12: And you know, as we discuss things and meetings, we 688 00:33:03,227 --> 00:33:05,267 Speaker 12: get on the same page. So you know, as I 689 00:33:05,307 --> 00:33:10,107 Speaker 12: said earlier, the intensity of the racing is high and 690 00:33:10,667 --> 00:33:14,427 Speaker 12: you have such minimal time to make decisions and react. 691 00:33:14,507 --> 00:33:17,747 Speaker 12: So really the more we talk on land, and the 692 00:33:17,747 --> 00:33:20,507 Speaker 12: more cohesion we have, the better we are. 693 00:33:20,627 --> 00:33:21,107 Speaker 11: On the water. 694 00:33:21,427 --> 00:33:23,907 Speaker 2: We just had Stevie Morrison race commentator on before you 695 00:33:23,947 --> 00:33:25,507 Speaker 2: came on the air, and he talked about the way 696 00:33:25,507 --> 00:33:30,267 Speaker 2: that you knit the communications together on the Black Foil's boat. 697 00:33:30,347 --> 00:33:32,307 Speaker 2: Is that something that you pride yourself on. 698 00:33:33,947 --> 00:33:36,427 Speaker 12: Yeah, I mean for me, in the last couple of years, 699 00:33:36,427 --> 00:33:39,387 Speaker 12: I've learned so much from the team and really in 700 00:33:39,427 --> 00:33:42,947 Speaker 12: the last few months I've seen that that's where I 701 00:33:43,147 --> 00:33:45,907 Speaker 12: should lean into the communication side. There is my role, 702 00:33:45,947 --> 00:33:50,427 Speaker 12: but also communication is just becoming more and more important 703 00:33:50,507 --> 00:33:54,387 Speaker 12: with the more boats and the fleet, you know, the 704 00:33:54,507 --> 00:33:58,707 Speaker 12: higher speed. So yeah, I'm really trying to lean into 705 00:33:58,787 --> 00:33:59,267 Speaker 12: that area. 706 00:33:59,427 --> 00:34:01,227 Speaker 11: And it's quite. 707 00:34:00,987 --> 00:34:06,947 Speaker 12: A you know, a big space to learn and you know, 708 00:34:06,987 --> 00:34:09,907 Speaker 12: you have your your on your better days and so 709 00:34:10,147 --> 00:34:12,187 Speaker 12: really trying to create that consistency and. 710 00:34:12,507 --> 00:34:13,507 Speaker 11: Platform for the team. 711 00:34:13,787 --> 00:34:14,787 Speaker 2: Do you aspire to drive? 712 00:34:16,747 --> 00:34:18,067 Speaker 11: Yeah, I mean I. 713 00:34:17,747 --> 00:34:20,747 Speaker 12: Love I love Holming, but in no way do I 714 00:34:21,427 --> 00:34:22,947 Speaker 12: want to push Pete or anything. 715 00:34:23,027 --> 00:34:25,867 Speaker 2: I don't think the two things have to be you know, 716 00:34:25,907 --> 00:34:28,587 Speaker 2: they don't have to. They one doesn't have to cause 717 00:34:28,627 --> 00:34:30,907 Speaker 2: the other. Have you heard a go with driving them? 718 00:34:30,987 --> 00:34:31,187 Speaker 5: Yeah? 719 00:34:31,267 --> 00:34:33,867 Speaker 12: Yeah, I've Actually it's spent quite a lot of time 720 00:34:33,907 --> 00:34:37,187 Speaker 12: on the helm. We did in a really cool camp 721 00:34:37,227 --> 00:34:41,507 Speaker 12: in Dubai and November for there was eighteen female sailors 722 00:34:41,507 --> 00:34:44,427 Speaker 12: in that and I drove the two days and loved it. 723 00:34:44,827 --> 00:34:45,347 Speaker 11: Had a bit of. 724 00:34:45,387 --> 00:34:48,587 Speaker 12: Driving here this week and yeah, I think I do 725 00:34:48,667 --> 00:34:51,587 Speaker 12: love it and it really the strategists in the home 726 00:34:51,667 --> 00:34:55,307 Speaker 12: role really blended nicely to each other. So yeah, I'm 727 00:34:55,307 --> 00:34:57,747 Speaker 12: spending a lot more time with p actually learning from 728 00:34:57,787 --> 00:35:01,387 Speaker 12: him and really you know, being a solid backup because 729 00:35:02,707 --> 00:35:06,227 Speaker 12: you know, the racing is pretty full on and physically 730 00:35:06,547 --> 00:35:09,787 Speaker 12: you know, there's more and more injuries happening, so really 731 00:35:09,827 --> 00:35:10,747 Speaker 12: trying as a team to. 732 00:35:11,147 --> 00:35:15,147 Speaker 11: Build that back up and have that there. So yeah, 733 00:35:15,987 --> 00:35:16,667 Speaker 11: really into. 734 00:35:16,507 --> 00:35:19,027 Speaker 2: It absolutely when I sall GP's vision is to have 735 00:35:19,067 --> 00:35:22,627 Speaker 2: two full time crew members on every female crew members 736 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:26,507 Speaker 2: on every boat. Do you feel like a like a trailblazer, 737 00:35:26,547 --> 00:35:28,227 Speaker 2: like a role model? I mean you're operating at such 738 00:35:28,227 --> 00:35:31,507 Speaker 2: a high level. You know, I often say you can't 739 00:35:31,987 --> 00:35:33,907 Speaker 2: be it unless you can see it. Do you feel 740 00:35:33,907 --> 00:35:38,067 Speaker 2: a responsibility to I guess see have other young female 741 00:35:38,107 --> 00:35:39,587 Speaker 2: sellers see you in action. 742 00:35:40,907 --> 00:35:44,707 Speaker 12: I wouldn't say I feel a responsibility, but I definitely 743 00:35:44,747 --> 00:35:49,827 Speaker 12: feel very passionately about sharing what there is happening at 744 00:35:49,867 --> 00:35:52,587 Speaker 12: the top of the sport for people to you know 745 00:35:53,507 --> 00:35:59,067 Speaker 12: dream and I you know get asked quite often, you know, 746 00:35:59,107 --> 00:36:00,027 Speaker 12: how did I get into it? 747 00:36:00,067 --> 00:36:01,627 Speaker 11: How they always aspired to be here? 748 00:36:01,667 --> 00:36:05,307 Speaker 12: And yeah, unfortunately it's you know, when I was eighteen, 749 00:36:05,747 --> 00:36:09,027 Speaker 12: I never thought that professional sailing was a career, and 750 00:36:09,627 --> 00:36:12,947 Speaker 12: one hundred percent I would have probably done more at eighteen, 751 00:36:13,067 --> 00:36:15,947 Speaker 12: you know, dug into it more and everything if I 752 00:36:16,027 --> 00:36:19,107 Speaker 12: knew it was possible. So I just really want to 753 00:36:19,187 --> 00:36:21,467 Speaker 12: share that there's a lot of change happening at the 754 00:36:21,467 --> 00:36:23,987 Speaker 12: top of our sport and that you know there will 755 00:36:24,387 --> 00:36:28,667 Speaker 12: opportunities are opening up more and more. But you know, 756 00:36:28,787 --> 00:36:32,547 Speaker 12: it's the experience you get when you're fifteen, sixteen, seventeen 757 00:36:33,187 --> 00:36:36,507 Speaker 12: that will really bring you into this level. So yeah, 758 00:36:36,627 --> 00:36:38,387 Speaker 12: just really trying to share that with girls so that 759 00:36:38,427 --> 00:36:40,947 Speaker 12: they can they know that and they can you know, 760 00:36:40,987 --> 00:36:42,027 Speaker 12: really lean into it. 761 00:36:42,147 --> 00:36:44,867 Speaker 2: So good. Do you still get nervous, right. 762 00:36:44,787 --> 00:36:49,187 Speaker 12: That's a great question. Actually, I not so much. I 763 00:36:49,307 --> 00:36:52,987 Speaker 12: definitely feel the adrenaline, you know, it's a massive adrenaline 764 00:36:52,987 --> 00:36:55,827 Speaker 12: every time we go on the water, but I really 765 00:36:55,867 --> 00:36:59,827 Speaker 12: feel quite calm now. Going into events, I really feel 766 00:36:59,867 --> 00:37:03,507 Speaker 12: like quite insular. I really just think we've got so 767 00:37:03,587 --> 00:37:06,827 Speaker 12: many processes and structures that I'm able to really focus 768 00:37:06,907 --> 00:37:09,667 Speaker 12: on my role, and we do so much prep that 769 00:37:09,707 --> 00:37:13,027 Speaker 12: it actually makes me quite excited about the weekend. 770 00:37:13,187 --> 00:37:15,867 Speaker 2: Yeah, well we're pretty excited about today looking out there. 771 00:37:15,907 --> 00:37:19,467 Speaker 2: So just to finish, what should we expect when racing 772 00:37:19,467 --> 00:37:21,787 Speaker 2: gets underway at four o'clock this afternoon in terms of 773 00:37:23,147 --> 00:37:25,387 Speaker 2: you've got the eleven boats all going at it. 774 00:37:26,267 --> 00:37:29,867 Speaker 12: Oh, I think you'll be faster than yesterday to be honest, 775 00:37:31,507 --> 00:37:33,187 Speaker 12: but yeah, I think it's going to be amazing. It's 776 00:37:33,187 --> 00:37:36,507 Speaker 12: setting out to be an awesome racetrack and yeah, I 777 00:37:36,587 --> 00:37:39,987 Speaker 12: just can't believe the crowds and everyone out there. So yeah, 778 00:37:40,027 --> 00:37:41,827 Speaker 12: I think it'd be an amazing, amazing show. 779 00:37:41,907 --> 00:37:44,827 Speaker 2: Yep, they're set to flock and again from well before 780 00:37:44,867 --> 00:37:47,467 Speaker 2: four o'clock this afternoon. Love, great to get your insight. 781 00:37:47,467 --> 00:37:50,707 Speaker 2: Thanks for stopping in on race day. All the best 782 00:37:50,747 --> 00:37:52,227 Speaker 2: this afternoon and for the rest of the season. 783 00:37:52,427 --> 00:37:53,307 Speaker 11: No, thank you so much. 784 00:37:53,787 --> 00:37:56,947 Speaker 2: It's Love. MacKaye strategist with the Black Foils, who will 785 00:37:56,947 --> 00:37:58,907 Speaker 2: be on the start line with the ten other boats 786 00:37:58,947 --> 00:38:01,827 Speaker 2: from four o'clock this afternoon three fleet racers and then 787 00:38:01,827 --> 00:38:04,627 Speaker 2: a three boat final which well, I think we all 788 00:38:04,867 --> 00:38:08,067 Speaker 2: can probably agree we'd love to see the black foils 789 00:38:08,107 --> 00:38:10,387 Speaker 2: in and will I get the feeling that will be 790 00:38:10,867 --> 00:38:13,267 Speaker 2: the scenario we find ourselves in. Don't want to attempt 791 00:38:13,307 --> 00:38:14,907 Speaker 2: too much fate. We're back in a second News Talks 792 00:38:14,947 --> 00:38:16,747 Speaker 2: HEAB nine and a half away from one. 793 00:38:17,827 --> 00:38:21,627 Speaker 1: Making waves on the airwaves live at sale GP in 794 00:38:21,627 --> 00:38:25,347 Speaker 1: the City of Sales. It's Weekend Sport with Jason Vine 795 00:38:25,467 --> 00:38:26,347 Speaker 1: Youth Talks EDB. 796 00:38:26,827 --> 00:38:28,787 Speaker 2: Coming up six to one on News Talks HEB as 797 00:38:28,827 --> 00:38:31,747 Speaker 2: Weekend Sport comes to you live from sal GP overlooking 798 00:38:31,747 --> 00:38:33,707 Speaker 2: White am of Harbor. The waters are a bit choppy. 799 00:38:33,747 --> 00:38:35,827 Speaker 2: That's probably because there are a few boats going through 800 00:38:35,867 --> 00:38:38,067 Speaker 2: them at the moment, but the breezes are getting up. 801 00:38:38,107 --> 00:38:41,827 Speaker 2: Spectacular sailing on the agenda from four o'clock this afternoon, 802 00:38:41,907 --> 00:38:44,347 Speaker 2: we've got more sale GP content for you on the show. 803 00:38:44,507 --> 00:38:48,107 Speaker 2: Obviously a bit later on today after two o'clock, Jimmy 804 00:38:48,107 --> 00:38:51,507 Speaker 2: Spittle is with us, one of the most iconic names 805 00:38:51,547 --> 00:38:54,387 Speaker 2: in sailing, the Australian who was the founder and CEO 806 00:38:54,507 --> 00:38:58,507 Speaker 2: now of the Italy sal GP team. He was with 807 00:38:58,547 --> 00:39:01,267 Speaker 2: the US team up until midway through last season, but 808 00:39:01,307 --> 00:39:05,027 Speaker 2: then a change of ownership meant that he was the 809 00:39:05,907 --> 00:39:09,027 Speaker 2: man who founded the Italy sale GP team. They had 810 00:39:09,067 --> 00:39:11,307 Speaker 2: a challenging start to life in Dubai, but had a 811 00:39:11,307 --> 00:39:14,147 Speaker 2: really good day yesterday, including a couple of podium finishers 812 00:39:14,147 --> 00:39:17,307 Speaker 2: two thirds and two sevenths for Italy yesterday. So how 813 00:39:17,347 --> 00:39:20,147 Speaker 2: have they got up to speed so quickly? Jimmy Spitzel 814 00:39:20,267 --> 00:39:23,667 Speaker 2: after two o'clock will also chat to Hannah Mills, who 815 00:39:23,707 --> 00:39:27,467 Speaker 2: is a strategist with the Emirates Great Britain team, the 816 00:39:27,507 --> 00:39:33,267 Speaker 2: most successful female sailing Olympian of all time and Andy Maloney. 817 00:39:33,267 --> 00:39:36,027 Speaker 2: Really looking forward to chatting to Andy Maloney, who we 818 00:39:36,547 --> 00:39:39,707 Speaker 2: think about as being synonymous, don't we with sailing in 819 00:39:39,747 --> 00:39:42,627 Speaker 2: New Zealand the amount of time he spent alongside Peter 820 00:39:42,707 --> 00:39:45,467 Speaker 2: Berling and Blair Chuke and sale GP in America's Cup. 821 00:39:45,667 --> 00:39:50,187 Speaker 2: But at the start of this season he basically transferred 822 00:39:50,187 --> 00:39:53,387 Speaker 2: across to another startup team, the Brazilian team. We spoke 823 00:39:53,467 --> 00:39:56,867 Speaker 2: to their team owner yesterday, Alan Adler. He talked in 824 00:39:56,907 --> 00:39:59,667 Speaker 2: glowing terms about Andy Maloney and how much of a 825 00:39:59,747 --> 00:40:02,187 Speaker 2: boost it has been to the startup team to have 826 00:40:02,227 --> 00:40:05,987 Speaker 2: a man of such expertise aboard so well, I want 827 00:40:05,987 --> 00:40:09,547 Speaker 2: to talk about the motivation for the change, but also 828 00:40:09,707 --> 00:40:12,907 Speaker 2: how it is dropping into a team which is basically 829 00:40:12,947 --> 00:40:15,387 Speaker 2: starting up, compared to a team that's been together for 830 00:40:15,387 --> 00:40:17,987 Speaker 2: so long, where a lot of the communication is probably 831 00:40:18,027 --> 00:40:21,187 Speaker 2: second nature and done through telepathy more than anything else. 832 00:40:21,227 --> 00:40:24,827 Speaker 2: Sandy Maloney's on the show That's All after two o'clock. 833 00:40:25,107 --> 00:40:28,587 Speaker 2: After one, David Ball is in studio with me. At 834 00:40:28,587 --> 00:40:31,747 Speaker 2: the start of this week his time at Wellington Phoenix 835 00:40:31,747 --> 00:40:34,747 Speaker 2: Football Club came to an end five and a half years. 836 00:40:34,747 --> 00:40:36,907 Speaker 2: He's been at the club. He had half a left 837 00:40:36,907 --> 00:40:39,187 Speaker 2: on his contract, but earlier this week it was revealed 838 00:40:39,187 --> 00:40:43,107 Speaker 2: that that contract would be terminated by mutual consent. What 839 00:40:43,307 --> 00:40:46,227 Speaker 2: led to that, what were the circumstances behind it, and 840 00:40:46,307 --> 00:40:48,907 Speaker 2: how does David Ball reflect on his time at Wellington 841 00:40:48,907 --> 00:40:51,187 Speaker 2: Phoenix Football Club. He's with us straight after the one 842 00:40:51,187 --> 00:40:55,987 Speaker 2: o'clock news James mcconey in the regular Sunday slot for 843 00:40:56,067 --> 00:40:59,387 Speaker 2: him of around one forty five, and we'll also talk 844 00:40:59,507 --> 00:41:02,947 Speaker 2: to a world champion with the surname Coots, but not 845 00:41:03,187 --> 00:41:06,587 Speaker 2: Sir Russell. No, we've had him on already. We've done 846 00:41:06,827 --> 00:41:11,067 Speaker 2: Sir Russell. It's son Matthias Coots, who earlier this month 847 00:41:11,147 --> 00:41:16,067 Speaker 2: claimed the Moth World Championship at Manly Sailing Club in Auckland, 848 00:41:16,187 --> 00:41:19,427 Speaker 2: dominating the six day event, leading from start to finish 849 00:41:19,467 --> 00:41:22,987 Speaker 2: and even overcoming some quite serious damage to his boat 850 00:41:23,347 --> 00:41:25,267 Speaker 2: to be the first New Zealander to claim that world 851 00:41:25,307 --> 00:41:28,707 Speaker 2: championship title since Peter Berling did it in twenty fifteen. 852 00:41:28,747 --> 00:41:32,467 Speaker 2: So Matthias Coots is with us after one o'clock as well, 853 00:41:32,467 --> 00:41:34,827 Speaker 2: plenty more to come. One o'clock news is next year 854 00:41:34,867 --> 00:41:35,667 Speaker 2: at Newstalks heb. 855 00:41:36,987 --> 00:41:39,187 Speaker 9: It's Formula one on the water. 856 00:41:39,747 --> 00:41:42,867 Speaker 1: It's fast, it's furious, and it's happening on Auton's way 857 00:41:42,907 --> 00:41:45,667 Speaker 1: to Mata Harbor live from the Sale GV Village in 858 00:41:45,707 --> 00:41:49,067 Speaker 1: the City of Sales. It's Weekend Sport with Jason Prize 859 00:41:49,267 --> 00:41:51,547 Speaker 1: on your home of Sports, Newstalks Envy. 860 00:41:52,627 --> 00:41:54,467 Speaker 2: Yeah, welcome back, well, welcome in as the case may be. 861 00:41:54,587 --> 00:41:57,067 Speaker 2: Seven past one. I'm Jason Pine. This is Weekend Sport 862 00:41:57,427 --> 00:42:00,787 Speaker 2: coming to your live from su gp Auckland, just under 863 00:42:01,267 --> 00:42:03,867 Speaker 2: three hours away from action getting under wage. Just to confirm, 864 00:42:03,867 --> 00:42:07,507 Speaker 2: there'll be three more fleet races today. Points all totaled 865 00:42:07,587 --> 00:42:10,627 Speaker 2: up and then the top three votes will sail a 866 00:42:10,827 --> 00:42:15,347 Speaker 2: winner takes All Grand final. Currently it's Australia that leads 867 00:42:15,387 --> 00:42:18,907 Speaker 2: from Great Britain and Spain. The Blackfoil is tucked into 868 00:42:18,907 --> 00:42:21,707 Speaker 2: fourth place, so plenty of time for them to get 869 00:42:21,747 --> 00:42:23,787 Speaker 2: into the top three positions for the one It Takes 870 00:42:23,827 --> 00:42:28,227 Speaker 2: All final. We'll have more sale GP for you after 871 00:42:28,227 --> 00:42:30,947 Speaker 2: two o'clock. Jimmy Spittle is on the show with us, 872 00:42:31,187 --> 00:42:33,507 Speaker 2: so to Andy Maloney and also Hannah Mills out of 873 00:42:33,507 --> 00:42:36,667 Speaker 2: the Great Britain team. Your calls and correspondence continue to 874 00:42:36,667 --> 00:42:39,227 Speaker 2: be welcomed. O eight hundred and eighty ten eighty is 875 00:42:39,267 --> 00:42:41,107 Speaker 2: our phone number nine two nine two if you would 876 00:42:41,147 --> 00:42:43,267 Speaker 2: like to send us a text or emails them to 877 00:42:43,347 --> 00:42:46,707 Speaker 2: me Jason at newstalk sadbat dot co dot nz. This 878 00:42:46,787 --> 00:42:51,307 Speaker 2: hour James mcconey in his regular slot. We're also going 879 00:42:51,347 --> 00:42:55,507 Speaker 2: to chat to a world champion in the moth class. 880 00:42:56,267 --> 00:43:00,787 Speaker 2: Mattheus Coots claimed the Moth World Championship at Manly Sailing 881 00:43:00,867 --> 00:43:03,467 Speaker 2: Club in Auckland a matter of a week to ten 882 00:43:03,587 --> 00:43:06,107 Speaker 2: days ago. He's going to tell us all about that. 883 00:43:06,427 --> 00:43:09,587 Speaker 2: Going to start this out with football. At the start 884 00:43:09,827 --> 00:43:12,947 Speaker 2: of last week, the curtain came down on the Wellington 885 00:43:12,987 --> 00:43:17,067 Speaker 2: Phoenix Football career of English striker David Ball. After one 886 00:43:17,187 --> 00:43:19,427 Speaker 2: hundred and twenty four games across five and a half 887 00:43:19,507 --> 00:43:22,667 Speaker 2: seasons with the club, his contract was terminated by mutual 888 00:43:22,707 --> 00:43:26,187 Speaker 2: consent with half a season still left to run on it. 889 00:43:26,467 --> 00:43:29,547 Speaker 2: He leaves though as a true legend of the Phoenix 890 00:43:29,547 --> 00:43:32,187 Speaker 2: Football Club and David ballers with us now. David, thanks 891 00:43:32,227 --> 00:43:35,547 Speaker 2: for joining us on Weekend Sport. Can you remember, first 892 00:43:35,547 --> 00:43:39,427 Speaker 2: of all arriving in Wellington ahead of the twenty nineteen 893 00:43:39,587 --> 00:43:41,427 Speaker 2: twenty twenty A League season. 894 00:43:42,547 --> 00:43:45,467 Speaker 10: Yeah, one hundred percent. It comes back to me really quickly. Actually. 895 00:43:46,347 --> 00:43:48,187 Speaker 6: I remember it was a bit of a will wind 896 00:43:48,187 --> 00:43:51,667 Speaker 6: that came in on a plane on a wet, windy Wellington. 897 00:43:51,747 --> 00:43:55,107 Speaker 6: Nate looked across and the houses a bit different to 898 00:43:55,147 --> 00:43:57,707 Speaker 6: the UK and was a bit of strange. 899 00:43:58,467 --> 00:44:00,307 Speaker 10: Went to the hotel in the dark, so I didn't 900 00:44:00,347 --> 00:44:00,907 Speaker 10: really see. 901 00:44:00,707 --> 00:44:04,547 Speaker 6: Anything, and then I woke up that morning really early 902 00:44:04,827 --> 00:44:08,947 Speaker 6: jet lag, I think six o'clock in the morning. I 903 00:44:09,107 --> 00:44:12,187 Speaker 6: didn't sleep all night and I walked out and it 904 00:44:12,267 --> 00:44:15,987 Speaker 6: was just the crisp Wellington day flat as anything, and 905 00:44:16,027 --> 00:44:20,307 Speaker 6: I remember going out walking onto the waterfront and thinking 906 00:44:21,067 --> 00:44:22,867 Speaker 6: I think we'll be all right. Yeah, I like it, 907 00:44:22,947 --> 00:44:26,107 Speaker 6: you know, I just had this really weird sensation, and 908 00:44:26,387 --> 00:44:28,147 Speaker 6: especially coming all the way from the UK, I didn't 909 00:44:28,147 --> 00:44:32,307 Speaker 6: know what to expect. But and then you know, here 910 00:44:32,307 --> 00:44:34,587 Speaker 6: I am five and a half years later. 911 00:44:34,787 --> 00:44:39,307 Speaker 2: Yeah, incredible, And I want to talk specifics with you 912 00:44:39,387 --> 00:44:42,467 Speaker 2: as well, but then general terms, how do you reflect 913 00:44:42,467 --> 00:44:44,307 Speaker 2: on your time as a Wellington Phoenix player. 914 00:44:45,947 --> 00:44:50,227 Speaker 6: I feel like, considering everything the club's actually been through 915 00:44:50,267 --> 00:44:52,507 Speaker 6: through the five and a half year period, the two 916 00:44:52,587 --> 00:44:58,227 Speaker 6: years through COVID, I've lived in five different houses. You know, 917 00:44:59,427 --> 00:45:03,027 Speaker 6: my wife wasn't really happy about that, but we dug 918 00:45:03,067 --> 00:45:05,147 Speaker 6: in through that time. You know, there were times where 919 00:45:05,267 --> 00:45:08,827 Speaker 6: we were a bit vulnerable as a family, but we 920 00:45:08,827 --> 00:45:12,067 Speaker 6: were stuck in because you know, I enjoyed playing football here. 921 00:45:13,707 --> 00:45:14,787 Speaker 10: But I look at it as. 922 00:45:16,507 --> 00:45:20,147 Speaker 6: Through all that to be able to finish in the 923 00:45:20,187 --> 00:45:25,387 Speaker 6: top six four out of us five years, two of 924 00:45:25,427 --> 00:45:28,467 Speaker 6: those years being a second finish and a third finish, 925 00:45:29,747 --> 00:45:31,387 Speaker 6: and the year that we actually missed out, we were 926 00:45:31,387 --> 00:45:34,027 Speaker 6: playing some of our best stuff and we just with 927 00:45:34,107 --> 00:45:37,787 Speaker 6: all this. Obviously we missed that penalty up at against Perth. 928 00:45:38,587 --> 00:45:41,147 Speaker 6: We the way we were playing at that moment in time. 929 00:45:41,027 --> 00:45:43,187 Speaker 10: We were good. We were good to go into the 930 00:45:43,267 --> 00:45:44,067 Speaker 10: into the playoffs. 931 00:45:44,107 --> 00:45:48,587 Speaker 6: So I've also played with amazing some amazing lads that 932 00:45:48,667 --> 00:45:50,347 Speaker 6: have gone on. The young ones have gone on to 933 00:45:50,427 --> 00:45:52,747 Speaker 6: great things. I've played with some older ones that have 934 00:45:52,747 --> 00:45:56,427 Speaker 6: been on too great things. And I feel like I've 935 00:45:56,627 --> 00:46:00,867 Speaker 6: always been consistent with any role that have been asked 936 00:46:00,867 --> 00:46:03,227 Speaker 6: in the football club to play, I've played it and 937 00:46:03,267 --> 00:46:05,387 Speaker 6: been consistent with the way I am as a person, 938 00:46:06,347 --> 00:46:11,027 Speaker 6: and I've always given everything I can to each player 939 00:46:11,067 --> 00:46:14,307 Speaker 6: and that i've played with, given life and energy to them. 940 00:46:14,307 --> 00:46:18,267 Speaker 6: And also then I've tried to be the best, the 941 00:46:18,267 --> 00:46:20,707 Speaker 6: best version of what I can be in those positions 942 00:46:20,747 --> 00:46:24,227 Speaker 6: and what's best for the team to be successful. And 943 00:46:24,667 --> 00:46:30,547 Speaker 6: I feel like walking away with all those parts of 944 00:46:30,667 --> 00:46:33,147 Speaker 6: history that the club had before I left and being 945 00:46:33,227 --> 00:46:35,547 Speaker 6: part of the new bit, I think that there's a 946 00:46:35,547 --> 00:46:38,427 Speaker 6: lot of strength in in that, and you know, someone else, 947 00:46:38,507 --> 00:46:40,467 Speaker 6: another player and another team. Now I've got to go 948 00:46:40,547 --> 00:46:44,307 Speaker 6: on to to to do all those things. So I'm 949 00:46:44,387 --> 00:46:48,627 Speaker 6: very proud. The club looks very different now than it 950 00:46:48,707 --> 00:46:50,467 Speaker 6: than it did when I first came, and. 951 00:46:50,707 --> 00:46:54,147 Speaker 2: It looks bitter well, well, I think you've you've you're 952 00:46:54,187 --> 00:46:56,067 Speaker 2: living on a bit of place. Yeah, then you feel it, 953 00:46:56,067 --> 00:46:57,267 Speaker 2: and that's all anybody can ask. 954 00:46:57,947 --> 00:47:00,347 Speaker 6: My last game, for instance, was a packed out sky 955 00:47:00,427 --> 00:47:05,227 Speaker 6: Stadium thirty five thousand one and a sphere to see 956 00:47:06,067 --> 00:47:08,707 Speaker 6: see parents there that I know as well from Wellington 957 00:47:08,747 --> 00:47:10,827 Speaker 6: that didn't even like football when I first came to Wellington. 958 00:47:11,187 --> 00:47:13,187 Speaker 6: You know, I've got so many friends who fell in 959 00:47:13,187 --> 00:47:16,667 Speaker 6: love with football because their kids were kids friends of 960 00:47:16,667 --> 00:47:19,747 Speaker 6: mine that now they play football all the time. You know, 961 00:47:19,827 --> 00:47:24,027 Speaker 6: I've had been able to touch some some of the 962 00:47:24,027 --> 00:47:28,547 Speaker 6: hearts of the parents to actually come and come come 963 00:47:28,587 --> 00:47:30,787 Speaker 6: to the games and be part of Wellington Phoenix and 964 00:47:30,787 --> 00:47:33,667 Speaker 6: see all them just going crazy in the crowd, and 965 00:47:33,827 --> 00:47:36,987 Speaker 6: to create that moment to finish as that as me 966 00:47:37,027 --> 00:47:40,107 Speaker 6: and my last moment is pretty pretty insane. 967 00:47:40,787 --> 00:47:42,627 Speaker 2: Are you? Are you willing to share with that's what's 968 00:47:42,627 --> 00:47:43,907 Speaker 2: happened in the last few months. 969 00:47:45,067 --> 00:47:47,467 Speaker 10: Yeah, I think ultimately. 970 00:47:49,147 --> 00:47:51,427 Speaker 6: It's you know, a discussion was had at the start 971 00:47:51,427 --> 00:47:56,427 Speaker 6: of the season that you know beyond I think chee. 972 00:47:56,427 --> 00:47:59,467 Speaker 6: If you knew that I wanted to play beyond the 973 00:47:59,707 --> 00:48:01,987 Speaker 6: year of my contract, you know that I've made that 974 00:48:02,027 --> 00:48:04,747 Speaker 6: pretty clear and you know over the past few years, 975 00:48:05,747 --> 00:48:07,307 Speaker 6: then I want to tried to get to thirty seven 976 00:48:07,347 --> 00:48:09,547 Speaker 6: playing professional football, because that's twenty years in a game. 977 00:48:10,427 --> 00:48:12,587 Speaker 10: And then he had a discussion. 978 00:48:12,107 --> 00:48:15,587 Speaker 6: With me that, you know, the way he's going forward 979 00:48:15,587 --> 00:48:18,867 Speaker 6: in his planning past that year probably wouldn't have me 980 00:48:18,947 --> 00:48:19,667 Speaker 6: involved in it. 981 00:48:21,347 --> 00:48:25,867 Speaker 10: I was, you know, obviously ultimately quite upset. 982 00:48:25,947 --> 00:48:30,147 Speaker 6: But when I mean upset, I mean upset is in 983 00:48:30,187 --> 00:48:32,667 Speaker 6: the fact that I knew that my time at the 984 00:48:32,667 --> 00:48:34,867 Speaker 6: Phoenix will probably end at the end of the season, all. 985 00:48:34,867 --> 00:48:37,787 Speaker 2: Right, So he was talking about nips beyond this current season. 986 00:48:37,907 --> 00:48:42,187 Speaker 6: Yeah, yeah, so you know, but the football in me said, look, 987 00:48:42,787 --> 00:48:43,627 Speaker 6: he's the boss. 988 00:48:45,147 --> 00:48:45,987 Speaker 10: He makes the decisions. 989 00:48:45,987 --> 00:48:47,907 Speaker 6: I can't change that, and ultimately he's going to do 990 00:48:47,947 --> 00:48:50,947 Speaker 6: what's best for him moving forward as well, and you 991 00:48:50,987 --> 00:48:56,907 Speaker 6: know I respected that. So from on that that from 992 00:48:56,987 --> 00:48:59,947 Speaker 6: that position, you know, I had a herne operation in 993 00:48:59,987 --> 00:49:02,107 Speaker 6: the summer. I was playing with Hernie for probably the 994 00:49:02,187 --> 00:49:04,747 Speaker 6: last two or three months of last season that I 995 00:49:04,787 --> 00:49:10,347 Speaker 6: thought was os thes pubis. So I was when I 996 00:49:10,347 --> 00:49:13,547 Speaker 6: came back into preseason, I just wasn't. I wasn't right physically, 997 00:49:13,627 --> 00:49:16,667 Speaker 6: My body wasn't wasn't right, and I was when I 998 00:49:16,707 --> 00:49:19,067 Speaker 6: was shooting the ball or running, I was wincing. 999 00:49:19,427 --> 00:49:20,347 Speaker 10: It was really bad. 1000 00:49:21,747 --> 00:49:24,587 Speaker 6: So when seeing the doctor got that done, got the 1001 00:49:24,587 --> 00:49:27,507 Speaker 6: herne operation, which and then I thought, on new lease 1002 00:49:27,507 --> 00:49:29,427 Speaker 6: of life, to be honest with you, my body, for 1003 00:49:29,427 --> 00:49:34,147 Speaker 6: all of a sudden, felt felt really good again. I 1004 00:49:34,227 --> 00:49:37,187 Speaker 6: knew that I'd only played I think sixty minutes against 1005 00:49:37,867 --> 00:49:40,707 Speaker 6: Newcastle Jets and the twenty minutes against Central Coast. That 1006 00:49:40,827 --> 00:49:42,827 Speaker 6: was eighteen minutes going into the season. It was nowhere 1007 00:49:42,827 --> 00:49:44,907 Speaker 6: near enough for the way I like to play in 1008 00:49:44,907 --> 00:49:46,667 Speaker 6: the and the loads that I need. 1009 00:49:46,707 --> 00:49:48,587 Speaker 10: So we had a discussion. 1010 00:49:48,627 --> 00:49:51,587 Speaker 6: He rang me up after the Western United game and 1011 00:49:52,427 --> 00:49:54,827 Speaker 6: we decided that it would be best for me to 1012 00:49:54,827 --> 00:49:56,587 Speaker 6: go and play some games in the reserves. I was 1013 00:49:56,667 --> 00:50:03,187 Speaker 6: totally understanding of that, and he then I went and 1014 00:50:03,227 --> 00:50:06,347 Speaker 6: did that. I enjoyed that time going down now playing 1015 00:50:06,387 --> 00:50:08,787 Speaker 6: the young lads as well and bring me experience, but 1016 00:50:08,827 --> 00:50:10,667 Speaker 6: also knew I had to get up to the minutes 1017 00:50:10,707 --> 00:50:13,347 Speaker 6: and then and the loads. So I did as many 1018 00:50:13,387 --> 00:50:15,507 Speaker 6: as I could to get in the ninety minutes because 1019 00:50:15,507 --> 00:50:17,787 Speaker 6: I knew that I wanted to come into the team. 1020 00:50:17,787 --> 00:50:19,347 Speaker 6: If I was going to come into the team and 1021 00:50:19,387 --> 00:50:22,307 Speaker 6: make an impact. Unfortunately, that was that. 1022 00:50:22,307 --> 00:50:26,867 Speaker 10: That was that was it. You know, I trained every day. 1023 00:50:26,907 --> 00:50:32,107 Speaker 10: I was a good professional. The manager. You know, Chief, 1024 00:50:32,107 --> 00:50:33,347 Speaker 10: he hair picks the team at the end of the day, 1025 00:50:33,427 --> 00:50:34,307 Speaker 10: does what's best for him. 1026 00:50:34,347 --> 00:50:37,507 Speaker 6: And you know, I have to you respect that as 1027 00:50:37,547 --> 00:50:39,907 Speaker 6: a player when you've played for so many time and 1028 00:50:39,947 --> 00:50:42,067 Speaker 6: if you're not if you're not in his plans, you're 1029 00:50:42,107 --> 00:50:45,747 Speaker 6: just not in his plans. And you know, I've I've 1030 00:50:45,747 --> 00:50:48,067 Speaker 6: not missed a training session for four months now and 1031 00:50:48,707 --> 00:50:52,187 Speaker 6: working really hard to and just I've been the same person. 1032 00:50:52,187 --> 00:50:55,507 Speaker 6: I've been trying to help and in the background and 1033 00:50:55,747 --> 00:50:57,707 Speaker 6: with the young lads and I've been but ultimately it's 1034 00:50:57,747 --> 00:51:02,867 Speaker 6: just they didn't materialize into trying to help the team. 1035 00:51:01,467 --> 00:51:04,507 Speaker 10: And and that's where we're at. 1036 00:51:04,667 --> 00:51:07,027 Speaker 6: I'm sure we'll me and she go and have a 1037 00:51:07,027 --> 00:51:09,427 Speaker 6: conversation and see where the breakdown was. 1038 00:51:09,467 --> 00:51:10,867 Speaker 10: But he. 1039 00:51:12,667 --> 00:51:14,547 Speaker 6: I do respect Chief as a person. I've been with 1040 00:51:14,627 --> 00:51:19,387 Speaker 6: him for five years. He's he's a good guy. 1041 00:51:20,027 --> 00:51:20,667 Speaker 10: He's done. 1042 00:51:22,267 --> 00:51:24,627 Speaker 6: He's done some good thing, amazing things last season as 1043 00:51:24,627 --> 00:51:26,707 Speaker 6: well with with a squad and stuff like that. So 1044 00:51:27,947 --> 00:51:32,067 Speaker 6: you know, ultimately have to respect the manager. And you know, 1045 00:51:32,147 --> 00:51:34,267 Speaker 6: I always say that the manager and the clubs are 1046 00:51:34,267 --> 00:51:39,027 Speaker 6: two different things. They picked the team ultimately, and as 1047 00:51:39,027 --> 00:51:41,547 Speaker 6: a player, you've got to respect that and do everything 1048 00:51:41,587 --> 00:51:44,067 Speaker 6: you can possibly to get yourself back in and I 1049 00:51:44,067 --> 00:51:48,547 Speaker 6: can say I did I did that. And you know, 1050 00:51:48,587 --> 00:51:51,027 Speaker 6: the club's been fantastic with me from day once walk 1051 00:51:51,067 --> 00:51:54,347 Speaker 6: through the door. They've been They've been really open, honest, 1052 00:51:54,387 --> 00:51:57,587 Speaker 6: and you know, I couldn't thank them enough as well 1053 00:51:57,627 --> 00:52:00,907 Speaker 6: with the the the way they've they've parted my ways 1054 00:52:00,907 --> 00:52:02,107 Speaker 6: with me, they've been fantastic. 1055 00:52:02,947 --> 00:52:05,867 Speaker 2: You could easily have have dropped your lub. I'm sure 1056 00:52:05,947 --> 00:52:08,787 Speaker 2: other players and as similar as position have done so, 1057 00:52:09,187 --> 00:52:11,067 Speaker 2: but you keept on turning up. You trained every day 1058 00:52:11,107 --> 00:52:13,667 Speaker 2: and on top of that, you continue to help the 1059 00:52:13,707 --> 00:52:16,107 Speaker 2: younger players and the team who work it in games. Now, 1060 00:52:16,107 --> 00:52:18,387 Speaker 2: there's a famous photo of Luke Brooksmith coming out for 1061 00:52:18,427 --> 00:52:21,547 Speaker 2: his home debut and and the first guy he comes 1062 00:52:21,547 --> 00:52:24,307 Speaker 2: over to to, you know, to get reassurance from before 1063 00:52:24,547 --> 00:52:28,467 Speaker 2: the game starts as you what is it you know 1064 00:52:28,547 --> 00:52:31,827 Speaker 2: that drives you to continue to want to help the 1065 00:52:31,867 --> 00:52:34,227 Speaker 2: others and the football team even when things aren't going 1066 00:52:34,747 --> 00:52:36,587 Speaker 2: your way necessarily. 1067 00:52:36,907 --> 00:52:39,067 Speaker 6: You've just got to You've got to look at it 1068 00:52:39,147 --> 00:52:42,147 Speaker 6: the way like I said before, If if you you've 1069 00:52:42,147 --> 00:52:44,147 Speaker 6: got to show those young ones that this is how 1070 00:52:44,187 --> 00:52:47,707 Speaker 6: it is to be professional footballer. No matter the position 1071 00:52:47,787 --> 00:52:50,547 Speaker 6: you are in or the vulnerability that you're in of 1072 00:52:50,667 --> 00:52:55,227 Speaker 6: feeling and you know, sort of that helpless position, you 1073 00:52:55,227 --> 00:52:59,227 Speaker 6: can always use your energy differently. And I felt using 1074 00:52:59,227 --> 00:53:02,307 Speaker 6: my energy to guide myself through the process of this 1075 00:53:03,027 --> 00:53:05,427 Speaker 6: was to continue to do what I love doing, and 1076 00:53:05,427 --> 00:53:06,307 Speaker 6: that's helping the younger one. 1077 00:53:06,467 --> 00:53:07,987 Speaker 10: And Luke's no different. 1078 00:53:08,147 --> 00:53:10,187 Speaker 6: You know, we we stay out, we do finishing after 1079 00:53:10,587 --> 00:53:14,067 Speaker 6: after after some of the sessions, we go through stuff 1080 00:53:14,067 --> 00:53:14,907 Speaker 6: that it can improve. 1081 00:53:15,347 --> 00:53:16,707 Speaker 10: Same with Luke's uppick. 1082 00:53:19,267 --> 00:53:22,227 Speaker 6: Saying with Gabby, you know, these are all lads of 1083 00:53:22,307 --> 00:53:26,107 Speaker 6: trying to to help. I think saying goodbye to them 1084 00:53:26,147 --> 00:53:28,667 Speaker 6: the other day was actually the hardest thing. I got 1085 00:53:28,707 --> 00:53:30,947 Speaker 6: a bit upset saying goodbye to those lads. They've got 1086 00:53:30,987 --> 00:53:33,467 Speaker 6: a bit upset as well. You know, I've spent a 1087 00:53:33,507 --> 00:53:37,907 Speaker 6: lot of time with trying to use use my time 1088 00:53:38,747 --> 00:53:42,027 Speaker 6: of not being playing on a pitch in a in 1089 00:53:42,027 --> 00:53:44,027 Speaker 6: a better way, and I felt like the best way 1090 00:53:44,067 --> 00:53:47,107 Speaker 6: to do that was was to help those lads, because 1091 00:53:47,187 --> 00:53:49,747 Speaker 6: ultimately I want no matter what, I want the team 1092 00:53:49,787 --> 00:53:52,947 Speaker 6: to do well. I'm a I'll be a Phoenix fan 1093 00:53:52,987 --> 00:53:56,507 Speaker 6: now my kids are Phoenix fans. I want the team 1094 00:53:56,547 --> 00:53:58,907 Speaker 6: to do well and I'll be celebrating the goals just 1095 00:53:58,987 --> 00:53:59,387 Speaker 6: like a fan. 1096 00:53:59,507 --> 00:54:04,507 Speaker 10: So yeah, that's that's the best I can put it 1097 00:54:04,547 --> 00:54:05,227 Speaker 10: by here. 1098 00:54:05,507 --> 00:54:09,467 Speaker 2: On the field. You were, from my recollection anyway, the 1099 00:54:09,547 --> 00:54:12,107 Speaker 2: quickest to one hundred games for the team in terms 1100 00:54:12,107 --> 00:54:14,507 Speaker 2: of from the moment you walked in the door until 1101 00:54:14,507 --> 00:54:18,227 Speaker 2: you walked out for your hundredth game, ultra consistent. I 1102 00:54:18,307 --> 00:54:21,107 Speaker 2: think ninety five of your first one hundred games were starts. 1103 00:54:22,707 --> 00:54:26,027 Speaker 2: And then you look at the numbers and apart from 1104 00:54:26,107 --> 00:54:29,187 Speaker 2: your goals, the assists are the thing that stands out 1105 00:54:29,227 --> 00:54:31,707 Speaker 2: most to me, the way you linked up play and 1106 00:54:32,107 --> 00:54:34,147 Speaker 2: it might not have even been the assist, but sometimes 1107 00:54:34,147 --> 00:54:36,587 Speaker 2: you talk about the assist to the assist and Vinie 1108 00:54:36,667 --> 00:54:39,467 Speaker 2: Leah I used to get used to never get stats 1109 00:54:39,467 --> 00:54:41,187 Speaker 2: in his favor, but he was often the guy who 1110 00:54:41,227 --> 00:54:42,747 Speaker 2: gave the board to the guy who set the goal up. 1111 00:54:44,067 --> 00:54:47,827 Speaker 2: How much of your game is about making other players 1112 00:54:47,867 --> 00:54:48,507 Speaker 2: around you better? 1113 00:54:49,227 --> 00:54:51,187 Speaker 10: Oh that's if you speak to anyone who played with 1114 00:54:51,187 --> 00:54:52,707 Speaker 10: me in England that did say the same thing. 1115 00:54:52,987 --> 00:54:56,347 Speaker 6: You know, I was always a pretty consistent eight and 1116 00:54:56,427 --> 00:54:58,707 Speaker 6: nine goals a season in the UK and then maybe 1117 00:54:58,747 --> 00:55:01,427 Speaker 6: twelve in assists. That got more assists than I would goals. 1118 00:55:02,387 --> 00:55:05,187 Speaker 6: To a certain extent, I feel like that's you know, 1119 00:55:05,227 --> 00:55:06,867 Speaker 6: I think when Off he's saying, I think that's what 1120 00:55:06,907 --> 00:55:08,307 Speaker 6: he brought me in for, because he said to me. 1121 00:55:08,467 --> 00:55:11,027 Speaker 6: I remember him saying to me, don't worry, I'm bringing 1122 00:55:11,027 --> 00:55:12,027 Speaker 6: in number nine with you. 1123 00:55:12,027 --> 00:55:14,787 Speaker 10: You know what I mean. And that was Hoops, So 1124 00:55:14,787 --> 00:55:15,787 Speaker 10: so he knew my game. 1125 00:55:16,387 --> 00:55:19,987 Speaker 6: He knew my versatility to be able to play across 1126 00:55:19,987 --> 00:55:22,827 Speaker 6: that front four in different systems deeper up the front, 1127 00:55:24,307 --> 00:55:26,707 Speaker 6: and I think that's why we worked so well together 1128 00:55:26,747 --> 00:55:31,787 Speaker 6: with with Wuffy as well. And the part of my 1129 00:55:31,907 --> 00:55:35,067 Speaker 6: game has always been that I think every lad who's 1130 00:55:35,067 --> 00:55:36,907 Speaker 6: probably played up front with me has always scored loads 1131 00:55:36,907 --> 00:55:39,707 Speaker 6: of goals. You look at Hoops scored double figures, Thomas 1132 00:55:39,707 --> 00:55:42,307 Speaker 6: scored double figures as a wider scored double figures. 1133 00:55:42,387 --> 00:55:44,827 Speaker 10: Costa only to. 1134 00:55:44,787 --> 00:55:46,667 Speaker 6: An extent played up front with me, And you know, 1135 00:55:47,307 --> 00:55:50,707 Speaker 6: I've always been a good foil and there's nothing wrong 1136 00:55:50,707 --> 00:55:53,627 Speaker 6: with that. I get a lot out of bringing people 1137 00:55:53,627 --> 00:55:57,827 Speaker 6: into the game, connecting the play, looking forward, looking forward 1138 00:55:57,867 --> 00:56:00,107 Speaker 6: to them forward passes. Like you said, I probably if 1139 00:56:00,187 --> 00:56:02,267 Speaker 6: I if we did we did the past of the pass, 1140 00:56:02,267 --> 00:56:05,107 Speaker 6: I'd probably be on probably fifty sixty, do you know 1141 00:56:05,147 --> 00:56:08,427 Speaker 6: what I mean? So I never came as an out 1142 00:56:08,427 --> 00:56:11,507 Speaker 6: and out goalscorer. I can pretty be honest and say that. 1143 00:56:12,027 --> 00:56:15,827 Speaker 6: And all my stuff has been from open play as well. 1144 00:56:15,987 --> 00:56:17,907 Speaker 6: You know, it's not been from set players or anything 1145 00:56:17,947 --> 00:56:20,107 Speaker 6: like that. It's all been from open play. So you know, 1146 00:56:20,147 --> 00:56:23,787 Speaker 6: I walk away happy with the fact that, yeah, you know, 1147 00:56:23,827 --> 00:56:26,027 Speaker 6: you probably got more. I've got more assistant goals and 1148 00:56:26,107 --> 00:56:27,907 Speaker 6: that is me as a player. 1149 00:56:28,427 --> 00:56:31,067 Speaker 2: So yeah, so what now, what what is next? 1150 00:56:31,587 --> 00:56:35,187 Speaker 6: Look, I feel really good, really really fit. Like I said, 1151 00:56:35,227 --> 00:56:37,987 Speaker 6: I've been working, working really hard. I've not I've not 1152 00:56:38,027 --> 00:56:42,187 Speaker 6: put my foot off the gas. So you know, I'm 1153 00:56:42,187 --> 00:56:44,707 Speaker 6: a fit player who thinks that there's you know, I'm 1154 00:56:44,707 --> 00:56:46,987 Speaker 6: an asset to someone at this moment in time to 1155 00:56:47,067 --> 00:56:48,747 Speaker 6: the end of the season or whatever that may be. 1156 00:56:48,827 --> 00:56:52,067 Speaker 10: So I'm gonna you know, my wife's been through. 1157 00:56:53,747 --> 00:56:56,027 Speaker 6: A lot, We've been through a lot at the moment 1158 00:56:56,027 --> 00:56:58,307 Speaker 6: with with a family member who's who's not been well 1159 00:56:58,307 --> 00:57:01,787 Speaker 6: back in the UK, so we've we might look to 1160 00:57:01,387 --> 00:57:03,627 Speaker 6: to go home to to see him. 1161 00:57:03,667 --> 00:57:06,827 Speaker 10: So you know, this process is has been. 1162 00:57:08,707 --> 00:57:11,467 Speaker 6: It's been a tough, tough decision and one that's not 1163 00:57:11,587 --> 00:57:16,547 Speaker 6: been made lightly at all, but ultimately I think it's 1164 00:57:16,547 --> 00:57:21,627 Speaker 6: the best for both parties. And you know, it's just 1165 00:57:21,707 --> 00:57:24,707 Speaker 6: it's just it's you know, I'm very just a sad, 1166 00:57:24,867 --> 00:57:28,827 Speaker 6: sad time and sad sad day to to to end 1167 00:57:28,867 --> 00:57:30,787 Speaker 6: like this. You know if everyone wise say they have 1168 00:57:30,827 --> 00:57:33,227 Speaker 6: different in visions of where you finish your time at 1169 00:57:33,227 --> 00:57:35,387 Speaker 6: the club. And you know, I wish that I was 1170 00:57:35,427 --> 00:57:36,827 Speaker 6: walking out with my boys on the last day and 1171 00:57:36,867 --> 00:57:38,707 Speaker 6: way of giving a wave to everyone, But you know, 1172 00:57:38,907 --> 00:57:42,947 Speaker 6: football is a football is a different injuries industry. Things 1173 00:57:42,987 --> 00:57:45,267 Speaker 6: change very quickly and and I think that's this is 1174 00:57:45,307 --> 00:57:47,467 Speaker 6: one of them, one of them situations. 1175 00:57:48,107 --> 00:57:50,347 Speaker 2: And just to Finishal, I asked you this question at 1176 00:57:50,347 --> 00:57:53,467 Speaker 2: the press conference, but I'll ask it again. How would 1177 00:57:53,467 --> 00:57:56,587 Speaker 2: you like to be remembered by Wellington Phoenix fans? 1178 00:57:57,347 --> 00:58:07,147 Speaker 6: Oh energetic, good person, someone who always who always stay 1179 00:58:07,227 --> 00:58:11,907 Speaker 6: behind to sign an autograph? I have a minute with people, 1180 00:58:13,427 --> 00:58:17,387 Speaker 6: someone who left the club and in a better way 1181 00:58:17,427 --> 00:58:19,987 Speaker 6: in someone that they enjoyed watching and being. 1182 00:58:19,827 --> 00:58:20,827 Speaker 10: Part of their football club. 1183 00:58:20,827 --> 00:58:24,947 Speaker 6: Because there's been so many good people I've met in 1184 00:58:24,987 --> 00:58:30,267 Speaker 6: this country and met this football club, volunteers, staff players. 1185 00:58:31,827 --> 00:58:34,627 Speaker 6: I just want to be remembered as a good football 1186 00:58:34,667 --> 00:58:36,067 Speaker 6: and on a good person. 1187 00:58:37,147 --> 00:58:39,187 Speaker 2: I've been watching this team since two thousand and seven. 1188 00:58:39,227 --> 00:58:40,427 Speaker 2: I've seen a lot of games and a lot of 1189 00:58:40,427 --> 00:58:44,067 Speaker 2: Phoenix footballers and in your legacy is as well and 1190 00:58:44,067 --> 00:58:49,027 Speaker 2: truly secure. BALLI congratulations on a tremendous career at this 1191 00:58:49,067 --> 00:58:51,787 Speaker 2: football club. Think you for all the joy that you 1192 00:58:51,867 --> 00:58:54,547 Speaker 2: gave to fans over the last five and a half years. 1193 00:58:54,667 --> 00:58:56,827 Speaker 2: Wish you and the family or the beast for whatever 1194 00:58:56,827 --> 00:58:57,667 Speaker 2: the future might hold. 1195 00:58:57,867 --> 00:58:59,227 Speaker 10: Thanks pay thanks mate, no. 1196 00:58:59,307 --> 00:59:02,387 Speaker 2: Thank you, Bully. David Ball joining us there on News 1197 00:59:02,427 --> 00:59:05,147 Speaker 2: Talks he'd be one twenty four it is. We're going 1198 00:59:05,187 --> 00:59:07,467 Speaker 2: to take a break when we can. I'm back. We'll 1199 00:59:07,467 --> 00:59:10,187 Speaker 2: get back on the water as it were, and welcome 1200 00:59:10,187 --> 00:59:15,107 Speaker 2: in recently crowned moth world champion Matteas Coots. He's with 1201 00:59:15,187 --> 00:59:16,227 Speaker 2: us right after. 1202 00:59:16,067 --> 00:59:21,067 Speaker 1: This fast faced sport with a splash play from Win 1203 00:59:21,147 --> 00:59:24,987 Speaker 1: Your Point at Sale gv It's Jason five on Weekend 1204 00:59:25,027 --> 00:59:28,867 Speaker 1: Sports where the gg gun homes New Zealand's most trusted 1205 00:59:28,907 --> 00:59:30,387 Speaker 1: home builder News Talks v. 1206 00:59:31,067 --> 00:59:33,307 Speaker 2: One twenty seven on News Talks AIRB great to welcome 1207 00:59:33,307 --> 00:59:36,067 Speaker 2: in a world champion now earlier this month, nineteen year 1208 00:59:36,107 --> 00:59:40,387 Speaker 2: old Matteas Coots claimed the Moth World Championship at Manly 1209 00:59:40,467 --> 00:59:43,827 Speaker 2: Sailing Club in Auckland, dominating the six day event, leading 1210 00:59:43,827 --> 00:59:46,947 Speaker 2: from start to finish, holding off a star started lineup 1211 00:59:46,987 --> 00:59:50,107 Speaker 2: featuring some of the world's best sailors from various Olympic 1212 00:59:50,147 --> 00:59:55,027 Speaker 2: classes and fourteen different nations. Matteas Coots is the first 1213 00:59:55,027 --> 00:59:57,707 Speaker 2: New Zealand salor to claim the World Championship title in 1214 00:59:57,787 --> 01:00:01,187 Speaker 2: this class since Peter Burling did it back in twenty fifteen. 1215 01:00:01,507 --> 01:00:04,387 Speaker 2: Bats Katz joins us, congratulations. I know you said after 1216 01:00:04,667 --> 01:00:07,147 Speaker 2: the regatti you're a bit lost for word, but with 1217 01:00:07,227 --> 01:00:11,107 Speaker 2: a few days to think about it and ruminate on it, 1218 01:00:11,107 --> 01:00:13,347 Speaker 2: how do you reflect on the regatta that made your 1219 01:00:13,387 --> 01:00:13,987 Speaker 2: world champion? 1220 01:00:14,227 --> 01:00:16,147 Speaker 13: Yeah, yeah, for sure, thanks for welcoming out. 1221 01:00:16,587 --> 01:00:17,387 Speaker 4: It was pretty cool. 1222 01:00:17,427 --> 01:00:21,507 Speaker 13: I mean, you know, obviously a dream of mine. Didn't 1223 01:00:21,507 --> 01:00:23,187 Speaker 13: really expect to achieve it though soon. 1224 01:00:23,467 --> 01:00:24,187 Speaker 4: It's pretty cool. 1225 01:00:25,227 --> 01:00:29,267 Speaker 14: Yeah, it was a fantastic event over the six days 1226 01:00:29,267 --> 01:00:31,427 Speaker 14: we had. You know, we had grape breeze, very windy 1227 01:00:31,467 --> 01:00:33,427 Speaker 14: to start it off, and then sort of finished off 1228 01:00:33,467 --> 01:00:34,627 Speaker 14: with a couple of line of those, so it was 1229 01:00:34,627 --> 01:00:35,587 Speaker 14: good to have a bit of a mix. 1230 01:00:35,667 --> 01:00:39,467 Speaker 2: Yeah, So explain the Moth class to us describe the 1231 01:00:39,507 --> 01:00:41,587 Speaker 2: boat that you're sailing in this class. 1232 01:00:42,187 --> 01:00:45,027 Speaker 14: So the Moth class is actually unlike a lot of 1233 01:00:45,027 --> 01:00:47,907 Speaker 14: the Olympic classes where they are what we call one design, 1234 01:00:48,347 --> 01:00:51,667 Speaker 14: which is effectively supposed to be the same equipment across 1235 01:00:51,827 --> 01:00:55,187 Speaker 14: across all boats. The Moth class there is various different 1236 01:00:55,307 --> 01:00:59,987 Speaker 14: equipment that you can select from different manufacturers, and you're 1237 01:00:59,987 --> 01:01:02,267 Speaker 14: pretty much trying to select the equipment that best works, 1238 01:01:02,387 --> 01:01:03,707 Speaker 14: works best for you effectively. 1239 01:01:03,787 --> 01:01:05,667 Speaker 2: Yeah, right, And it's a failing it's a falling boat. 1240 01:01:05,707 --> 01:01:07,907 Speaker 14: It is a failing boat like these sal gp boat. 1241 01:01:07,907 --> 01:01:10,027 Speaker 14: It's a lot different to them obviously. 1242 01:01:09,627 --> 01:01:12,427 Speaker 13: But yes, they are foiling as well. 1243 01:01:12,507 --> 01:01:15,787 Speaker 2: Yes, So what does it take to sail them? 1244 01:01:15,827 --> 01:01:18,147 Speaker 4: Well, it's tricky. 1245 01:01:18,227 --> 01:01:21,027 Speaker 14: I mean I've actually been lucky enough to sail them 1246 01:01:21,067 --> 01:01:24,827 Speaker 14: for probably five or six years now, so I got 1247 01:01:24,827 --> 01:01:29,027 Speaker 14: a bit of experience in the boat. I mean, yeah, 1248 01:01:29,307 --> 01:01:32,187 Speaker 14: Unlike usual sailing boats, these boats are faster than the. 1249 01:01:32,107 --> 01:01:32,947 Speaker 13: Wind speed, so. 1250 01:01:34,467 --> 01:01:37,387 Speaker 14: Down when you have to sail at sort of angles 1251 01:01:37,427 --> 01:01:40,307 Speaker 14: to the wind to continue the boat on the foils, 1252 01:01:41,467 --> 01:01:43,827 Speaker 14: and obviously up one that is the same as well. 1253 01:01:43,867 --> 01:01:47,907 Speaker 4: But yeah, they are very tricky technical boats. 1254 01:01:47,907 --> 01:01:51,187 Speaker 14: There's a lot going on with the foils, and we 1255 01:01:51,307 --> 01:01:54,627 Speaker 14: have also a wand what we call which sticks out 1256 01:01:54,627 --> 01:01:57,627 Speaker 14: the very front of the boat and that effectively hits 1257 01:01:57,667 --> 01:02:01,307 Speaker 14: the water and pretty much controls how high out of. 1258 01:02:01,227 --> 01:02:04,707 Speaker 13: The water you foil the boat on the on the 1259 01:02:04,827 --> 01:02:05,427 Speaker 13: on the foils. 1260 01:02:05,467 --> 01:02:09,507 Speaker 2: Yeah, it was home conditions obviously for you. How helpful 1261 01:02:09,987 --> 01:02:12,267 Speaker 2: was that being used to what you were facing at 1262 01:02:12,307 --> 01:02:12,987 Speaker 2: the World Champs. 1263 01:02:13,107 --> 01:02:13,747 Speaker 13: Yeah for sure. 1264 01:02:13,747 --> 01:02:18,027 Speaker 14: I mean it's a big advantage definitely to have home waters. 1265 01:02:18,027 --> 01:02:20,587 Speaker 14: You know, it makes it it makes it a little 1266 01:02:20,627 --> 01:02:22,787 Speaker 14: bit easier when you're when you're sailing against you know, 1267 01:02:23,707 --> 01:02:27,027 Speaker 14: such such good sailors, and yeah, it was, it was 1268 01:02:27,067 --> 01:02:28,227 Speaker 14: definitely helpful for us. 1269 01:02:28,307 --> 01:02:31,107 Speaker 2: Yeah, so across the event, as I said, at the top, 1270 01:02:31,227 --> 01:02:33,307 Speaker 2: you were, you were pretty dominant, you left from start 1271 01:02:33,307 --> 01:02:34,347 Speaker 2: to finish. 1272 01:02:34,587 --> 01:02:34,707 Speaker 5: Was that? 1273 01:02:35,067 --> 01:02:37,707 Speaker 2: I guess it's always the plan, But were you pleasantly 1274 01:02:37,747 --> 01:02:40,507 Speaker 2: surprised that that it went so well for you right 1275 01:02:40,507 --> 01:02:41,067 Speaker 2: from the start? 1276 01:02:41,307 --> 01:02:41,507 Speaker 3: Yeah? 1277 01:02:41,507 --> 01:02:42,227 Speaker 13: I think so. 1278 01:02:42,347 --> 01:02:44,507 Speaker 14: I mean again I sort of I sort of thought 1279 01:02:44,587 --> 01:02:49,187 Speaker 14: that it definitely helped me to have windy, windy breeze 1280 01:02:49,227 --> 01:02:52,467 Speaker 14: to start the event, because as as I said, in 1281 01:02:53,187 --> 01:02:57,547 Speaker 14: previous days, you know, like a lot of these top 1282 01:02:57,587 --> 01:02:59,947 Speaker 14: sailors didn't have as much time in. 1283 01:02:59,947 --> 01:03:02,107 Speaker 13: The boats as what as what we as what. 1284 01:03:02,067 --> 01:03:04,027 Speaker 14: I sort of had this past year. So it was 1285 01:03:04,067 --> 01:03:08,507 Speaker 14: definitely an advantage for for me to get that extra 1286 01:03:08,547 --> 01:03:11,827 Speaker 14: time over them and then have windy conditions, because in 1287 01:03:11,867 --> 01:03:14,787 Speaker 14: windy conditions what we call boat handling, so how you 1288 01:03:14,827 --> 01:03:18,387 Speaker 14: handle the boat and do maneuvers so tacks through the 1289 01:03:18,387 --> 01:03:22,107 Speaker 14: wind and then gives down one can be quite difficult 1290 01:03:22,107 --> 01:03:24,187 Speaker 14: when it's windy like that. So having extra time in 1291 01:03:24,227 --> 01:03:27,147 Speaker 14: the boat makes it makes it quite a quite a 1292 01:03:27,187 --> 01:03:29,027 Speaker 14: lot of an advantage, makes it a bit easier when 1293 01:03:29,027 --> 01:03:30,187 Speaker 14: you get that time and hours up. 1294 01:03:30,267 --> 01:03:30,547 Speaker 7: Yeah. 1295 01:03:30,587 --> 01:03:35,147 Speaker 2: Absolutely, so nine qualifying races and then eight gold Fleet racers, 1296 01:03:35,147 --> 01:03:37,827 Speaker 2: all going very well on the qualifying racers. But I 1297 01:03:37,907 --> 01:03:40,707 Speaker 2: understand a hit of the gold Fleet races, you suffered 1298 01:03:40,707 --> 01:03:43,667 Speaker 2: some damage to your boat. Can you tell us about that? 1299 01:03:43,827 --> 01:03:48,707 Speaker 14: Yes, So I hit an object in the water when 1300 01:03:48,707 --> 01:03:53,027 Speaker 14: I was out practicing before one of the starts, and 1301 01:03:53,787 --> 01:03:55,827 Speaker 14: I was out sort of thirty minutes before the first 1302 01:03:55,947 --> 01:03:59,307 Speaker 14: race of the gold Fleet and you hit the object, 1303 01:03:59,347 --> 01:04:02,027 Speaker 14: managed to break the front floor to the main foil, 1304 01:04:02,427 --> 01:04:04,587 Speaker 14: and then the rudder force the one that you steal 1305 01:04:04,707 --> 01:04:08,587 Speaker 14: with as well, and orso managed to rip what's called 1306 01:04:08,627 --> 01:04:12,147 Speaker 14: the gantry which the rudderfoil connects on to rip. 1307 01:04:11,987 --> 01:04:13,347 Speaker 4: A big hole straight through that. 1308 01:04:13,507 --> 01:04:17,027 Speaker 14: So yeah, I managed to get the what did your hat? 1309 01:04:17,947 --> 01:04:20,387 Speaker 14: I actually hit a shark in the water. 1310 01:04:20,547 --> 01:04:20,987 Speaker 13: I hit a. 1311 01:04:20,947 --> 01:04:25,867 Speaker 14: Shark, So yeah, not so good. 1312 01:04:25,987 --> 01:04:28,867 Speaker 13: Not so good obviously, But yeah, we. 1313 01:04:30,347 --> 01:04:32,867 Speaker 14: Managed to get the boat back to shore and change 1314 01:04:32,867 --> 01:04:35,107 Speaker 14: a couple of stuff and with the help of the 1315 01:04:35,147 --> 01:04:38,987 Speaker 14: help of a couple of my support support members, my 1316 01:04:39,067 --> 01:04:40,947 Speaker 14: family members. Yeah, I managed to get the boat back 1317 01:04:40,947 --> 01:04:42,547 Speaker 14: on the water for race too. 1318 01:04:42,627 --> 01:04:46,267 Speaker 2: Yeah, that's because that sounds significant, that damage. Did you 1319 01:04:46,307 --> 01:04:49,107 Speaker 2: think to yourself when it happened and you were surveying it, 1320 01:04:49,187 --> 01:04:50,947 Speaker 2: you're taking it back to sure that that might be it? 1321 01:04:50,987 --> 01:04:52,147 Speaker 2: You might be done for the regatta. 1322 01:04:52,987 --> 01:04:55,267 Speaker 14: Yes, to be honest, I did exactly. Yeah, I thought 1323 01:04:55,267 --> 01:04:58,347 Speaker 14: my regatta was pretty much over, so I was. I 1324 01:04:58,387 --> 01:05:00,507 Speaker 14: was pretty worried at that point. And yeah, pretty much 1325 01:05:00,547 --> 01:05:02,547 Speaker 14: only managed to just make it out to the second 1326 01:05:02,627 --> 01:05:06,667 Speaker 14: race as well, with probably like four minutes before the 1327 01:05:06,707 --> 01:05:09,307 Speaker 14: second race actually started, which isn't a lot of time. 1328 01:05:09,347 --> 01:05:11,787 Speaker 14: But yeah, it was just fortunate to make it back out. 1329 01:05:12,027 --> 01:05:13,307 Speaker 2: So if you hadn't made it for the second race, 1330 01:05:13,347 --> 01:05:14,387 Speaker 2: because can you drop one? 1331 01:05:14,467 --> 01:05:14,827 Speaker 7: Is that right. 1332 01:05:14,907 --> 01:05:15,547 Speaker 2: Is that how it works? 1333 01:05:15,867 --> 01:05:17,707 Speaker 14: So it depends on the number of races that you 1334 01:05:17,747 --> 01:05:20,067 Speaker 14: actually complete for the series. So we managed to end 1335 01:05:20,107 --> 01:05:21,827 Speaker 14: up completing seventeen races for the. 1336 01:05:21,787 --> 01:05:23,467 Speaker 4: Serious, so we ended up getting to drop three. 1337 01:05:23,587 --> 01:05:27,347 Speaker 14: So usually in a series, after six races you get 1338 01:05:27,347 --> 01:05:31,747 Speaker 14: to drop one, and then after eleven races you drop two, 1339 01:05:31,867 --> 01:05:35,067 Speaker 14: and then after fifteen races you'll drop three. Yeah, so 1340 01:05:36,427 --> 01:05:38,667 Speaker 14: definitely not ideal to have a to have a missed race, 1341 01:05:38,747 --> 01:05:41,467 Speaker 14: but yeah, yeah, it allows you to have a bit 1342 01:05:41,507 --> 01:05:42,627 Speaker 14: of damage or something like that. 1343 01:05:43,067 --> 01:05:43,947 Speaker 4: Does it back out? 1344 01:05:44,387 --> 01:05:45,627 Speaker 2: Is hitting sharks common? 1345 01:05:46,307 --> 01:05:50,627 Speaker 14: No, it's not very common at all. That was it 1346 01:05:50,667 --> 01:05:52,347 Speaker 14: was not It's not common at all. 1347 01:05:53,867 --> 01:05:54,067 Speaker 7: Then. 1348 01:05:55,627 --> 01:05:57,387 Speaker 2: How much of an influence has your dad been on you? 1349 01:05:58,467 --> 01:06:01,347 Speaker 14: I think a lot, I think I I think my 1350 01:06:01,747 --> 01:06:04,867 Speaker 14: dad and actually, well my whole family for sure, But 1351 01:06:04,947 --> 01:06:06,947 Speaker 14: I always sort of say my dad and actually my 1352 01:06:06,947 --> 01:06:09,667 Speaker 14: brother was a big influence for me growing up. 1353 01:06:09,667 --> 01:06:10,067 Speaker 6: My brother. 1354 01:06:11,227 --> 01:06:12,547 Speaker 13: I've said it before. 1355 01:06:12,587 --> 01:06:16,067 Speaker 14: He actually because Dad was away a lot overseas, you know, 1356 01:06:16,227 --> 01:06:19,827 Speaker 14: obviously a big idol and you know, but yeah, my 1357 01:06:19,867 --> 01:06:22,667 Speaker 14: brother was there the whole time when I was growing up, 1358 01:06:22,707 --> 01:06:27,547 Speaker 14: and yeah, he pretty much made me. I always seat 1359 01:06:27,547 --> 01:06:29,947 Speaker 14: of say, not as much of a not as much 1360 01:06:29,987 --> 01:06:31,987 Speaker 14: as a wimpaus I think I would have been so, 1361 01:06:32,107 --> 01:06:33,627 Speaker 14: which is pretty useful. 1362 01:06:34,587 --> 01:06:36,187 Speaker 2: That's the job of a big brother does to make 1363 01:06:36,227 --> 01:06:38,787 Speaker 2: sure the younger brothers are not WIMPs. It's part of 1364 01:06:38,827 --> 01:06:41,467 Speaker 2: the job, part of the job. Did you I mean 1365 01:06:41,507 --> 01:06:44,107 Speaker 2: it seems obvious in your family with your dad, Sir 1366 01:06:44,147 --> 01:06:46,867 Speaker 2: Russell Coots, that you would go into sailing, did it? 1367 01:06:46,907 --> 01:06:48,827 Speaker 2: But did you ever feel any pressure to do so? 1368 01:06:50,307 --> 01:06:50,507 Speaker 1: No? 1369 01:06:50,587 --> 01:06:51,547 Speaker 4: Not really, not really. 1370 01:06:51,627 --> 01:06:54,347 Speaker 14: I mean, obviously there's there's some things that are a 1371 01:06:54,387 --> 01:06:57,627 Speaker 14: little bit different in that situation, but no, not so much. 1372 01:06:58,067 --> 01:06:59,867 Speaker 2: Do you ever feel any pressure from the surname? 1373 01:07:01,427 --> 01:07:02,787 Speaker 4: Nah, a little bit. 1374 01:07:02,827 --> 01:07:05,747 Speaker 14: I mean it just depends at times, you know, he 1375 01:07:05,827 --> 01:07:08,867 Speaker 14: does the track a bit more attention, But no, not 1376 01:07:08,907 --> 01:07:09,707 Speaker 14: too much, to be honest. 1377 01:07:09,707 --> 01:07:11,587 Speaker 2: You're still got to sail well though, don't matter what 1378 01:07:11,587 --> 01:07:12,947 Speaker 2: your name is, You've still got to get out there 1379 01:07:12,947 --> 01:07:17,827 Speaker 2: and sail. So I get I'd see that. The next 1380 01:07:17,907 --> 01:07:21,067 Speaker 2: month World Championship comes around pretty quickly. It's in Italy 1381 01:07:21,147 --> 01:07:23,107 Speaker 2: in the middle of this year. So are you going 1382 01:07:23,147 --> 01:07:24,227 Speaker 2: to be able to defend. 1383 01:07:24,587 --> 01:07:27,107 Speaker 13: I'm hoping to. Yeah, Italy will be. 1384 01:07:27,147 --> 01:07:29,387 Speaker 14: It'll be great, you know, because yeah, as you said 1385 01:07:29,427 --> 01:07:32,827 Speaker 14: such a short period because they always change it between 1386 01:07:32,867 --> 01:07:35,387 Speaker 14: the Northern Hemisphere and the summit Southern hemisphere each year, 1387 01:07:35,427 --> 01:07:37,587 Speaker 14: so that's why you sometimes get it so close together 1388 01:07:37,627 --> 01:07:41,947 Speaker 14: like that, only a six month period. And yeah, Italy 1389 01:07:42,067 --> 01:07:43,587 Speaker 14: is going to be great. You know, we'll have sort 1390 01:07:43,587 --> 01:07:46,067 Speaker 14: of a round. I think there's a cap number of 1391 01:07:46,107 --> 01:07:50,147 Speaker 14: boats of three hundred boats. So last World Championships they 1392 01:07:50,147 --> 01:07:53,187 Speaker 14: had there and I believe it was twenty twenty one, 1393 01:07:53,227 --> 01:07:55,467 Speaker 14: they had two hundred and fifty votes, and I think 1394 01:07:55,507 --> 01:07:58,947 Speaker 14: they're expecting somewhere similar to that this coming time. Maybe 1395 01:07:58,947 --> 01:08:01,307 Speaker 14: turner in sixty turning and seventy competitive boats. 1396 01:08:01,907 --> 01:08:03,147 Speaker 13: Well, yeah, competitive votes. 1397 01:08:03,147 --> 01:08:07,307 Speaker 14: But since the moth classes is such an evolving, changing class, 1398 01:08:08,307 --> 01:08:11,267 Speaker 14: there are differences in boats, and the newer boats are 1399 01:08:11,267 --> 01:08:12,067 Speaker 14: generally faster. 1400 01:08:12,187 --> 01:08:13,747 Speaker 13: So yeah, incredible. 1401 01:08:13,827 --> 01:08:17,307 Speaker 2: And what conditions will you face over there? Will they? 1402 01:08:17,347 --> 01:08:19,027 Speaker 2: Have you been able to get a gauge whether they'll 1403 01:08:19,067 --> 01:08:20,867 Speaker 2: be similar to here, I mean you won't have the 1404 01:08:20,867 --> 01:08:23,387 Speaker 2: familiarity with it, but any idea what the conditions will 1405 01:08:23,427 --> 01:08:23,587 Speaker 2: be like? 1406 01:08:23,707 --> 01:08:26,267 Speaker 14: Yeah, I mean I've been lucky to say there a 1407 01:08:26,267 --> 01:08:28,267 Speaker 14: couple of times, so I do have a little bit 1408 01:08:28,307 --> 01:08:31,107 Speaker 14: of a gauge on what the conditions will be like ten. 1409 01:08:31,307 --> 01:08:34,107 Speaker 14: You tend to have quite a light afternoon bruise, but 1410 01:08:34,227 --> 01:08:36,507 Speaker 14: quite a windy morning bruise. So it depends on whether 1411 01:08:36,587 --> 01:08:38,427 Speaker 14: or not they say in the morning or the afternoon. 1412 01:08:38,827 --> 01:08:40,987 Speaker 14: Such a cool place to sail, though, it's amazing. 1413 01:08:42,187 --> 01:08:45,027 Speaker 2: And the forty nine er is your other focus over 1414 01:08:45,027 --> 01:08:47,867 Speaker 2: the next little while. Tell us about what lies ahead 1415 01:08:47,907 --> 01:08:49,147 Speaker 2: of you in the forty nine er. 1416 01:08:49,307 --> 01:08:49,907 Speaker 4: Yeah, for sure. 1417 01:08:50,267 --> 01:08:53,227 Speaker 14: At the moment, I'm actually trying to find a new 1418 01:08:53,627 --> 01:08:56,627 Speaker 14: partner for the forty niner class because it's a two 1419 01:08:56,667 --> 01:09:01,467 Speaker 14: person boat. But once I do that, I'll be back 1420 01:09:01,467 --> 01:09:04,747 Speaker 14: into training for that. And yeah, training towards the twenty 1421 01:09:04,867 --> 01:09:06,027 Speaker 14: twenty eight Olympics for me. 1422 01:09:06,427 --> 01:09:08,987 Speaker 2: Yeah, that's so, that's that's the that's the goal that 1423 01:09:09,027 --> 01:09:11,467 Speaker 2: sits there at the moment. Yes, the next game for sure? 1424 01:09:11,627 --> 01:09:14,587 Speaker 2: Are you are you? Are you ambitious? 1425 01:09:14,907 --> 01:09:15,467 Speaker 13: Ambitious? 1426 01:09:15,507 --> 01:09:15,707 Speaker 7: Yeah? 1427 01:09:15,787 --> 01:09:17,747 Speaker 13: Yeah, I'm definitely ambitious, I think. 1428 01:09:17,827 --> 01:09:20,067 Speaker 2: Yeah, yep, have you have you been on one of 1429 01:09:20,067 --> 01:09:20,747 Speaker 2: these fifties? 1430 01:09:20,907 --> 01:09:21,347 Speaker 4: I haven't. 1431 01:09:21,347 --> 01:09:22,907 Speaker 13: I haven't been on one of these fifties. 1432 01:09:22,947 --> 01:09:25,547 Speaker 2: No, I mean watch them from the shore, you must think, man, 1433 01:09:25,547 --> 01:09:26,467 Speaker 2: I'd love to give that a crack. 1434 01:09:26,547 --> 01:09:28,387 Speaker 14: Oh for sure, for sure, I think I think any 1435 01:09:28,427 --> 01:09:30,107 Speaker 14: of us sailors you know would love to give it 1436 01:09:30,147 --> 01:09:32,747 Speaker 14: a crack for sure. It's amazing, so cool to have 1437 01:09:32,827 --> 01:09:35,307 Speaker 14: it and are in our home home city as well. 1438 01:09:35,587 --> 01:09:36,507 Speaker 2: Fantastic, isn't it? 1439 01:09:36,587 --> 01:09:37,147 Speaker 7: Just it is? 1440 01:09:37,187 --> 01:09:40,347 Speaker 2: Hey, Matiyos, congratulations on being a world champion. All the 1441 01:09:40,347 --> 01:09:43,107 Speaker 2: best defending in the middle of the year in Italy 1442 01:09:43,187 --> 01:09:45,707 Speaker 2: and for what lies ahead the road to la in 1443 01:09:45,747 --> 01:09:47,627 Speaker 2: twenty twenty eight. I hope that works out well before 1444 01:09:47,627 --> 01:09:49,507 Speaker 2: you find a partner first and Wallen and give that 1445 01:09:49,547 --> 01:09:51,147 Speaker 2: a decent crack. Thanks for popping in for a chat 1446 01:09:51,267 --> 01:09:53,227 Speaker 2: for sure, Thank you very much. Good to see you mate. 1447 01:09:53,227 --> 01:09:55,827 Speaker 2: Thanks to day. That's Matias Coots world champion and the 1448 01:09:55,867 --> 01:09:59,227 Speaker 2: Moth Class joining us here on Weekend Sport just on 1449 01:09:59,267 --> 01:10:01,267 Speaker 2: twenty two Away from two. We'll take a break when 1450 01:10:01,267 --> 01:10:03,627 Speaker 2: we come back. James mcconey joins us in this regular 1451 01:10:03,827 --> 01:10:10,907 Speaker 2: Sunday slot the first Hella Furious on and afterward live 1452 01:10:10,987 --> 01:10:12,587 Speaker 2: from Sale GP in Auckland. 1453 01:10:12,667 --> 01:10:17,187 Speaker 1: It's Weekend Sport with Jason Pine and GJ. Gunnomes, New 1454 01:10:17,267 --> 01:10:19,907 Speaker 1: Zealand's most trusted home builder News Talks at. 1455 01:10:19,787 --> 01:10:22,467 Speaker 2: B nineteen Away from two, keeping eyes on live sport 1456 01:10:22,507 --> 01:10:24,827 Speaker 2: around the place as well. Including Super Spanaish Cricket and 1457 01:10:24,947 --> 01:10:28,667 Speaker 2: the Australian Tennis Open Arena. Sabalinka's on Rod Labor Arena 1458 01:10:28,707 --> 01:10:32,387 Speaker 2: at the moment in her women's singles fourth round match. 1459 01:10:32,387 --> 01:10:36,587 Speaker 2: He's up against Mirror Anddrifa and currently has a very 1460 01:10:36,747 --> 01:10:38,907 Speaker 2: well very early on in the game, but she has 1461 01:10:38,947 --> 01:10:42,467 Speaker 2: a lead by two games to love in the first set. 1462 01:10:42,587 --> 01:10:45,347 Speaker 2: Coco GoF to follow a bit later on Carlos el 1463 01:10:45,387 --> 01:10:49,427 Speaker 2: Karaz and Novak Djokovic on Rod Lavor Arena. So star 1464 01:10:49,587 --> 01:10:53,227 Speaker 2: started stuff. As we head towards the second week of 1465 01:10:53,347 --> 01:10:56,947 Speaker 2: the Australian Tennis Open, Sunday afternoons mean a lot of things. 1466 01:10:56,987 --> 01:11:00,667 Speaker 2: For me, it means sitting at sale gp HQ. For 1467 01:11:00,787 --> 01:11:03,747 Speaker 2: James mccony, it means talking to me from wherever he is. 1468 01:11:03,787 --> 01:11:04,507 Speaker 2: Where are you, mate? 1469 01:11:04,547 --> 01:11:04,787 Speaker 7: Do you? 1470 01:11:05,427 --> 01:11:06,467 Speaker 2: Where do we find you? 1471 01:11:07,507 --> 01:11:10,147 Speaker 7: I'm back in a great White Shark country. I'm back 1472 01:11:10,147 --> 01:11:14,107 Speaker 7: in karf here and in a garage. A lovely day 1473 01:11:14,507 --> 01:11:16,627 Speaker 7: down here. So people who don't know where carf here. 1474 01:11:17,067 --> 01:11:19,987 Speaker 7: You think of Raglan and then there's another harbor south 1475 01:11:20,027 --> 01:11:22,627 Speaker 7: of that, Altia Harbor, and then south of that is 1476 01:11:22,707 --> 01:11:26,947 Speaker 7: Kafier Harbor. So I'm here multitasking trying to tidy up 1477 01:11:27,307 --> 01:11:30,027 Speaker 7: a property but also on the lookout for the Maracopa Dad, 1478 01:11:30,227 --> 01:11:32,547 Speaker 7: so you know, doing a bit of. 1479 01:11:31,947 --> 01:11:34,587 Speaker 2: Everything, bit of amateur sleuthing. 1480 01:11:35,307 --> 01:11:37,187 Speaker 7: Yeah, yeah, yeah. 1481 01:11:36,707 --> 01:11:40,147 Speaker 2: It's good. Well let's talk some sport and some sporttainment 1482 01:11:40,267 --> 01:11:43,347 Speaker 2: as it's been called the Black Clash. Another success last 1483 01:11:43,387 --> 01:11:44,467 Speaker 2: night in christ Church. 1484 01:11:45,187 --> 01:11:48,027 Speaker 7: I think, so, I mean, look, you just see it 1485 01:11:48,027 --> 01:11:51,027 Speaker 7: was a good time, wasn't it, And a great contest. 1486 01:11:51,067 --> 01:11:55,987 Speaker 7: So look, it's like everything, it's got its floors. But 1487 01:11:56,107 --> 01:11:58,467 Speaker 7: I think there's so much to like about having good 1488 01:11:58,467 --> 01:12:01,747 Speaker 7: old fashioned entertainment. When I was young, I remember watching 1489 01:12:02,187 --> 01:12:03,787 Speaker 7: I think it was kind of like a Clash of 1490 01:12:03,787 --> 01:12:06,227 Speaker 7: the Code or they called it Superstars with Peter Snell 1491 01:12:06,987 --> 01:12:09,147 Speaker 7: in the velodrome and things like that, and yeah he 1492 01:12:09,227 --> 01:12:12,227 Speaker 7: wasn't perfect riding a bike, but very watchable TV. So 1493 01:12:12,667 --> 01:12:15,667 Speaker 7: it's almost like we've gone back to the future and 1494 01:12:15,747 --> 01:12:20,907 Speaker 7: with you know, Chris Gale, the Universe Boss playing that's instant, 1495 01:12:21,027 --> 01:12:24,467 Speaker 7: you know, star power, a huge amount of entertainment seeing 1496 01:12:24,507 --> 01:12:28,187 Speaker 7: him out there, and you know plenty of cricketers, rugby 1497 01:12:28,187 --> 01:12:30,267 Speaker 7: players looking like they're not too bad at cricket. They 1498 01:12:30,307 --> 01:12:33,067 Speaker 7: must give a shout out to my sky sport buddy 1499 01:12:33,387 --> 01:12:37,187 Speaker 7: Joe Wheeler with the ball not too bad bowling, and 1500 01:12:37,227 --> 01:12:40,747 Speaker 7: then Andy Ellis with the bats as well. I can't 1501 01:12:40,787 --> 01:12:44,027 Speaker 7: remember there's someone else, Lea McDonald as well getting a 1502 01:12:44,027 --> 01:12:44,627 Speaker 7: half cut. 1503 01:12:45,347 --> 01:12:48,707 Speaker 2: Yeah, it's interesting how many rugby players you know, and 1504 01:12:48,747 --> 01:12:52,067 Speaker 2: I think it's probably common, not just at the elite level, 1505 01:12:52,067 --> 01:12:54,547 Speaker 2: but the number of top rugby players who also played 1506 01:12:54,787 --> 01:12:56,547 Speaker 2: a bit of cricket growing up. And we're pretty good 1507 01:12:56,587 --> 01:12:59,987 Speaker 2: at it. Karen Reid was a very unoven Black Clashers passed. 1508 01:13:00,027 --> 01:13:02,147 Speaker 2: He's got pots of runs, I know. You know, well, 1509 01:13:02,227 --> 01:13:04,507 Speaker 2: Jordan's a handy cricketer. They love it as he. Dad 1510 01:13:04,587 --> 01:13:06,067 Speaker 2: was one hundred and fifty k bowler. 1511 01:13:07,067 --> 01:13:09,427 Speaker 7: Yeah, he was part of the Brendan Brace or bowling camps, 1512 01:13:09,427 --> 01:13:12,187 Speaker 7: the fast bowling camps back in the day. Right, And 1513 01:13:12,227 --> 01:13:17,107 Speaker 7: so the crickets so intertwined in our DNA. And look, 1514 01:13:17,147 --> 01:13:19,667 Speaker 7: I mean it's kind of this will be for not 1515 01:13:19,707 --> 01:13:22,307 Speaker 7: just New Zealand cricket, but also New Zealand rugby and 1516 01:13:22,387 --> 01:13:25,907 Speaker 7: all major sports or minors sports going to back to 1517 01:13:25,947 --> 01:13:27,747 Speaker 7: the drawing board and thinking how do we get this 1518 01:13:28,267 --> 01:13:31,707 Speaker 7: kind of buzz, even for example athletics. I remember, you 1519 01:13:31,747 --> 01:13:34,347 Speaker 7: know there was the Molenberg Miles series and the Pan 1520 01:13:34,427 --> 01:13:37,227 Speaker 7: Am Games and all these things that happened where people 1521 01:13:37,227 --> 01:13:40,107 Speaker 7: were talking about it, and you get famous athletes. Don 1522 01:13:40,187 --> 01:13:43,307 Speaker 7: Quiry from Jamaica came over, and even in recent years, 1523 01:13:43,307 --> 01:13:46,387 Speaker 7: I think Donovan Bailey came and ran grand here and 1524 01:13:46,467 --> 01:13:50,507 Speaker 7: Carl lewis an exhibition event. So this is what if 1525 01:13:50,547 --> 01:13:52,227 Speaker 7: you want to get crowds and if you want to 1526 01:13:52,227 --> 01:13:55,467 Speaker 7: have a good time, and of course having the ACC involved, 1527 01:13:55,467 --> 01:14:00,267 Speaker 7: which is the alternative commentary collective. And I'm biased because 1528 01:14:00,267 --> 01:14:02,867 Speaker 7: I'm part of that, but I think they make it 1529 01:14:02,907 --> 01:14:04,067 Speaker 7: a great occasion. 1530 01:14:03,907 --> 01:14:06,067 Speaker 2: Absolutely right. I remember that Clash of the Code. I 1531 01:14:06,107 --> 01:14:10,387 Speaker 2: remember they they got obviously sports people from a bunch 1532 01:14:10,427 --> 01:14:12,627 Speaker 2: of different sports together and they you know, they had 1533 01:14:12,627 --> 01:14:15,507 Speaker 2: to try other sports. I remember Bruce Kendall, the board sailor. 1534 01:14:15,707 --> 01:14:19,027 Speaker 2: They had the Queen Street Mile and you probably don't 1535 01:14:19,067 --> 01:14:21,427 Speaker 2: remember this, but he sprinted out from the top and 1536 01:14:21,467 --> 01:14:23,827 Speaker 2: he and he was leading by miles and then he 1537 01:14:23,907 --> 01:14:27,907 Speaker 2: just ran out of gas. He got over taken by everybody. 1538 01:14:28,147 --> 01:14:30,147 Speaker 7: Do you find that. I think that because that was 1539 01:14:30,147 --> 01:14:33,267 Speaker 7: the modern version of Clashes of the Coaches, conveniently organized 1540 01:14:33,267 --> 01:14:38,187 Speaker 7: by Ian Ferguson and Paul McDonald and somehow the Kyaks 1541 01:14:38,267 --> 01:14:40,867 Speaker 7: and the canoe is and rowers team a lot of 1542 01:14:40,907 --> 01:14:43,467 Speaker 7: the events seemed to suit there their skill sets, so 1543 01:14:43,667 --> 01:14:47,867 Speaker 7: somehow they end up in the final. And then Bruce 1544 01:14:47,907 --> 01:14:50,107 Speaker 7: Kendall was I remember one time they had cover a 1545 01:14:50,227 --> 01:14:52,227 Speaker 7: king with track on a runway and I think that 1546 01:14:52,707 --> 01:14:56,547 Speaker 7: you know again little Bruce Kendall just regularly right. 1547 01:14:57,107 --> 01:15:00,467 Speaker 2: Let's talk other sport a league. Auklear FC back to 1548 01:15:00,467 --> 01:15:03,467 Speaker 2: winning ways. A surprise loss against Perth Glory last weekend, 1549 01:15:03,747 --> 01:15:06,667 Speaker 2: a three nil win over the previously top of the 1550 01:15:06,667 --> 01:15:09,147 Speaker 2: table Melbourne City yesterday, all the goals coming at the 1551 01:15:09,227 --> 01:15:10,827 Speaker 2: end of the first half. But good to see Auckland 1552 01:15:10,827 --> 01:15:12,987 Speaker 2: the FC showing some bounce backability. 1553 01:15:13,907 --> 01:15:16,347 Speaker 7: Yeah, I know. And the way they actually set up 1554 01:15:16,747 --> 01:15:19,067 Speaker 7: the formations seem to me like they've actually taken a 1555 01:15:19,107 --> 01:15:22,947 Speaker 7: leaf out of Nottingham Forest book. Within a pure number 1556 01:15:22,987 --> 01:15:26,267 Speaker 7: nine in Chris Wood so Max Matter was up the front, 1557 01:15:26,587 --> 01:15:29,547 Speaker 7: got a yellow car throwing himself around, scored a goal, 1558 01:15:30,587 --> 01:15:32,507 Speaker 7: kind of had a hand in another. I think that 1559 01:15:32,707 --> 01:15:36,867 Speaker 7: really they needed to be more direct and it's all 1560 01:15:36,907 --> 01:15:39,307 Speaker 7: about shots on target for me Piney and I think 1561 01:15:39,347 --> 01:15:41,547 Speaker 7: in the first half they had seven that must be 1562 01:15:41,587 --> 01:15:43,867 Speaker 7: a club record since I've only been going a few months, 1563 01:15:44,347 --> 01:15:46,947 Speaker 7: so I'm putting it out there. It's a club record. 1564 01:15:47,027 --> 01:15:50,027 Speaker 7: But that's what I needed to see from Auckland. They 1565 01:15:50,027 --> 01:15:51,867 Speaker 7: see if they're really going to be contender, they just 1566 01:15:51,867 --> 01:15:53,947 Speaker 7: need to shoot more and shoot accurately. 1567 01:15:54,347 --> 01:15:54,587 Speaker 9: Yep. 1568 01:15:54,667 --> 01:15:59,267 Speaker 2: Indeed, Wellington Phoenix, on the other hand, going through some struggles, 1569 01:15:59,347 --> 01:16:01,907 Speaker 2: although they did pick up a point against Sydney FC 1570 01:16:01,947 --> 01:16:05,107 Speaker 2: in their last game, off to face MacArthur tomorrow night. 1571 01:16:05,947 --> 01:16:08,347 Speaker 2: Does this feel like a top six side to you? 1572 01:16:09,507 --> 01:16:14,587 Speaker 7: Well, I'm just well currently no, but they're missing so 1573 01:16:15,227 --> 01:16:19,947 Speaker 7: much talent. I think there are Mico Rojas's and there. 1574 01:16:19,947 --> 01:16:23,227 Speaker 7: I think Alex Ruth has been in and out. Barbarusis 1575 01:16:23,267 --> 01:16:26,627 Speaker 7: has been pretty consistently on the field. But then when 1576 01:16:26,627 --> 01:16:29,627 Speaker 7: you look at how many sort of newbies and teenagers, 1577 01:16:29,627 --> 01:16:31,907 Speaker 7: and that is really the key to the A League. 1578 01:16:31,907 --> 01:16:35,827 Speaker 7: It's having you know, young junior players ready to step up. 1579 01:16:35,867 --> 01:16:38,467 Speaker 7: But I do feel sorry for them. I think maybe 1580 01:16:38,467 --> 01:16:40,707 Speaker 7: getting rid of David Ball isn't a bad idea. You 1581 01:16:40,827 --> 01:16:43,707 Speaker 7: need to get some fresh legs in there, and he's 1582 01:16:43,707 --> 01:16:45,627 Speaker 7: been a great seven for the club. But I don't 1583 01:16:45,667 --> 01:16:47,947 Speaker 7: think I can't remember him scoring a goal, and I 1584 01:16:47,947 --> 01:16:50,547 Speaker 7: think he was extremely unlucky to Eden Park and I 1585 01:16:50,667 --> 01:16:52,547 Speaker 7: just looked at him and just thought that just sums 1586 01:16:52,627 --> 01:16:54,307 Speaker 7: up for old David Ball. It's not going to be 1587 01:16:54,747 --> 01:16:56,347 Speaker 7: you know, he's in the twilight of his career and 1588 01:16:56,387 --> 01:16:58,507 Speaker 7: the ball just doesn't seem to be bouncing his way. 1589 01:16:58,587 --> 01:17:02,427 Speaker 7: So they need something piny. And for you as a commentator, 1590 01:17:02,707 --> 01:17:04,427 Speaker 7: I feel like you are like one of those actors 1591 01:17:04,427 --> 01:17:06,907 Speaker 7: that goes from the happy scene to this. It seemed 1592 01:17:06,947 --> 01:17:10,187 Speaker 7: like Martha of the House and lem is who you know, 1593 01:17:10,347 --> 01:17:11,707 Speaker 7: I dreamed a dream sort of thing. 1594 01:17:12,387 --> 01:17:15,187 Speaker 2: Yes, I never thought of it in those terms, but 1595 01:17:15,267 --> 01:17:19,187 Speaker 2: I will from now on. That's what I'm Yeah, I 1596 01:17:19,227 --> 01:17:21,027 Speaker 2: was gonna say I'll give up my Jean Valjean, but 1597 01:17:21,067 --> 01:17:23,027 Speaker 2: I don't think he was involved in either of either 1598 01:17:23,067 --> 01:17:26,187 Speaker 2: of those two songs. So maybe we should move on 1599 01:17:26,307 --> 01:17:27,987 Speaker 2: the Aussie Open. You're watching the Aussie. 1600 01:17:27,707 --> 01:17:31,947 Speaker 7: Open, Yeah, I have been, and I still maintain that 1601 01:17:32,027 --> 01:17:36,067 Speaker 7: it's really Chockovich. Who can you know, add to his 1602 01:17:36,427 --> 01:17:39,107 Speaker 7: titles the only three players that really can beat him 1603 01:17:39,467 --> 01:17:43,227 Speaker 7: A sinner, al Caarez and old Oh Mine. It should 1604 01:17:43,227 --> 01:17:45,827 Speaker 7: just be those two, really I think about it. There's 1605 01:17:46,147 --> 01:17:49,067 Speaker 7: there are some who are looking okay, but there's it's 1606 01:17:49,107 --> 01:17:52,347 Speaker 7: not really the same talent paul As have known in 1607 01:17:52,387 --> 01:17:55,267 Speaker 7: the past. And on the women's side, at least, Coco 1608 01:17:55,347 --> 01:17:58,547 Speaker 7: Goth seems to be hitting the ball really nicely, although 1609 01:17:58,587 --> 01:18:02,787 Speaker 7: she plays at three o'clock, so it could it might 1610 01:18:02,907 --> 01:18:05,947 Speaker 7: date very poorly because you don't know with the Aussie 1611 01:18:05,987 --> 01:18:09,387 Speaker 7: Open and who's looking good. Because by the time you're 1612 01:18:09,427 --> 01:18:11,507 Speaker 7: in the fourth round, you're actually in good form, aren't you. 1613 01:18:11,827 --> 01:18:17,027 Speaker 2: Yeah, absolutely right. Yeah. Look, I was astounded to see 1614 01:18:17,067 --> 01:18:20,587 Speaker 2: that Novak Djokovic was only the seventh seed. I know 1615 01:18:20,627 --> 01:18:22,107 Speaker 2: it's based on a lot more than just who you 1616 01:18:22,147 --> 01:18:24,107 Speaker 2: think is going to win the thing, but he I 1617 01:18:24,147 --> 01:18:26,307 Speaker 2: think he's still got the chance to win it. Center 1618 01:18:26,347 --> 01:18:29,587 Speaker 2: feels like the man El Karez as well as Verev. 1619 01:18:29,827 --> 01:18:31,267 Speaker 2: I don't know. I don't think I've ever seen him. 1620 01:18:31,507 --> 01:18:34,747 Speaker 2: I don't think we've had a seeded player like Zverev 1621 01:18:34,787 --> 01:18:36,947 Speaker 2: who just gets so little press. I don't think they've 1622 01:18:36,987 --> 01:18:39,307 Speaker 2: been putting him on the main courts until the second 1623 01:18:39,347 --> 01:18:40,547 Speaker 2: week and he's the second seed. 1624 01:18:41,307 --> 01:18:43,107 Speaker 7: Yeah, and I mean he is a threat. I mean, 1625 01:18:43,187 --> 01:18:45,667 Speaker 7: Alex Demano is a threat. There's all these other plans. 1626 01:18:45,707 --> 01:18:48,667 Speaker 7: He'd say ye're talent wise, they have got something, but 1627 01:18:48,747 --> 01:18:52,187 Speaker 7: I think isolating. I mean center of the drugs cheat 1628 01:18:52,507 --> 01:18:57,227 Speaker 7: supposed alleged drugs cheat al Karez twenty one years old, 1629 01:18:57,387 --> 01:18:59,747 Speaker 7: just a freak, and then old man Jokovic in his 1630 01:18:59,827 --> 01:19:02,707 Speaker 7: mid thirties. I think it's between those three. 1631 01:19:03,067 --> 01:19:06,587 Speaker 2: Indeed, and just to finish, we're now able to vote 1632 01:19:06,627 --> 01:19:09,507 Speaker 2: for the sporting moments of twenty twenty four. And given 1633 01:19:09,507 --> 01:19:11,667 Speaker 2: the fact that there was an Olympic Games last year 1634 01:19:11,707 --> 01:19:14,067 Speaker 2: with a lot of success for New Zealand and a 1635 01:19:14,107 --> 01:19:16,427 Speaker 2: Paralympics as well, there are a number of moments that 1636 01:19:16,507 --> 01:19:20,267 Speaker 2: are Olympic ones. Have you had a look at the 1637 01:19:20,267 --> 01:19:23,147 Speaker 2: lineup and have you got an early contender for which 1638 01:19:23,187 --> 01:19:24,627 Speaker 2: one you think we might all choose? 1639 01:19:26,227 --> 01:19:29,027 Speaker 7: This is harder to pick than a broken nose. As 1640 01:19:29,067 --> 01:19:32,187 Speaker 7: they say in the Twelfth Man, It's just impossible. And 1641 01:19:32,227 --> 01:19:35,347 Speaker 7: you know what, Dame Lisa Carrington didn't even make the list. No, 1642 01:19:35,467 --> 01:19:39,027 Speaker 7: so this is I don't know how the list was compiled. 1643 01:19:39,067 --> 01:19:41,387 Speaker 7: I'm not a judge anymore, but I do look at 1644 01:19:41,427 --> 01:19:44,427 Speaker 7: the sporting moments and twenty twenty four was amazing. And 1645 01:19:44,667 --> 01:19:46,747 Speaker 7: even just looking at the top one, Anna Grimaldi when 1646 01:19:46,787 --> 01:19:49,547 Speaker 7: she won that two hundred meters in the Paralympics. That 1647 01:19:49,747 --> 01:19:52,907 Speaker 7: was an incredible moment. So you know, you kick off 1648 01:19:52,907 --> 01:19:55,467 Speaker 7: with that, and of course there's Dame Lydia Cove his 1649 01:19:55,627 --> 01:19:59,187 Speaker 7: Hamish cur really really tough. And in terms of pure 1650 01:19:59,227 --> 01:20:02,987 Speaker 7: moments of emotion, you know the White Fans winning their 1651 01:20:03,187 --> 01:20:05,947 Speaker 7: T twenty World Cup and then the black Caps are 1652 01:20:05,947 --> 01:20:07,987 Speaker 7: in there. Well, so I think you can go and 1653 01:20:08,027 --> 01:20:11,507 Speaker 7: have a look on Halberg dot org dot nzet. I 1654 01:20:11,507 --> 01:20:13,747 Speaker 7: think for the for the full list, and it's going 1655 01:20:13,827 --> 01:20:16,667 Speaker 7: to be it's worth voting because you know, I think 1656 01:20:16,707 --> 01:20:19,587 Speaker 7: that you want to be a pure in New Zealand 1657 01:20:19,627 --> 01:20:23,107 Speaker 7: vote rather than just block voting voting of sports where 1658 01:20:23,427 --> 01:20:26,907 Speaker 7: but I mean, you know there's two cricket events in there, 1659 01:20:27,027 --> 01:20:29,587 Speaker 7: so that is a big popular sports. So if you 1660 01:20:29,947 --> 01:20:32,467 Speaker 7: if you love your athletics or your golf or whatever, 1661 01:20:32,507 --> 01:20:34,227 Speaker 7: you're going to go in there and and vote. 1662 01:20:34,587 --> 01:20:37,987 Speaker 2: Absolutely right. Well it's good to chat, James. Let's do 1663 01:20:38,027 --> 01:20:39,907 Speaker 2: it again next Sunday if you've if you've got time 1664 01:20:39,907 --> 01:20:43,387 Speaker 2: and amongst all of your other amateur sleuthing and such like, yeah. 1665 01:20:43,307 --> 01:20:45,307 Speaker 7: Yeah, I'll let you know. Actually there's some people thought 1666 01:20:45,307 --> 01:20:47,187 Speaker 7: that you might look a bit like the Merrick Coop Dad, 1667 01:20:47,227 --> 01:20:49,667 Speaker 7: but I didn't perform. You've just got a slightly smaller 1668 01:20:49,667 --> 01:20:51,587 Speaker 7: head by the judging my net photo. 1669 01:20:52,107 --> 01:20:55,867 Speaker 2: And probably slightly big around the waist as well, given 1670 01:20:55,867 --> 01:20:58,347 Speaker 2: the fact he's been eating berries for two years. But 1671 01:20:58,707 --> 01:21:03,467 Speaker 2: we probably die. We probably die, thanks James. James mccony, 1672 01:21:03,507 --> 01:21:05,947 Speaker 2: big part of our Sundays, joins us about this time, 1673 01:21:05,947 --> 01:21:08,267 Speaker 2: every say yeah the Helberg sports moment of the year. 1674 01:21:08,307 --> 01:21:12,147 Speaker 2: It is a public vote. So there's the supermumroers brooking, 1675 01:21:12,507 --> 01:21:16,147 Speaker 2: Lucy embracing their kids after winning Goldfinn Butcher winning gold 1676 01:21:16,187 --> 01:21:19,427 Speaker 2: and his emotional tribute to his dad, Elise Andrews speaking 1677 01:21:19,467 --> 01:21:22,587 Speaker 2: of fathers, celebrating her care and gold with her dad 1678 01:21:22,627 --> 01:21:27,347 Speaker 2: and coach John, the black Caps stunning India in that 1679 01:21:27,427 --> 01:21:29,667 Speaker 2: three nil series win, the White Ferns winning the T 1680 01:21:29,827 --> 01:21:33,827 Speaker 2: twenty World Cup and a Grimaldi's Paralympic gold medal winning 1681 01:21:33,907 --> 01:21:37,387 Speaker 2: run of the two hundred meters in Paris, Hayden Wilde's 1682 01:21:37,387 --> 01:21:41,787 Speaker 2: sportsmanship after narrowly missing Olympic Triathlon gold, the Silver Ferns 1683 01:21:41,827 --> 01:21:45,147 Speaker 2: winning the Constellation Cup, Lydia Coe winning Olympic gold, and 1684 01:21:45,267 --> 01:21:49,667 Speaker 2: Hamish Kerr and his pure joy in winning Olympic gold 1685 01:21:49,667 --> 01:21:52,467 Speaker 2: in the high jump and then hairing around the Olympic 1686 01:21:52,507 --> 01:21:55,347 Speaker 2: Stadium for the next three or four minutes. Yeah, Helberg 1687 01:21:55,387 --> 01:21:58,347 Speaker 2: dot co dot nz is where you can find your 1688 01:21:58,347 --> 01:22:01,627 Speaker 2: ability to vote for that. Seven Away from two News Talk. 1689 01:22:01,427 --> 01:22:07,787 Speaker 1: Sepp backing the Blackfoils, Weekend Sport with Jason Fine live 1690 01:22:07,867 --> 01:22:10,347 Speaker 1: at sale GP and Autlodon News Talk dead. 1691 01:22:10,147 --> 01:22:12,547 Speaker 2: B four to two after I use at two, back 1692 01:22:12,587 --> 01:22:14,747 Speaker 2: into sale GP mode as we come to your Life 1693 01:22:14,747 --> 01:22:18,507 Speaker 2: from sale GPHQ at Winyard Point looking out on why 1694 01:22:18,547 --> 01:22:20,467 Speaker 2: Tima to Harbor the race course. We're a couple of 1695 01:22:20,467 --> 01:22:23,227 Speaker 2: hours away from the first race. There'll be three today 1696 01:22:23,307 --> 01:22:27,347 Speaker 2: before the winner takes all three boat final after two o'clock. 1697 01:22:27,387 --> 01:22:30,707 Speaker 2: Jimmy Spittel is on the show. Obviously well known to 1698 01:22:30,827 --> 01:22:33,267 Speaker 2: all sailing fans and sports fans in general. He is 1699 01:22:33,307 --> 01:22:37,147 Speaker 2: the founder and CEO of the Italy sale GP Syndicate, 1700 01:22:37,187 --> 01:22:40,307 Speaker 2: which has only come on board this season. How did 1701 01:22:40,307 --> 01:22:42,467 Speaker 2: this all come about and does he miss being out 1702 01:22:42,507 --> 01:22:45,707 Speaker 2: on the water. We'll also talk to Hannah Mills, strategist 1703 01:22:45,747 --> 01:22:48,827 Speaker 2: with the Great Britain team, and Annie Maloney, the flight 1704 01:22:48,907 --> 01:22:52,787 Speaker 2: controller for the Brazilian sale GP team is with US as. 1705 01:22:52,707 --> 01:22:58,147 Speaker 1: Well, eleven teams from across the globe converge on the 1706 01:22:58,187 --> 01:23:01,587 Speaker 1: way to Mataba. Sale GP returns to New Zealand and 1707 01:23:01,827 --> 01:23:05,227 Speaker 1: we've got all the big names in sailing straight sprints. 1708 01:23:05,307 --> 01:23:08,867 Speaker 1: Weekend Sport with Chasin Pine live from the sale GP 1709 01:23:09,067 --> 01:23:11,867 Speaker 1: village and when you put on your home of Sports 1710 01:23:11,987 --> 01:23:14,427 Speaker 1: News Talks EDB just. 1711 01:23:14,347 --> 01:23:16,227 Speaker 2: Coming up seven parts too. Welcome back to the show, 1712 01:23:16,227 --> 01:23:18,867 Speaker 2: Welcome into the show. This is Weekend Sport on News 1713 01:23:18,907 --> 01:23:22,307 Speaker 2: Talks EDB live from Woodyard Points in Auckland, scene of 1714 01:23:22,347 --> 01:23:24,707 Speaker 2: the race stadium in the second event of season five 1715 01:23:24,747 --> 01:23:28,187 Speaker 2: in the role ex sale GP Championship. Auckland yesterday made 1716 01:23:28,227 --> 01:23:32,827 Speaker 2: its sale GP debut in front of over twelve thousand people. 1717 01:23:32,867 --> 01:23:37,147 Speaker 2: Picture perfect day on white to Matar Harbor. Yesterday. Australia 1718 01:23:37,187 --> 01:23:41,107 Speaker 2: tops the table after day one. There were good conditions 1719 01:23:41,147 --> 01:23:43,627 Speaker 2: and plenty of time to work with, so there was 1720 01:23:43,667 --> 01:23:47,147 Speaker 2: a super Saturday format yesterday four fleet races for the 1721 01:23:47,147 --> 01:23:50,227 Speaker 2: first time ever, and there'll be another four races today, 1722 01:23:50,347 --> 01:23:53,907 Speaker 2: three more fleet races and then the top three on 1723 01:23:54,027 --> 01:23:57,427 Speaker 2: points we'll go into the winner takes all final four 1724 01:23:57,427 --> 01:24:00,067 Speaker 2: o'clock start. At the moment it is Australia as I 1725 01:24:00,067 --> 01:24:03,907 Speaker 2: say at the top Emirates, Great Britain and Spain second 1726 01:24:03,987 --> 01:24:06,267 Speaker 2: and third, and after a bit of a slow start yees, 1727 01:24:06,467 --> 01:24:08,987 Speaker 2: today the Black Fours recovered. They won the final fleet 1728 01:24:09,067 --> 01:24:11,387 Speaker 2: race of the day. They are in fourth place and 1729 01:24:11,547 --> 01:24:15,467 Speaker 2: well and truly still in the picture for participation in 1730 01:24:15,507 --> 01:24:17,627 Speaker 2: the win. It takes all three boat final a bit 1731 01:24:17,707 --> 01:24:20,947 Speaker 2: later on this afternoon, So just repeating, even though there 1732 01:24:20,947 --> 01:24:25,267 Speaker 2: were four races yesterday, there'll be another three today before 1733 01:24:25,307 --> 01:24:28,187 Speaker 2: the three boat final, with racing starting at around four 1734 01:24:28,227 --> 01:24:30,227 Speaker 2: o'clock this afternoon. It was at around about this time 1735 01:24:30,307 --> 01:24:33,347 Speaker 2: yesterday that some of the some of the boats started 1736 01:24:33,347 --> 01:24:36,707 Speaker 2: to make their way out and sort of I guess 1737 01:24:37,227 --> 01:24:39,187 Speaker 2: have a bit of a practice out on what a 1738 01:24:39,227 --> 01:24:41,827 Speaker 2: matar harbor. I can tell you. The wind has certainly 1739 01:24:41,827 --> 01:24:45,827 Speaker 2: gotten up yesterday today rather compared with what it was 1740 01:24:45,947 --> 01:24:49,467 Speaker 2: yesterday and from the east at twenty gusting thirty knots 1741 01:24:49,507 --> 01:24:51,987 Speaker 2: as we heard in the forecast. So that's going to 1742 01:24:52,067 --> 01:24:56,267 Speaker 2: lead to some really interesting decision making and racing this 1743 01:24:56,347 --> 01:25:00,307 Speaker 2: afternoon when it does get back underway. Between now and 1744 01:25:00,387 --> 01:25:02,427 Speaker 2: when we close the show at three, we're going to 1745 01:25:02,467 --> 01:25:06,187 Speaker 2: focus pretty much on sale GP and chat to us. 1746 01:25:06,347 --> 01:25:08,827 Speaker 2: One of the world's top sailors. Andy Maloney is with 1747 01:25:08,987 --> 01:25:12,987 Speaker 2: us this our really interesting story. This synonymous with sailing 1748 01:25:13,027 --> 01:25:15,067 Speaker 2: in this part of the world and has spent a 1749 01:25:15,107 --> 01:25:17,747 Speaker 2: lot of time alongside Blair Chirk and Peter Berling, both 1750 01:25:17,787 --> 01:25:20,787 Speaker 2: on sale GP boats and with the America's Cup on 1751 01:25:20,867 --> 01:25:24,027 Speaker 2: Emirates Team New Zealand as well. But for this sale 1752 01:25:24,027 --> 01:25:26,907 Speaker 2: GP season he is now the flight controller with the 1753 01:25:26,947 --> 01:25:30,947 Speaker 2: brazil startup Sale GP team. We spoke to their owner 1754 01:25:31,307 --> 01:25:35,667 Speaker 2: and founder, Alan Adler yesterday. He was very complementary of 1755 01:25:36,147 --> 01:25:39,507 Speaker 2: Andy Maloney and what he has brought to this brand 1756 01:25:39,547 --> 01:25:42,627 Speaker 2: new team in sale GPS. Andy Maloney is along this hour, 1757 01:25:42,747 --> 01:25:46,587 Speaker 2: so to Hannah Mills, who is the strategist with Emirates 1758 01:25:46,667 --> 01:25:51,507 Speaker 2: Great Britain. She's been part of a very impressive first 1759 01:25:51,587 --> 01:25:54,187 Speaker 2: day performance from the Great Britain team. There's been a 1760 01:25:54,267 --> 01:25:57,587 Speaker 2: change of driver there as well. Dylan Fletcher has coming 1761 01:25:57,627 --> 01:26:00,707 Speaker 2: for Giles Scott who's gone to the Canadian team. So 1762 01:26:00,747 --> 01:26:04,187 Speaker 2: what's that been like in terms of an adjustment. The 1763 01:26:04,267 --> 01:26:08,467 Speaker 2: colms between driver and strategists are a key part of 1764 01:26:10,027 --> 01:26:13,587 Speaker 2: these sale GP successful boats, So how's that worked out 1765 01:26:13,667 --> 01:26:16,027 Speaker 2: for Hannah Mills. She's going to stop in from the 1766 01:26:16,027 --> 01:26:18,707 Speaker 2: Great Britain team a little bit later on as well. 1767 01:26:18,707 --> 01:26:20,787 Speaker 2: We'll keep it on Live Sport. The Australian Open is 1768 01:26:20,827 --> 01:26:24,507 Speaker 2: going on. There is Super Smash as well. But to 1769 01:26:24,587 --> 01:26:27,427 Speaker 2: kick us off this out the Red Ball Italy team 1770 01:26:27,947 --> 01:26:31,467 Speaker 2: is another competing for the first time this sale GP season. 1771 01:26:31,787 --> 01:26:34,947 Speaker 2: Team founder and chief executive is one of the great 1772 01:26:35,107 --> 01:26:38,587 Speaker 2: modern day sailors. Two time America's Cup winner, veteran of 1773 01:26:38,707 --> 01:26:43,107 Speaker 2: eight America's Cup campaigns, twenty fourteen World Male Sailor of 1774 01:26:43,107 --> 01:26:47,187 Speaker 2: the Year and former driver with the USA sale GP team, 1775 01:26:47,587 --> 01:26:50,467 Speaker 2: Jimmy Spittle. I went down to the Italy base a 1776 01:26:50,507 --> 01:26:52,707 Speaker 2: little bit earlier on today and spoke with Jimmy Spittle, 1777 01:26:52,867 --> 01:26:55,267 Speaker 2: ask them, first of all, what was behind his desire 1778 01:26:55,627 --> 01:26:59,067 Speaker 2: to form the Italian sale GP team. 1779 01:26:59,707 --> 01:27:02,067 Speaker 15: I think it really came from, you know, having lived 1780 01:27:02,107 --> 01:27:05,947 Speaker 15: in Italy for the past two America's Cup cycles competing 1781 01:27:05,987 --> 01:27:09,667 Speaker 15: for them. I'm just saying firsthand, you know, I'm in 1782 01:27:09,667 --> 01:27:11,587 Speaker 15: the talent that's out there, the guys and girls, this 1783 01:27:11,667 --> 01:27:14,787 Speaker 15: next generational talent that's coming through, and that was really 1784 01:27:14,787 --> 01:27:17,347 Speaker 15: evident if you look at the Female America's Cup and 1785 01:27:17,387 --> 01:27:20,347 Speaker 15: the Youth America's Cup. Italy won both of those. Italy 1786 01:27:20,387 --> 01:27:22,547 Speaker 15: has always been, you know, quite a strong sailing nation. 1787 01:27:23,147 --> 01:27:25,187 Speaker 15: On the other side, it's just the fan base and 1788 01:27:25,187 --> 01:27:28,467 Speaker 15: the commercial upside, I mean, and they are passionate fans, 1789 01:27:28,787 --> 01:27:32,347 Speaker 15: really loyal and just a big following for the sport 1790 01:27:32,387 --> 01:27:32,867 Speaker 15: of sailing. 1791 01:27:34,027 --> 01:27:36,467 Speaker 2: So when you started thinking about putting the team together, 1792 01:27:37,147 --> 01:27:39,227 Speaker 2: were the what were the logistics, what were the challenges 1793 01:27:39,227 --> 01:27:39,467 Speaker 2: of that? 1794 01:27:39,907 --> 01:27:42,267 Speaker 15: Yeah, I mean it really started. At first I was 1795 01:27:42,267 --> 01:27:44,587 Speaker 15: involved with the US team, you know, running that, and 1796 01:27:44,867 --> 01:27:47,187 Speaker 15: then we ended up selling the team to Ryan mckillan, 1797 01:27:47,707 --> 01:27:50,827 Speaker 15: and that that really was the catalyst to opening the 1798 01:27:50,867 --> 01:27:53,587 Speaker 15: door for Italy, you know. And at that stage, you know, 1799 01:27:53,667 --> 01:27:55,867 Speaker 15: we worked it out, spoke with Larry and Russell, and 1800 01:27:55,867 --> 01:27:57,467 Speaker 15: then the opportunity to come up so that I will 1801 01:27:57,467 --> 01:28:00,427 Speaker 15: why not take on the Italian team, And so at 1802 01:28:00,467 --> 01:28:03,187 Speaker 15: that stage I was in the midst of a campaign 1803 01:28:03,227 --> 01:28:05,547 Speaker 15: with Leona Rossa, and again I just lived and breathed 1804 01:28:05,547 --> 01:28:09,707 Speaker 15: the Italian lifestyle and seen it all firsthand. Plus even 1805 01:28:09,707 --> 01:28:12,467 Speaker 15: when I was representing the American team, we would go 1806 01:28:12,507 --> 01:28:14,587 Speaker 15: to the Italian event and it was one it was 1807 01:28:14,627 --> 01:28:18,147 Speaker 15: like this event. It was completely sold out, fans everywhere 1808 01:28:18,347 --> 01:28:20,307 Speaker 15: and there was no Italian team at that stage. So 1809 01:28:20,387 --> 01:28:22,907 Speaker 15: I just knew as soon as we got a national 1810 01:28:22,947 --> 01:28:25,747 Speaker 15: team together it would you know, one, I think it 1811 01:28:25,907 --> 01:28:28,947 Speaker 15: eventually will get there competitively, just like any team, but 1812 01:28:29,147 --> 01:28:32,107 Speaker 15: the support I will get, both commercially and from a 1813 01:28:32,147 --> 01:28:34,827 Speaker 15: fan base will be one of the best. I reckon. 1814 01:28:34,947 --> 01:28:36,307 Speaker 2: Yeah, I don't want to jump too far ahead, but 1815 01:28:36,347 --> 01:28:37,827 Speaker 2: when you think of Event teen, I think it is 1816 01:28:37,867 --> 01:28:40,307 Speaker 2: in Toronto. I mean, can you imagine the scenes there 1817 01:28:40,307 --> 01:28:41,667 Speaker 2: when there is an Italy team there? 1818 01:28:41,827 --> 01:28:44,787 Speaker 15: Yeah, exactly, I mean it'll be it'll be crazy. I 1819 01:28:44,867 --> 01:28:46,987 Speaker 15: mean the Italian fans I can tell you some of 1820 01:28:46,987 --> 01:28:51,107 Speaker 15: the it's like a religion following their sporting teams. And yeah, 1821 01:28:51,227 --> 01:28:54,067 Speaker 15: so already if we look at some of the stars 1822 01:28:54,427 --> 01:28:56,867 Speaker 15: you know we've got in our team here, like Riggeiro, 1823 01:28:57,467 --> 01:29:01,547 Speaker 15: who's our driver, double gold medalists, you know, he's got 1824 01:29:01,547 --> 01:29:05,227 Speaker 15: a real following already in Italy and as long as 1825 01:29:05,427 --> 01:29:07,587 Speaker 15: as well as some of our other athletes. So yeah, 1826 01:29:07,587 --> 01:29:09,347 Speaker 15: there's no doubt in my mind that once we get 1827 01:29:09,347 --> 01:29:12,747 Speaker 15: back to the European sector of the of the tour especially, 1828 01:29:12,827 --> 01:29:14,907 Speaker 15: it'll it'll it'll really it'll blow it up. 1829 01:29:15,667 --> 01:29:17,427 Speaker 2: And you've got Kyle Langford a cross as well. How 1830 01:29:17,467 --> 01:29:19,187 Speaker 2: did that conversation play out. 1831 01:29:19,147 --> 01:29:22,187 Speaker 15: Yeah, that was I knew straight away we needed an 1832 01:29:22,227 --> 01:29:26,387 Speaker 15: experienced athlete from sale GP. You look at what I mean. 1833 01:29:26,427 --> 01:29:28,547 Speaker 15: Kyle and I have had a lot of history together 1834 01:29:28,587 --> 01:29:31,707 Speaker 15: with won America's Cups and World Championships and stuff together. 1835 01:29:32,387 --> 01:29:35,787 Speaker 15: One of the top athletes in sal GP, and let's 1836 01:29:35,787 --> 01:29:38,707 Speaker 15: face it, he's won every season but one and they 1837 01:29:38,747 --> 01:29:40,987 Speaker 15: were a close second last season when the Spanish won. 1838 01:29:41,027 --> 01:29:42,027 Speaker 9: So to be able to. 1839 01:29:41,947 --> 01:29:45,347 Speaker 15: Secure Kyle was huge because this is a new team. 1840 01:29:45,627 --> 01:29:48,987 Speaker 15: You know, it's all about ours and there's no shortcut 1841 01:29:49,107 --> 01:29:50,587 Speaker 15: in the top end of the sport, nor that there 1842 01:29:50,587 --> 01:29:53,067 Speaker 15: should be. But you know, we have we understand that 1843 01:29:53,147 --> 01:29:55,827 Speaker 15: we have to follow this process. But the unique thing 1844 01:29:55,827 --> 01:29:58,227 Speaker 15: with sal GPS you don't get the boats. You can't 1845 01:29:58,227 --> 01:30:01,067 Speaker 15: just go and train because as soon as the regatur ends, 1846 01:30:01,267 --> 01:30:04,147 Speaker 15: it's just like Moto GP or Formula one, it's full 1847 01:30:04,187 --> 01:30:06,587 Speaker 15: pack up mode. Everything's packed up, all these ten they 1848 01:30:06,587 --> 01:30:09,307 Speaker 15: go straight in the ship and we're onto the next event. 1849 01:30:09,387 --> 01:30:11,827 Speaker 15: So for for new teams, that makes it a little 1850 01:30:11,867 --> 01:30:14,387 Speaker 15: more challenging because you can't just get out on the 1851 01:30:14,427 --> 01:30:15,747 Speaker 15: boat and train. 1852 01:30:16,667 --> 01:30:18,507 Speaker 2: You got a key as well. Brad Fair and along 1853 01:30:18,507 --> 01:30:20,627 Speaker 2: for the ride this weekend. How did that come about? 1854 01:30:21,027 --> 01:30:23,467 Speaker 15: Yeah, I mean Brad's been an awesome addition. You know, 1855 01:30:23,547 --> 01:30:26,387 Speaker 15: we look, we knew we had to supplement some experience 1856 01:30:26,947 --> 01:30:30,747 Speaker 15: and some youth and sort of next generational talent. And 1857 01:30:30,827 --> 01:30:33,627 Speaker 15: I think the addition of Brad has been huge for 1858 01:30:33,667 --> 01:30:38,587 Speaker 15: the team. Very very experienced sala very, you know, from 1859 01:30:38,667 --> 01:30:43,867 Speaker 15: all aspects of a sport, you know, offshore Grand Prix insure. 1860 01:30:43,907 --> 01:30:46,747 Speaker 15: But not only that, it's really his attitude as a 1861 01:30:46,787 --> 01:30:49,747 Speaker 15: team player that really stood out to us. And so yeah, 1862 01:30:49,987 --> 01:30:51,507 Speaker 15: really start to have Brad in the group. 1863 01:30:51,867 --> 01:30:54,147 Speaker 2: Well, at least talk about this weekend. It's day one 1864 01:30:54,147 --> 01:30:55,907 Speaker 2: went well, a couple of thirds, couple of sevenths. I'm 1865 01:30:55,907 --> 01:30:57,747 Speaker 2: off the back of you know results, perhaps that went 1866 01:30:57,987 --> 01:31:00,067 Speaker 2: quite as impressive and d buy what went well for 1867 01:31:00,187 --> 01:31:00,827 Speaker 2: you us today? 1868 01:31:01,147 --> 01:31:02,867 Speaker 15: Yeah, I think it was really important for the team. 1869 01:31:02,907 --> 01:31:05,107 Speaker 15: I mean, look again, this is an hour's game and 1870 01:31:05,147 --> 01:31:07,427 Speaker 15: we have the least amount of hours out of anyone. 1871 01:31:07,547 --> 01:31:09,747 Speaker 15: Not only that, but this team is a group, so 1872 01:31:09,787 --> 01:31:12,107 Speaker 15: the first time they've ever sailed together, all work together, 1873 01:31:12,507 --> 01:31:16,347 Speaker 15: and look we've got English speakers, we've got Italian speakers, 1874 01:31:16,387 --> 01:31:19,107 Speaker 15: so it's you know, i'd even argue that the Kiwi 1875 01:31:19,227 --> 01:31:22,187 Speaker 15: language is a little bit different than really real English, 1876 01:31:22,387 --> 01:31:25,307 Speaker 15: so so yeah, I mean it's it's just going to 1877 01:31:25,347 --> 01:31:28,307 Speaker 15: take time, and you know the team understands that. But 1878 01:31:28,387 --> 01:31:30,867 Speaker 15: what's important after yesterday is just that sort of mental 1879 01:31:30,907 --> 01:31:33,307 Speaker 15: side that the team has the confidence now to know 1880 01:31:33,427 --> 01:31:35,707 Speaker 15: they can go out there and mix it up. So look, 1881 01:31:35,747 --> 01:31:38,587 Speaker 15: it's all about keeping the mistakes down. But as we've seen, 1882 01:31:38,787 --> 01:31:41,867 Speaker 15: there are a lot of opportunities on this racetrack and 1883 01:31:41,907 --> 01:31:45,547 Speaker 15: given the forecast today, it'll be yeah, it'll be right 1884 01:31:45,587 --> 01:31:46,187 Speaker 15: on the edge. 1885 01:31:46,467 --> 01:31:47,987 Speaker 2: What did you make of the overall sailing on the 1886 01:31:48,027 --> 01:31:50,907 Speaker 2: new tfoils yesterday, But from all of the boats. 1887 01:31:50,787 --> 01:31:53,187 Speaker 15: I think they are a big step forward one from 1888 01:31:53,227 --> 01:31:56,587 Speaker 15: the in terms of speeds. Reliability is a huge thing 1889 01:31:56,627 --> 01:31:59,227 Speaker 15: as well for the fleet. But what you really want 1890 01:31:59,347 --> 01:32:03,267 Speaker 15: is equipment that can cover a big range, and one 1891 01:32:03,267 --> 01:32:05,707 Speaker 15: thing those tfoils have done. We have two sets of foils. 1892 01:32:05,707 --> 01:32:08,467 Speaker 15: We have a lighter foil and we have a heavy 1893 01:32:08,507 --> 01:32:11,747 Speaker 15: air foil. But now we've really got some scope where 1894 01:32:11,827 --> 01:32:14,147 Speaker 15: if we get caught down range with the heavy air 1895 01:32:14,147 --> 01:32:17,747 Speaker 15: foils on or vice versa, you know we're covered and 1896 01:32:17,787 --> 01:32:20,067 Speaker 15: we can go foiling. And that's really what you want 1897 01:32:20,147 --> 01:32:21,387 Speaker 15: is to be able to get out there and make 1898 01:32:21,387 --> 01:32:24,107 Speaker 15: sure you can deliver because look, get with all the 1899 01:32:24,147 --> 01:32:27,427 Speaker 15: weather modeling and sophistication, you still got you've got to 1900 01:32:27,427 --> 01:32:29,827 Speaker 15: deal with mother late nature and it can throw some curveballs. 1901 01:32:29,827 --> 01:32:33,067 Speaker 15: So having that flexibility I think is very important. 1902 01:32:33,187 --> 01:32:35,267 Speaker 2: Right and from a global point of you, I guess 1903 01:32:35,467 --> 01:32:37,427 Speaker 2: an overall point of view, what does success look like 1904 01:32:37,507 --> 01:32:40,827 Speaker 2: for the Italy sale GP team in your first season? 1905 01:32:41,027 --> 01:32:43,347 Speaker 15: I think the first season is really being able to 1906 01:32:43,387 --> 01:32:45,347 Speaker 15: show that we can mix it up and be competitive, 1907 01:32:45,347 --> 01:32:47,747 Speaker 15: and I think we tick that box much of it 1908 01:32:47,827 --> 01:32:50,187 Speaker 15: than I thought we would, and that was yesterday. You know, 1909 01:32:50,267 --> 01:32:52,947 Speaker 15: to be going get a couple of podium place finishes 1910 01:32:52,987 --> 01:32:54,627 Speaker 15: and really been mixing it up at the top, that's 1911 01:32:54,627 --> 01:32:57,507 Speaker 15: a huge step for the team. But I think for 1912 01:32:57,667 --> 01:32:59,987 Speaker 15: us it's to really try and get into a Super 1913 01:33:00,027 --> 01:33:02,507 Speaker 15: Sunday Final. You know that that's what we'd really love 1914 01:33:02,627 --> 01:33:04,587 Speaker 15: to do. I'd love to see us get a race win, 1915 01:33:04,987 --> 01:33:06,947 Speaker 15: you know, in one of these heats. But yeah, if 1916 01:33:06,987 --> 01:33:09,427 Speaker 15: we can get into one of the Super Sunday Finals, 1917 01:33:09,467 --> 01:33:11,627 Speaker 15: I think that will really be a great achievement for 1918 01:33:11,667 --> 01:33:14,307 Speaker 15: a new team, and I think that we'd be looking 1919 01:33:14,307 --> 01:33:16,107 Speaker 15: at that hopefully by the sort of second half of 1920 01:33:16,147 --> 01:33:16,627 Speaker 15: the season. 1921 01:33:17,147 --> 01:33:19,587 Speaker 2: Jim's being out there, mate, it's. 1922 01:33:19,387 --> 01:33:21,387 Speaker 15: The hardest thing in the world just sitting on the 1923 01:33:21,387 --> 01:33:23,947 Speaker 15: side on and watching. I don't know how people do it. 1924 01:33:23,947 --> 01:33:26,587 Speaker 15: It's just so I've never been so stressed in my life. 1925 01:33:26,707 --> 01:33:28,667 Speaker 9: Out Jimmy. 1926 01:33:28,707 --> 01:33:30,027 Speaker 2: Great to chat TMV made all the best for the 1927 01:33:30,067 --> 01:33:32,427 Speaker 2: rest of the season with Italy, thanks very much. It's 1928 01:33:32,587 --> 01:33:35,467 Speaker 2: Jimmy Spittle who I spoke to earlier at the Sale 1929 01:33:35,907 --> 01:33:39,787 Speaker 2: Italy team base. The bases are so cool here, they're 1930 01:33:39,827 --> 01:33:41,907 Speaker 2: all set up. It's very much a drop and drop 1931 01:33:41,947 --> 01:33:46,227 Speaker 2: out sort of situation with Sale GP. Everywhere you go 1932 01:33:46,307 --> 01:33:49,347 Speaker 2: around the fourteen events that will look pretty much the 1933 01:33:49,387 --> 01:33:51,867 Speaker 2: same in terms of the structures that are set up, 1934 01:33:51,907 --> 01:33:54,267 Speaker 2: the livery all that sort of thing, and just the 1935 01:33:54,347 --> 01:33:57,587 Speaker 2: consistency of branding. But yeah, great to chat to Jimmy 1936 01:33:57,587 --> 01:34:01,347 Speaker 2: Spittle again, a guy who's not sitting still. He's achieved 1937 01:34:01,347 --> 01:34:05,347 Speaker 2: a lot, a veteran of eight America's Cup campaigns, two 1938 01:34:05,347 --> 01:34:08,827 Speaker 2: time winner. Of course, he's been in sal GP with 1939 01:34:09,307 --> 01:34:11,547 Speaker 2: the United States team. Could easily have said, you know what, 1940 01:34:11,587 --> 01:34:13,987 Speaker 2: I'll try something else, but it must be in must 1941 01:34:13,987 --> 01:34:17,067 Speaker 2: be locked into his veins because there he is with Italy. 1942 01:34:17,147 --> 01:34:20,107 Speaker 2: Now it'll be rare, really interesting. I don't think he will, 1943 01:34:20,467 --> 01:34:24,147 Speaker 2: but it would be really interesting to see if Jimmy 1944 01:34:24,147 --> 01:34:27,067 Speaker 2: Spittle might get on the helm in one of these regattas. 1945 01:34:27,107 --> 01:34:30,147 Speaker 2: It wouldn't beyond the realms of possibility by the sounds 1946 01:34:30,147 --> 01:34:33,307 Speaker 2: of it. He's been rotating around the boat helping out 1947 01:34:33,427 --> 01:34:37,627 Speaker 2: and demonstrating and certainly has been in and around the 1948 01:34:37,627 --> 01:34:40,027 Speaker 2: tools as it were, so it wouldn't be a big 1949 01:34:40,027 --> 01:34:42,427 Speaker 2: surprise to see Jimmy Spittle at some stage. He is 1950 01:34:42,467 --> 01:34:47,027 Speaker 2: listed as a sailor a reserved sailor in the Italy team, 1951 01:34:47,187 --> 01:34:51,147 Speaker 2: so if the situation requires it, he could jump in. 1952 01:34:51,747 --> 01:34:54,027 Speaker 2: We'll wait and see what happens with the Italy sale 1953 01:34:54,027 --> 01:34:56,947 Speaker 2: GP team. A good day for them yesterday two thirds 1954 01:34:57,067 --> 01:35:01,027 Speaker 2: two sevenths and back into it again today. Just a 1955 01:35:01,027 --> 01:35:03,347 Speaker 2: bit a live sport to update you on from around 1956 01:35:03,467 --> 01:35:07,067 Speaker 2: the country and the super Smash. Let's start there in Hamilton. 1957 01:35:07,507 --> 01:35:10,707 Speaker 2: It's Northern Districts against Canterbury today in a double head 1958 01:35:10,707 --> 01:35:13,987 Speaker 2: of The women are first up and the Northern Brave 1959 01:35:14,307 --> 01:35:16,707 Speaker 2: one thirty eight for five and they're twenty overs Canterbury 1960 01:35:16,707 --> 01:35:18,867 Speaker 2: about to begin the chase. In fact, they have with 1961 01:35:18,987 --> 01:35:21,387 Speaker 2: a very good first over thirteen off at third team 1962 01:35:21,387 --> 01:35:25,587 Speaker 2: without loss in the first over Canterbury chasing Northern's one 1963 01:35:25,747 --> 01:35:29,667 Speaker 2: thirty eight for five. The Australian Tennis Open is going 1964 01:35:29,707 --> 01:35:32,587 Speaker 2: on and the women's top seed, Arena Samaleka is on 1965 01:35:32,707 --> 01:35:36,027 Speaker 2: court at the moment in her fourth round match against 1966 01:35:36,747 --> 01:35:40,667 Speaker 2: Mirror and Riva and Arena Sabalinka, the double defending champion, 1967 01:35:40,667 --> 01:35:42,627 Speaker 2: looking pretty good to you. Won the first set six 1968 01:35:42,747 --> 01:35:46,547 Speaker 2: to one. It's one all on serve in the second set. 1969 01:35:46,787 --> 01:35:50,907 Speaker 2: A bit later on today on on Rod Labor Arena, 1970 01:35:51,347 --> 01:35:54,067 Speaker 2: there's a chance to have a look at some of 1971 01:35:54,107 --> 01:35:56,947 Speaker 2: the some of the top seeds. Novak Djokovic is on 1972 01:35:56,987 --> 01:35:59,747 Speaker 2: a little bit later on. Coco GoF is next. That 1973 01:35:59,787 --> 01:36:03,747 Speaker 2: won't happen before three o'clock but will follow the Sablinka 1974 01:36:03,867 --> 01:36:07,707 Speaker 2: and Riva match. Coco Goff she'll be up against the 1975 01:36:07,747 --> 01:36:13,227 Speaker 2: Swiss player Belinda Benchic, and then later on tonight on 1976 01:36:13,627 --> 01:36:17,307 Speaker 2: Rod Lava Arena it's Carlos Alkaaz the third seed up 1977 01:36:17,307 --> 01:36:21,667 Speaker 2: against the brit Jack Draper, the fifteenth seed, and then 1978 01:36:21,707 --> 01:36:25,627 Speaker 2: Novak Djokovic completes the action tonight on Rod Laver arena. 1979 01:36:25,667 --> 01:36:29,027 Speaker 2: Actually there's a doubles match to follow him the seventh seat. 1980 01:36:29,347 --> 01:36:31,707 Speaker 2: He'll be up against the player from the Czech Republic, 1981 01:36:31,907 --> 01:36:35,747 Speaker 2: Yuri Leheka. So Novak Djokovic is looking to make it 1982 01:36:35,747 --> 01:36:39,387 Speaker 2: into the quarterfinals at the Australian Tennis opener. Just a 1983 01:36:39,427 --> 01:36:44,627 Speaker 2: word on the Dubai Desert Masters, sorry Dubai Desert Classic 1984 01:36:45,067 --> 01:36:48,907 Speaker 2: on the European Golf Tour and an exciting night ahead 1985 01:36:48,947 --> 01:36:52,187 Speaker 2: because there are two Kiwis in the top four heading 1986 01:36:52,187 --> 01:36:55,827 Speaker 2: into the final round. In fact, Daniel Hillier leads by 1987 01:36:55,907 --> 01:36:59,867 Speaker 2: one stroke heading into the final round. Ryan Fox's fourth 1988 01:36:59,907 --> 01:37:05,107 Speaker 2: equal four shots behind. The winner's purse for the Dubai 1989 01:37:05,267 --> 01:37:11,707 Speaker 2: Desert Classic is two point seven million dollars two point 1990 01:37:11,707 --> 01:37:16,307 Speaker 2: seven seven million New Zealand dollars if Daniel Hillier was 1991 01:37:16,347 --> 01:37:19,707 Speaker 2: to win the Dubai Desert Classics, so quite the payday. 1992 01:37:20,147 --> 01:37:22,187 Speaker 2: He's had an excellent three rounds. If he can make 1993 01:37:22,227 --> 01:37:25,547 Speaker 2: it for then well that will be a significant win 1994 01:37:25,787 --> 01:37:28,387 Speaker 2: in the in the professional golfing life of Daniel Hillier. 1995 01:37:28,587 --> 01:37:31,227 Speaker 2: He's underway in the fourth round at around eight thirty 1996 01:37:31,267 --> 01:37:34,507 Speaker 2: five this evening New Zealand time. It's two twenty one. 1997 01:37:34,507 --> 01:37:36,587 Speaker 2: We'll take a break, comeback with more from sale GP 1998 01:37:36,947 --> 01:37:41,427 Speaker 2: in Auckland and we'll get inside the Emirates Great Britain camp. 1999 01:37:41,427 --> 01:37:44,187 Speaker 2: They're second heading into day two after a very very 2000 01:37:44,547 --> 01:37:48,307 Speaker 2: good day one. Yesterday. Strategist Hannah Mills is with us 2001 01:37:48,387 --> 01:37:48,827 Speaker 2: right after this. 2002 01:37:51,267 --> 01:37:55,707 Speaker 1: The first is Hella Furious on and Afterwater Live from 2003 01:37:55,787 --> 01:37:59,747 Speaker 1: sale GP in Auckland. It's Weekend Sport with Jason Fine 2004 01:37:59,787 --> 01:38:03,787 Speaker 1: and GJ Gunnos, New Zealand's most trusted home builder News 2005 01:38:03,787 --> 01:38:04,347 Speaker 1: Talks at B. 2006 01:38:04,987 --> 01:38:07,507 Speaker 2: Two twenty four on News Talks at and Weekend Sport 2007 01:38:07,507 --> 01:38:10,827 Speaker 2: Life from sale GP in Auckland. Let's bring in the 2008 01:38:11,147 --> 01:38:16,107 Speaker 2: single most successful female sailor in Olympic history silver at 2009 01:38:16,147 --> 01:38:19,587 Speaker 2: London and twenty twelve Golden Rio, twenty sixteen gold again 2010 01:38:19,627 --> 01:38:23,107 Speaker 2: in Tokyo and twenty twenty one. Three time world champion, 2011 01:38:23,307 --> 01:38:26,987 Speaker 2: two time World Female Sailor of the Year MB and 2012 01:38:27,187 --> 01:38:31,787 Speaker 2: Obe Sailing Trailblazer both on and off the water. It's 2013 01:38:31,907 --> 01:38:36,027 Speaker 2: Emirates Great Britain strategist Hannah Mills, who was here with us. 2014 01:38:36,027 --> 01:38:38,707 Speaker 2: Thanks for stopping it. Nice to see you, hey, Nice 2015 01:38:38,707 --> 01:38:43,387 Speaker 2: to see you too yesterday. How do you assess it? First? Second, ninth, fourth, 2016 01:38:43,547 --> 01:38:45,147 Speaker 2: second overall it's a pretty good day. 2017 01:38:45,267 --> 01:38:45,987 Speaker 11: Yeah, it was a good day. 2018 01:38:46,067 --> 01:38:46,267 Speaker 2: Yeah. 2019 01:38:46,267 --> 01:38:49,467 Speaker 16: Obviously that third race with the ninth didn't quite pan out. 2020 01:38:49,507 --> 01:38:51,547 Speaker 16: We had a tough start and then yeah, got back 2021 01:38:51,547 --> 01:38:53,747 Speaker 16: in the pack and then got sucked to the back again, 2022 01:38:53,867 --> 01:38:55,827 Speaker 16: which is so easy to do in this racing. But 2023 01:38:56,387 --> 01:38:59,987 Speaker 16: overall really buzzy. It was just the most amazing day sailing, 2024 01:39:00,307 --> 01:39:03,867 Speaker 16: massive grandstand, so many people. Yeah, it was super cool. 2025 01:39:03,947 --> 01:39:06,587 Speaker 2: Yeah, I can see it from your face. You're beaming 2026 01:39:06,587 --> 01:39:09,987 Speaker 2: about the Yeah, the changeable conditions, they were changeable, weren't they, 2027 01:39:10,027 --> 01:39:13,347 Speaker 2: but shifty out there. How much did that affect the 2028 01:39:13,387 --> 01:39:14,147 Speaker 2: sailing use today? 2029 01:39:14,227 --> 01:39:14,707 Speaker 11: Yeah, it was. 2030 01:39:14,867 --> 01:39:15,507 Speaker 2: It was massive. 2031 01:39:15,987 --> 01:39:18,267 Speaker 16: You know, we were having kind of forty to fifty 2032 01:39:18,307 --> 01:39:21,787 Speaker 16: degree shifts throughout the racing and then massive pressure differences 2033 01:39:21,827 --> 01:39:24,707 Speaker 16: as well. So big day for the strategists trying to 2034 01:39:24,747 --> 01:39:26,507 Speaker 16: pick that and manage. 2035 01:39:26,147 --> 01:39:26,707 Speaker 11: All the boats. 2036 01:39:26,907 --> 01:39:29,507 Speaker 16: You know, really tight course with eleven boats blasting round, 2037 01:39:29,627 --> 01:39:34,107 Speaker 16: so lots going on, but just honestly just epic racing. 2038 01:39:34,507 --> 01:39:35,667 Speaker 2: You said you're in the week. I'm just going to 2039 01:39:35,747 --> 01:39:38,227 Speaker 2: quote it here. For the strategists, it's going to be 2040 01:39:38,387 --> 01:39:41,267 Speaker 2: eyes out more than normal. Can you just explain that 2041 01:39:41,347 --> 01:39:41,747 Speaker 2: for us? 2042 01:39:41,907 --> 01:39:43,747 Speaker 16: Yeah, So A big part of the strategist's role is 2043 01:39:43,747 --> 01:39:46,787 Speaker 16: around identifying issue boats, which means boats that you might 2044 01:39:46,867 --> 01:39:50,107 Speaker 16: be coming together with. So trying to identify those early 2045 01:39:50,787 --> 01:39:53,627 Speaker 16: bring the driver's sort of attention to them so we 2046 01:39:53,627 --> 01:39:55,227 Speaker 16: can make a plan early and so you're not doing 2047 01:39:55,267 --> 01:39:58,107 Speaker 16: any really rush last minute maneuvers or having a crash. 2048 01:39:58,187 --> 01:40:00,227 Speaker 16: So that's a huge part of the role really, and 2049 01:40:00,507 --> 01:40:02,987 Speaker 16: with such a tight race course, and particularly with kind 2050 01:40:02,987 --> 01:40:05,747 Speaker 16: of the big shifts and gusts, you know, you think 2051 01:40:05,747 --> 01:40:07,147 Speaker 16: you might be fine on a boat and then they 2052 01:40:07,147 --> 01:40:09,387 Speaker 16: get a big lift or whatever and suddenly they are 2053 01:40:09,387 --> 01:40:12,707 Speaker 16: an issue. So yeah, it's it's a constant monitoring. 2054 01:40:12,907 --> 01:40:14,747 Speaker 2: It sounds like a job where you need eyes everywhere, 2055 01:40:14,827 --> 01:40:17,587 Speaker 2: eyes and you hear, you know, to use a cliche, 2056 01:40:17,867 --> 01:40:18,347 Speaker 2: is it fair? 2057 01:40:18,427 --> 01:40:20,307 Speaker 16: Yeah, I would say so, yeah, So how do you 2058 01:40:20,347 --> 01:40:24,187 Speaker 16: manage it? It's you know, you do have we have 2059 01:40:24,387 --> 01:40:27,107 Speaker 16: the coaches booth actually now, which is kind of a 2060 01:40:27,107 --> 01:40:29,347 Speaker 16: semi new feature for so GP. So we've got the 2061 01:40:29,347 --> 01:40:32,787 Speaker 16: coach on shore with a couple of people. Actually they're 2062 01:40:32,787 --> 01:40:35,667 Speaker 16: supporting as well, and so they've got big eyes out 2063 01:40:35,667 --> 01:40:38,147 Speaker 16: on issue boats. So if we're not talking about it 2064 01:40:38,187 --> 01:40:39,907 Speaker 16: on the boat, then they'll bring our attention to it 2065 01:40:39,907 --> 01:40:43,227 Speaker 16: as well, So that's kind of like another another solution 2066 01:40:43,307 --> 01:40:46,867 Speaker 16: in place. But ultimately it's just being really aware of 2067 01:40:46,987 --> 01:40:49,787 Speaker 16: the moments where boats are going to come together, and 2068 01:40:49,787 --> 01:40:52,147 Speaker 16: that's generally at the marks when you're bearing away and 2069 01:40:52,187 --> 01:40:54,267 Speaker 16: there's people coming out wind, or at the bottom mark 2070 01:40:54,267 --> 01:40:56,227 Speaker 16: when you're rounding up and there's people coming down wind, 2071 01:40:56,267 --> 01:40:57,307 Speaker 16: so that they're the big ones. 2072 01:40:57,547 --> 01:41:00,787 Speaker 2: Communication just seems so important on these boats. Is there 2073 01:41:00,787 --> 01:41:04,787 Speaker 2: a danger of too many voices? Sometimes the coach isn't yeah, yeah. 2074 01:41:04,587 --> 01:41:07,147 Speaker 16: One hundred percent, and sometimes you know, we have a 2075 01:41:07,147 --> 01:41:10,307 Speaker 16: thing on our boat of reset or you know, back 2076 01:41:10,307 --> 01:41:12,507 Speaker 16: on the job or whatever it is, just to align 2077 01:41:12,507 --> 01:41:14,907 Speaker 16: everyone because it's getting too noisy. And if it's too noisy, 2078 01:41:14,907 --> 01:41:17,707 Speaker 16: the driver can't concentrate and they can't kind of think 2079 01:41:17,947 --> 01:41:19,827 Speaker 16: and make the right decisions. So a big part of 2080 01:41:19,827 --> 01:41:22,747 Speaker 16: my job as well is actually knowing when the right 2081 01:41:22,747 --> 01:41:25,147 Speaker 16: time to chip in is. And sometimes you've got something 2082 01:41:25,187 --> 01:41:27,307 Speaker 16: to say, but actually in the moment that's not the 2083 01:41:27,347 --> 01:41:29,587 Speaker 16: most important thing, and it's just getting through a maneuver 2084 01:41:29,787 --> 01:41:31,787 Speaker 16: or getting around the mark or whatever it is, and 2085 01:41:31,827 --> 01:41:33,987 Speaker 16: waiting for the opportunity to say what you need to say. 2086 01:41:34,227 --> 01:41:36,987 Speaker 2: What is the most available information that coaches can give 2087 01:41:37,067 --> 01:41:38,347 Speaker 2: to you on the boat? 2088 01:41:39,347 --> 01:41:42,107 Speaker 16: I think a lot of it's between races actually ideaing 2089 01:41:42,227 --> 01:41:43,947 Speaker 16: what's been going on in that race and where the 2090 01:41:43,947 --> 01:41:47,147 Speaker 16: big gains were or the losses, or how the setups 2091 01:41:47,227 --> 01:41:49,067 Speaker 16: changing from boats to boat, you know, boats that are 2092 01:41:49,107 --> 01:41:51,747 Speaker 16: going well, trying to identify what they're doing. So that's 2093 01:41:51,747 --> 01:41:54,347 Speaker 16: probably the biggie for the coaches with all the data 2094 01:41:54,347 --> 01:41:56,227 Speaker 16: that they've got coming off all of the team's boats. 2095 01:41:56,307 --> 01:41:58,107 Speaker 16: Is trying to be really quick in ideing that. 2096 01:41:58,747 --> 01:42:01,227 Speaker 2: Do you also use the word carnage this way, which 2097 01:42:01,267 --> 01:42:03,747 Speaker 2: I absolutely loved, I love it. Do you think we're 2098 01:42:04,067 --> 01:42:05,547 Speaker 2: some interesting racing out here today? 2099 01:42:05,827 --> 01:42:06,547 Speaker 11: I think so. 2100 01:42:07,107 --> 01:42:07,387 Speaker 5: Yeah. 2101 01:42:07,387 --> 01:42:11,587 Speaker 16: Looking behind me out the window looks pretty fresh. But yeah, 2102 01:42:11,707 --> 01:42:13,427 Speaker 16: I mean with eleven boats, as I said, on this 2103 01:42:13,547 --> 01:42:17,387 Speaker 16: race course and twenty knots, it's going to be loose. Yeah, 2104 01:42:17,387 --> 01:42:19,187 Speaker 16: it's going to be big, big eyes out you know, 2105 01:42:19,187 --> 01:42:21,707 Speaker 16: there's going to be boats having some big stuffs and 2106 01:42:21,867 --> 01:42:24,387 Speaker 16: just trying to avoid each Other's the big one. 2107 01:42:24,867 --> 01:42:27,867 Speaker 2: A change obviously to the Great Britain team in the 2108 01:42:27,907 --> 01:42:30,467 Speaker 2: off season, Joel Scott going to the Canadian team. Dylan Fletcher, 2109 01:42:30,467 --> 01:42:32,067 Speaker 2: who we spoke to on the show yesterday. The driver 2110 01:42:32,347 --> 01:42:34,227 Speaker 2: seems like a seamless transition here, has it been? 2111 01:42:34,587 --> 01:42:34,787 Speaker 11: Yeah? 2112 01:42:34,827 --> 01:42:38,067 Speaker 16: Pretty much. You know, Dyl's been involved with most of 2113 01:42:38,107 --> 01:42:39,827 Speaker 16: the sailors on this team for a long time now, 2114 01:42:39,867 --> 01:42:42,147 Speaker 16: and so everyone knows each other really well. And Dylan 2115 01:42:42,107 --> 01:42:46,147 Speaker 16: and I've grown up sailing together and yeah, racing and 2116 01:42:46,187 --> 01:42:48,387 Speaker 16: been to a couple of Olympics together. So yeah, Dyl 2117 01:42:48,507 --> 01:42:50,787 Speaker 16: slotted in really really well, really quickly, and you know 2118 01:42:50,827 --> 01:42:54,627 Speaker 16: he's super intense, super focused, really pushing to want to 2119 01:42:54,627 --> 01:42:56,867 Speaker 16: make his mark, and so it's a really cool, cool 2120 01:42:56,867 --> 01:42:58,187 Speaker 16: person sell with and be around. 2121 01:42:58,587 --> 01:43:00,187 Speaker 2: Is the plan for you to drive at some stage? 2122 01:43:00,587 --> 01:43:01,067 Speaker 11: Who knows? 2123 01:43:01,827 --> 01:43:04,387 Speaker 16: My ambition with Sergey p has always been to try 2124 01:43:04,387 --> 01:43:07,187 Speaker 16: and drive a boat, And you know, like I said 2125 01:43:07,227 --> 01:43:10,747 Speaker 16: in the press conference, it's you know, the moment will 2126 01:43:10,787 --> 01:43:12,427 Speaker 16: or won't come, but if it does come, I just 2127 01:43:12,427 --> 01:43:13,947 Speaker 16: need to be as ready as I possibly can be 2128 01:43:14,067 --> 01:43:15,747 Speaker 16: to be able to step in and do that job. 2129 01:43:15,827 --> 01:43:18,427 Speaker 16: So the team's been incredibly supportive and giving me time 2130 01:43:18,467 --> 01:43:21,267 Speaker 16: on the helm when we get training time, and you know, 2131 01:43:21,387 --> 01:43:24,307 Speaker 16: helping upskill me and teach me what it is I 2132 01:43:24,347 --> 01:43:26,787 Speaker 16: need to do. So yeah, it's been really good so far. 2133 01:43:26,827 --> 01:43:28,267 Speaker 2: I should ask about the t foils as well. Have 2134 01:43:28,347 --> 01:43:30,787 Speaker 2: asked everybody else about those yesterday. In the different dynamic 2135 01:43:30,827 --> 01:43:33,067 Speaker 2: they added. Did you notice a difference. 2136 01:43:33,187 --> 01:43:36,187 Speaker 16: Yeah, it's a really big difference the tefoils, maybe more 2137 01:43:36,187 --> 01:43:38,907 Speaker 16: so at the moment, just because everyone's learning, but you know, 2138 01:43:38,947 --> 01:43:40,787 Speaker 16: we're kind of learning the limits of what they can 2139 01:43:40,827 --> 01:43:43,107 Speaker 16: and can't do. They behave quite differently to the alfoil, 2140 01:43:44,027 --> 01:43:48,067 Speaker 16: So yeah, I think we'll probably see more crashes today 2141 01:43:48,147 --> 01:43:49,867 Speaker 16: than we maybe would have done with the al foil, 2142 01:43:50,027 --> 01:43:51,787 Speaker 16: just because they are behaving quite differently. 2143 01:43:52,027 --> 01:43:54,187 Speaker 2: I can ask you as well about the Athena Pathway program. 2144 01:43:54,347 --> 01:43:56,947 Speaker 2: You're launched it in twenty two alongside have been Ainsley, 2145 01:43:57,347 --> 01:44:00,507 Speaker 2: the aim of fast breaking women's development and high performance sailing. 2146 01:44:00,987 --> 01:44:02,467 Speaker 2: How's the progress been in your mind? 2147 01:44:02,667 --> 01:44:04,907 Speaker 16: Yeah, it's been really good. We had a really successful 2148 01:44:05,427 --> 01:44:08,907 Speaker 16: Women's and Youth America Cup back in Barcelona last summerh. 2149 01:44:08,427 --> 01:44:11,227 Speaker 2: So cool, which is super cool? Well, I was. It 2150 01:44:11,267 --> 01:44:13,267 Speaker 2: was heartbreaking, I know for you, but it was. It 2151 01:44:13,307 --> 01:44:14,427 Speaker 2: was so cool to say it was. 2152 01:44:14,507 --> 01:44:16,747 Speaker 16: It was an amazing about the particular women's event for 2153 01:44:16,787 --> 01:44:19,267 Speaker 16: me to be a part of was just yeah, moment 2154 01:44:19,307 --> 01:44:20,907 Speaker 16: in history, and I think a big step forward for 2155 01:44:20,947 --> 01:44:23,387 Speaker 16: women's sailing in this type of boat, you know, and 2156 01:44:23,587 --> 01:44:25,827 Speaker 16: there's a lot of similarities between the AC forty and 2157 01:44:26,187 --> 01:44:28,027 Speaker 16: the F fifty now, especially with the t foils coming 2158 01:44:28,067 --> 01:44:30,627 Speaker 16: on the F fifty, So big step forward for a 2159 01:44:30,627 --> 01:44:32,787 Speaker 16: lot of the female athletes there, and I think that's 2160 01:44:33,067 --> 01:44:36,707 Speaker 16: really helping the progression with CELGP. I think they both 2161 01:44:37,187 --> 01:44:40,627 Speaker 16: have worked really well together actually, and with the Athena Pathway. 2162 01:44:40,627 --> 01:44:43,707 Speaker 16: We're lucky we've got good funding for the next Cup 2163 01:44:43,747 --> 01:44:46,987 Speaker 16: cycle and so looking forward to driving that forward, trying 2164 01:44:47,027 --> 01:44:49,147 Speaker 16: to create more opportunity and trying to keep moving women's 2165 01:44:49,147 --> 01:44:49,587 Speaker 16: sailing forward. 2166 01:44:49,747 --> 01:44:51,627 Speaker 2: Absolutely, and I know the vision for Seal GP is 2167 01:44:51,707 --> 01:44:55,107 Speaker 2: to have two female athletes per race crew. How far 2168 01:44:55,147 --> 01:44:56,427 Speaker 2: away from it do you think we are? 2169 01:44:57,027 --> 01:44:59,547 Speaker 16: Oh, it's hard to say, you know, I think we 2170 01:44:59,667 --> 01:45:01,387 Speaker 16: still we are still a way off, I would say, 2171 01:45:01,427 --> 01:45:03,667 Speaker 16: But there's a lot of push there and we're getting 2172 01:45:03,667 --> 01:45:06,747 Speaker 16: some commercial backing now for the women's Pathway program with 2173 01:45:06,867 --> 01:45:09,667 Speaker 16: our first ever all female training camp in Dubai after 2174 01:45:09,667 --> 01:45:12,627 Speaker 16: the event there, which was which was huge, and the challenge. 2175 01:45:12,827 --> 01:45:14,227 Speaker 16: You know, it's easy for people to say, well, why 2176 01:45:14,227 --> 01:45:16,507 Speaker 16: don't you just put more women on the boats, but 2177 01:45:17,067 --> 01:45:20,307 Speaker 16: the experience gap is real in terms of you know, 2178 01:45:20,347 --> 01:45:22,987 Speaker 16: the men have been racing and sailing these boats now, 2179 01:45:23,267 --> 01:45:25,187 Speaker 16: this type of sailing for kind of fifteen years, and 2180 01:45:25,187 --> 01:45:27,387 Speaker 16: it's it's a lot of learning to catch up on 2181 01:45:27,507 --> 01:45:29,787 Speaker 16: and getting time on the water in these types of 2182 01:45:29,827 --> 01:45:33,147 Speaker 16: boats is really difficult, just the nature, the cost, everything 2183 01:45:33,427 --> 01:45:35,587 Speaker 16: that goes with it. So you know, there's a big, 2184 01:45:35,587 --> 01:45:39,067 Speaker 16: big push, which is great, and I think all the 2185 01:45:39,107 --> 01:45:40,747 Speaker 16: female athletes feel the same. You know, we want to 2186 01:45:40,787 --> 01:45:42,387 Speaker 16: be there when it's the right time and when we 2187 01:45:42,507 --> 01:45:43,267 Speaker 16: deserve our place. 2188 01:45:43,547 --> 01:45:45,227 Speaker 2: I use the word trial blizer. At the start and 2189 01:45:45,267 --> 01:45:48,107 Speaker 2: you're operating at an elite level, do you feel any 2190 01:45:48,467 --> 01:45:52,267 Speaker 2: sense of responsibility in that regard or do you feel 2191 01:45:52,627 --> 01:45:54,387 Speaker 2: a sense of frustration in that regard? I'm not sure 2192 01:45:54,427 --> 01:45:55,627 Speaker 2: what are your emotions around it. 2193 01:45:55,787 --> 01:45:58,627 Speaker 16: No, I don't feel I mean sometimes you feel frustrated 2194 01:45:58,627 --> 01:46:01,627 Speaker 16: because you know, you're competitive, you're driven, and you want 2195 01:46:01,667 --> 01:46:02,987 Speaker 16: to get to where you want to get to. But 2196 01:46:03,027 --> 01:46:05,627 Speaker 16: it's a process, and I guess I feel privileged in 2197 01:46:05,667 --> 01:46:08,907 Speaker 16: a way that I'm in a point in time where 2198 01:46:08,947 --> 01:46:11,507 Speaker 16: there is progress being made and I can help drive 2199 01:46:11,547 --> 01:46:13,707 Speaker 16: that forward. So hopefully for the next generation. It's a 2200 01:46:13,707 --> 01:46:17,467 Speaker 16: bit easier. But yeah, you know, I look at who's 2201 01:46:17,507 --> 01:46:20,507 Speaker 16: come before me and some of the things they've had 2202 01:46:20,547 --> 01:46:21,867 Speaker 16: to deal with and go through to get us to 2203 01:46:21,907 --> 01:46:24,507 Speaker 16: this point, and so yeah, I mostly feel privileged to 2204 01:46:25,187 --> 01:46:26,067 Speaker 16: be a part of the story. 2205 01:46:26,187 --> 01:46:28,987 Speaker 2: All right, And just back to today. I'm so looking 2206 01:46:28,987 --> 01:46:31,067 Speaker 2: forward to today after talking to you, you got the 2207 01:46:31,067 --> 01:46:32,587 Speaker 2: ausies just to here to you, we got two more 2208 01:46:32,587 --> 01:46:36,347 Speaker 2: fleet racers, then the final carnage out the other day. 2209 01:46:36,347 --> 01:46:38,267 Speaker 2: You must be how do you feel a few hours 2210 01:46:38,307 --> 01:46:39,027 Speaker 2: before you go out. 2211 01:46:39,187 --> 01:46:41,387 Speaker 16: Yeah, it's all the emotions, you know, A bit of its, 2212 01:46:41,427 --> 01:46:43,307 Speaker 16: a bit of excitement, a bit of trepidation because it 2213 01:46:43,387 --> 01:46:46,867 Speaker 16: is breezy, and yeah, just everything. I think a lot 2214 01:46:46,867 --> 01:46:49,347 Speaker 16: of adrenaline, that'll be for sure on the boat. But 2215 01:46:50,547 --> 01:46:52,907 Speaker 16: you know, once you get racing, once you start the race, 2216 01:46:52,907 --> 01:46:54,547 Speaker 16: you're kind of just into it and you're doing your job. 2217 01:46:54,867 --> 01:46:56,507 Speaker 2: Really great to chet Hannah all the bits out of 2218 01:46:56,507 --> 01:46:58,107 Speaker 2: there this afternoon and for the rest of the season. 2219 01:46:58,147 --> 01:47:00,627 Speaker 2: Thank you, Thank you for joining us, Hanna Hannah Mills there, 2220 01:47:00,707 --> 01:47:04,387 Speaker 2: she's the strategist with the Emirates, the Great Britain who 2221 01:47:04,427 --> 01:47:07,307 Speaker 2: go into the second day today in second place behind 2222 01:47:07,307 --> 01:47:10,827 Speaker 2: Australia in terms of the leaderboard, Australia have thirty four points, 2223 01:47:10,947 --> 01:47:13,987 Speaker 2: Emirates scrape, Britain twenty eight, Spain have twenty six, New 2224 01:47:14,067 --> 01:47:18,227 Speaker 2: Zealand twenty five, it's only twenty four, Denmark twenty three, 2225 01:47:18,267 --> 01:47:20,787 Speaker 2: and then it's a gap back to Switzerland and Canada, 2226 01:47:20,827 --> 01:47:23,987 Speaker 2: both with nineteen points. An unhappy rigatta so far. For 2227 01:47:24,027 --> 01:47:26,907 Speaker 2: the US they've got eleven points. Then it's Brazil with 2228 01:47:26,987 --> 01:47:30,227 Speaker 2: six and the German team with five. The way it 2229 01:47:30,267 --> 01:47:32,347 Speaker 2: works is that you get ten points for a win, 2230 01:47:32,947 --> 01:47:35,187 Speaker 2: nine for second, eight for third, et cetera. If you 2231 01:47:35,187 --> 01:47:39,747 Speaker 2: finish eleventh, you don't get any points, So even gaining 2232 01:47:39,827 --> 01:47:42,587 Speaker 2: a couple of places during a race, going from sixth 2233 01:47:42,587 --> 01:47:45,147 Speaker 2: to fourth, for example, could be key. At the end 2234 01:47:45,147 --> 01:47:47,067 Speaker 2: of the day you can see how tight it is 2235 01:47:47,107 --> 01:47:50,107 Speaker 2: at the top. If Australia have cleared out somewhat, but 2236 01:47:50,147 --> 01:47:52,347 Speaker 2: then twenty eight, twenty six, twenty five, twenty four to 2237 01:47:52,347 --> 01:47:57,227 Speaker 2: twenty three between the next five boats only three make 2238 01:47:57,267 --> 01:47:59,067 Speaker 2: the final, you'd have to think Australia are in pretty 2239 01:47:59,067 --> 01:48:01,147 Speaker 2: good position to do that, although you don't want to 2240 01:48:01,147 --> 01:48:02,547 Speaker 2: put the camp before the horse. If they have a 2241 01:48:02,587 --> 01:48:04,547 Speaker 2: catastrophe and a couple of races out here and what 2242 01:48:04,627 --> 01:48:08,027 Speaker 2: will be increasingly challenging conditions. They may well drop out 2243 01:48:08,307 --> 01:48:11,267 Speaker 2: of the top three, but you'd have to suggest that 2244 01:48:11,307 --> 01:48:14,507 Speaker 2: they on their showing from yesterday, would do enough to 2245 01:48:14,547 --> 01:48:17,547 Speaker 2: stay in the top three. But beyond that, as anybody's guess, 2246 01:48:17,587 --> 01:48:20,427 Speaker 2: any number of teams could feature with them in the 2247 01:48:20,507 --> 01:48:24,307 Speaker 2: winner takes all three boat final. So racing starts at 2248 01:48:24,347 --> 01:48:28,147 Speaker 2: four three fleet racers, reminding you three more fleet racers 2249 01:48:28,187 --> 01:48:32,307 Speaker 2: today before we get to the final. Just on twenty 2250 01:48:32,347 --> 01:48:35,027 Speaker 2: five to three. Here at News Talks, every will continue 2251 01:48:35,067 --> 01:48:38,147 Speaker 2: our coverage from sal GP in Auckland shortly Andy Maloney. 2252 01:48:38,147 --> 01:48:41,187 Speaker 2: This is a really interesting story. Andy Maloney had been 2253 01:48:41,347 --> 01:48:46,507 Speaker 2: part of Emirates Team New Zealand America's Cup Challenges and Defenses, 2254 01:48:46,627 --> 01:48:48,787 Speaker 2: part of the sale GP New Zealand team for a 2255 01:48:48,787 --> 01:48:53,067 Speaker 2: long time, but between season four and this season season 2256 01:48:53,107 --> 01:48:58,107 Speaker 2: five he transferred across to the startup Brazil sale GP team. 2257 01:48:58,187 --> 01:49:00,187 Speaker 2: So how did that all come about, how is he 2258 01:49:00,267 --> 01:49:04,067 Speaker 2: finding it and what Harra's hopes and aspirations for himself 2259 01:49:04,107 --> 01:49:07,667 Speaker 2: personally as a sailor and for the Brazil sale GP team. 2260 01:49:07,827 --> 01:49:09,747 Speaker 2: We'll find out when Andy Maloney pops in for a 2261 01:49:09,787 --> 01:49:10,267 Speaker 2: chat right. 2262 01:49:10,187 --> 01:49:15,147 Speaker 1: After this The most exciting racing on water leads the 2263 01:49:15,147 --> 01:49:19,427 Speaker 1: most exciting sports radio show Weekend Sport with Jason five 2264 01:49:19,667 --> 01:49:22,907 Speaker 1: Live from Sale GV and when You're Pointed Auckland with 2265 01:49:23,107 --> 01:49:26,747 Speaker 1: the GJ Gunner Homes New Zealand's most trusted home builder 2266 01:49:26,747 --> 01:49:27,907 Speaker 1: and news dogs Ivy. 2267 01:49:28,107 --> 01:49:30,427 Speaker 2: The two thirty eight Andy Maloney standing by the chat 2268 01:49:30,427 --> 01:49:31,947 Speaker 2: to us, but let's get you out on the water 2269 01:49:31,987 --> 01:49:34,507 Speaker 2: because there are a number of different ways to watch 2270 01:49:34,507 --> 01:49:36,867 Speaker 2: the action. You can watch it from the amazing grandstand 2271 01:49:36,907 --> 01:49:40,227 Speaker 2: here on shore. There are lots of vantage points around 2272 01:49:40,387 --> 01:49:43,107 Speaker 2: white Tonight to Harbor for people to check out the racing, 2273 01:49:43,147 --> 01:49:46,627 Speaker 2: but also the ability to buy a ticket and take 2274 01:49:46,667 --> 01:49:48,667 Speaker 2: your own boat out and sit on the front of 2275 01:49:48,707 --> 01:49:51,347 Speaker 2: the race course and watch the action up close. We 2276 01:49:51,347 --> 01:49:54,187 Speaker 2: spoke to Angus yesterday who had done exactly that. He 2277 01:49:54,267 --> 01:49:56,107 Speaker 2: joins us again, how was yesterday? Mate? 2278 01:49:56,827 --> 01:49:59,667 Speaker 8: Oh piney, what a day on and off the what tooray? 2279 01:50:00,027 --> 01:50:02,707 Speaker 8: But now what a day? It was awesome? Good weather? Yeah, no, 2280 01:50:02,787 --> 01:50:03,507 Speaker 8: it was awesome. 2281 01:50:03,947 --> 01:50:06,787 Speaker 2: So you head it back out today? Slightly choppy as 2282 01:50:06,867 --> 01:50:09,347 Speaker 2: I see it from here on shore. Are you still 2283 01:50:09,587 --> 01:50:11,187 Speaker 2: going to get out there and watch again today? 2284 01:50:11,907 --> 01:50:12,107 Speaker 9: Yeah? 2285 01:50:12,187 --> 01:50:12,307 Speaker 14: Now? 2286 01:50:12,347 --> 01:50:14,427 Speaker 8: Quick coming to you off the water today. Yeah, there's 2287 01:50:14,467 --> 01:50:16,667 Speaker 8: a bit more choppy. We're pretty much in the same spot. 2288 01:50:16,707 --> 01:50:18,027 Speaker 8: You know, if you look at the grand stand, we're 2289 01:50:18,027 --> 01:50:19,467 Speaker 8: pretty much on the other side of course, to di 2290 01:50:19,507 --> 01:50:22,227 Speaker 8: rictly opposite it. Yeah, a bit more choppy, the more 2291 01:50:22,227 --> 01:50:24,787 Speaker 8: wounds at his son. But look it's still good. Same 2292 01:50:24,787 --> 01:50:26,347 Speaker 8: as you say. We got the drinks flow and we've 2293 01:50:26,347 --> 01:50:27,947 Speaker 8: got the music going. No complaints so far. 2294 01:50:28,347 --> 01:50:30,227 Speaker 2: Good to hear, good to hear. How close to do 2295 01:50:30,347 --> 01:50:31,387 Speaker 2: some of the boats get to you? 2296 01:50:32,587 --> 01:50:32,707 Speaker 7: Oh? 2297 01:50:32,987 --> 01:50:35,947 Speaker 8: I could chose the video. We were probably literally, like 2298 01:50:35,947 --> 01:50:37,747 Speaker 8: I said, we're probably I think the closest we got. 2299 01:50:37,787 --> 01:50:39,387 Speaker 8: One of my mates, he's got a range finder. He's 2300 01:50:39,387 --> 01:50:41,867 Speaker 8: really into his golf board. It out and he was measuring. 2301 01:50:44,667 --> 01:50:47,107 Speaker 2: Oh, we locked up. We lost Beggaus just as he 2302 01:50:47,187 --> 01:50:48,907 Speaker 2: was going to tell us the story about how closely 2303 01:50:48,947 --> 01:50:50,467 Speaker 2: got I might see a bevan can get him back 2304 01:50:51,467 --> 01:50:55,587 Speaker 2: to continue that story. So yeah, we've just head into 2305 01:50:55,587 --> 01:50:58,067 Speaker 2: Angus is on one of the spectator craft out there 2306 01:50:58,107 --> 01:51:00,107 Speaker 2: at the moment. Are you just telling the story about 2307 01:51:00,147 --> 01:51:02,067 Speaker 2: your mate with the range finder and how close the 2308 01:51:02,067 --> 01:51:02,547 Speaker 2: boat's got in? 2309 01:51:02,707 --> 01:51:04,987 Speaker 8: Yes, sorry, mate, don't know what happened to Yeah, he's 2310 01:51:04,987 --> 01:51:06,547 Speaker 8: got a range find he loves his goal and he 2311 01:51:06,627 --> 01:51:08,227 Speaker 8: just measuring them that I think we got about forty 2312 01:51:08,267 --> 01:51:10,627 Speaker 8: five meters away from at one point. Wow, you know, 2313 01:51:10,787 --> 01:51:13,067 Speaker 8: really really close. You know, it was real, so cool. 2314 01:51:13,107 --> 01:51:14,027 Speaker 8: It's just such a good day. 2315 01:51:14,387 --> 01:51:16,787 Speaker 2: Does it give you a real appreciation of the of 2316 01:51:16,827 --> 01:51:19,587 Speaker 2: the skill of the of the sailors and what's needed 2317 01:51:19,587 --> 01:51:22,227 Speaker 2: to sell these these are fifties at high speed? 2318 01:51:23,067 --> 01:51:25,347 Speaker 8: Oh absolutely, And just like you know, obviously it wasn't 2319 01:51:25,347 --> 01:51:27,147 Speaker 8: the space for us at the start. So just seeing 2320 01:51:27,187 --> 01:51:28,827 Speaker 8: you know, like it can happen to anybody. You know, 2321 01:51:28,867 --> 01:51:30,467 Speaker 8: some of the best sailors in the world, and still 2322 01:51:31,067 --> 01:51:32,747 Speaker 8: you know they're human too. They spent the same kind 2323 01:51:32,787 --> 01:51:35,467 Speaker 8: of coming mistakes and whatnot. So now it's just such 2324 01:51:35,467 --> 01:51:38,427 Speaker 8: a positive day, you know. And the saw the offer 2325 01:51:38,467 --> 01:51:40,227 Speaker 8: to come dawning. You know, I know you're a busy man, 2326 01:51:40,307 --> 01:51:42,307 Speaker 8: but you know you're you're only an Awkland ones. 2327 01:51:43,187 --> 01:51:45,987 Speaker 2: No that's true. Well I get the felling on my 2328 01:51:46,107 --> 01:51:48,467 Speaker 2: visit again one day, but maybe not for maybe not 2329 01:51:48,507 --> 01:51:51,707 Speaker 2: for for sale GP. Although we had Sir Russell Coots 2330 01:51:51,707 --> 01:51:53,947 Speaker 2: on earlier today and he said they've already started chatting 2331 01:51:53,987 --> 01:51:56,627 Speaker 2: about making this an annual event. So maybe your b 2332 01:51:56,867 --> 01:51:58,987 Speaker 2: yo b experience might be an annual thing. I'll have 2333 01:51:58,987 --> 01:52:01,187 Speaker 2: to jump aboard at some stage surely. 2334 01:52:02,027 --> 01:52:04,187 Speaker 8: Yeah, definitely. And just just why you're saying that you 2335 01:52:04,187 --> 01:52:07,147 Speaker 8: had some really good interviews today with any today all 2336 01:52:07,187 --> 01:52:09,187 Speaker 8: the sailors and the organizers do so. Now, that was 2337 01:52:09,187 --> 01:52:11,467 Speaker 8: awesome thing for him in sport and what's been. 2338 01:52:11,387 --> 01:52:13,987 Speaker 2: Awesome top man agers. They enjoy the rest of your day. 2339 01:52:13,987 --> 01:52:16,787 Speaker 2: Mate out there, be safe, I know you will, but yeah, 2340 01:52:16,827 --> 01:52:20,787 Speaker 2: look forward to chatting to you again soon. That's Angus 2341 01:52:20,827 --> 01:52:22,627 Speaker 2: one of the one of the many who have taken 2342 01:52:22,667 --> 01:52:24,987 Speaker 2: the opportunity to take a boat out and sit on 2343 01:52:25,027 --> 01:52:26,907 Speaker 2: the fringes of the race course and watch from up 2344 01:52:26,907 --> 01:52:29,787 Speaker 2: close forty five meters away. Incredible but having said that, 2345 01:52:30,107 --> 01:52:32,307 Speaker 2: they get rad close to the shore as well. The 2346 01:52:32,347 --> 01:52:34,867 Speaker 2: finish line is right in front of the grandstand and 2347 01:52:34,947 --> 01:52:38,307 Speaker 2: the scenes as Team New Zealand or the New Zealand 2348 01:52:38,307 --> 01:52:41,307 Speaker 2: Sale GP team came down to the finish line first 2349 01:52:41,347 --> 01:52:44,387 Speaker 2: and the fourth race yesterday terrific and more of the same, 2350 01:52:44,547 --> 01:52:49,507 Speaker 2: we hope this afternoon let's get back to our guests. 2351 01:52:49,547 --> 01:52:52,427 Speaker 2: Our final guest of the afternoon and of the weekends 2352 01:52:53,187 --> 01:52:56,667 Speaker 2: is the subject of the biggest off season transfer ahead 2353 01:52:56,707 --> 01:52:58,667 Speaker 2: of season five. It was the move to the new 2354 01:52:58,747 --> 01:53:03,587 Speaker 2: Brazilian team of former New Zealand flight controller Andy Maloney 2355 01:53:03,827 --> 01:53:05,907 Speaker 2: and the Maloney's been a permanent fixture on the Kiwi 2356 01:53:06,027 --> 01:53:08,907 Speaker 2: team since it's entry into the league in season two, 2357 01:53:09,307 --> 01:53:12,267 Speaker 2: racing alongside Peter Burling and Blair Chuk and others in 2358 01:53:12,347 --> 01:53:16,227 Speaker 2: both Sale GP and the America's Cup. Andy Malone's stopped 2359 01:53:16,267 --> 01:53:17,547 Speaker 2: in for a chat before he gets out on the 2360 01:53:17,587 --> 01:53:19,667 Speaker 2: water with Brazil. I know you've talked a lot about 2361 01:53:19,707 --> 01:53:22,427 Speaker 2: your move from the Black Foils to Brazil. I don't 2362 01:53:22,427 --> 01:53:24,587 Speaker 2: want to revisit it too much, Andy, but could you 2363 01:53:24,587 --> 01:53:28,267 Speaker 2: give us just a general idea of the main motivation 2364 01:53:28,787 --> 01:53:30,147 Speaker 2: behind switching camps. 2365 01:53:31,227 --> 01:53:34,387 Speaker 17: Yeah, I guess anytime I sort of explain the move 2366 01:53:34,427 --> 01:53:37,307 Speaker 17: to anyone. You know, there's so many factors that come 2367 01:53:37,307 --> 01:53:39,867 Speaker 17: into making a big decision like this for your career 2368 01:53:40,787 --> 01:53:43,827 Speaker 17: and for myself. A big big things were the challenge 2369 01:53:43,827 --> 01:53:46,587 Speaker 17: with the Brazilian team, really exciting project to be a 2370 01:53:46,587 --> 01:53:50,227 Speaker 17: part of as the first South American team, first Brazilian team, 2371 01:53:50,587 --> 01:53:52,827 Speaker 17: with my team leading the team as the first female 2372 01:53:52,907 --> 01:53:55,427 Speaker 17: driver in the league. Those were all very motivating things 2373 01:53:55,427 --> 01:53:58,587 Speaker 17: to be a part of. On top of that, you know, 2374 01:53:58,867 --> 01:54:02,147 Speaker 17: the people involved the team was bringing the right people 2375 01:54:02,147 --> 01:54:04,707 Speaker 17: into the project to have the potential and all the 2376 01:54:04,827 --> 01:54:07,107 Speaker 17: ingredients to become a benchmark team the league. And it's 2377 01:54:07,147 --> 01:54:10,187 Speaker 17: just a matter of time. So again that's another exciting 2378 01:54:10,267 --> 01:54:12,827 Speaker 17: part of the challenge. And then for me, the timing 2379 01:54:12,867 --> 01:54:15,107 Speaker 17: of my career was right. You know, I'd been with 2380 01:54:15,147 --> 01:54:17,747 Speaker 17: the Black Furs for a few years and we had been, 2381 01:54:18,067 --> 01:54:19,667 Speaker 17: you know, through the whole process to get to the 2382 01:54:19,707 --> 01:54:21,947 Speaker 17: front of the league, and I felt it was a 2383 01:54:21,987 --> 01:54:23,547 Speaker 17: good time in my career to sort of step out 2384 01:54:23,547 --> 01:54:25,667 Speaker 17: of that comfort zone and to keep developing myself as 2385 01:54:25,707 --> 01:54:27,267 Speaker 17: an athlete and as a person as well. 2386 01:54:27,347 --> 01:54:30,507 Speaker 2: So yeah, yeah, we had a team owner, Allen Adler, 2387 01:54:30,547 --> 01:54:32,627 Speaker 2: on the radio yesterday and he spoke in glowing terms 2388 01:54:32,667 --> 01:54:35,147 Speaker 2: about you, but also about the fact that that that 2389 01:54:35,307 --> 01:54:36,827 Speaker 2: was his view as well, that it couldn't just be 2390 01:54:36,827 --> 01:54:39,147 Speaker 2: about the money or he's a big paycheck. It had 2391 01:54:39,187 --> 01:54:41,027 Speaker 2: to be about something that developed you as a sailor, 2392 01:54:41,107 --> 01:54:43,227 Speaker 2: and he said that was the most important thing to 2393 01:54:43,307 --> 01:54:45,947 Speaker 2: him as well. So I know it's early in your 2394 01:54:45,947 --> 01:54:48,067 Speaker 2: time with Brazil, but do you feel like you will 2395 01:54:48,067 --> 01:54:49,147 Speaker 2: be able to achieve that? 2396 01:54:49,747 --> 01:54:52,347 Speaker 17: Yeah, one hundred percent, Like I said, you know, we've 2397 01:54:52,347 --> 01:54:56,507 Speaker 17: got my team leading the team, super capable with all 2398 01:54:56,547 --> 01:54:59,427 Speaker 17: the right ingredients to become an amazing leader as well 2399 01:54:59,467 --> 01:55:01,107 Speaker 17: as one of the top drivers in this league. I've 2400 01:55:01,147 --> 01:55:03,827 Speaker 17: got no doubt in her potential. Then we've got other 2401 01:55:03,867 --> 01:55:06,987 Speaker 17: people on the boat, you know, coming from a champions 2402 01:55:06,987 --> 01:55:10,267 Speaker 17: Pan American Champions, America's Cup, champions, We've got all the 2403 01:55:10,387 --> 01:55:13,187 Speaker 17: ingredients there, and it's about jeling as a crew and 2404 01:55:13,707 --> 01:55:15,307 Speaker 17: all of us learning the boat a little bit better 2405 01:55:15,307 --> 01:55:18,067 Speaker 17: as a group. And we definitely we've shown a lot 2406 01:55:18,067 --> 01:55:20,147 Speaker 17: of potential in some of the practice racing. Yesterday, our 2407 01:55:20,147 --> 01:55:23,427 Speaker 17: potential didn't quite shine through, but I'm hoping today. You know, 2408 01:55:23,507 --> 01:55:25,587 Speaker 17: it's another opportunity for us as a new team to 2409 01:55:25,947 --> 01:55:28,067 Speaker 17: sort of show what we're capable of. And you know, 2410 01:55:28,187 --> 01:55:30,067 Speaker 17: eat race is an opportunity right now for us as 2411 01:55:30,107 --> 01:55:31,267 Speaker 17: a new team, and we've got to just take it 2412 01:55:31,307 --> 01:55:33,147 Speaker 17: one race at a time and keep trying to, you know, 2413 01:55:33,227 --> 01:55:34,387 Speaker 17: get that first win on the board. 2414 01:55:34,667 --> 01:55:36,427 Speaker 2: You use the word gelling there, and it's a word 2415 01:55:36,427 --> 01:55:38,867 Speaker 2: I've heard a lot when talking to the sailors across 2416 01:55:38,867 --> 01:55:41,867 Speaker 2: the weekend. You know, the gelling, the communication, the culture 2417 01:55:41,907 --> 01:55:44,507 Speaker 2: on the boat, how challenging. Is that as a startup 2418 01:55:44,587 --> 01:55:46,267 Speaker 2: compared to an existing crew. 2419 01:55:47,267 --> 01:55:49,107 Speaker 17: Yeah, for sure, you know you need you need to 2420 01:55:49,107 --> 01:55:51,387 Speaker 17: know your teammates really well and how they how they 2421 01:55:51,427 --> 01:55:54,867 Speaker 17: sort of react to different situations. But as well, these 2422 01:55:54,907 --> 01:55:57,827 Speaker 17: boats really require the six people on board or to 2423 01:55:57,827 --> 01:56:00,907 Speaker 17: be nailing and executing the role to perfection, to sell 2424 01:56:00,947 --> 01:56:02,947 Speaker 17: the boat really well. So you know, part of that 2425 01:56:03,027 --> 01:56:05,187 Speaker 17: gelling is a crew is all of us learning our 2426 01:56:05,307 --> 01:56:07,307 Speaker 17: roles on the boat and and really nailing them and 2427 01:56:07,347 --> 01:56:09,627 Speaker 17: executing them in the crucial moments around the race course 2428 01:56:09,667 --> 01:56:11,427 Speaker 17: to do a good job. And that's what you see 2429 01:56:11,427 --> 01:56:13,787 Speaker 17: the top teams do racing and race out. 2430 01:56:14,227 --> 01:56:18,427 Speaker 2: Conditions yesterday, conditions today as you least talk about yesterday 2431 01:56:18,427 --> 01:56:21,147 Speaker 2: first of all, tenth, ninth, eight to eleventh, what do 2432 01:56:21,187 --> 01:56:23,347 Speaker 2: you reckon? You can make the big improvements today. 2433 01:56:24,547 --> 01:56:27,107 Speaker 17: Just doing the simple things better today. You know, we 2434 01:56:27,147 --> 01:56:29,627 Speaker 17: got caught out a few times just maybe getting behind 2435 01:56:29,667 --> 01:56:33,467 Speaker 17: on our communication and from the practice day, you know, 2436 01:56:33,467 --> 01:56:35,507 Speaker 17: we had another five boats on the race course yesterday 2437 01:56:35,547 --> 01:56:39,427 Speaker 17: and that added another level of intensity and another huge 2438 01:56:39,507 --> 01:56:42,227 Speaker 17: level of complexity to the coms loop that we weren't 2439 01:56:42,347 --> 01:56:44,867 Speaker 17: used to the day before as a team. So today 2440 01:56:44,867 --> 01:56:47,107 Speaker 17: it's about sort of painting that picture a bit earlier 2441 01:56:47,107 --> 01:56:49,547 Speaker 17: in the piece and then letting ourselves, giving ourselves time 2442 01:56:49,587 --> 01:56:51,267 Speaker 17: to execute around the race course. 2443 01:56:51,627 --> 01:56:54,347 Speaker 2: Shifty wins yesterday, I think could probably be a fair description. 2444 01:56:54,667 --> 01:56:57,067 Speaker 2: How much more challenging does that make it? 2445 01:56:57,827 --> 01:57:00,587 Speaker 17: Yeah, I mean the first two races were incredibly dynamic. 2446 01:57:00,667 --> 01:57:02,907 Speaker 17: You know, it was in between foiling and non foiling 2447 01:57:02,947 --> 01:57:05,427 Speaker 17: conditions depending on where you were in the fleet, a 2448 01:57:05,427 --> 01:57:07,227 Speaker 17: lot of bad air, and then later in the day 2449 01:57:07,227 --> 01:57:08,467 Speaker 17: there was a bit more breezing. It was a bit 2450 01:57:08,467 --> 01:57:10,227 Speaker 17: more simple to get the boat around the racetrack. And 2451 01:57:11,227 --> 01:57:12,867 Speaker 17: you know, I think coming out of yesterday today is 2452 01:57:12,907 --> 01:57:15,867 Speaker 17: looking like a much windier, more consistent type of day. 2453 01:57:16,667 --> 01:57:19,107 Speaker 17: And again that sort of emphasizes doing the basics well, 2454 01:57:19,147 --> 01:57:21,827 Speaker 17: getting off the start line in decent shape, and then 2455 01:57:21,987 --> 01:57:24,187 Speaker 17: just executing around the racecourse and chipping your way through 2456 01:57:24,227 --> 01:57:26,707 Speaker 17: the fleet. We've shown a lot of potential in a 2457 01:57:26,747 --> 01:57:29,027 Speaker 17: straight line and through the maneuvers, so I think as 2458 01:57:29,027 --> 01:57:31,507 Speaker 17: a team were really confident that if we can execute 2459 01:57:31,547 --> 01:57:33,187 Speaker 17: those around the race track, there's no reason why we 2460 01:57:33,227 --> 01:57:36,107 Speaker 17: can't be cloing away at boats. Even in these early days, I. 2461 01:57:36,067 --> 01:57:38,147 Speaker 2: Get the feeling that there are a lot of different 2462 01:57:38,187 --> 01:57:40,907 Speaker 2: ways to make improvements in these boats, you know, and 2463 01:57:41,587 --> 01:57:43,827 Speaker 2: I wonder where you place your focus in order to 2464 01:57:43,827 --> 01:57:46,227 Speaker 2: get the biggest bang for your buck, if you know 2465 01:57:46,307 --> 01:57:46,667 Speaker 2: what I mean. 2466 01:57:47,667 --> 01:57:50,507 Speaker 17: Yeah, there's always priorities each night as a team and 2467 01:57:50,547 --> 01:57:52,707 Speaker 17: then in between events as well. And for us as 2468 01:57:52,747 --> 01:57:56,027 Speaker 17: a new team, we've got probably a lot of experience 2469 01:57:56,027 --> 01:57:58,547 Speaker 17: in sailing the boat well in a straight line and 2470 01:57:58,587 --> 01:58:00,187 Speaker 17: how you set the boat up as well as how 2471 01:58:00,227 --> 01:58:03,467 Speaker 17: you execute the maneuvers. So I think for us right now, 2472 01:58:03,467 --> 01:58:05,467 Speaker 17: the prioriti is not maybe so much diving into that 2473 01:58:05,507 --> 01:58:08,467 Speaker 17: real fine detail of the data of how someone's nailing 2474 01:58:08,507 --> 01:58:11,467 Speaker 17: an attack slightly better than us. It's more about looking 2475 01:58:11,507 --> 01:58:14,387 Speaker 17: at the bigger picture, and it's still laying the foundation 2476 01:58:14,467 --> 01:58:18,747 Speaker 17: of our communication playbook and tactics around the race track 2477 01:58:18,787 --> 01:58:20,787 Speaker 17: and who says what at different moments. You know, those 2478 01:58:20,827 --> 01:58:22,787 Speaker 17: sort of big ticket items are low hanging fruit that 2479 01:58:22,827 --> 01:58:25,707 Speaker 17: we can make really big gains if we make improvements 2480 01:58:25,747 --> 01:58:26,827 Speaker 17: there day in and day out. 2481 01:58:27,027 --> 01:58:30,107 Speaker 2: The t foils, how did you enjoy sailing on those? 2482 01:58:30,947 --> 01:58:31,987 Speaker 4: Yeah, I've been loving them. 2483 01:58:32,027 --> 01:58:32,187 Speaker 16: You know. 2484 01:58:32,587 --> 01:58:34,507 Speaker 17: They were a real challenge, especially in the first couple 2485 01:58:34,547 --> 01:58:37,627 Speaker 17: of days. But I feel like as a team We're 2486 01:58:37,627 --> 01:58:40,907 Speaker 17: getting to grips with them pretty quickly and don't feel 2487 01:58:40,947 --> 01:58:44,587 Speaker 17: too uncomfortable on them at all, and I'm excited by them. 2488 01:58:44,627 --> 01:58:47,707 Speaker 17: I think it's another cool dynamic that the flight controllers 2489 01:58:47,747 --> 01:58:50,227 Speaker 17: have to deal with in the league and I really 2490 01:58:50,267 --> 01:58:51,147 Speaker 17: like it. 2491 01:58:51,187 --> 01:58:52,547 Speaker 2: Does it feel like a different boat? 2492 01:58:53,587 --> 01:58:56,747 Speaker 17: Yeah, in situations it does, especially how you control the boat. 2493 01:58:57,187 --> 01:58:58,907 Speaker 17: I think if you're doing a good job of it, 2494 01:58:58,947 --> 01:59:01,467 Speaker 17: the boats probably don't look too dissimilar from the outside, 2495 01:59:01,467 --> 01:59:05,947 Speaker 17: but because everyone's still getting to terms with those slight differences, 2496 01:59:06,547 --> 01:59:08,227 Speaker 17: it looks probably a bit looser and a little bit 2497 01:59:08,267 --> 01:59:08,987 Speaker 17: different at the moment. 2498 01:59:09,547 --> 01:59:11,947 Speaker 2: So when you look ahead and look at the season 2499 01:59:11,947 --> 01:59:14,427 Speaker 2: as a whole. I'm sure you've discussed this internally, but 2500 01:59:14,587 --> 01:59:17,467 Speaker 2: in terms of success for Brazil in your first sal 2501 01:59:17,547 --> 01:59:20,147 Speaker 2: GP season, what are the metrics that you're going to 2502 01:59:20,227 --> 01:59:20,867 Speaker 2: use to judge that? 2503 01:59:22,627 --> 01:59:22,827 Speaker 5: Yeah? 2504 01:59:22,867 --> 01:59:25,147 Speaker 17: I think right now it's all about progression as a 2505 01:59:25,187 --> 01:59:28,227 Speaker 17: team and just really trying to steep in that curve 2506 01:59:28,267 --> 01:59:32,067 Speaker 17: as much as possible and you know, improve our understanding 2507 01:59:32,627 --> 01:59:35,827 Speaker 17: of the boat and all those sort of fundamentals laying 2508 01:59:35,867 --> 01:59:38,787 Speaker 17: the foundation still. But in terms of results as a 2509 01:59:38,827 --> 01:59:41,987 Speaker 17: team personally, I think it's too early to set a 2510 01:59:42,787 --> 01:59:44,027 Speaker 17: sort of a level we want to get to. 2511 01:59:44,427 --> 01:59:44,627 Speaker 6: Think. 2512 01:59:45,107 --> 01:59:48,347 Speaker 17: I think the potential is extremely high, and you know, 2513 01:59:48,387 --> 01:59:50,187 Speaker 17: I wouldn't want to say a good season for us 2514 01:59:50,227 --> 01:59:53,227 Speaker 17: would be coming seventh or eighth in this fleet, because 2515 01:59:53,947 --> 01:59:56,067 Speaker 17: because I want to be winning events by the end 2516 01:59:56,107 --> 01:59:57,867 Speaker 17: of the season, you know, and I do think the 2517 01:59:57,907 --> 02:00:00,227 Speaker 17: potential is there. We've got so many good sailors in 2518 02:00:00,267 --> 02:00:03,147 Speaker 17: the group, and my team's got all the qualities needed 2519 02:00:03,187 --> 02:00:05,267 Speaker 17: to be as good as these other drivers in the fleet. 2520 02:00:05,387 --> 02:00:08,107 Speaker 17: So yeah, that's part of the challenge, you know. That's 2521 02:00:08,107 --> 02:00:10,467 Speaker 17: why I took this up, because it's just unknown where 2522 02:00:10,467 --> 02:00:12,707 Speaker 17: we're going to get to, and I've got a lot 2523 02:00:12,707 --> 02:00:15,027 Speaker 17: of hope for the team, and everyone's putting in the 2524 02:00:15,067 --> 02:00:16,707 Speaker 17: hours needed to try and get us to the front. 2525 02:00:16,707 --> 02:00:19,147 Speaker 17: So we just got to stick at it. It's not 2526 02:00:19,187 --> 02:00:20,627 Speaker 17: going to be an easy trip to the front of 2527 02:00:20,627 --> 02:00:20,987 Speaker 17: the fleet. 2528 02:00:21,027 --> 02:00:21,427 Speaker 9: It hasn't. 2529 02:00:21,507 --> 02:00:24,307 Speaker 17: It wasn't for anyone, including the Black Foils. Took us 2530 02:00:24,307 --> 02:00:25,907 Speaker 17: a long time to get there in that team as well, 2531 02:00:25,987 --> 02:00:28,707 Speaker 17: so we've been there before, and you just got to 2532 02:00:28,747 --> 02:00:31,307 Speaker 17: keep sticking at it and keep trusting yourself and the 2533 02:00:31,307 --> 02:00:33,467 Speaker 17: people around you and know that it'll come. 2534 02:00:34,027 --> 02:00:36,867 Speaker 2: Martin Grail I saw some footage and the latest racing 2535 02:00:36,867 --> 02:00:39,067 Speaker 2: on the edge dock Ow and it gives you a 2536 02:00:39,107 --> 02:00:45,627 Speaker 2: fantastic insight. She seems like a terrific sailor. What have 2537 02:00:45,667 --> 02:00:48,147 Speaker 2: you found in terms of working alongside her? 2538 02:00:49,347 --> 02:00:52,787 Speaker 17: Yeah, it was funny. I think after that, after the 2539 02:00:52,827 --> 02:00:55,107 Speaker 17: first event in Dubai, I had a phone call with 2540 02:00:55,107 --> 02:00:57,187 Speaker 17: my team and I was just sort of saying to 2541 02:00:57,467 --> 02:01:00,307 Speaker 17: how pleased I was coming out of that event. A 2542 02:01:00,307 --> 02:01:02,627 Speaker 17: lot of her qualities and traits are very similar to 2543 02:01:02,907 --> 02:01:06,227 Speaker 17: other top helmsmans that I've sailed with, including Pete himself, 2544 02:01:06,867 --> 02:01:08,707 Speaker 17: and we had a discussion about how cool that is 2545 02:01:08,747 --> 02:01:10,547 Speaker 17: and then also the challenges that come with some of 2546 02:01:10,547 --> 02:01:12,747 Speaker 17: those qualities of being a top helmsman and driver. 2547 02:01:12,867 --> 02:01:13,027 Speaker 9: You know. 2548 02:01:13,267 --> 02:01:17,667 Speaker 17: Yeah, but she's extremely determined, super motivated, and she's a 2549 02:01:17,707 --> 02:01:20,747 Speaker 17: really fierce competitor, you know, and and she wants to 2550 02:01:20,747 --> 02:01:23,787 Speaker 17: win for sure, So I know she's she's not going 2551 02:01:23,867 --> 02:01:25,107 Speaker 17: to settle for anything less than that. 2552 02:01:25,347 --> 02:01:28,667 Speaker 2: And so GP goes to Rio as well this yearn 2553 02:01:28,667 --> 02:01:30,147 Speaker 2: you imagine what that's going to be like. 2554 02:01:30,827 --> 02:01:34,667 Speaker 17: Yeah, I think it's like a fifth event on the calendar. Yeah, 2555 02:01:34,747 --> 02:01:37,147 Speaker 17: it's going to be awesome. The all the Brazilians and 2556 02:01:37,187 --> 02:01:38,747 Speaker 17: the team. You know, they're super excited for her and 2557 02:01:38,867 --> 02:01:41,187 Speaker 17: they say, you know, they say, wait till you get 2558 02:01:41,187 --> 02:01:42,707 Speaker 17: to Reo. It's just going to be crazy there on 2559 02:01:42,747 --> 02:01:44,787 Speaker 17: the beach off a sugar loaf, and yeah, it'll be 2560 02:01:44,827 --> 02:01:45,547 Speaker 17: a really cool event. 2561 02:01:45,907 --> 02:01:47,587 Speaker 2: Is it quite nice for you or is it handy 2562 02:01:47,627 --> 02:01:49,427 Speaker 2: for you that the New Zealand League is early on 2563 02:01:49,427 --> 02:01:50,747 Speaker 2: on the piece. You can get this out of the way. 2564 02:01:50,787 --> 02:01:52,827 Speaker 2: You're not going to walk into the wrong tent that 2565 02:01:52,947 --> 02:01:54,907 Speaker 2: sort of thing, you know, Is it quite nice to 2566 02:01:54,947 --> 02:01:58,747 Speaker 2: have this out of the way. Yes? 2567 02:01:58,747 --> 02:02:00,267 Speaker 17: And no, you know, like I would have you know, 2568 02:02:00,267 --> 02:02:01,667 Speaker 17: it would have been great as a team to have 2569 02:02:01,707 --> 02:02:03,667 Speaker 17: a few more events under a belt before before the 2570 02:02:03,707 --> 02:02:06,307 Speaker 17: offend event, I guess in one respect. But I mean 2571 02:02:06,627 --> 02:02:09,867 Speaker 17: it's always such a privilege to race in front of family, 2572 02:02:09,907 --> 02:02:12,987 Speaker 17: friends and the Keywi crowd. You know, they're so passionate, 2573 02:02:13,027 --> 02:02:15,867 Speaker 17: and everyone here in sale GP is just you know, 2574 02:02:15,907 --> 02:02:18,827 Speaker 17: you're walking around the Viada when you're cought area and 2575 02:02:18,867 --> 02:02:21,107 Speaker 17: there's just sailing fans everywhere in the boats and the 2576 02:02:21,147 --> 02:02:23,667 Speaker 17: basein there. There's people on along the fence lines just 2577 02:02:23,787 --> 02:02:26,547 Speaker 17: cheering for the different teams and then seeing the crowd 2578 02:02:26,547 --> 02:02:29,547 Speaker 17: in the grandstand yesterday was just unreal. So yeah, I 2579 02:02:29,587 --> 02:02:31,587 Speaker 17: can't wait to get out there today with this forecast 2580 02:02:31,587 --> 02:02:32,867 Speaker 17: and put on a really good show for them. 2581 02:02:32,987 --> 02:02:35,107 Speaker 2: Yeah, we can't wait either. Andy's thanks for our stopping 2582 02:02:35,107 --> 02:02:36,987 Speaker 2: and all the best today and for the rest of 2583 02:02:37,027 --> 02:02:39,347 Speaker 2: the sale GP season. Congrats on a great move. I 2584 02:02:39,347 --> 02:02:40,107 Speaker 2: think it's terrific. 2585 02:02:40,107 --> 02:02:40,267 Speaker 3: Man. 2586 02:02:40,307 --> 02:02:42,187 Speaker 2: It says a lot about you. But yeah, thanks for 2587 02:02:42,227 --> 02:02:42,707 Speaker 2: stopping for. 2588 02:02:42,667 --> 02:02:43,387 Speaker 4: A chat chure. 2589 02:02:43,587 --> 02:02:46,147 Speaker 2: Thanks, no, thank you, Andy, Andy Maloney there, he's the 2590 02:02:46,147 --> 02:02:49,787 Speaker 2: flight controller now for the Brazil sale G team, having 2591 02:02:50,067 --> 02:02:53,907 Speaker 2: transferred across from the New Zealand team, where I guess, 2592 02:02:53,907 --> 02:02:55,907 Speaker 2: you know, you could say that he was, you know, 2593 02:02:55,947 --> 02:02:58,827 Speaker 2: in a comfort zone of sorts, to a high performing 2594 02:02:58,907 --> 02:03:00,827 Speaker 2: comfort zone, but one he wanted to get out of 2595 02:03:00,947 --> 02:03:04,387 Speaker 2: and now in with the Brazil sal GP team. It's 2596 02:03:04,547 --> 02:03:06,147 Speaker 2: eight to three News TALKSP. 2597 02:03:07,307 --> 02:03:10,707 Speaker 1: Well getting you closer to the action at sale GP 2598 02:03:10,987 --> 02:03:13,667 Speaker 1: weekends forward with Jason Vine live from Win. 2599 02:03:13,747 --> 02:03:15,587 Speaker 9: You'd points News TALKSB. 2600 02:03:15,667 --> 02:03:17,547 Speaker 2: Two point fifty five on News Talks HEREB and that 2601 02:03:17,547 --> 02:03:20,427 Speaker 2: brings to an end weekend sport for this weekend. It's 2602 02:03:20,467 --> 02:03:23,307 Speaker 2: been an absolute delight, a pleasure to bring you the 2603 02:03:23,347 --> 02:03:27,027 Speaker 2: show yesterday and today from sal GP in Auckland. If 2604 02:03:27,027 --> 02:03:31,347 Speaker 2: you thank you's massive thanks to Natalie Fortier, Global Director 2605 02:03:31,387 --> 02:03:35,267 Speaker 2: of Communications with sal GP for looking after us so well. 2606 02:03:35,307 --> 02:03:38,907 Speaker 2: To the team at eight one eight without doubt, New 2607 02:03:39,027 --> 02:03:44,067 Speaker 2: Zealand's leading entertainment and experience publicity agency, Chris Henry Bex 2608 02:03:44,147 --> 02:03:46,347 Speaker 2: Martaletti and the team, thank you so much for all 2609 02:03:46,387 --> 02:03:50,187 Speaker 2: of your assistance and pulling this together. Studio direction from 2610 02:03:50,187 --> 02:03:53,667 Speaker 2: bevn DUA on site technical support, Liam Simpson, on site 2611 02:03:53,667 --> 02:03:59,307 Speaker 2: production miscellaneous duties, Bryce Morris and Content Director Ben Humphrey. 2612 02:03:59,707 --> 02:04:01,907 Speaker 2: It's been, as I say, a delight, a pleasure to 2613 02:04:01,907 --> 02:04:03,827 Speaker 2: pull it all together for you and bring you the 2614 02:04:03,867 --> 02:04:07,867 Speaker 2: color and the emotion of sale GP Orkland, which in 2615 02:04:07,907 --> 02:04:10,107 Speaker 2: around an hour and five minutes will be back on 2616 02:04:10,147 --> 02:04:12,747 Speaker 2: the water here at Waite Tamata Harbor. As far as 2617 02:04:12,747 --> 02:04:14,667 Speaker 2: the song to take us out today, we'll go back 2618 02:04:14,707 --> 02:04:18,267 Speaker 2: to nineteen eighty six, I think, or one of those 2619 02:04:18,307 --> 02:04:21,307 Speaker 2: great songs that was put together whenever we had a 2620 02:04:21,347 --> 02:04:24,187 Speaker 2: boat heading off to the America's Cup to compete. This 2621 02:04:24,307 --> 02:04:27,587 Speaker 2: was KZED seven all the way back in the mid eighties, 2622 02:04:27,787 --> 02:04:31,467 Speaker 2: sailing away, which we will do. We'll be back on 2623 02:04:31,547 --> 02:04:34,507 Speaker 2: ited tomorrow night for sports Talk and back on Weekend Sport, 2624 02:04:34,747 --> 02:04:37,507 Speaker 2: back in the I guess by that stage rather boring 2625 02:04:37,547 --> 02:04:40,867 Speaker 2: old studio for Weekend Sport next weekend. It's been a 2626 02:04:40,907 --> 02:04:42,587 Speaker 2: pleasure to bring you the show. I'm Jason Pine. 2627 02:04:42,627 --> 02:04:45,107 Speaker 4: Byf now ge up. 2628 02:04:50,267 --> 02:04:52,707 Speaker 9: For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine. 2629 02:04:52,867 --> 02:04:56,147 Speaker 1: Listen live to News Talk said B weekends from midday, 2630 02:04:56,387 --> 02:04:58,507 Speaker 1: or follow the podcast on iHeartRadio.