Who should be World Sailor of the Year? The Foil Podcast debates

The World Sailing Awards shortlists always spark an argument, and this year's are no different. In Episode 46 of The Foil Podcast, Neil Cole, Freddie Carr and Andy Rice work through the men's, women's and Team of the Year nominees, and aren't shy about the names they think are missing.

It's worth a watch if you've ever tried to compare an offshore record with Olympic-class dominance and found it hard to call. The episode also takes in Route du Rhum headlines and viewer questions on sailing's Olympic future.

Who deserves to be crowned World Sailor of the Year?

Neil Cole, Freddie Carr and Andy Rice examine every nominee in the men's, women's and Team of the Year categories at the 2026 World Sailing Awards. From offshore records to Olympic-class dominance, they debate the achievements, the difficult comparisons and the names missing from the shortlists.

Plus, Route du Rhum headlines and your questions following last week's debate about sailing's Olympic future. What matters most for the sport: Olympic medals, grassroots participation or changing the way we race?

Who would get your vote? Let us know in the comments.

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