Pip Hare is a world-class single-handed offshore sailor, CEO of Pip Hare Ocean Racing, and one of the most inspiring sailors to follow in the Vendée Globe. Pip is only the 8th woman to have ever completed the Vendée Globe – a gruelling solo, non-stop, non-assisted, round the world race which takes place every four years. In 2020, her incredible skill and unrelenting endurance saw her successfully finish in just 95 days. Now she’s back with a new and faster boat, to take on a second Vendee Globe race in November 2024. Listen in as Pip shares candidly about her sailing journey from living aboard to carving her own path as a professional sailor, now the skipper and CEO of Pip Hare Ocean Racing. Currently in the final stages of prepping her boat Medallia ready to race, you’ll hear about her love of sailing, insights into the Vendée Globe, her strategy, and the technology onboard her IMOCA 60. Pip is one of the skillful and inspirational athletes in sailing and you’ll hear why I believe she’s one of the most relatable and enjoyable for us to follow and support. Connect and Sponsor: ⁠Instagram @piphareoceanracingFacebook Pip Hare Ocean RacingX Pip Ocean RacingLinkedIn Pip HareSponsorship Pip Hare Ocean Racing Connect with Saltwater Journal ⁠@saltwater_journal⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Saltwater Journal Episode Notes | Pip Hare 1:44 Medallia refit 3:15 Speed 4:40 Diversity in sailing 5:33 Living aboard  8:12 Introduction to solo sailing 11:11 Carving a career path 14:50 Making it happen  16:00 Getting a seat at the table 20:56 An even playing field 23:33 Sailing in the southern ocean  24:50 Southern ocean weather systems 27:17 Foiling conditions 30:31 Noise onboard 33:00 Being alone at sea 36:29 Love of sailing  37:00 Sailing conditions 39:37 Relatable content  42:00 Social media & sharing race content 45:40 Creating a community 49:00 Competition in the Vendée 50:37 Competitor contact during the race 51:51 Strategy going into 2024 Vendée 53:35 Food and treats 55:18 Pip’s book & how to support 56:52 Final race prep TECHNOLOGY CHAT 58:40 How the foils work 01:00:16 Canted keel, foils and lift 01:02:22 Winches 01:02:49 Autopilot & data points 01:08:15 Mast 01:08:44 Forward facing sonar & AI