Good Jibes #114: Westsailors on Breaking Singlehanded Transpac Records
This week’s host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Bill Stange, Gary Burton, and Randy Leasure to chat about the 2023 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race (SHTP). All three sailors broke Westsail 32 records in the race. Hear their history with the race, their most dramatic sea stories, how they battled adversity, why they chose to race a Westsail 32, and their sailing plans for 2024.
This episode covers everything from high speeds to injuries on the water. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:
- What is Bill’s history with the Singlehanded Transpacific Race?
- Why did he have to slow down?
- How far behind Bill was Gary?
- What were the final standings?
- Why choose a Westsail 32 for a race?
- What was Randy’s injury?
- What are Randy, Bill, and Gary’s sailing plans for 2024?
- Any final thoughts?
Learn more about the Westsailors at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fast-finish-record-broken-singlehanded-transpacific-race/.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the Good Jibes!