Could sailing lose its place in the Olympics and what needs to change to keep it there? Andy Rice, Freddie Carr and Neil Cole debate the future of Olympic sailing: the pressure to attract viewers, the cost of staging competition, and the difficult choices facing the sport ahead of Brisbane 2032. Should reliable racing matter more than spectacular boats? Could SailGP’s broadcast expertise help? And do viewers care about the equipment or are they simply cheering for their country, even if it’s playing tiddlywinks? We discuss ILCA, 49er and 49erFX, iQFOiL, Formula Kite, Nacra 17 and the mixed 470, plus the case for wingfoiling and a mixed keelboat event. Which classes would make YOUR Olympic sailing line-up? Tell us in the comments. 00:00 Adapt or die: the opening debate 00:38 Why the next six months matter 08:16 What Olympic sailing needs to deliver 22:06 Better broadcasts and what SailGP could bring 34:57 Which sailing classes should stay? 45:00 Our dream Olympic sailing line-ups Subscribe to The Foil for more sailing debate, interviews and stories. Become a member now: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreTheFoil/join Website: https://thefoil.com/ Instagram: @wearethefoil Facebook: wearethefoil Threads: @wearethefoil LinkedIn: The Foil Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NSR2217026422 Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment. Please also hit subscribe to show your support so we'll keep doing what we're doing. MB01E5JYXQ5QMQU
