Back on Bar Karate — The Sailing Podcast
Episode 377
Check out my recent interview with the team at Bar Karate in Australia where we discuss my new Mini 6.50 Resolve and what goes into a Mini Transat campaign.
This was a return to Bar Karate for me since I first joined the podcast in 2023, just before racing across the Atlantic in the Mini Transat aboard 837 Terminal Leave (designed by co-host Bret Perry!). Three years later, a lot has changed. We have built an entirely new platform designed to compete at the front of the Prototype fleet.
During the conversation we get into the evolution from racing a series boat to a prototype boat, why I decided to build a fully foiling Mini, and some of the challenges that come with trying to fly offshore.
Beyond the technical side, we discuss what it takes to put together a campaign like this, from funding and sponsorship to the enormous amount of testing still ahead. Launching the boat was a major milestone, but it was really only the beginning. The coming months will be focused on learning the platform, refining the foil and rudder systems, tuning the autopilot, and completing the offshore miles required before the 2027 Mini Transat.
I appreciate Bar Karate’s interest in the larger mission behind this campaign — racing to expand support for U.S. Patriot Sailing. It is all about creating more opportunities to support veterans through sailing.
A big thank you to the Bar Karate team for having me back on and for a fun conversation about the boat, the campaign, and where offshore foiling is heading.
Check out the videos of the first flight from 1137 RESOLVE!
Check out the article published by SAIL Magazine!
Become a Part of This Campaign!
Support this campaign by helping us launch with a tax deductible donation
As we enter the final stage of building this new proto, there is a long list of essential equipment and parts that must go into the boat. While we have some strong initial backing to start the build the boat, and have lowered the overall costs through support from technical partners, but there are still many things we could use your support with!
If you donate to sponsor a part of the boat, we can add your name to it and give you (or your company) shout outs during the installation and the sailing over the next two seasons!
Send me an email and let’s get you on the boat!
Email: peter@pgnoceanracing.com
Check out the CCA article that was published in their Voyages magazine
We are racing to Brazil!
The upcoming Mini Transat starts in September 2027 with 90 Minis crossing the starting line in La Rochelle, France. The fleet will set off to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canaries for a stop over, then race to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.
This is exciting for the Classe Mini 6.50 fleet since now we will be crossing both the Atlantic Ocean and equator in the same race. This revived route is already a part of the long history of the race, because it had previously been used six times from 2001-2011.
Sailing Terminal Leave in Annapolis this October (Photo Credit: Matt Ellis)
Looking Ahead — The 2027 Mission
While the last campaign focused on raising awareness for U.S. Patriot Sailing, this new mission is about expanding support — enabling the organization to create even more opportunities for veterans.
One major goal of U.S. Patriot Sailing is to introduce a cruising platform where veterans and their families can share calm, restorative experiences on the water — a vital way to strengthen connection and healing.
U.S. Patriot Sailing remains 100% volunteer-run, accomplishing its mission solely through the generous support of individual donors and grants. Together, we can make this next phase possible.
Donate HERE to support the U.S. Patriot Sailing team.
From raising awareness to expanding support — together, we’re building more opportunities for veterans.
Follow the Mission
As this campaign builds momentum, please makes sure you are following along and stay connected:
Website: www.pgnoceanracing.com
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube (@pgnoceanracing)
Instagram usually has the most frequent and quick updates!
Donate: You can support this new campaign with a tax deductible donation through U.S. Patriot Sailing — helping not only this mission, but also the veterans this organization serves. You can choose where your donation goes exactly: support a local team, this 2027 Mini Transat campaign, or the organization at large. Donate HERE
The support for the 2023 Mini Transat was the foundation for everything we’ve achieved so far. I hope you will be part of the adventure as we set out for this new mission.
New design, new challenge, same mission-driven commitment
Questions? Want to support?
Reach out out to peter@pgnoceanracing.com and jane@pgnoceanracing.com
Watch the video below to learn why I’ve decided to compete in the Mini Transat again:
Is your club, organization, or company interested in hearing about this new mission?
