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LESSONS LEARNED WITH RODNEY PIMENTEL

Lessons Learned podcast Episode 17 cover art with Rodney Pimentel's blue yacht

Join us for the seventeenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers' podcast series hosted by Brendan Huffman, featuring special guest Rodney Pimentel. In this episode, Rod discusses his recent division win at the 2024 Pacific Cup onboard his Cal 40, AZURE. Rod talks about how upgrades to the boat, crew selection, and sails by Sylvain Barrielle of UK Sailmakers San Francisco helped to power the team to victory.

Rod also shares captivating stories from his adventures cruising with his family on various boats in stunning destinations like the British Virgin Islands and the Mediterranean. Follow Rodney and AZURE on Instagram at @azure_cal40.

AZURE crew posing with Pacific Cup trophies in matching Hawaiian shirts
Rodney Pimentel and the AZURE crew won PHRF Division 1 in the 2024 Pacific Cup Race representing Encinal Yacht Club. AZURE was the fastest Cal 40 of the four entries and the fastest boat of the Monday starts.

AZURE Image Credits: Rodney Pimentel

Thumbnail Photo © Irina Potekhina – White Raven Media

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