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Full bore and the real deal - Mark 'Squark' Bradford

by Bulwarks and Bulldust 7 Mar 03:07 GMT
Bulwarks & Bulldust Vodcast S04Ep01 featuring Mark Bradford (MD North Sails Australia) © Bulwarks and Bulldust

Known internationally as Squark, Nor th Sails Australia's MD, Mark Bradford, comes onto Season Four of of Bulwarks and Bulldust to talk Olympic Classes, TP52s, Supermaxis, OD classes, OTB Classes, Cruising Vessels, and the very latest in sail making, like how the whole of North Technology Group (Southern Spars, Future Fibres, North Sails) is involved in the creation of aero package for the mighty Gitana 18.

Squark was quick to highlight that he loves sailing with Brad Butterworth for the crew management aspects, Tom Slingsby OAM for his ability to read the wind, and the incredible Dennis Conner for the way he steers. That's a heap of talent, right there...

What a hoot! Join the panel comprised of Wally Tench, Adrian Finglas and John Curnow, as they put Squark in the Besenzoni Captain's Chair provided by GINEICO.

Look out to for our competition starting soon, thanks to a great prize from PredictWind

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Acknowledging the support of Pantaenius Sail and Motor Yacht Insurance, The Boat Works Gold Coast, GINEICO, REVO, and Big Duck Inflatables.

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