Episode 181: Jonathan Abbott, Part 1
About this episode
David Newton interviews Jonathan Abbott about his journey and the upcoming rule changes in boat racing.
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Jonathan Abbott to trace his journey from a Valleyfield kid “born in the pits” to becoming Chief Referee of H1 Unlimited. Along the way, we dig into why the 2026 rule changes around starts and lane selection aim to improve safety, clarity, and the on water show. This is part 1 of my interview with Jonathan, make sure to return next week to hear part 2 and the conclusion! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertai...
People in this episode
Host: David Newton
Guest: Jonathan Abbott
Topics covered
- refereeing
- boat racing
- safety regulations
- lane selection
- sports interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: H1 Unlimited
Places: Valleyfield
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