Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors

Jan 28 2025 35 ep. 43 mins 10

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Building a Culture of Safety at Sea with Ministry of Sailing's John Schafer

Jan 28 2025 38 mins

In this episode we dive into a critical topic: safety at sea. I’m joined by John Schafer, founder of Ministry of Sailing, a platform dedicated to improving safety, training, and risk management for sailors of all levels, whether they’re involved in offshore racing, coastal cruising, or inshore sailing. John’s a highly-experienced racing sailor and marine safety expert dedicat

High Winds & Hard Decisions - Farr 40 'Pretty Woman' in the 2024 Sydney-Hobart

Jan 23 2025 16 mins

Richard Hudson joins us from Australia to share his experience of December's challenging Hobart race. A highly-experienced ocean racer, Richard shares what led up to their retirement from the race, how the Pretty Woman team executed a flawless night-time high-speed jibe in 30 knot winds, coping with dramatically- changing wind conditions, and making the critical decisions. He also

Sara Stone Talks American Magic, TP52 Racing, and the America’s Cup...

Jan 15 2025 53 mins

In this episode of Sailfaster, I’m delighted to welcome the brilliant Sara Stone, a professional sailor with an impressive career spanning offshore and inshore racing including TP52 Super Series and the America's Cup! From her early development at Oakcliff Sailing under the mentorship of the legendary Dawn Riley to her bold career transition from international public health, Sara

Maximising boat speed, and the art of simplicity, with Guillaume Seynhaeve

Jan 08 2025 57 mins

This week I sat down with Guillaume Seynhaeve—seasoned racer and accomplished helmsman—for an engaging conversation on the art of driving a keelboat. From mastering boat speed to simplifying race strategy, Guillaume eloquently shares invaluable insights gained from decades of sailing experience, including everything from semi-circumnavigations to competitive world championships

Scott Nixon talks TP52s, the ORC Worlds, and the relentless commitment to learning

Dec 23 2024 38 mins

This week, Scott Nixon came back to Sailfaster to chat about his winning run on TP52 "Fox" at the 2024 ORC World Championships. Scott shares what it took to prepare for this event over four years, from nailing down teamwork and boat handling to bouncing back after losing wind instruments mid-race. We got into the nitty-gritty of sailing at the top level—how technology and instinc

From "crisis management" to executing with confidence, with Maura Winston

Dec 16 2024 25 mins

In this episode we dive into the inspiring journey of Maura Winston, London Calling’s tactician. Maura grew up sailing in the picturesque waters of Rhode Island and began racing at an early age, moving later into Bermuda Cup match racing and J/24 and J/105 keelboat racing. With her infectious enthusiasm for the sport, Maura shares how teamwork is at the heart of sailing success,

Match Racing with the Danish Champion!

Dec 09 2024 43 mins

This episode features an engaging conversation with two-time Danish match racing champion Marie Klok Crump. She shares how a pivotal high school experience ignited her passion for match racing, propelling her to international rankings in just two years. We explore the precision and intensity of match racing, the art of mastering chaos, and the crucial role of teamwork and communica

From Deckhand to Key Player: Adding Value as a New Crew Member!

Dec 02 2024 23 mins

Today we dive into the world of crewing with Quantum Sails’ John Rampe. We discuss what it takes to excel as a new crew member and the art of crewing including how to evolve your skills from the bow to the back of the boat. From the critical role of communication and preparation to the unique qualities that make a good skipper stand out in the eyes of the crew, John’s insights

"Supercoach" Tom Burnham!

Nov 25 2024 53 mins

Tom Burnham, fresh off his America’s Cup experience with American Magic, joins us in the Sailfaster studio. With his extensive top-tier sailing experience, including five America’s Cup campaigns, "Supercoach" Tom has been a key asset to high-performance teams like Young America, Luna Rossa, Artemis Racing, and American Magic. In addition, Tom has also served as the head coach f

Weather forecasting for racing sailors with Chelsea Freas from SeaTactics!

Nov 17 2024 43 mins

Today’s guest is Chelsea Freas, a highly sought-after expert in weather and routing forecasts for sailors of all kinds—offshore racers, regatta competitors, cruisers, and even Olympians. She’s the founder of SeaTactics, offering marine weather solutions like weather routing, regatta forecasting, navigation, consulting, and education—check out www.sea-tactics.com - it includ