Episodes
Engineering Speed: How Angelo Guarino Climbed the Fleet
My guest today is my good friend Angelo Guarino — aeronautical engineer, US Sailing Regional Judge, J/105 sailor, and one of the most analytical, hard-working racers in Annapolis. Angelo didn’t grow up sailing. He started racing in his 30s, got hooked instantly, and has spent the years since climbin...
SailTalks: The Virtual Chalk Talk with Odey Hariri
in this quick episode, racing sailor and engineering student Odey Hariri joins Pete to share the story behind SailTalks , the new digital whiteboard that’s transforming how sailors learn, coach, collaborate, and even present protests. Inspired by the classic magnetic model-boat boards, SailTalks bri...
The Fast Track: Training, Tactics & Regatta Choices with John Loe
In this episode, I’m joined by multi-time champion John Loe, a standout Star and J/70 racer, for a candid look at how top sailors choose events, prepare for them, and keep getting faster. John explains how he targets the right regattas, builds focused training blocks, and uses intensive skill work—l...
Precision Under Pressure: Inside the Mind of a Champion Navigator
TP52 World Champion navigator Sara Stone returns to SailFaster to unpack the art and science of high-performance racing. From navigating Quantum Racing / American Magic TP52 to leading teams through intense offshore and inshore campaigns, Sara shares how precision, calm, and communication drive res...
Think Faster, Sail Faster. Brian Swingly on How Mental Performance Wins Races
Today we're talking to Brian Swingly, a mental performance and executive coach who specializes in helping sailors and high-performing teams enhance their focus, resilience, and decision-making skills. Brian shares insights from his own sailing journey, the importance of mindset in competitive sailin...
Next Generation Offshore: Kelly Holthus and the Transpac
Pete sits down with Kelly Holthus, a junior at Tulane University, All-American sailor, and veteran of five Transpac races aboard BadPak , skippered by his father Tom Holthus. Kelly shares what it’s like growing up in a California sailing family, the lessons he’s taken from college racing, and how he...
Precision and Preparation: Racing Offshore with Allegiant
Bert and Marilyn Busser, the husband-and-wife team behind the J/42 Allegiant , share what it takes to compete in some of the toughest offshore races on the East Coast—from Annapolis to Newport to Marblehead to Halifax. In this conversation, they open up about the highs and lows of racing, the endura...
Racing to the Edge with Charlie Enright
What does it take to win The Ocean Race and then step up to lead U.S. Sailing? In this episode, we talk with offshore legend Charlie Enright — skipper of 11th Hour Racing Team, the first American crew ever to win the race. Charlie shares how his obsession with sailing carried him from dinghies on Na...
Mind Over Waves: Sweta Shervegar on Racing and Mental Preparation
In this episode of Sailfaster , we’re joined by Sweta Shervegar — one of India’s most accomplished sailors and a silver medalist at the 2018 Asian Games in the 49erFX. Sweta shares her journey from starting out with the Sea Cadets to competing on the international stage, and how she balances her lif...