Season 2
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...
Small Boats, Big Passion – Radio-Controlled Racing with Len Bose & Dan Shier
In this episode of Sailfaster , we delve into the fast-paced and surprisingly sophisticated world of radio-controlled yacht racing. Our guests, Len Bose and Dan Shier , give us a guided tour of the sport and the dedicated community keeping this unique branch of the sport alive and well. We discuss h...
Precision Racing: Steve Hunt & Morgan Trubovich Talk Vakaros RaceSense!
In this episode of SailFaster , Pete Boland talks with Vakaros Events Director Doug Wake about how RaceSense is transforming race starts with GPS precision and automatic OCS calls—no pinging needed. Top sailors Steve Hunt and Morgan Trubovich share how the system boosts confidence, reduces risk, and...
Sailfaster Experts on Nailing the Windward Rounding
We’re back from an extended break with a fresh run of Sailfaster episodes—and we’re kicking things off with something a little different. This special compilation brings together insights from five of the sharpest minds in the sport: Luke Lawrence, Tom Burnham, Kristen Robinson, Scott Nixon, and Ste...
Around the Race Course with Luke Lawrence
Here's the second part of my chat with Luke Lawrence, in which we dive into a masterclass on racecourse strategy and mindset. We began with Luke's thoughts on a systems-based approach to improvement and ended with a deep discussion on upwind strategy options, successfully rounding the upwind mark an...