Sailfaster: The No 1 podcast for racing sailors

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Sailfaster: The No 1 podcast for racing sailors

Subscribe to the most popular podcast for racing sailors. Hear from top sailors on how they sail faster than anyone else: find out how they got started in sailing, how their race performance improved over time, their thinking on pre-race preparation, favourite race strategies and tactics, crew management and everything else!

  1. "Supercoach" Tom Burnham!

    3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    "Supercoach" Tom Burnham!

    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 for the USA SailGP team and a part-time coach for Australia’s SailGP team.  He's a world champion with multiple TP52 World titles with Quantum Racing, an ISAF Match Racing Worlds title, and a Student Yachting World Cup.  In our conversation, we dive into the intricacies of the America’s Cup, key turning points that define regattas, teamwork, trust, team dynamics, and the resilience needed to succeed at the highest level. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

    53 phút
  2. Weather forecasting for racing sailors with Chelsea Freas from SeaTactics!

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    Weather forecasting for racing sailors with Chelsea Freas from SeaTactics!

    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 includes some excellent free courses! Chelsea shares how she began her career in weather forecasting, the forecasting challenges she tackles and the sailors she supports. We’ll also dive into topics like wind shear, sea breezes, which racing locations are harder to forecast than others, and her favourite weather apps....  Fun fact: Chelsea is not only a competitive sailor herself but also a new mom!

    43 phút
  3. Sydney-Hobart on a Farr 45!

    11 THG 11

    Sydney-Hobart on a Farr 45!

    We’re switching to offshore racing in the Southern Pacific/Australia for this episode!  Richard Hudson has racked up over 150 offshore races of 200 miles or more, including multiple Rolex Sydney-Hobart Races, 34 Sydney-Gold Coast Races, China Sea races, Hong Kong to Philippines, Hong Kong to Vietnam, the 600 mile New Caledonia Groupama Race and many more.  Richard is the owner of Farr 45 Pretty Woman, a proud Corinthian and a member of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. He’s a winner of the Hobart race’s Corinthian division and Wild Rose division, as well as many podium finishes in IRC.  Richard was awarded Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 2023 Ocean Veteran of the Year.     What makes Richard stand out is his emphasis on bringing younger sailors into the sport.   Pretty Woman’s crew blends deep offshore experience with younger sailors from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, enabling many young sailors to experience offshore racing at its toughest.   A fascinating discussion with a top ocean racing veteran!

    32 phút
  4. The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac!

    3 THG 11

    The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac!

    Really enjoyed my conversation with top Chicago sailors George Simkins and Mark Fruin about the famous Mackinac Race.  With multiple podiums between them, you'll hear how they prepare their J111 and J105 for the race, how they think about routing decisions, dealing with tough conditions, avoiding the black flies, why sailing racing is worth investing time in, and finally how Sailfaster caused Mark to have an anxiety attack while flying to a wedding!  Lots to learn from this insightful, fascinating and funny discussion!

    49 phút
  5. Blackhawk: Multi-Time Winner of San Francisco’s Prestigious Rolex Big Boat Series

    28 THG 10

    Blackhawk: Multi-Time Winner of San Francisco’s Prestigious Rolex Big Boat Series

    So much to learn from Ryan Simmons and Brent Draney of San Francisco-based J/105 Blackhawk!  In this episode we interview Ryan and Brent fresh off their recent success at San Francisco’s Rolex Big Boat Series. We discuss crew dynamics and longevity, the crossovers between business and sailing as well as the team’s history of success including Blackhawk’s six victories in the Big Boat Series.  Brent and Ryan dive into how consistent teamwork, preparation, innovation and some serious hiking have contributed to Blackhawk’s impressive track record in competitive sailing!

    44 phút
  6. Tom McLaughlin (Part 2) on Dennis Connor's bets, Buddy's driving, and the ticking clock...

    21 THG 10

    Tom McLaughlin (Part 2) on Dennis Connor's bets, Buddy's driving, and the ticking clock...

    Part 2 of my thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Tom McLaughlin in which he recalled what went wrong with the NYYC's 1987 America's Cup campaign, along with great anecdotes about Dennis Connor, insights on Buddy Melges' helming, and the fundamentals of winning sailing races.  Such an interesting, talented and gracious guest!

    37 phút
  7. Tom McLaughlin (Part 1) on driving an America's Cup boat, surviving the '79 Fastnet, and sail design evolution

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    Tom McLaughlin (Part 1) on driving an America's Cup boat, surviving the '79 Fastnet, and sail design evolution

    Tom McLaughlin's sailing career is enviable. Growing up in San Diego - then the hotbed of offshore racers -Tom was mentored by Dennis Connor, Buddy Melges and Lowell North. He’s raced in multiple Admirals Cups including the infamous 1979 Fastnet race, and gained deep experience of the America’s Cup through two challenger campaigns - he was training helmsmen racing for John Kolius in the New York Yacht Club's 1985 America II campaign, and Sailing Director of the 2007 AREVA Challenge in Valencia with Dawn Riley.  All during a long career at North Sails. Tom's tenure in racing boats also includes maxis and super yachts, today however he's has found contentment racing Lido 14 one designs in Portland, Oregon.   In Part 1 we’ll hear Tom’s experience of the 1979 Fastnet tragedy, the evolution of sail design and its impact on racing performance, and the America II campaign.

    31 phút
  8. Annapolis Sailboat Show, the EWE Spirit Foundation...and racing Vipers!!

    8 THG 10

    Annapolis Sailboat Show, the EWE Spirit Foundation...and racing Vipers!!

    Here’s the very talented Mary Ewenson talking about the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show and sailing her Viper 640!  We recorded it outside at the Annapolis Powerboat Show so you’ll notice the background noise, but hopefully it doesn’t diminish your enjoyment of the episode.  Mary’s also the co-founder of the Spinsheet publications and the founder of the EWE Spirit Foundation, which honors the legacy of Geoff Ewenson by helping those facing immediate hardship bridge financial and social support gaps through mentorship, outreach and financial assistance, thus creating a kind world where everyone has the resources and opportunity to live with dignity, hope and joy.  The upcoming Annapolis Sailboat show is October 10-14, and you can purchase tickets on line at - www.annapolisboatshows.comTo contribute to the EWE Spirit Foundation, just go to www.ewespirit.org!

    42 phút
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