Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors
Pete BolandSubscribe 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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Racing under handicap can feel frustrating—but is your rating really the problem? After joining the J/105 Javelin for the IRC Europeans, I came away convinced that the best teams don't spend their weekends complaining about the rule. They focus on p... more
Modern sailboats have evolved dramatically—but has yacht racing kept up? In this episode of Sailfaster, Pete talks with Andraž Mihelin, co-founder of Seascape and the force behind the Beneteau First range, and offshore racer Charles-Etienne Devannea... more
Tom Kassberg's the owner of Malolo, one of the fastest performance cruising catamarans in the world, with victories in the ARC and class honours at the Caribbean 600. In this episode, Tom joins Pete to unpack how he built a championship offshore rac... more
Olympic gold medallist, America’s Cup winner and SailGP superstar Tom Slingsby joins Sailfaster from San Francisco airport for a fascinating deep dive into what it takes to perform at the highest level of sailing. From surviving one of the toughest a... more
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Excellent depth and breadth of content. I learn something each time I listen.
Thank you Pete.
Apple Podcasts5battery sled
United States4 months ago - Favourite Learning Tool
I love this podcast because like Pete, I came to sailboat racing later in life.
Pete, being endlessly curious, passionate about sailing, and thoughtful, therefore understands what he does not know to be the best he can be, so asks similar questions as I might, as I struggle to be better racer, sailor, skipper, and owner.
Apple Podcasts5sail2Penderblffs
Canada5 months ago - Awesome
Love the podcast. Great insights
Apple Podcasts5dtrain393United Statesa year ago - Sail Faster
Excellent podcast. Kristen Berry and Dawn Riley are 2 of my favorites. Learn something new every time I listen.
Apple Podcasts5C.W. JonesUnited States2 years ago - Great podcast for yacht racing!
Love Sailfaster - I’ve taken away so many useful tips from the chats with top sailors. I keep a notebook next to me when listening! So many sailing podcasts are too general, or feature crusty and boring old guys. Sailfaster is different - I like the self-deprecating vibe the British host brings to the conversation, I suspect it’s disarming and prompts the interviewees to spill their beans on what makes them better racers!
Apple Podcasts5Donnylad64United States2 years ago
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Racing-focused conversations that pair top sailors, coaches, and technologists with practical tactics for improving performance on the water. Across interviews, expect deep dives into race starts, speed, crew dynamics, and mindset, plus behind-the-scenes looks at training pathways, fundraising, and media strategies that broaden participation in offshore and inshore campaigns. A standout element is the blend of technical analysis (GPS starts, boat handling, and aero dynamics) with candid storytelling about leadership, coaching, and building ecosystems to support sailors—making it especially valuable for athletes, crews, coaches, event organizers, and brands serving competitive sailing communities.
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1. On the Wind Sailing
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3. Bar Karate - The Sailing Podcast
4. Single-handed sailing podcast
5. American Sailor
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Richard Newsom
2. Tony Owen
3. Andraž Mihelin
4. Charles-Etienne Devanneaux
5. Tom Kassberg
6. Tom Slingsby
7. Emma Rosenbaum
8. Marianna Fleischman
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