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Scott Nixon talks TP52s, the ORC Worlds, and the relentless commitment to learning
Season 2 Episode 18
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…
1 year, 9 months ago
From "crisis management" to executing with confidence, with Maura Winston
Season 2 Episode 17
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 …
1 year, 9 months ago
Match Racing with the Danish Champion!
Season 2 Episode 16
This episode features an engaging conversation with two-time Danish match racing champion Marie Klok Crump. She shares how a pivotal high school expe…
1 year, 9 months ago
From Deckhand to Key Player: Adding Value as a New Crew Member!
Season 2 Episode 15
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…
1 year, 9 months ago
"Supercoach" Tom Burnham!
Season 2 Episode 14
Tom Burnham, fresh off his America’s Cup experience with American Magic, joins us in the Sailfaster studio. With his extensive top-tier sailing exper…
1 year, 10 months ago
Weather forecasting for racing sailors with Chelsea Freas from SeaTactics!
Season 2 Episode 13
Today’s guest is Chelsea Freas, a highly sought-after expert in weather and routing forecasts for sailors of all kinds—offshore racers, regatta compe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Sydney-Hobart on a Farr 45!
Season 2 Episode 12
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 m…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac!
Season 2 Episode 11
Really enjoyed my conversation with top Chicago sailors George Simkins and Mark Fruin about the famous Mackinac Race. With multiple podiums between …
1 year, 10 months ago
Blackhawk: Multi-Time Winner of San Francisco’s Prestigious Rolex Big Boat Series
Season 2 Episode 10
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 th…
1 year, 11 months ago
Tom McLaughlin (Part 2) on Dennis Connor's bets, Buddy's driving, and the ticking clock...
Season 2 Episode 9
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, …
1 year, 11 months ago