Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors

Pete Boland

pete@sailfaster.net

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Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on competitive sailing performance, race preparation, strategy, tactics, crew management, and offshore racing, typically featuring accomplished sailors, race campaign leaders, and elite sailing personalities. Credible pitches include professional and Olympic sailors, offshore racers, sailing coaches, performance specialists, and leaders of noteworthy racing programs; booking difficulty is medium because the show accepts respected niche experts but also features highly prominent competitors.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 4.2k subscribers

Instagram: 3.1k followers

Contact Information

pete@sailfaster.net

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Host

Pete Boland - Sailing podcast host focused on competitive racing, performance improvement, race preparation, tactics, and crew management.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished competitive sailors, Olympic or professional sailing experience, offshore racing credentials, race campaign leadership, or specialized expertise in sailing performance and preparation.
Required Achievements:  
Olympic medals, America’s Cup victories, SailGP championships, Offshore race victories, Leadership of notable sailing campaigns, Development of competitive racing pathways

Recent Guest Discussions

Tom Kassberg - Building An Offshore Racing Program, Selecting A Performance Platform, Elite Crew Development, Boat-specific Performance Data, Multihull Racing, Risk Management, And Preparation.

Tom Slingsby - Elite Performance, Decision-making At High Speed, Psychological Resilience, Marginal Gains, Preparation, Leadership, And Competitive Sailing.

Marianna Fleischman - Women-led Offshore Racing, Short-handed Sailing, Access And Representation, And Developing Pathways From Club Racing To Offshore Competition.

Emma Rosenbaum - Women-led Offshore Racing, Short-handed Sailing, Access And Representation, And Developing Pathways From Club Racing To Offshore Competition.

Recent Topics

Sailboat Racing, Offshore Sailing, Sailing Performance, Racing Strategy, Crew Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors
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What It Takes to Race a 50-Foot Performance Catamaran - With Tom Kassberg

July 01, 2026

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 racing program from the ground up—from choosing the right platform and assembling an elite crew to developing boat-specific performance data and making high-pressure decisions at sea. They also discuss the unique demands of racing high-performance mu...

Tom Slingsby: Decision-Making At 80 KPH!

June 23, 2026

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 and most dramatic SailGP race days of his career to the mindset shifts that helped him overcome Olympic heartbreak and become a world champion, Tom shares the lessons, habits and psychological edge behind his success. He reveals why sailing is real...

Spite Sailing: Building an Offshore Racing Pathway for Women

June 04, 2026

Offshore racing has long been seen as one of sailing's toughest frontiers—physically demanding, technically complex, and historically dominated by men. But Emma Rosenbaum and Marianna Fleischman of Spite Sailing are working to change that.In this episode of SailFaster, we dive into the story behind their women-led offshore racing campaign, their journey into short-handed sailing, and their ambitious goal of competing in the Bermuda One-Two aboard a Mini 650.Emma and Marianna discuss the barri...

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