{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors","title":"Building a Culture of Safety at Sea with Ministry of Sailing's John Schafer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2282,"description":"In this episode we dive into a critical topic: safety at sea. I’m joined by John Schafer, founder of Ministry of Sailing, a platform dedicated to improving safety, training, and risk management for sailors of all levels, whether they’re involved in offshore racing, coastal cruising, or inshore sailing.  John’s a highly-experienced racing sailor and marine safety expert dedicated to enhancing safety standards across the sailing community.  He shares his insights on how to foster a culture of safety, the importance of man overboard drills and the oft-overlooked challenge of getting someone back onboard, the power of communication in emergencies and practical steps every sailor should take to stay prepared. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or stepping onto a race boat for the first time, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Learn how to transform your team into a cohesive unit, mitigate risks, and approach every sailing adventure with the right tools, training, and mindset ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SdG-9dNUER0-6ZojsqMY3BuquVrz5x4SMeUCoAPG__Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZDgw/MDQyZGJhMDRiOTMx/YjgwYTM2YTg5MmJh/OGU2ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}