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 Rhode Island and began racing at an early age, moving later into Bermuda Cup match racing and J/24 and J/105 keelboat racing. With her infectious enthusiasm for the sport, Maura shares how teamwork is at the heart of sailing success, as well as the importance of networking and finding the right team, proving that building connections is a vital skill for burgeoning keelboat racers! We also chat about London Calling’s performance journey over the last two years, with Maura emphasizing how intentional practice and coaching elevates performance, with driving skills being an obvious game-changer for boat speed.
Maura also offers refreshing advice: focus on the basics instead of getting bogged down by excessive data. And how practice starts are the perfect way to boost confidence and get a solid read on that day’s racecourse. Maura’s insights are practical and motivational, making I what I hope is a great listen!
What is Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors?
Sailfaster is the podcast for competitive sailors who want to sail faster and win more races. Each episode, host Pete Boland sits down with Olympic medallists, America's Cup and SailGP sailors, offshore racers and coaches to unpack starting technique, boat speed, race tactics, crew management, regatta preparation and race-day mindset — the details that separate the front of the fleet from the rest. Whether you race dinghies, one-designs, keelboats or offshore, you'll walk away with something to use on the water this weekend.