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
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.