Sailing 360

In this episode, Olympic hopefuls Mika Sternberg and Josh Goldberg discuss their campaign in the Nacra 17 , the mixed foiling multihull that has transformed high-performance Olympic sailing. Their pathway into the class was not the one they originally expected. Like many sailors progressing through the Olympic system, they initially imagined a campaign in the 470, the traditional doublehanded ding...

In this episode, Mike Buckley reflects on leading the U.S. SailGP Team at a moment when the league is evolving as quickly as the boats that define it. Our conversation traces the layered demands of a sport built around foiling technology, where control depends on reading data as fluently as wind and water, and where the space between balance and instability narrows to a thin, trembling line. Buckl...

In this episode of Sailing 360, we sit down with Nikki Barnes , an Olympian and officer in the United States Coast Guard who has built a career grounded in discipline, leadership, and service. From her standout collegiate career at the Coast Guard Academy to representing the United States at the Tokyo Olympics, Nikki has consistently competed at the highest level while committing herself to a life...

In this episode of Sailing 360 , we sit down with one of the most recognizable names in offshore racing, Charlie Enright . A veteran of multiple Ocean Race campaigns and the first American skipper to win the event, Charlie has led world-class teams and built a career defined by performance, leadership, and purpose. He continues to passionately advocate for sustainability in sailing, using his plat...

What gives elite sailors their competitive edge? In this episode of Sailing 360 , we dive into the world of sport psychology with Tim Herzog , a licensed mental health professional and performance coach who works closely with competitive sailors all the way up to the Olympic circuit. Tim breaks down the key psychological skills that separate good from great—like maintaining focus under pressure ,...

Tracy Edwards didn’t just skipper a boat — she led a revolution. In this episode, we sit down with the legendary sailor who defied expectations and made history with Maiden , the first all-female crew to compete in the Whitbread Round the World Race. Tracy opens up about the sexism she faced, the leadership lessons learned at sea, and how Maiden became a global symbol for women’s empowerment. We a...

In this episode, we sit down with Britton Ward , Vice President and Senior Naval Architect at Farr Yacht Design , to explore the creative and technical forces that shape modern performance yachts. From America's Cup racers to offshore cruisers, Britton walks us through what goes into designing vessels that are not only fast but beautiful. We talk innovation, and the future of sustainable yach...

In this episode, we sit down with two-time America’s Cup winner and renowned sailing strategist Peter Isler for an in-depth conversation on what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. From his early days on the water to the cutting-edge technologies shaping modern racing, Peter shares stories, tactics, and lessons learned over a lifetime at sea. Whether you’re a competitive sailor...