American Sailor
American Sailor
Podcast Description
The American Sailor podcast delivers a monthly pulse of the sailing world, bringing you the news, stories, and conversations that connect and inspire sailors across the country. With engaging interviews from across the sailing community — from elite competitors to passionate grassroots sailors — we celebrate the sport’s legacy, explore its evolving future, and spotlight the people who make American sailing exceptional.
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Content Themes
The podcast highlights a variety of themes pertinent to the sailing world, including competition updates, personal stories from sailors, and innovations in sailing practices. Episodes have included discussions on the U.S. Wingfoil National Championships, the impact of women in sailing with all-women crews, and interviews with experts like Dave Perry who provide insights on new racing rules and historical perspectives.

The American Sailor podcast delivers a monthly pulse of the sailing world, bringing you the news, stories, and conversations that connect and inspire sailors across the country. With engaging interviews from across the sailing community — from elite competitors to passionate grassroots sailors — we celebrate the sport’s legacy, explore its evolving future, and spotlight the people who make American sailing exceptional.
Join American Sailor hosts John Pearce and Whitney Kent for a special episode featuring our first-ever sibling duo, Melanie and Adam Roberts!Melanie Roberts joins us to give an inside look at life on SailGP’s Race Management team, including what a typical day looks like and what it takes to manage racing at the highest level.Adam Roberts shares highlights from his summer on the water, including the Newport Bermuda Race, Edgartown Yacht Club’s Round-the-Island Race, and Sonar team racing with Corinthian Yacht Club.We also recap the Two Bridge Fiasco, CJ Buckley Team Race, and US Sailing’s National Wingfoil Championship in San Francisco.It’s a packed episode with great stories, racing insights, and plenty of sailing — don’t miss it!

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