Sailfaster with Allan Terhune
Published on August 7th, 2024
Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode Boland speaks with renowned racing sailor Allan Terhune.
A world champion in J/22s, Terhune has eleven North American wins in the Lightning along with a Pan-Am Games gold medal. Long story short, he knows a thing or two about racing, and offers many insights and ideas about how to get around the race course in the front of the pack.
The discussion highlights the art and craft of decision-making at gates, his philosophy around focus and simplicity, and recovering from (and avoiding!) bad starts.