Sailfaster with Ken Read

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 hosts the President of North Sails, Ken Read.

What separates the best sailors from the rest? In this episode, multi-time world champion Read shares the mindset, habits, and hard-won lessons that fuel real improvement—on club lines and world stages alike.

From the power of curiosity to the pain of lost championships, he opens up about his journey through America’s Cups and Volvo Ocean Races, his obsession with learning, the power of the speed loop, and how to truly feel the boat.

Whether you’re racing a Tuesday night series or dreaming of an offshore campaign, this is a masterclass in how to get better—one decision, one sail, and one shift at a time.