Sailfaster with Spite Sailing

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 meets with Emma Rosenbaum and Marianna Fleischman of Spite Sailing who are working to redefine offshore racing.

He dives into the story behind their women-led campaign, their journey into short-handed sailing, and their ambitious goal of competing in the Bermuda One-Two aboard a Mini 650.

Emma and Marianna discuss the barriers that still exist for women in sailing, why access and representation matter, and how they’re creating a performance pathway to help more sailors progress from local club racing to offshore competition.