Lara Dallman Weiss on Starts, Downwind Speed & Staying Calm Under Pressure

Podcast: Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors · Pete Boland

Opublikowano: 2026-03-24

Olympian and performance coach Lara Dallman Weiss joins Sailfaster to unpack what actually makes boats go faster—and it’s not just technique. From her background in Olympic 470 racing to keelboat campaigns and coaching, Lara shares a holistic view of performance that blends decision-making, teamwork, communication and mindset. At the core is a simple idea: sailing is constant problem-solving, and the best sailors are the ones who can stay calm, identify what matters, and take the next step. We get into how to manage pressure, why the “human” side of sailing is often overlooked, and how smal...