RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_ad8867d6-530d-43c9-b4f0-a47433f38be9 -- Rendered At Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:47:08 +0000 Salty Dips: Sailboat Racing, Adventures and Stories https://redcircle.com/shows/salty-dips en-US All rights reserved. A Podcast about Sailing, Racing, and the Characters that Make it Happen Chris Maier A podcast about sailing, racing and the people who make it happen. We're focused on the characters that have made and continue to make sailing fun and inspiring. We try to produce an episode a month. We sit down and talk with some of the greatest, or at least most entertaining, sailors, coaches and officials around. ad8867d6-530d-43c9-b4f0-a47433f38be9 Support This Podcast A podcast about sailing, racing and the people who make it happen. We're focused on the characters that make sailing and sailboat racing both fun and inspiring. #StaySalty

]]> episodic no Chris Maier chris.maier@blackwolfracing.ca false full Sailing Distance Races with Peter Salusbury of Longboard - E6 Sailing Distance Races with Peter Salusbury of Longboard - E6 6 1 Chris Maier Lessons from the Brooks Peninsula "Preparation is not a spring project—it starts in November." 50th PNW Offshore winner Peter Salusbury joins us to break down the technical discipline of the Riptide 35 Longboard, the human element of safety at sea, and why the human element still beats the machine when the weather turns. In this episode, Chris Maier sits down with ocean racer Peter Salusbury, fresh off his overall victory in the 50th Pacific Northwest Offshore. As the skipper of the Riptide 35 Longboard and the Event Chair for the Southern Straits, Peter brings a masterclass in what it actually takes to manage a high-performance offshore program. We dive into: The Second Lesson of Racing: Why Peter starts his refit and preparation process six months before the start line. Safety as a Culture: Reflections on the 2010 Southern Straits storm and how it redefined safety standards in British Columbia. Technology vs. the human element: Using Expedition software to find trends while relying on human judgment to make the final call in big sea states. The Salty Dip: A harrowing account of a Brooks Peninsula storm that saw a 40-foot yacht lose its mast and the Coast Guard intervene. The Feeder System: How the Melges 24 fleet is bridging the gap for the next generation of offshore talent. Whether you're an aspiring offshore sailor or a seasoned veteran, Peter’s "no fluff" approach to preparation and leadership is essential listening. Stay Salty. riptide 35 safety at sea southern straits van isle 360 salty dips offshore racing yacht racing bc sailboat preparation Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations Join Peter Salusbury, winner of the 50th PNW Offshore, on Salty Dips Episode 6. Explore the technical prep of the Riptide 35 'Longboard,' the 2010 Southern Straits watershed, and why a sailor's eye still beats technology offshore.

Preparation isn’t a spring project—it starts in November."

In this episode, Chris Maier sits down with ocean racer Peter Salusbury, fresh off his overall victory in the 50th Pacific Northwest Offshore. As the skipper of the Riptide 35 Longboard and the Event Chair for the Southern Straits, Peter brings a masterclass in what it actually takes to manage a high-performance offshore program.

We dive into:

  • The Second Lesson of Racing: Why Peter starts his refit and preparation process six months before the start line.
  • Safety as a Culture: Reflections on the 2010 Southern Straits storm and how it redefined safety standards in British Columbia.
  • Technology vs. the human element: Using Expedition software to find trends while relying on human judgment to make the final call in big sea states.
  • The Salty Dip: A harrowing account of a Brooks Peninsula storm that saw a 40-foot yacht lose its mast and the Coast Guard intervene.
  • The Feeder System: How the Melges 24 fleet is bridging the gap for the next generation of offshore talent.

Whether you're an aspiring offshore sailor or a seasoned veteran, Peter’s "no fluff" approach to preparation and leadership is essential listening.

Stay Salty.

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  • safety at sea
  • southern straits
  • van isle 360
  • salty dips
  • offshore racing
  • yacht racing bc
  • sailboat preparation


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>Join Peter Salusbury, winner of the 50th PNW Offshore, on Salty Dips Episode 6. Explore the technical prep of the Riptide 35 &#39;Longboard,&#39; the 2010 Southern Straits watershed, and why a sailor&#39;s eye still beats technology offshore.</p><p>Preparation isn’t a spring project—it starts in November.&#34;</p><p>In this episode, Chris Maier sits down with ocean racer Peter Salusbury, fresh off his overall victory in the 50th Pacific Northwest Offshore. As the skipper of the Riptide 35 <em>Longboard</em> and the Event Chair for the Southern Straits, Peter brings a masterclass in what it actually takes to manage a high-performance offshore program.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>The Second Lesson of Racing: Why Peter starts his refit and preparation process six months before the start line.</li><li>Safety as a Culture: Reflections on the 2010 Southern Straits storm and how it redefined safety standards in British Columbia.</li><li>Technology vs. the human element: Using Expedition software to find trends while relying on human judgment to make the final call in big sea states.</li><li>The Salty Dip: A harrowing account of a Brooks Peninsula storm that saw a 40-foot yacht lose its mast and the Coast Guard intervene.</li><li>The Feeder System: How the Melges 24 fleet is bridging the gap for the next generation of offshore talent.</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re an aspiring offshore sailor or a seasoned veteran, Peter’s &#34;no fluff&#34; approach to preparation and leadership is essential listening.</p><p>Stay Salty.</p><ul><li>riptide 35</li><li>safety at sea</li><li>southern straits</li><li>van isle 360</li><li>salty dips</li><li>offshore racing</li><li>yacht racing bc</li><li>sailboat preparation</li></ul><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> a7bdd169-e406-462a-bc53-150a5a147263 https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-6-lessons-in-preparation-safety-and-the-human-element-with-peter-salusbury Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:41 +0000 3238 false full The Value of Doing Hard Things with Bert ter Hart - E5 The Value of Doing Hard Things with Bert ter Hart - E5 5 1 Chris Maier Solo Around the World, is it a Race? More people have walked on the moon than have done what Bert ter Hart achieved: a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using only a sextant and paper charts. No GPS. No chart plotter. Just 265 days of raw discipline and mental architecture. Also, we try to look into what makes a racer in sailing. In this episode, host Chris Maier sits down with Bert to dive deep into the philosophy of "Doing Hard Things." From his background as a platoon commander in Canada’s Special Service Force to facing the chaotic wave trains of the Southern Ocean, Bert explains why he never plays "what if" games and why he views maintenance as a "Black Box" of safety deposits. We also talk about his next "beast" of a voyage—sneaking around the world in a faster hull to outrun storms— and his upcoming paddle from the Alberta border to the Arctic Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations More people have walked on the moon than have done what Bert ter Hart achieved: a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using only a sextant and paper charts. No GPS. No chart plotter. Just 265 days of raw discipline and mental toughness. Also, we try to look into what makes a racer in sailing.

In this episode, host Chris Maier sits down with Bert to dive deep into the philosophy of "Doing Hard Things." From his background as a platoon commander in Canada’s Special Service Force to facing the chaotic wave trains of the Southern Ocean, Bert explains why he never plays "what if" games and why he views maintenance as a "Black Box" of safety deposits.

We also talk about his next "beast" of a voyage—sneaking around the world in a faster hull to outrun storms— and his upcoming paddle from the Alberta border to the Arctic

Highlights include:

  • The Moon vs. The Sea: Why solo traditional navigation is a rarer feat than space travel.
  • The "When" Philosophy: How to plan for disaster without being paralyzed by it.
  • The Salty Dip: A harrowing 7-hour session steering backwards in a flooded cockpit in the Tasman Sea.
  • Small Decisions: How breaking a massive task into tiny, "harder" choices leads to success.

Guest Bio:

Bert ter Hart is a record-setting sailor, author, and adventurer. He is the first North American to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation via the five great capes using traditional navigation. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College, Bert’s adventures span from the world's most dangerous oceans to paddling across the width of Canada.

Keywords:

Sailing, Yacht Racing, Solo Circumnavigation, Traditional Navigation, Sextant, Resilience, Bert ter Hart, Salty Dips, Black Wolf Racing, Pacific Northwest, Adventure, Military Discipline.

Links Mentioned:



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>More people have walked on the moon than have done what Bert ter Hart achieved: a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe using only a sextant and paper charts. No GPS. No chart plotter. Just 265 days of raw discipline and mental toughness. Also, we try to look into what makes a racer in sailing.</p><p>In this episode, host Chris Maier sits down with Bert to dive deep into the philosophy of &#34;Doing Hard Things.&#34; From his background as a platoon commander in Canada’s Special Service Force to facing the chaotic wave trains of the Southern Ocean, Bert explains why he never plays &#34;what if&#34; games and why he views maintenance as a &#34;Black Box&#34; of safety deposits.</p><p>We also talk about his next &#34;beast&#34; of a voyage—sneaking around the world in a faster hull to outrun storms— and his upcoming paddle from the Alberta border to the Arctic</p><p>Highlights include:</p><ul><li>The Moon vs. The Sea: Why solo traditional navigation is a rarer feat than space travel.</li><li>The &#34;When&#34; Philosophy: How to plan for disaster without being paralyzed by it.</li><li>The Salty Dip: A harrowing 7-hour session steering backwards in a flooded cockpit in the Tasman Sea.</li><li>Small Decisions: How breaking a massive task into tiny, &#34;harder&#34; choices leads to success.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Guest Bio:</p><p>Bert ter Hart is a record-setting sailor, author, and adventurer. He is the first North American to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation via the five great capes using traditional navigation. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College, Bert’s adventures span from the world&#39;s most dangerous oceans to paddling across the width of Canada.</p><p>Keywords:</p><p>Sailing, Yacht Racing, Solo Circumnavigation, Traditional Navigation, Sextant, Resilience, Bert ter Hart, Salty Dips, Black Wolf Racing, Pacific Northwest, Adventure, Military Discipline.</p><p>Links Mentioned:</p><ul><li>Bert’s Circumnavigation: <a href="http://the5capes.com" rel="nofollow">the5capes.com</a></li><li>Cross-Canada Adventure: <a href="https://www.kainani.ca/" rel="nofollow">KaiNani.ca</a></li><li>Bert’s Projects: <a href="https://bertterhart.com/" rel="nofollow">bertterhart.com</a></li><li>Black Wolf Racing: <a href="https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/" rel="nofollow">blackwolfracing.ca</a></li></ul><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> 31b3e3b7-7c95-43d1-b858-ce57c623583b https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-5-the-value-of-doing-hard-things-with-bert-ter-hart Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:35 +0000 4111 false full The Art of the Regatta with Paul Ulibarri - E4 The Art of the Regatta with Paul Ulibarri - E4 4 1 Chris Maier How an Olympic Race Officer handles the chaos of a high-stakes starting line. What does it take to manage a race on the world’s biggest stage? In this episode, we sit down with four-time Olympic Race Officer Paul Ulibarri to go behind the scenes of elite-level regatta management. From his humble (and accidental) beginnings as a Hobie Cat dealer to overseeing the most prestigious starting lines in the world, Paul shares the tactical precision and cool-headedness required for international race officiating. He has overseen racing at all levels from the Pacific Northwest around the world. We dive into the "Art of the Regatta" and hear some harrowing dips (Sea Stories) from some truly epic races.


Olympic Race Management, Regatta Strategy, Professional Race Officiating, High-Performance Sailing Logistics, International Sailing Standards, Olympic Yacht Racing, Race Officer Insights, Grand Prix Regatta Organization.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>What does it take to manage a race on the world’s biggest stage? In this episode, we sit down with four-time Olympic Race Officer Paul Ulibarri to go behind the scenes of elite-level regatta management. From his humble (and accidental) beginnings as a Hobie Cat dealer to overseeing the most prestigious starting lines in the world, Paul shares the tactical precision and cool-headedness required for international race officiating. He has overseen racing at all levels from the Pacific Northwest around the world. We dive into the &#34;Art of the Regatta&#34; and hear some harrowing dips (Sea Stories) from some truly epic races.</p><p><br></p><p>Olympic Race Management, Regatta Strategy, Professional Race Officiating, High-Performance Sailing Logistics, International Sailing Standards, Olympic Yacht Racing, Race Officer Insights, Grand Prix Regatta Organization.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> f273b040-112e-4090-b9ff-86581f572cdf https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/the-art-of-the-regatta-global-racing-insights-with-4x-olympic-officer-paul-ulibarri Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:47 +0000 3560 false full Cascadia Sailing with Joy Dahlgren - E3 Cascadia Sailing with Joy Dahlgren - E3 3 1 Chris Maier In this episode, we sit down with a powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest sailing scene. Joy Dahlgren joins us to talk about the movement sweeping our waters. She is a racer, a business owner, and a community builder. Joy is now with North Sails in Victoria after her time with UK Sailmakers. She also leads the charge for women in high-performance racing. We dive deep into the Cascadia sailing movement and what it means for our region and look ahead to the road to the New York Yacht Club. See the show notes on out website www.blackwolfracing.ca. Cascadia Sailing Women's Sailing High-Performance Racing All-Women's Team NYYC Women's Championship Pacific Northwest Sailing Sailing Community One-Design Racing IC37 Racing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations In this episode, we sit down with a powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest sailing scene. Joy Dahlgren joins us to talk about the movement sweeping our waters. She is a racer, a business owner, and a community builder.

Joy is now with North Sails in Victoria after her time with UK Sailmakers. She also leads the charge for women in high-performance racing.

We dive deep into the Cascadia sailing movement and what it means for our region and look ahead to the road to the New York Yacht Club.

See the show notes here.

Cascadia Sailing

Women's Sailing

High-Performance Racing

All-Women's Team

NYYC Women's Championship

Pacific Northwest Sailing

Sailing Community

One-Design Racing

IC37 Racing



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>In this episode, we sit down with a powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest sailing scene. Joy Dahlgren joins us to talk about the movement sweeping our waters. She is a racer, a business owner, and a community builder.</p><p>Joy is now with North Sails in Victoria after her time with UK Sailmakers. She also leads the charge for women in high-performance racing.</p><p>We dive deep into the Cascadia sailing movement and what it means for our region and look ahead to the road to the New York Yacht Club.</p><p><a href="https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-3-cascadia-sailing-with-joy-dahlgren" rel="nofollow">See the show notes here.</a></p><p>Cascadia Sailing</p><p>Women&#39;s Sailing</p><p>High-Performance Racing</p><p>All-Women&#39;s Team</p><p>NYYC Women&#39;s Championship</p><p>Pacific Northwest Sailing</p><p>Sailing Community</p><p>One-Design Racing</p><p>IC37 Racing</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> 75108dc6-42f9-4c90-8ee7-b3ab89045a96 https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-3-cascadia-sailing-with-joy-dahlgren Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:34 +0000 3142 false full Coaching with Steve McBride - E2 Coaching with Steve McBride - E2 2 1 Chris Maier The Humanity and Science of Coaching Today's podcast is the second installment of my conversation with Steve McBride. In our first episode, we talked sailing and life. Today we talk coaching Steve's As the long time head coach and program director at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Steve is coached at every level of competition from youth to the Paralympic Games. His Paralympic athletes have won several medals, though it's not just the highest levels of our sport that keep him going. His focus is always on his athletes and their lives. He's careful not to outshine them. Though he has received many national awards for coaching. Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations We finish up our conversation with Steve McBride that we began in Episode 1. In this conversation we talk about Steve's coaching and his thoughts on the art and science of encouraging performance from sailors (and hockey players?).


Show notes, blog entries and lots more can be found here; www.blackwolfracing.ca

Follow us: www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/


Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>We finish up our conversation with Steve McBride that we began in Episode 1. In this conversation we talk about Steve&#39;s coaching and his thoughts on the art and science of encouraging performance from sailors (and hockey players?).</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes, blog entries and lots more can be found here; <a href="http://www.blackwolfracing.ca/" rel="nofollow">www.blackwolfracing.ca </a></p><p>Follow us: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> c74ce635-0bac-4e79-8ae1-efc749e71848 https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-2-the-science-and-humanity-of-coaching-with-steve-mcbride Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:43:45 +0000 3431 false full Sailing with Steve McBride - E1 Sailing with Steve McBride - E1 1 1 Chris Maier A life of Sailing, Racing and Coaching From the gusty lakes of Winnipeg to the elite Paralympic stage, Steve McBride has navigated the pivot point between the sea and the sky. In this inaugural episode of Salty Dips, we explore the "doing it scared" philosophy that transformed a prairie sailor into a world-class coach and a cornerstone of the BC sailing community as well as the Canadian high performance coaching. Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations We meet up with legendary sailing coach Steve Mcbride to talk about sailing and his experiences.

Steve talks about getting into sailing with his dad on Falcon Lake in Manitoba. We chat about Fireballs, Lasers, Optimists, and of course 49ers and skiffs. A paralympic coach and well known in Canadian high performance sailing and the Paralympic sailing movement. Seve talks about 'Doing it Scared'

Show notes, blog entries and lots more can be found here; www.blackwolfracing.ca

Follow us: www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/


Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations]]> <p>We meet up with legendary sailing coach Steve Mcbride to talk about sailing and his experiences.</p><p>Steve talks about getting into sailing with his dad on Falcon Lake in Manitoba. We chat about Fireballs, Lasers, Optimists, and of course 49ers and skiffs. A paralympic coach and well known in Canadian high performance sailing and the Paralympic sailing movement. Seve talks about &#39;Doing it Scared&#39;</p><p>Show notes, blog entries and lots more can be found here; <a href="http://www.blackwolfracing.ca" rel="nofollow">www.blackwolfracing.ca </a></p><p>Follow us: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/blackwolfraces/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sailing, Racing, Coaching, Prairie Sailing, Sailing in Canada, Pacific Northwest Coaching, Dinghy, Laster, Fireball, Paralympic Sailing</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations'>https://redcircle.com/salty-dips/donations</a> 07d18879-9e85-41b3-9dd6-3149d1df4f8f https://www.blackwolfracing.ca/post/salty-dips-episode-1-sailing-and-life-with-steve-mcbride Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:32:56 +0000 3228 false