Coaching

High-performance coaching for race teams who want to improve how they sail, operate, and perform under pressure.

I work with race teams to improve the complete performance system onboard — from boat handling and starts to communication, decision-making, crew structure, and race execution.

My coaching is built around one simple idea:

Performance improves fastest when the team has clarity.

Clarity in roles.
Clarity in communication.
Clarity in process.
Clarity in what is actually making the boat faster — or slower.

Whether I’m working with an owner-driver team, a developing race crew, or an experienced program looking for sharper execution, the goal is always the same:

Turn learning into repeatable performance.

How I Coach

My coaching is practical, race-relevant, and built around what actually wins races — not theory for theory’s sake.

I focus on helping teams:

• Sail the boat better

• Handle pressure better

• Communicate more clearly

• Make cleaner decisions

• Improve repeatability in key maneuvers

• Build a stronger, more accountable team environment

A lot of performance in sailing is lost in the small things:

• the final minute of a start

• unclear calls

• poor role definition

• inefficient maneuvers

• hesitation in transitions

• teams not fully understanding what “good” looks like

That is where I do most of my work.

I help teams identify those performance leaks and turn them into clear actions, drills, and systems that move the whole group forward.

What I Specialise In

Race Team Performance

I work on the full race team environment — not just boat speed in isolation.

That includes:

• team structure

• role clarity

• onboard communication

• preparation

• process under pressure

• debrief and review systems

Starts & First-Phase Racing

Starts are one of the biggest opportunities in any campaign.

I coach:

• line use

• setup

• timing

• trigger pulling

• time-on-distance

• first-phase positioning

• tactical clarity under pressure

Boat Handling & Maneuver Quality

I help teams improve the repeatability and efficiency of:

• tacks

• gybes

• mark roundings

• deployment decisions

• transitions between modes

• exits from maneuvers

The aim is not just to “do it better once” — it’s to make it repeatable in racing.

Onboard Communication

One of the biggest gains in performance often comes from improving how information moves around the boat.

I work with teams on:

• who should be talking

• what they should be saying

• when they should say it

• how to reduce noise and improve clarity

Debrief to Action

One of the most important parts of coaching is turning observations into improvement.

I help teams move from:

• “what happened”
  to

• “why it happened”
  to

• “what we do next”

That means turning race days into practical next steps — not just more conversation.

Video & Drone Analysis

We use drone footage to capture key moments on the water — particularly maneuvers, transitions, and positioning — from an external perspective.

This gives the team a clear view of what is actually happening, not just what it feels like onboard.

Drone footage is especially valuable for:

• gybes and gybe exits

• mark roundings

• deployment decisions

• weight movement and positioning

• heel control and balance

• timing through maneuvers

It allows us to:

• identify small inefficiencies

• compare execution between runs

• align the team on what “good” looks like

• and refine technique much faster

Seeing it clearly makes it easier to improve it.

My Approach

My coaching style is built around:

clarity, accountability, and repeatability.

I’m interested in helping teams become:

• more organised

• more self-aware

• more efficient

• more race-ready

• more consistent under pressure

The goal is not to over complicate things.

The goal is to make the important things:

clear, trainable, and repeatable.

That is where real performance gains come from.

What Coaching Can Include

Depending on the team and campaign, coaching can include:

• On-water coaching

• Regatta support

• Race debriefs

• Team communication work

• Starts and maneuver training

• Crew role definition

• Video / analytics review

• Drone analysis

• Performance planning for events

• Training structure and drill design

Every team is different, so the coaching is always tailored to the program and where the biggest gains are available.

Who I Work With

I work with teams who want to raise their level — whether that means:

• improving race execution

• sharpening crew performance

• integrating new team members

• getting more from training days

• or building a stronger, more professional campaign

That can apply to:

• owner-driver teams

• performance keelboats

• catamaran programs

• one-design teams

• regatta-focused crews

• teams building toward a bigger campaign

The Outcome

Good coaching should not just make the boat look better for a day.

It should leave the team with:

• a clearer structure

• better habits

• stronger decision-making

• better communication

• and a more repeatable way of performing

The aim is simple:

Make the team better at performing when it matters.