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Precision Under Pressure: Inside the Mind of a Champion Navigator

Precision Under Pressure: Inside the Mind of a Champion Navigator

Update: 2025-11-12

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TP52 World Champion navigator Sara Stone returns to SailFaster to unpack the art and science of high-performance racing. From navigating Quantum Racing / American Magic TP52 to leading teams through intense offshore and inshore campaigns, Sara shares how precision, calm, and communication drive results. She talks mental performance, leadership, and how to make smart decisions under pressure—on and off the water. A great listen!

🎧 Insight, discipline, and a dash of scientific curiosity from one of sailing’s sharpest minds.

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Precision Under Pressure: Inside the Mind of a Champion Navigator

Precision Under Pressure: Inside the Mind of a Champion Navigator

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