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.
- riptide 35
- safety at sea
- southern straits
- van isle 360
- salty dips
- offshore racing
- yacht racing bc
- sailboat preparation
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