Sailing 360
Sailing 360 takes you on an immersive journey around the sailing world, exploring the sport from every angle. Each episode navigates through captivating stories, expert advice, insightful interviews, and the latest sailing innovation. Whether you're a seasoned sailor, a competitive racer, or simply drawn to life on the water, tune in for a fresh perspective on sailing culture, techniques, sustainability, and adventures at sea. Sail beyond the horizon and experience sailing 360 degrees.
Sailing 360
Inside the U.S. SailGP Team with Mike Buckley
In this episode, Mike Buckley reflects on leading the U.S. SailGP Team at a moment when the league is evolving as quickly as the boats that define it. Our conversation traces the layered demands of a sport built around foiling technology, where control depends on reading data as fluently as wind and water, and where the space between balance and instability narrows to a thin, trembling line. Buckley walks through the constant process of refinement that shapes each race weekend, from the granular decisions made on the F50 to the long-view strategies that guide a team through an entire season.
We also step back to consider the shifting world around SailGP itself, a league that is drawing new audiences through unexpected cultural intersections. The presence of figures like DJ Khaled on the dock, cameras rolling and excitement rising, signals the way high-performance sailing is entering broader public view. Buckley reflects on how this growing visibility shapes the team’s identity, responsibility, and long-term goals, adding another layer to the work of leadership in a sport gaining momentum with every stop on the circuit.
Across our discussion, a consistent thread emerges: the discipline required to think faster than the conditions, to stay ahead of the curve in a system defined by speed, and to build a team capable of meeting a future that refuses to slow down. Whether you follow the league closely or are just discovering its pace, this episode offers a clear look at the demanding, innovative world in which the U.S. SailGP Team is charting its course.