Episode #113: Adam Lowry on Racing Psychology

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Adam Lowry to chat all things racing. Adam is a 2023 505 World Champion and 2019 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.

Hear the sports psychology that goes into racing, his experience sailing a catamaran across the Atlantic with his family, how the 505 can be fine-tuned before the next Worlds, his sailing roots in Detroit, and what lessons from sailing spill over into his business life.

This episode covers everything from 505s to psychology. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did Adam win the 505 Worlds?
• Why is the 505 the perfect size for him?
• How do you focus on the things that matter when racing?
• Why are 505s fun to sail?
• How does Adam prep for 505 racing?
• Are his kids interested in sailing?
• Has Adam always been competitive?
• Short Tacks: What’s his favorite racing venue?

Learn more about Adam at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/martin-lowry-come-top-5o5-world-championships/.

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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Adam Lowry on Racing Psychology
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:27] John Arndt
  • [0:42] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:50] Learn more about Adam at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/martin-lowry-come-top-5o5-world-championships/
  • [1:50] What’s a story that shaped him as a sailor?
  • [2:02] Olympics Campaign
  • [3:28] How did Adam win the 505 Worlds?
  • [6:14] Sports Psychology
  • [7:43] How do you focus on the things that matter when racing?
  • [9:34] Why is the 505 the perfect size for Adam?
  • [11:02] How does he prep for 505 racing?
  • [12:54] Episode #31: “Mike Martin on Enjoying Sailing, 505s, and Kite Foiling”
  • [13:21] How long have they been racing 505s?
  • [14:37] Why are 505s fun to sail?
  • [16:02] What other classes has Adam sailed besides 505s?
  • [18:21] When did he get into foiling?
  • [19:18] How does wind foiling compare to kite foiling?
  • [20:38] Are Adam’s kids interested in sailing?
  • [21:18] What other types of sailing are in Adam’s future?
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  • 505s
  • [23:38] How do you fine-tune a 505?
  • [25:52] When’s the next 505 event?
  • [26:35] How did Adam get so into sailing?
  • [28:34] Has he always been competitive?
  • [30:32] How have sailing lessons informed other areas of his life?
  • [34:02] How do you keep a fleet growing?
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  • Short Tacks
  • [36:52] What’s Adam’s dream boat?
  • [38:01] What’s his racing-cruising ratio?
  • [38:24] What’s his favorite racing venue?
  • [39:34] Why should anyone try sailing?
  • [40:28] High Performance Sailing by Frank Bethwaite
  • [40:58] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [41:33] What final thoughts does Adam have?
  • [42:18] Learn more about Adam at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/martin-lowry-come-top-5o5-world-championships/
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