6 Olympics, 5 Medals, and Still Chasing Progress | Inside the mind of Coach Joe Glanfield

In this episode of Pursuing Polaris, NorthStar driver Tom Ramshaw sits down with Joe Glanfield — one of the most accomplished sailors and coaches in Olympic history. With five Olympic medals across six Games, Joe has spent a lifetime at the highest level of performance — now bringing that experience to the fast-paced world of SailGP as coach of the Canada SailGP Team. Joe shares what it really takes to stay at the top for decades, the lessons he’s learned from chasing perfection, and why the smallest margins make the biggest difference. From Olympic highs to SailGP pressure, from family balance to building winning teams — this is a rare look inside the mind of a coach who’s never stopped evolving. 👉 Subscribe to follow Pursuing Polaris and go behind the scenes with the NorthStar SailGP Team as they chase progress, performance, and purpose. #SailGP #NorthStarSailGP #PursuingPolaris #JoeGlanfield #Olympics #HighPerformance #Sailing #TeamCanada