Peter Isler

Peter Isler

Keynote Speaker: Internationally Renowned Sailor, Motivational Speaker and Author

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Peter Isler Biography

Having grown up sailing small boats, Peter Isler understands the many facets of this internationally respected sport. A renowned educator, he has taught sailing to people of all ages and experiences, including the U.S. Olympic team. Additionally, Peter Isler played an important role in developing the U.S. Yacht Racing Union's sailing program and helped found the American Sailing Association.

Peter Isler has been involved in every America's Cup since winning it as navigator aboard Dennis Conner's Stars & Stripes in 1987. Peter Isler served as analyst for ESPN's coverage of the America's Cup in 1992 and 1995. In the 2002-2003 Auckland Cup Campaign, Peter both sailed with Stars & Stripes and served as analyst for Outdoor Life Network's coverage of the racing. He navigated Roy Disney's sloop, Pyewacket, in the 2003 Los Angeles-to-Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race, and then went on to break the monohull record in the 2003 Newport-to-Ensenada race by nearly an hour. During the summer of 2004, Peter Isler navigated Martin Brauns' sloop, Winnetou, to a first-place overall finish in the Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii.

A popular motivational speaker, Peter Isler draws analogies from his success in sailboat racing to success in business, entertaining, and motivating diverse groups, including a host of Fortune 500 companies. Peter Isler often incorporates video of sailing into his presentations, bringing the sport to life. His book, At The Helm-Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters, shows why it is essential to be able to change course quickly, how to "stack the deck," and how to plan for the unexpected. In his presentation, based on the book, Peter Isler applies the strategies required for putting together an excellent sailing crew to the world of business. He translates the secrets of success in the fast-paced world of grand-prix sailboat racing into a series of specific lessons that managers and business people can apply to their day-to-day jobs.

Groups interested in building their team spirit, communication, cooperation, and camaraderie often turn to sailing to provide a fun team-building experience. In both business and sailing, building a successful team takes years of planning, training, practice, and cooperation, with an absolute commitment to winning. Peter Isler helps corporations or groups produce a memorable sailing experience, either on his home waters in San Diego or anywhere else the sea meets the shore. Team-building sailing competitions provide both entertainment and valuable lessons. Together on a boat, co-workers must abandon pre-existing relationships and solve problems as a team.

A former Collegiate Sailor of the Year at Yale University, Peter Isler is president of Isler Sailing International, Inc. a sports marketing and television production company.

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Peter Isler Speaking Topics

The natural beauty of sailing is inspirational – it excites the imagination for all of us. Sailing and the sea have long provided companies with a powerful theme for products, services and campaigns. Teamwork, leadership, navigation, decision-making under changing conditions, and competition at the highest level are some of the sailing-related topics that resonate in the world of business.

Peter Isler, a two time America’s Cup winner, television announcer and best selling author has been giving motivational speeches to Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. Winner of college sailing’s equivalent of the “Heisman Trophy” while at Yale University, Isler’s sailing career has been replete with success at all levels, from ocean racing to the America’s Cup. He has raced with some of the world’s best sailors including Dennis Conner, Russell Coutts, and Ben Ainslie. He’s also sailed and worked with some well known business leaders including Larry Ellison, Roy Disney, Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch and George David. A popular sailing spokesperson, and television commentator (ESPN, VERSUS, AMERICAS CUP TV), Peter can provide your group with a unique and inspirational experience by deftly weaving his presentation’s lessons of success, teamwork and leadership with your desired messages.

Isler draws analogies from his success in America’s Cup and grand prix sailboat racing to success in your business. Isler has entertained and motivated a wide variety of groups with his presentations. His popularity is due to his strong message and his ability to customize his presentation to suit the needs and messages of the client. Presentations often incorporate video footage of exciting sailing action that brings the nautical element to life for the audience. His presentations often take a similar course to his acclaimed business book – At The Helm – Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters (Doubleday, co-written with Peter Economy). In it he shares his lessons as well as those from some of the world’s most successful business people (and sailors) including Ted Turner, Roy Disney, Rich DeVos, Dennis Conner, and Phil Knight. Isler is not just another retired sports figure trying to make it on the motivational speaking circuit – he remains active in his sport, competing at the highest level, and as a motivational speaker, author and television personality.

Peter Isler Videos

Skip Novak on 50 Years of Sailing: In-Depth with Peter Isler - YouTube
Shooting the Breeze - with Peter Isler - YouTube

How do I book Peter Isler to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peter Isler for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Peter Isler, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Peter Isler or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Peter Isler for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Peter Isler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Isler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Isler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Peter Isler speak about?

Peter Isler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Leadership.

Who is the agent for Peter Isler?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Isler for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peter Isler for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Peter Isler or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Peter Isler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Isler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Peter Isler can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paris Norriss, Mark Denton and Dr. Mark Bloomfield. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Isler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/02/2026.

Peter Isler Speaking Topics

  • The natural beauty of sailing is inspirational – it excites the imagination for all of us. Sailing and the sea have long provided companies with a powerful theme for products, services and campaigns. Teamwork, leadership, navigation, decision-making under changing conditions, and competition at the highest level are some of the sailing-related topics that resonate in the world of business.

    Peter Isler, a two time America’s Cup winner, television announcer and best selling author has been giving motivational speeches to Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. Winner of college sailing’s equivalent of the “Heisman Trophy” while at Yale University, Isler’s sailing career has been replete with success at all levels, from ocean racing to the America’s Cup. He has raced with some of the world’s best sailors including Dennis Conner, Russell Coutts, and Ben Ainslie. He’s also sailed and worked with some well known business leaders including Larry Ellison, Roy Disney, Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch and George David. A popular sailing spokesperson, and television commentator (ESPN, VERSUS, AMERICAS CUP TV), Peter can provide your group with a unique and inspirational experience by deftly weaving his presentation’s lessons of success, teamwork and leadership with your desired messages.

    Isler draws analogies from his success in America’s Cup and grand prix sailboat racing to success in your business. Isler has entertained and motivated a wide variety of groups with his presentations. His popularity is due to his strong message and his ability to customize his presentation to suit the needs and messages of the client. Presentations often incorporate video footage of exciting sailing action that brings the nautical element to life for the audience. His presentations often take a similar course to his acclaimed business book – At The Helm – Business Lessons for Navigating Rough Waters (Doubleday, co-written with Peter Economy). In it he shares his lessons as well as those from some of the world’s most successful business people (and sailors) including Ted Turner, Roy Disney, Rich DeVos, Dennis Conner, and Phil Knight. Isler is not just another retired sports figure trying to make it on the motivational speaking circuit – he remains active in his sport, competing at the highest level, and as a motivational speaker, author and television personality.

Peter Isler Videos

Skip Novak on 50 Years of Sailing: In-Depth with Peter Isler - YouTube
Shooting the Breeze - with Peter Isler - YouTube
  • How do I book Peter Isler to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peter Isler for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Peter Isler, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Peter Isler or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Peter Isler for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Peter Isler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Isler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Isler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Peter Isler speak about?

    Peter Isler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Peter Isler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Isler for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peter Isler for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Peter Isler or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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