Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Welcome to the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 - the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977! Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard

  1. Terry Castleman on the Two Dollar Catamaran

    5 DAYS AGO

    Terry Castleman on the Two Dollar Catamaran

    This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by LA Times Reporter Terry Castleman to chat the ongoing adventure of his Two Dollar Catamaran. Terry & friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 “Lickety Split” for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to LA. Hear how to find your boat on any budget, the buried treasure they found in the boat, the scariest part of their journey, the top 3 moments, and how they avoided disaster. Learn more about Terry at Castleman.Bsky.Social, Lickety Split on TikTok @Two_Dollar_Catamaran and Instagram & YouTube @TwoDollarCatamaran, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read “$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure” by John Arndt on page 54 of the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54

    1h 1m
  2. Sue Thotz & Cindy Schmitz on Women on Water

    DEC 10

    Sue Thotz & Cindy Schmitz on Women on Water

    This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sue Thotz & returning guest Cindy Schmitz to chat the magic behind Women on Water (WOW). Women on Water takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month at Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC). The program stands as a beacon of empowerment and skill-building for women in the world of sailing. Hear how to have Plan B and Plan W ready to go when sailing, why the Women on Water program is the best way to learn sailing, the importance of community sailing programs, how we can make sailing more welcoming, and Sue’s most memorable whale encounter. Learn more about Women on Water at LAYC.org, Sue on LinkedIn, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

    56 min
  3. Lions, Honey Badgers, Polar Bears, and Red Bras (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

    DEC 3

    Lions, Honey Badgers, Polar Bears, and Red Bras (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

    This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 4 articles from the November 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Complete a West-to-East Transit of the Northwest Passage” by Tim Henry, “Blue Flash’s Pacific Cup - Lions of the Sea” by Fernando Rosero, “J/24 Worlds in Seattle” by Jay Leon & Chris Weaver, and “Red Bra Regatta” by Kim Stuart & Chris Weaver. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#34, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#44, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#62

    37 min
  4. The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler on the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha

    NOV 26

    The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler on the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha

    This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler to recap the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha. Richard is the Founder of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine and the Baja Ha-Ha, which just wrapped up in Cabo San Lucas. Hear how this year compared to previous years, what makes the Baja Ha-Ha so special, highlights from the Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, why Bahía Santa Maria is the most magical place on Earth, and whether there will be a 31st Baja Ha-Ha. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the photos on Richard’s Facebook page

    56 min
  5. Holly & Katie Scott on Creating a Tribe of Women Sailors

    NOV 19

    Holly & Katie Scott on Creating a Tribe of Women Sailors

    This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Holly & Katie Scott to chat creating group sailing memories to last a lifetime. Holly & Katie are the mother-daughter team behind Mahalo Sailing Adventures, an international sailing company that provides woman-run adventures. Their business is a culmination of a lifetime of travel, sailing, and adventure. Hear how sailing has changed their lives, their most memorable sailing adventures & deliveries, the thousands of women or “seasters” who have become part of their sailing tribe, how to make the most of it when things go wrong, and the times where nice language wasn’t always used. Learn more about Holly & Katie at MahaloSailing.com and join their Facebook group, and learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

    54 min
  6. Erik Breedlove on Getting Involved in the Sailing Community

    NOV 12

    Erik Breedlove on Getting Involved in the Sailing Community

    This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Erik Breedlove to chat becoming an engaged member of the sailing community. Erik & his wife Kiana went to a Latitude 38 Crew Party at the Golden Gate Yacht Club back in 2016 or 2017 as “crew looking for captain.” Fast forward, and he’s now a Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) member, race crew with John Arens on his J/109 Reverie, and Erik & Kiana own the Beneteau 310 Zara. Hear how to go from non-sailor to fully immersed, how to champion the sport of sailing, how ocean racing compares to Bay Area racing, the true cost of sailing, and what makes a great crew. Learn more about Erik on LinkedIn and at CYC.org

    48 min
  7. Morgan Larson on Returning to the Glory Days of Racing

    NOV 5

    Morgan Larson on Returning to the Glory Days of Racing

    This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Morgan Larson to chat nostalgia & dreams in the world of racing. Morgan is a decorated racer who has competed in almost every racing class imaginable, including being a World Champion in the TP 52, 505, and Farr 40, and a North American Champion in the 49er. Hear his biggest sailing inspirations growing up, how to make the jump to becoming a professional sailor, his favorite boat classes, the biggest ways racing has changed over the years, and what we can do to make racing more appealing for the next generation of sailors. Learn more about Morgan on Instagram @MorganLarson8

    53 min
  8. Richard King on the History of Sailing Alone

    OCT 29

    Richard King on the History of Sailing Alone

    This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Richard King to chat stories on stories from singlehanders around the world. Richard is an Author and Illustrator of several books, most recently Sailing Alone: A Surprising History of Isolation and Survival at Sea. In 2007, he sailed alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a 28' sloop from Portland, Maine, to Lisbon, Portugal (he was aiming for Scotland). Hear why sailors decide to explore the world singlehanded, the most notable singlehanded sailors Richard has interviewed and studied, how to get comfortable singlehanding, what he’s learned working on tall ships, and what he did when his engine stopped working while crossing the Atlantic. Check out Richard’s books at RichardJKing.info/Works.htm

    1h 8m
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Welcome to the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 - the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977! Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard

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  • Creator
    Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Latitude 38 Media, LLC
  • Show Website
    Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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