This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Ronnie Simpson to chat finding fulfillment in sailing and his coverage of this year's Pacific Cup, which is running for the first time in 4 years. Ronnie is an Iraq war veteran who discovered sailing after being wounded and has since sailed well over 100,000 miles. Hear how to find community in sailing, how it can lead to so many great things in life, what viewers can expect from this year’s Pac Cup, the perks racing has over cruising, and his favori...
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 48
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Dawn Riley to talk her legendary life of sailing. Dawn was the first woman ever to manage an entire America's Cup syndicate, the first American to sail in 3 America's Cups and 2 Whitbread Round the World races, and is a soon-to-be inductee in both the America’s Cup Hall of Fame and National Sailing Hall of Fame. Hear what shaped her as a young sailor, her iconic book Taking the Helm, favorite racing memories, what she loves about Oakcliff Sailing, and cr...
Jul 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 47
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Kimberly Paternoster and David Parker to chat their shared love of music, cooking, and cruising the world together. Kimberly has been sailing since she bought her first boat in 2003 and is said to be the only woman who’s ever righted an AC45. David has raced for over 25 years, including winning the Rolex Big Boat Series multiple times and 2 podium finishes in the Pacific Cup. Hear what it takes to live full-time on your boat, how to work from anywhere wh...
Jun 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 46
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Mary Menninger to chat her top sailing memories and what she's learned from a lifetime of sailing. Mary is an accomplished racer and cruiser who taught a program for students interested in the marine industry and volunteers at Treasure Island Sailing Center. Her father, George Griffith, is the “Father of the Cal 40.” Hear her best sailing advice, what she learned from her dad, how to make sailing available to more people, give back to the next generation...
Jun 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 45
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Captain Anne McIntyre to chat being a bar pilot pioneer and navigating dangerous waters and challenges. Anne is the Business Director of the San Francisco Bar Pilots and was the first woman bar pilot on the Columbia River - containing some of the most difficult passages you’ll find. Hear how to work smartly and safely in a dangerous environment, become a bar pilot, learn to lead from behind, the hardest part of navigating megaships, and what’s going on i...
Jun 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 44
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Captain Donald Lawson to chat the planning and preparation needed to break some of the most difficult sailing records in the world. Donald is Chairperson of US Sailing's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and is currently the owner of trimaran Mighty Merloe - on which he’s setting sail to break a number of solo course records. Hear how to practice your sailing craft, turn difficult passages into enjoyable ones, what you have to do to be consider...
Jun 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 43
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Ryan Finn after he completed the arduous solo passage from New York to San Francisco around Cape Horn. Yes, that's what people consider "the wrong way," and he did it aboard his 36-foot proa, Jzerro. Hear why he did the trip, when he considered backing out, the turning point, what he missed the most at sea, and what it felt like to sail under the Golden Gate bridge and arrive in San Francisco. Learn more about Ryan on Facebook and Instagram @2Oceans1R...
May 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 42
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Liz Clark to chat her lessons on sailing, the environment, and life from over 20,000 nautical miles and counting. Liz is an environmental activist and the author of Swell: A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening - which recounts her decade-long journey of sailing the world and living aboard her Cal-40, Swell. Hear how to merge your passions, take big risks, be confident enough to problem solve, the things you learn on the water away from everything, a...
May 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 41
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Marissa and Chris Neely to chat living and working on your boat while knocking out endless boat projects. Marissa and Chris have been crewing together since they were 15 and have made Avocet their home since 2018. Hear what holds us back from what we love to do, what they’ve learned from 4 years rebuilding Avocet, why you shouldn’t be afraid to change plans, their favorite type of sailing content, and their goldfish-turned-cat, Cleo. Learn more about M...
May 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 40
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Dr. Philip Norris to chat the role sailing's played throughout his successful medical career. Philip is the Director of Laboratory Science at Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) San Francisco and an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on how the human immune system responds to viral infections and transfusion. Hear about his summers sailing in Canada as a kid, how he became interested in becoming a doctor,...
May 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 39
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Peter Isler to chat his lifetime of racing and giving back to the sailing community, plus his life-changing scare on Rambler 100. Peter is a 2-time America's Cup winner, was Collegiate Sailor of the Year at Yale University, Founder of the American Sailing Association, author, and speaker. He almost lost his life in 2011 when Rambler 100 lost its keel and capsized during the Fastnet Race. Hear his thoughts on modern-day racing, competing in the America’s...
May 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 38
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Katie Pettibone to chat the best and gnarliest times from her illustrious racing career. Katie has competed in 2 Olympic campaigns, 3 America's Cups, and was one of the first women to race in the Whitbread and Worrell 1000. Hear how to manage crises during races, her craziest racing stories, why sailing translates to other areas of life, how to train for major races, and give back to the next generation of sailors. Learn more about Katie at https://katie...
Apr 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 37
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Eric Jones to chat the beautiful healing power of spending some time on the water. Eric is a 9/11 first responder who received the Medal of Valor from the Department of Defense for his heroic efforts at the Pentagon and Ground Zero. In 2019, Eric founded Sea Valor, a nonprofit that uses sailing to help improve quality of life for those with PTSD, underprivileged youth, and local heroes. Hear why sailing is therapeutic, brings people together, the imp...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dave Bloch to chat sailing in the metaverse - what?!? Dave aka Dale Irata is the creator of the Virtual Summer Sailstice, an annual event running since 2020 that takes place in Second Life. Hear what it's like sailing in Second Life, how it can be an educational platform for sailors, how to get started with Second Life, the biggest misconceptions about virtual sailing, and whether you can control which way the wind blows. Learn more about Dave (and Dal...
Apr 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 35
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Brady Trautman and Alex Blue to chat finding what you love on the water and sailing as a community. Brady and Blue have over 100,000 nautical miles of combined sailing experience, 14 years sailing around the world, and empower others to start their sailing journey through their sailing school and film company, Cruisers Academy. Hear how to turn your passion for sailing into a career, sail as a couple, the behind-the-scenes of their 80 North docuserie...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Beau Vrolyk to chat his top sailing lessons and experiences aboard his legendary schooner, Mayan. Beau is a member of the Cruising Club of America and is the 2022 Vice Commodore of St. Francis Yacht Club. Mayan is a John Alden schooner built in Belize in 1947 and was owned by David Crosby from 1969-2014. Hear how to invite new people onto your boat, inspire sailors to be lifelong sailors, modifications to Mayan, how close to sail to shore, and the true g...
Mar 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 33
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Ros and Nathan de Vries to chat building your crew and giving opportunities to new sailors. Ros is the 2022 Commodore at Island Yacht Club and frequently races with her husband, Nathan - who picked up sailing after moving from Australia to California. Hear how to sail and race (and stay together) as a couple, find the right roles for everyone on the boat, establish great communication with your crew, welcome and connect with those new to the sailing ...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 32
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Mike Martin to chat finding what you love on the water and winning at the highest level. Mike is a Rolex Yachtsman of the Year who's been a 505 Champion many times over - including North American and World Championships. He’s since transitioned into kite foil racing. Hear how to find what type of sailing you truly enjoy, what’s special about the 505, whether winning championships ever gets old, the excitement around kite foiling, and his favorite places ...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 31
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Ron Geiger to chat building your own boat and all things Big Geiger Cove and Catalina. Ron grew up visiting the cove that bears his family name. He's since traveled over 50,000 nautical miles and has lived on sailboats for over 25 years. Hear how they improved Big Geiger Cove over the years, what he learned exploring Catalina Island on a dinghy, how to build your own boat, and cruise beyond your comfort zone. Learn more at BlueWaterCruisingClub.org...
Mar 08, 2022•34 min•Ep. 30
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Helena Scutt to chat achieving your dreams and doing what you love in all facets of life. Helena is a mechanical engineer and Olympic sailor who finished 10th in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. While racing at 49erFX Worlds in 2013, she was hit by a boat which broke her spine, two ribs, and lacerated a kidney. Hear how to recover and come back stronger from a major collision, figure out and achieve your career goals, make sailing more inclusive, keep the ...
Mar 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 29
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Olivia Wyatt to chat finding the beauty in nature and yourself through sailing. Olivia is an award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, writer and USCG 50-Ton Master certified captain with over 20,000 nautical miles of offshore sailing experience. Hear how to become more confident as a sailor, sailing can inspire your creative work, the strength of the sailing community, how sailors can make a positive impact on the environment, and what Olivia learned si...
Feb 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 28
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Margie Woods to chat getting over your fears and finding that deep trust in yourself, thanks to sailing. Margie is a lifelong sailor who raced the 2016 Singlehanded TransPac. She’s an ASA instructor who’s passionate about supporting women to follow their sailing dreams. Hear how to conquer your fears while sailing, find your inner strength, what you learn from doing the Singlehanded TransPac, how to make friends in sailing communities, and whether it’s...
Feb 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 27
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Mike Parlacoski to chat cruising the world with a strong mission. Mike is a Navy veteran who embraces the mission of "Ikigai" - purpose, or reason for being - to travel the world and deliver medical and humanitarian aid to the cultures he comes across. Hear how to find your Ikigai, prepare for a long sailing journey, fix your boat when trouble arises, make an impact on the communities around you, and the generosity of sailors. Learn more about Mike a...
Feb 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 26
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by fellow Good Jibes host Nicki Bennett to chat taking the plunge on your first boat and finding peace in the sailing community. Nicki is the Sales and Marketing Specialist at Latitude 38. She grew up sailing to the Channel Islands on the weekends with her best friend's family, and always dreamed of coming back to it. She joined Latitude 38 in 2020 and fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning her own boat. Hear how to find the right boat for you, captain your...
Feb 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 25
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Pam Healy to chat sharing her world-class sailing knowledge with fellow women sailors. Pam is President of the St. Francis Sailing Foundation and an Advisor to the U.S. Olympic Development Committee. She won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Hear how to teach other women how to sail, be a calming presence on the water, what it’s like to compete for your country in the Olympics, how to get a foundation as a sailor, and pulling off a...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 24
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dustin Reynolds to chat how to keep going and going on the water, no matter what life throws at you. Dustin is the first double amputee to sail around the world singlehanded, a record he set with a 7.5 year circumnavigation from Hawaii. He almost lost his life in 2008 when he was hit on his motorcycle by a drunk driver, and sailing became a huge part of his story in recovery. Hear the best part of sailing alone on an ocean, how to keep going through rou...
Jan 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 23
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Ashley Perrin to chat her lessons from racing around the world and sailing the coldest parts of the world. Ashley is a professional racer who's sailed over 130,000 ocean miles and spent 25 years in offshore command. She owns Racing Yacht Management and also serves as an ice pilot and Antarctic expedition officer. Hear how to navigate icebergs, stay safe in risky sailing environments, sail across oceans, doublehanding vs. singlehanding, and stories from d...
Jan 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 22
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Rich Jepsen to chat his lifetime of sailing instructing, racing, and US Sailing. Rich is the President of US Sailing and has spent 34 years as Managing Partner of OCSC Sailing, a commercial sailing school and club. He’s been sailing since he was a child, has spent multiple decades on numerous sailing committees, and 3 separate stints on the US Sailing Board of Directors. Hear how to become a sailing instructor, encourage others to get into sailing, the ...
Jan 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 21
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jessie Zevalkink to chat mixing sailing adventures and exploration with raising a baby and staying diligent with work. Jessie is a photographer, storyteller, mom, wife, and sailor who hails from Michigan and is currently based in San Carlos, Mexico. Hear her top baby boat tricks, how to work while cruising, sailing America’s Great Loop, the Northwest Passage, and the endless helpfulness of the sailing community. Learn more about Jessie on Instagram a...
Dec 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 20
This week's host, Ross Tibbits, is joined by Roy P. Disney to chat his favorite sailing memories and people. You'll recognize the name, but you may not know Roy has been sailing since he was walking - including basically every major Pacific race since his first Transpac in 1975. Hear his advice for aspiring racers, how to get a handle on big boats, the coolest boat he’s ever sailed, his top sailing idols, and making history with the speed record in the Cabo Race. Learn more at https://www.latitu...
Dec 14, 2021•30 min•Ep. 19
