This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 2 articles from the February 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Erin Quinn explore Catalina in "Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands" and Andrew Vik hop from Croatia to Italy in "Geja." Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#64 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#81...
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Lin Pardey, who returns to Good Jibes for a second time. Lin has sailed over 200,000 nautical miles, 2 circumnavigations, and many more adventures of a lifetime with her late husband, Larry Pardey. This time around, Lin is talking about her new course, Storytelling for Sailors. Hear how new storytellers can stand out, inserting content creation into your cruising life, how to build and keep an audience, updates from Lin’s life over the past year, and...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Hans Henken to chat the ins and outs of his Paris 2024 Olympic campaign. Hans is a world champion sailor who has raced 29ers, 49ers, the International Moth, and hydrofoiling F50. He competes for the U.S. Sailing Team, is the starting flight controller for the U.S. SailGP Team, and is literally a rocket scientist. Hear what it takes to campaign for the Olympics, how to win when it gets scary out there, avoid burnout from sailing and racing, how Olympians...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Bill Erkelens to chat The Ocean Race 2022-2023 and sustainability in sailing. Bill is the Chief Operating Officer for the 11th Hour Racing Team and recorded this from Latitude 38 - Lisbon, that is! He took 2nd place in the 2022 Pacific Cup with his wife Melinda aboard their Moore 24, “Foamy.” Hear how to pick the perfect boat for your next race, build the perfect team, the latest technology in racing boats, how to build boats more sustainably, and get a...
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Alan Olson to chat a lifetime of thrills on and off the water. Alan is the Project Director for the Matthew Turner boat. He built his first boat at age 22, has over 60 years of maritime experience in construction and sailing, and won the 2018 Leadership Award from Tall Ships America. Hear what goes into building a tall ship, how to sail from Minnesota to the Caribbean, abandon ship, dodge hurricanes and winter, and Alan’s 5 years at a Buddhist monastery....
This week's host, Ross Tibbits, is joined by Milly Biller to chat sailing on International 110s since childhood. Milly is the Port Captain of the Inverness Yacht Club and has been sailing for 65 years. Hear her stories from growing up with sailing parents, her passion behind the 110, crafting her woodworking and boat-making skills, sailing with literal butterflies, and how to always be there for fellow sailors. Learn more about the Inverness Yacht Club at InvernessYachtClub.com...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dr. Paul Heineken to chat sailing, windsurfing, kiting, winging, and giving back to the next generation of sailors. Paul is a lifelong competitive dinghy sailor, windsurfer, and supporter of junior sailing. He's a former Commodore of the St. Francis Yacht Club, has served on the Board of Directors of the Treasure Island Sailing Center, and has been a volunteer coach of the UC Berkeley Sailing Team for many years. Hear how to transition to windsurfing an...
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads a classic article from the December 1977 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear the special Christmas tale, "Bay Is Salt." Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-1977/#10
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the March 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear 85-year-old Jack van Ommen share the story of his 3rd shipwreck. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/march-2022/#62
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the January 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Mary SwiftSwan of Afterguard Sailing Academy (ASA) detail the fallout from the October 2021 "atmospheric bomb" storm that wreaked havoc across the Bay Area. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2022/#60
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the September 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dustin Reynolds' stories from his dream dive in the Galápagos Islands. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72
This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 2 articles from the November 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dr. Holly Williams' tales from 2019-2020 Clipper Round the World Race and Drew Smith's journey to the complete opposite side of the world. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#58 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#64...
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dustin Dye to chat all sorts of first experiences at sea. Dustin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Botcopy and is a die-hard fan of being on the water. Hear how sailing on lakes differs from sailing on oceans, how to become more confident as a sailor, be honest with yourself, learn to tie different knots, and some literal good jibes. Learn more about Dustin at Botcopy.com
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by David Herrigel to chat all things Singlehanded TransPac (SHTP). David is Chair of the 2023 SHTP, has been Commodore of the Singlehanded Sailing Society (SSS), and is a two-time veteran of the SHTP himself. Hear how he got rescued by the Coast Guard on his 2014 attempt, won the race in 2016, the atmosphere waiting for arrivals in Hanalei Bay, what to expect in the next SHTP, and why you should never give up on your sailing dreams. Register for the race...
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jeanne Socrates to chat singlehanding around the globe - again, and again, and again. Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean's Five Great Capes and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America. Hear how to get started sailing later in life, go from inexperienced sailor to sailing around the world, stories from Jeanne’s 4.5 circumnavigations, wh...
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by returning guest Ronnie Simpson to chat his preparation and campaign for the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge. Ronnie is an Iraq war veteran who discovered sailing after being wounded and has since sailed well over 100,000 miles. Hear how to prepare to sail around the world, find sponsors, how he found his boat Sparrow (hint: Good Jibes played a part!), the helpful gear he’s getting together, and the things you need to move around in life to make oppor...
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Linda Newland to chat a lifetime of conquering oceans and teaching the next generation of women sailors. Linda is a co-founder of the Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar 30 years ago and was honored with the 2022 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award by BoatUS and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA). She holds the fastest female singlehanded San Francisco-to-Japan record and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several time...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Jim Shaw to chat the best of times sailing from Sausalito to Mexico to Costa Rica and beyond. In the early 1970s, Jim and some friends pulled off a legendary cruise from Sausalito down to Mexico in a rebuilt, refashioned surplus Navy whaleboat. Hear how they rebuilt the boat, their adventures down the coast, the characters they met along the way, eating good on the water, and the perks of cruising and living in Costa Rica. Learn more about Jim here: htt...
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Archie Contreras in person just off Big Geiger Cove at Catalina Island. Archie owns the 60-foot Titania - showcased at wooden boat shows - and has been sailing to Catalina for years, just like Ryan. Hear the joys of visiting Catalina, how to extend your boundaries, improve your anchoring skills, predict the weather, and why there’s nothing wrong with doing nothing. Learn more about Archie on Instagram @SY_Titania
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Randall Reeves to chat his unbelievable Figure 8 Voyage and other adventures around the world. Randall is the first person to complete the 40,000-nautical mile Figure 8 Voyage singlehanded - an achievement he received the CCA’s (Cruising Club of America’s) 2020 Blue Water Medal for. Hear the most extreme parts of his passage around the Americas and Antarctica, the most difficult and exhausting stretches, what he learned on his first attempt, how to solve...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Paul Dines to chat creating unforgettable experiences for sailors in the Bay and beyond. Paul is Captain of Schooner Freda B and has successfully delivered numerous private yachts up and down the West Coast. He’s been on the San Francisco Bay since 1983 and held his captain’s license since 1994. Hear how people react to sailing the Bay for the first time, the therapeutic nature of sailing, what it’s like captaining a different type of boat than people a...
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Ben Shaw, Host of Out The Gate. Out The Gate is a podcast about sailing and adventure on and around San Francisco Bay - and it's been a huge inspiration in the creation of Good Jibes. Hear how Ben was introduced to sailing at a very young age, why he decided to start the podcast, what he’s learned doing 100+ episodes of the show, the invaluable sailing community, and his future boat projects and sailing plans with his family. Check out Out The Gate w...
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Chris Otorowski to chat his adventures around the world by sea. Chris is the 2022 Commodore of the Cruising Club of America (CCA). He's a seasoned offshore racer and cruiser with thousands and thousands of miles under his belt. Hear the amazing people you meet through sailing, the time he lost his rudder halfway to Hawaii, surviving 40-foot waves, the history of the CCA, and his favorite islands to explore in the Mediterranean. Learn more at CruisingClub...
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Walt Raineri to chat his incredible story of perseverance and life lessons for fellow sailors. Walt is an attorney, accountant, entrepreneur, extreme sports athlete, and accomplished match racer. At the age of 45, he lost his sight - and discovered he could reconnect with the planet through sailing and blind match racing. Hear how blind match racing works, what Walt does better now that he’s blind, how to find ways to adapt and keep moving, deal with tou...
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Daniela Moroz to chat the life and training regimen of the world-renowned kiteboarder. Daniela is a 5x Formula Kite World Champion, 3x US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, and is campaigning to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Marseille. Hear how she fell in love with kiteboarding, the learning curve from a regular kite to foiling kite, her training approach for the Olympics and other elite competitions, how to conquer intimidation in new surroundi...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Brian Crawford to chat researching shipwrecks and battling the elements at sea. Brian is an author, historian, and open-space activist who has done extensive research on famous and undocumented shipwrecks throughout Marin County. His own sailing experience includes taking a schooner down the East Coast into a hurricane, meeting his wife in Tonga, and serving as a navigator in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Hear how to brave the elements, persevere when t...
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Craig Leweck to chat all sorts of Scuttlebutt in the sailing world and beyond. Craig has been the Editor and Publisher of Scuttlebutt Sailing News for over 20 years. His sailing resume includes over 16 national and world titles, and even an Olympic campaign in 1992. Hear the story behind Scuttlebutt Sailing News, how to find what interests you on and off the water, what to do when you retire, what’s good about sailing today, and how to make sailing even...
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Glenn Isaacson to chat how he learned to sail at the age of 10 through a lot of trial and error. Glenn races the Carl Schumacher-designed 40-ft daysailer Q on San Francisco Bay. Hear his sailing adventures all over the world, setting a record in his Express 37, the story behind Q, designing a boat for older sailors, and his passions outside of sailing. Learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/isaacsons-citizens-of-the-year/
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Behan and Jamie Gifford to chat raising their kids at sea. They've been sailing the world's oceans as a family since 2008 and enjoy sharing their travel adventures afloat and ashore with their community. Hear how a sabbatical sailing turned into a lifestyle, cruising the world changed the way they look at family decisions, strengthened the relationship with their children, what it’s been like “world schooling” their children, and what’s next for them...
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Fred Huffman to chat growing up a sailor and the history of West Coast sailing. Fred's been sailing as long as he can remember and has raced across oceans more times than you can count. Hear what it was like watching his dad build a boat, sailing off the California coast during World War II, his love for Catalina Island, all the experience that comes with more than 50 years at sea, and why the pressure of racing adds a special spark. Learn more at Blue...
