This week's host, Ryan Foland, takes us behind-the-scenes to share the sounds of the traditional Labor Day Luau at Big Geiger Cove on Catalina Island. Ryan is the Commodore of the Blue Water Cruising Club (BWCC), and this was the first luau in over a decade. Hear the history of the luau and Big Geiger Cove, what kinds of foods and drinks are involved, the high-intensity games of horseshoes, battling the wind and fire safety, and mini-interviews with Good Jibes alumni Ron Geiger, Brendan Huffman,...
Sep 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 108
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by offshore racer and Naos Yachts Founder and CEO Charly Devanneaux to chat all things racing, cruising, and French sailing. Charly has been a sailor his entire life and posted podium finishes in the Newport-Cabo Race, Transpac, Pacific Cup, ARC, and more. Hear how to race shorthanded and with a big crew, his favorite annual sailing traditions, how French sailing culture compares to the US, his favorite French sailing heroes, and great times sailing with h...
Sep 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 107
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Susan Ruhne to chat big boats, race management, racing, and volunteering. Susan has been the Regatta Chair of the Rolex Big Boat Series since 2015 and is also on the Board of Directors for the St. Francis Yacht Club. Hear the history of the Rolex Big Boat Series, famous boats and sailors to compete in it, the hardest part about being the Chair, the different ways to get involved with the race, and how to become a better racer. Learn more at RolexBigBoatS...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 106
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Alli Bell to chat the rites of passage that come with boat ownership and racing. Alli has sailed 4 Transpacs and is on the board for the Transpacific Yacht Club, the San Diego Yacht Club, and the Cruising Club of America. Hear the magic of the Transpac, why things are sometimes miserable before they turn awesome, how to learn all different types of boats and sailing terms, prioritize your boat projects, and why your attitude matters more than anything ...
Aug 29, 2023•50 min•Ep. 105
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the August 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Going With the Flow” by Ashley Gremel, “The Martian Chronicles” by John Riise, and “Transpac - Thursday’s Child” by John Arndt. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2023/#86 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2023/#56...
Aug 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 104
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Bruce Schwab to chat a lifetime of circumnavigations. In 2005, Bruce became the first American in history to officially finish the Vendée Globe race. Hear his memorable cruising trips as a teen with his father and brothers, how to get started racing, how to achieve your circumnavigation dreams, his biggest sailing projects today, and his hobbies of playing guitar and biking. Learn more about Bruce at ProjectImprobable.com , OceanPlanetEnergy.com , and Oc...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 103
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Olympic Match Racer Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer. Molly represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics, and is now the Director of the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation. Hear her family sailing roots, her college days sailing in Hawaii, her mission to make sailing inclusive for all youth in the Bay Area, how she’s introducing sailing to her own children, and what motivates her. Learn more about Molly at PYSF.US and on Instagram @MollyVandemoer...
Aug 08, 2023•40 min•Ep. 102
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by World Champion Sailor and Design Engineer Ravi Parent. Ravi is the 2022 US Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and is the only sailor other than Glenn Ashby to have won the A-Cat Worlds, F18 Europeans, and F18 Worlds in a single year. Hear some of Ravi’s secrets to success when it comes to racing, what’s changed in a decade of foiling, the keys to race prep, what the U.S. can do to improve in the Olympics, and how he fits in time to practice. Learn more about R...
Aug 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 101
Thank you for 100 episodes of Good Jibes with Latitude 38! In this special episode, host Moe Roddy interviews the all-star crew behind Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine and Good Jibes. Hear their favorite moments from sailing, the podcast, and the magazine. A special thank you to everyone who’s made Good Jibes with Latitude 38 possible: the world’s greatest listeners, incredible sponsors, terrific hosts, and inspiring guests. We hope you have as much fun listening to this podcast and reading the maga...
Jul 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 100
This week's hosts, John Arndt and Nicki Bennett, are joined by the "Westerly" crew from Hawaii right after winning the 2023 Transpacific Yacht Race! Hear the Santa Cruz 52 Owner Dave Moore, Watch Captain Andy Schwenk, and Mid Bow Alec Offenberger reveal how Westerly won the overall race and their division. Hear the preparation that went into the race, how the crew stayed calm, why the boat performed so well, the most satisfying moments from the race, and how they’re celebrating their victory. Wa...
Jul 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 99
This week's hosts, John Arndt and Nicki Bennett, are joined by the winning "Westerly" crew LIVE from the 2023 Transpacific Yacht Race! Hear the Santa Cruz 52 Owner Dave Moore, Watch Captain Andy Schwenk, and Support Crew Lead Jessica Offenberger in real time on Days 1, 8, and 9 of their triumphant Transpac journey. Hear the crew answer questions from Latitude 38 readers, share how they divide up their tasks, what’s different about their boat and the race from previous years, how to stay safe in ...
Jul 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 98
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Ben Whyte and Alie Mancuso of Breaking Waves to chat finding your confidence on the water. Ben and Alie have a story out of a movie: 2 people with a mutual love for adventure fall in love, buy a boat, and set off in search of surf waves and a life full of experiences. Hear how to conquer your sailing fears, document your journey along the way, make sacrifices to make your lifestyle work, discover how tough you truly are, and achieve your cruising dre...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 97
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the June 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Third Encore" by Doug Saxe, "Dismasted but Not Defeated - The Rescue of Niniwahuni" by Monica Grant, and "The Stoke of Skateboarding and/or Sailing” by Noah Rose. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2023/#92 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2023/#64 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2023/#56...
Jun 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 96
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by James Frederick to chat getting hooked on sailing and never looking back. James is a solo sailor who is currently circumnavigating onboard his 1965 Alberg 30 Sloop Triteia. His cruising is fully funded through weekly videos to his YouTube channel and the support of his patrons. Hear how to make sailing your art, start a YouTube channel for your sailing memories, fall in love with your boat, the gnarliest days James has had on the water, and how to ov...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 95
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Mark Mills to chat making boats and races better. Mark is the Founder of Mills Design, one of the most successful performance yacht design offices in the world. His boats have won many races, regattas, and Boat of the Year titles across the globe. Hear stories of sailing serendipity, the similarities between airplane and boat design, how Mark got his first design clients, how to create opportunities for yourself in the sailing world, and what he would d...
Jun 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 94
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by John Burnham to chat where sailing meets writing. John Burnham is a leadership coach, content creator, and champion sailor. He's served as Editor of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines, several top sailing websites, and manages content for several marine and coaching organizations. Hear how to become a sailing writer, the differences between West Coast and East Coast sailing, John’s favorite races, stories from working with Rob Moore, and how to ...
May 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 93
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the May 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Making Sense of a Life at Sea" by Emma Casey, "Master Mariners Racing - An Ageless Tradition" by Martha Blanchfield, and "Going with the Flow” by Ashley Gremel. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/may-2023/#54 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/may-2023/#64 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/may-2023/#94...
May 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 92
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by 2-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Sally Honey to chat all things sailing. Sally has sailed in 7 505 World Championships, started and built her own company, raced to Hawaii 6 times, has given back to every sailing committee imaginable, and won the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race. Hear how to stick with sailing throughout your life and career, try out different aspects of sailing, keep at it and keep getting better, her top lessons from sailing, and favorite ...
May 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 91
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by world-renowned naval architect Merf Owen of Owen Clarke Design. Merf is a "hands-on sailor-designer," with 250,000 miles of offshore sailing experience - including a climbing/sailing expedition above the Arctic Circle - and is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. Hear what opened Merf’s eyes to wanderlust, how he got interested in yacht design, his favorite boats he designed, what makes a strong boat and a strong design team, and how the ...
May 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 90
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Michael Moradzadeh to chat his prolific career on and around boats and oceans. Michael has raced in several Pac Cups, TransPacs, and other famous races, is Commodore of Pacific Cup Yacht Club, past Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, and has developed many sailing sites and applications. Hear how to get over the fear of sailing offshore, why there’s nothing like it, how to navigate a busy racing schedule and a desire to cruise, what it’s like to be a PR...
May 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 89
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Jim Antrim to chat his fulfilling lifetime of naval architecture. Jim founded Antrim Associates in 1979 and boasts one of the most diverse design portfolios in the industry, including boats that have set speed records and some of the most innovative boats on the planet. Hear how to become a naval architect, sailing and design lessons from Jim’s mentors, how to test and perfect new boat designs, his most fun races to Hawaii, and why sailing is such a won...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 2 articles from the March 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear John Arndt share the sailing legacy of the rock legend in "David Crosby - Harmony at Sea" and Vikki Fennell cruise Panama with her family in “The Route Less Traveled.” Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/march-2023/#62 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/march-2023/#97...
Apr 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 87
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Cooper Dressler to chat gearing up for the SailGP Season 3 Grand Final in San Francisco on May 6-7, 2023. Cooper is in his 2nd season on the U.S. SailGP Team. He's been sailing since he was a child and recently competed as a grinder with the 2021 America’s Cup challenger, American Magic. Hear how to become a professional sailor, the aspects of sailing that got Cooper hooked from an early age, learning to sail on boats that go 50 knots, how much practice...
Apr 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 86
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by PJ Landreese to chat finding your boat's family tree - better yet, family "sea." PJ & Ryan are "boat relatives" themselves, as Ryan's 1977 Cal 34 "Bingo" was PJ's "Starpath" in a previous life. PJ recorded this from his new boat in Banderas Bay, just north of Puerto Vallarta. Hear the adventures you’ll unlock by looking up previous owners of your boat, renovations over a boat’s lifetime, how to have fun and de-stress on the water, how canoes can te...
Apr 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 85
This week's host, Monica Grant, is joined by Andrew Vik to chat bold boat buying. Andrew's a San Francisco native who took up sailing over 20 years ago, and has spent the last 15 years sailing his Islander 36 "Geja" all over the Mediterranean. Hear his multi-year dream of buying Geja, lessons learned from buying sight unseen, his favorite sailing stories from the Mediterranean, why more people should get involved in sailing, and a cruise down Latitude 38 memory lane. Learn more about Andrew on Y...
Mar 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 84
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Will Sofrin to chat boats and life. Will is a sailor, speaker, and the author of All Hands on Deck. His love of sailing comes from building boats back in Newport, RI. Hear how sailing is a metaphor for so much of life, how his journey transporting a movie prop inspired his book, what he’s doing to promote great seamanship, his life lessons for the next generation of sailors, and the secret behind his famous sandwich for his crew. Learn more at https://...
Mar 21, 2023•50 min•Ep. 83
Trigger warning: this episode contains details of Andy's infection. This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Andy Schwenk to chat lessons from 54.5 trips between the Bay Area and Hawaii. Andy is a long-time Express 37 sailor, Bay Area marine surveyor, and Richmond Yacht Club Port Captain who has truly seen it all. Hear tales from his Pacific Cup races, his life-threatening infection, how a petroleum tanker and paratroopers may have saved his life, lessons learned from the injury, and who the b...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 82
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Marga Pretorius to chat singlehanded cruising on her Kelly Peterson 44 Dogfish. Marga is a Shipwright and Marine Surveyor currently based in Mexico. Hear how to cruise solo while running your business, how it compares to cruising with a partner, how learning sailing skills can help you conquer other obstacles in life, what the cruising community has meant for Marga, and her love for the next generation of sailors. Learn more about Marga at DogfishBoa...
Mar 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 81
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by 4-time U.S. Women's Match Racing Champion Nicole Breault. Nicole started sailing with her family at age 2, won All-American honors sailing for Yale, and is the first woman to be named St. Francis Yacht Club's Jerome B. White Yachtsman of the Year. Hear the keys to match racing, how it works, Nicole’s passion for the J/105, the work she’s doing to empower more women to compete in racing, and the famous sandwiches she makes for her crew. Learn more at http...
Feb 28, 2023•59 min•Ep. 80
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Sheila McCurdy and Mary Crowley, two longtime sailors who now share a bond to the late Diana Russell. Sheila was the first female Commodore of the Cruising Club of America (CCA) and Mary received the first ever Diana Russell Award for her Project Kaisei and efforts with her Ocean Voyages Institute. Hear the legacy of Diana Russell, the worst weather they’ve ever sailed through, how to reduce plastic in the ocean, the reality of the North Pacific Gyre (NP...
Feb 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 79
