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:/...
Dec 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 168
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 c...
Nov 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 167
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 ...
Nov 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 166
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 ...
Nov 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 165
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 ...
Nov 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 164
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 Richar...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 163
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brian Haines to chat cruising the world as a family. Brian is a sailor and racer who grew up at San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and sailed at Stanford University. He recently put down his roots in Australia after spending 3 years cruising with his wife and 2 kids. Hear the lessons he learned from his father (Robbie Haines), how he caught the sailing bug, how to handle schooling while cruising the world, where to meet other sailing families and make sailing ...
Oct 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 162
This week’s host, Max Branstetter, reads 3 more articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Baja Ha-Ha XXX - Who’s Going? pt. II” by Richard Spindler aka the Grand Poobah, “Melges 24 World Championship - Brisk Battle” by John Arndt, and “First Extended Family Adventure” by Dave Lane. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#58 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#62 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/o...
Oct 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 161
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Translated 9’s Money Pac Cup” by Tony Gilbert, “Pre-Marriage Racing Program - Not Recommended for Everyone” by Don Hill, and “Passing the Torch” by Andrew Vik and JR. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#44 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#66 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#88...
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 160
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brock de Lappe to chat showcasing the beauty of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary once again. Brock is a sailor and racer who served as Harbormaster for Alameda Marina and the Oakland Marinas from 2011-2022. Since retirement, he continues to do part-time marine consulting and remains a strong advocate for the protection of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. Hear what the life of a harbormaster is like, how we can return the Oakland-Alameda Estuary to its former glo...
Oct 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 159
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Jerelyn Biehl to chat encouraging more and more women and girls to take an active role in sailing. Jerelyn has championed women's and girl’s sailing for over 40 years and recently was honored with the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Hear her magical summers sailing to Catalina Island growing up, how she started solving issues for women and girls, how we can involve more women and girls in sailing and sailing leadership positions, wh...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 158
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by David Gendell (from Latitude 38 on the East Coast) to chat the story behind his book, The Last Days of the Schooner America. David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the Co-Founder of SpinSheet Magazine, and the Author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history. Hear what opened his eyes to the sailing community, how he found inspiration from Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine, the unbelievable story behind Schooner America, David...
Sep 17, 2024•57 min•Ep. 157
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Guinevere King to chat selling sailboats and selling people on the beauty that comes from sailing. Guinevere is the General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing at West Coast Multihulls in San Diego, the Sea of Cortez, and Marina del Rey. Hear why setting sail for the first time can change your life, how to live and work on the water, the most popular boats and classes at the 3 West Coast Multihulls locations, the 3 ways to sell people on sail...
Sep 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 156
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Cindy and Doug Schmitz to chat how there’s always sumpin’ to learn on the water. Cindy and Doug are members of the Blue Water Cruising Club, and spend time at Big Geiger Cove on Catalina Island. Hear the unexpected story that welcomed Cindy and Doug to boat ownership, the biggest lessons they’ve learned from sailing, what to do when things break (and they will) on the water, how to find your perfect boat, and how they became mesmerized by the beauty of...
Sep 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 155
This week’s host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the August 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Acapulco Yacht Club Thrives in the Wake of Otis” by Tim Henry, “Brigadoon - A Klaus Family Love Affair” by Martha Blanchfield, and “Countdown and Liftoff (Part 1)” by Shane Engelman. Follow along and read the articles on pages 42, 48, and 87 of the August 2024 issue at https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/
Aug 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 154
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Gary Schmitz to chat endless adventures thanks to chartering catamarans. “Uncle Gary” has sailed all around the world and is a huge fan of sailing and racing with friends and family. Hear the perks of hitting the seas on other people’s boats, the delights of chartering, the ideal group size for a charter, how to pack for a trip around the world, and everything from feeding sharks to sailing with dolphins. Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 153
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Nigel Silva-Dallenbach and Lawrence Charles to chat their recent unexpected adventure en route to Catalina Island. The 3 amigos endured a smoking engine, a melted impeller, and – somehow – a case of the endless smiles. Hear how to troubleshoot engine problems on the water, how to stay calm (and only panic a little bit), their new charismatic friend who helped save the day, business and entrepreneurship lessons from problem-solving at sea, and a victory...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 152
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Matt Zarem to chat the historic Spaulding Marine Center and volunteering in the sailing community. Matt is the Executive Director and General Manager of the Spaulding Marine Center, a nonprofit full-service boatyard and educational maritime center serving the Bay Area out of Sausalito. Hear how Matt became a West Coast sailor despite his East Coast roots, the history of the Spaulding Marine Center, the programs they offer today, their nonprofit legacy, a...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 151
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Tony English to chat tales from the Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) and teaching the next generation of sailors. Tony is a sailor, boat restorer, and even delivery driver for Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine! Hear how to train for the wide range of Pacific Cup scenarios, how he managed to win or finish Top 5 in many races, how to problem-solve during a race, what he loves so much about volunteering in the sailing community, and how to keep sailing fun. Learn more a...
Jul 09, 2024•42 min•Ep. 150
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stan Honey to chat his legendary navigating career, business prowess, and life. Stan is a world-record sailor and 3-time Emmy winner who is a member of the US Sailing Hall of Fame, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and US National Inventors Hall of Fame. Hear his life-changing experiences and races on the water, what it takes to be a great navigator, how to prepare for races, the sailing mentors who inspired him to new heights, and his favorite race snac...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 149
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by John Riise, who's written and edited for Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine since 1984 and has more stories than Latitude 38 has ever told. Hear his favorite sailing stories of all time, what the early days of Latitude 38 were like, how the technology has progressed over the years, the behind-the-scenes of Changes in Latitudes, and what makes the sailors in the Latitude 38 community so special. Submit your sailing stories to [email protected]...
Jun 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 148
This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 more articles from the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "From Sea to Shining Sea, Part 2" by Noreen Light, "Stad Amsterdam - 28 Days Before the Mast" by Pat Broderick, and "The 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha Has Launched” by John Arndt. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#84 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#68 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#44...
Jun 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 147
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Erica Mattson to chat crossing the Pacific with a crew of 2 on a small boat. Erica and her father, Robin Jeffers, set sail on her Moore 24 Accelerando for the 2024 Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) on July 15th. Hear how she qualified for the US Sailing Team in the ‘90s, how she committed to sailing to Hawaii, their sleeping and eating schedule during the race, how to decompress once you’re back on land, and what they’ll do differently than their 2022 Pacific Cup ra...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min•Ep. 146
This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure" by John Arndt, "Falling In, and Saving Myself" by Apryl Hunt, and "Tire Bouchon, Pt. II - Berkeley to France” by Heather Breaux. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#46 , and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#60...
Jun 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 145
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Blaine Pedlow to chat fundraising and growing all aspects of sailing. Blaine is Senior Vice President, Development for US Sailing and is a lifelong sailor - with many years as a sailing coach, volunteer, and managing racing teams. Hear the role US Sailing plays in the sport, what their fundraising structure looks like, how we can keep sailing fun for all, the most rewarding aspects of sailing, and how the Olympics unites us as a country. Learn more at U...
May 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 144
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Kimball Livingston to chat improving youth sailing and diversity in sailing. Kimball has been covering sailing in the Bay Area since the 1970s - including writing for Latitude 38 - and is the Staff Commodore for Youth Sailing at St. Francis Yacht Club. Hear how we can get more kids into sailing, how to increase the diversity in the sport, how Kimball fell in love with sailing and journalism, how the US can improve its track record in international saili...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 143
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Henry Vare to chat all things wingfoiling aka winging. Henry is a 15-year-old wingfoiler who first picked up the sport 4 years ago. Hear the history of wingfoiling, how it compares to sailing, how winging works, a typical day for Henry, and the races he’s most proud of. Learn more about Henry on Instagram @HNVare
May 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 142
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Emily Zugnoni to chat going from sailing passenger to sailing instructor. Emily is the Program Director at Alameda Community Sailing Center (ACSC), winner of the 2023 Outstanding Community Sailing Program award from US Sailing. Hear the differences in teaching kids and adults how to sail, what makes sailing so fun, the perks of having a sailing mentor, the most fun races she’s competed in, and the time she had to cut her hair sailing. Learn more at Sail...
May 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 141
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Rodney Daniel to chat his endless stories from the biggest and most competitive races on the water. Rodney is a professional sailor and pitman who has forgotten more than most will know about grand prix yacht racing, America's Cup, Volvo, Maxi 72, TP52, and more. Hear how to train for a big race as a team, the most dangerous boats he’s raced on, what a pitman does during the race, how to break into the grand prix circuit, and why sailing brings out the ...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 140
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Latitude 38 Publisher and Summer Sailstice creator John Arndt. Summer Sailstice is the International Celebration of Sailing, taking place this year on June 22, 2024. Hear how John started Summer Sailstice, how it works, how to participate, his favorite highlights over the years, and where his love for sailing comes from. Sign up for Summer Sailstice at SummerSailstice.com
Apr 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 139
