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

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...

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...

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

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Robbie Haines to chat his lifetime of success at sea. Robbie is an Olympic Champion who has won 7 world championships on 4 different classes of boats. Hear why confidence is so important in sailing and life, how to become a professional sailor, stories from the Olympics, how to prepare a boat for a race, and the best family vacation he’s ever had. Learn more on Instagram @Pyewacket70 and at https://nshof.org/inductees/haines-jr-robert/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the April 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Back to Paradise" by Warwick "Commodore" Tompkins and Jr., "Alone and Aground - Don't Give up the Ship" by Noreen May Light, and "The Art of Crew Life” by Yosh Han. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#86, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#68, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#50

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Kristi and Bob Hanelt, who sailed Skylark around the world from February 26, 1972 to July 20, 1974. They covered 31,106 nautical miles and visited 102 ports or anchorages. Hear stories of how they met and became interested in sailing, what planning looked like for their voyage around the globe, their favorite stops along the way, some of the scary moments, and their top highlight of the whole journey. Watch Owed to a Skylark at...

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by returning guest Hans Henken, a world champion sailor who can now add Olympic qualifier to his resume. Hans is in the height of his Paris 2024 Olympic campaign. While it's an incredibly exciting time, it hasn't come without setbacks. Hear him share his recovery from his SailGP accident, what kind of workouts are needed to be in Olympic sailing shape, and how you can help with his Olympic campaign. Learn more and donate directly at...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Nigel Silva-Dallenbach to chat the intersection of sailing and tech. Nigel is a sailing enthusiast, instructor, and software developer working on a new device that will gather various data points while sailing. Using this data, Nigel hopes to develop new insights to help his training for the Tempest World Championship later this year in Switzerland. Hear about the ABYC (Alamitos Bay Yacht Club) Tempest Fleet, why the Tempest is Nigel’s favorite...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Jeff Rutherford to chat all things wooden boat restoration. Jeff is a wooden boat restoration specialist who's been bringing classics back to life since 1982. Hear his journey starting out as an island trader, the dues he paid to eventually start his own business, his favorite boat projects, how the technology has changed over the years, and how we can generate more interest in older boats. Learn more at RutherfordBoats.com

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by sailing photographer Sharon Green to chat life capturing the sea. Sharon's work appears in calendars, walls of yacht clubs, and countless magazines. Hear what it was like breaking into the field of marine photography, the challenges a young photographer might have today, her favorite events and locations to shoot, exciting times and scary moments working from a helicopter, and the things she tells skippers to get them photo-ready before a race. Learn...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Melinda Erkelens to chat her professional sailing career and mission. Melinda has sailed over 30,000 nautical miles - including 10 races to Hawaii - and has spent 19 years as General Counsel for 3 America's Cup teams. Hear how to make a career out of sailing, how to continue loving sailing when it’s your job, her “arranged marriage” with Bill, how the Bay Area sailing community compares to sailing communities around the world, and how to get more...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, takes us behind-the-scenes as he gets his ASA 101 Certification on a Tempest at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC). Ryan is an ABYC member and Jr Staff Commodore of the Blue Water Cruising Club (BWCC), and is getting his credentials to teach sailing, a longtime goal of his. Hear what’s unique about a Tempest, how to stay patient on (and off) the water, problem-solving at sea, how to handle low winds and high winds, and an impromptu Tempest race. Learn more about...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Stephen Wolf to chat more tales from his 10-year, 40,000-mile circumnavigation on the 24-ft trimaran "No Name" back in the '70s. The adventure started in Gashouse Cove and hit every part of the world - without officially planning for a circumnavigation. Hear the scariest places and encounters he experienced on the water, how he and his wife Margo stayed safe on a “beach toy” of a boat, stories of battling wind, waves, lightning,...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by award-winning sailor Marie Rogers to chat diversity in sailing. Marie is a U.S. Sailing Board Member, the Staff Commodore of the Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC), and the Founder of her nonprofit, Offshore Racing Outreach (ORO). Hear how she learned to sail as an adult, what changed the trajectory of her sailing career, when she realized the lack of diversity in the sport, her mission to introduce sailing to people from all backgrounds, and her best...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Stephen Wolf to chat his 10-year, 40,000-mile circumnavigation on the 24-ft trimaran "No Name" back in the '70s. The adventure started in Gashouse Cove and hit every part of the world - without officially planning for a circumnavigation. Hear how cruising teaches you to be patient, how to learn to navigate, the times Stephen and his wife Margo were the most afraid, how to re-enter the “real world” after a long voyage, and the beauty of being totally...

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by world-famous sailor and bestselling author Steven Callahan and filmmaker Joe Wein. Steven wrote (and lived) "Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea," and Joe partnered with Steven to turn it into a documentary, "76 Days." Hear the night Steven’s life changed forever, how he stayed alive, why singlehanders need to be good problem-solvers, what inspired Joe to turn the book into a film, and what we can learn from Steven’s experience in an isolated environment with...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Liz Diaz to chat the magic of wooden boats. Liz is Founder and Designer of North Beach Marine Canvas (NBMC), Rear Commodore for the San Francisco Master Mariners Benevolent Association (MMBA), and is a member of the South Beach Yacht Club (SBYC). Hear how she found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Arnstein Mustad to chat lessons from over 250,000 nautical miles of yacht deliveries. Arnstein has been one of the busiest professional yacht delivery captains in the U.S. since establishing Mustad Marine in 2002. Hear the behind-the-scenes of yacht deliveries, how to adjust to new boats, how sailing humbles you, the most helpful tools and technologies on the water, and Arnstein’s ideas to improve the future for delivery skippers. Learn more at...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 2 articles from the February 2023 and April 2023 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "The Day a Sailboat Changed Our Lives" by Al Fricke and "Trimaran No Name - One Thing Leads to Another" by Stephen Wolf. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#44 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2023/#76

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads an article from the January 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Dawn Patrol - Jumping the Puddle Singlehanded" by Ben Lindner. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2023/#72

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Chris Childers to chat teaching the next generation to sail. Chris is the Executive Director of Operations at the Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC), which creates opportunities for people to learn and grow through sailing. Hear how he first learned to sail and teach sailing, his first rescue, how we can better sell the sport to the next generation, the connection he’s built with other sailing instructors, and how to get into a career as an...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dennis Maggard to chat sailing with me, myself, and I. Dennis has nearly 50,000 miles of sailing under his belt - most of that solo. Hear the allure of being alone at sea and disconnecting from life on land, his journey from a Silicon Valley tech employee to spending weeks singlehanding, how to get over seasickness, the sailing legends he’s met along his journey, and his advice on trusting the opportunity sailing presents. Learn more about Dennis on ...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined in person by Johnny Sampson to talk preserving Catalina Island's history by sharing stories. Johnny is the Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Catalina Museum for Art & History, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Hear the top 3 artifacts on display in the 70 Objects for 70 Years exhibit, why it helps to experience history in addition to reading about it, how to make the most of your visit to the Catalina Museum, how Johnny fell in love...