Episodes
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...
Published 12/18/23
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 ...
Published 12/12/23
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...
Published 12/05/23
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by sailor turned entrepreneur Bill Kreysler to chat sailing and business. Bill spent 10 years building performance racing sailboats and has spent the last 40 years owning and operating Kreysler & Associates, a custom fabrication firm building composite products for architecture, artists, and industrial applications. Hear how he got into sailing, his transition from sailboats to anything but boats, how lessons from sailing still apply to his business...
Published 11/28/23
This week's co-hosts, John Arndt and Ryan Foland, get back to basics with yacht clubs. Hear how yacht clubs keep the sailing community connected, John and Ryan's own yacht clubs, the benefits of joining one (or two!), the stigma surrounding yacht clubs, and the uphill battle of getting more people out on the water. Bonus: Could we see a Good Jibes Yacht Club in the future? Learn more at Latitude38.com
Published 11/21/23
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by sailing legend Paul Cayard to chat his historic career as one of the best American sailors of all time. Paul is a Hall of Famer, Olympian, several-time World Champion, and former Executive Director of the U.S. Sailing Team. Hear his sailing history, how he learned from early losses, his more challenging times at sea, how around-the-world racing changes a person, and his take on where sailing is headed. Learn more about Paul at CayardSailing.com and on...
Published 11/14/23
This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by 3-time guest Ronnie Simpson to chat his prep for the Global Solo Challenge. Ronnie is a professional racing sailor and retired U.S. Marine. Hear how to speak dreams into reality, what he's most excited and nervous about, what the route looks like, how long it’ll take, and where his dreams go from here. Learn more at RonnieSimpsonRacing.com, Shipyard.com, USPatriotSailing.org, and GlobalSoloChallenge.com
Published 11/07/23
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Bill Stange, Gary Burton, and Randy Leasure to chat the 2023 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race (SHTP). All 3 broke Westsail 32 records in the race. Hear their history with the race, their most dramatic sea stories, how they battled adversity, why they chose to race a Westsail 32, and their sailing plans for 2024. Learn more about the Westsailors at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fast-finish-record-broken-singlehanded-transpacific-race/
Published 10/31/23
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Adam Lowry to chat all things racing. Adam is a 2023 505 World Champion and 2019 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. Hear the sports psychology that goes into racing, his experience sailing a catamaran across the Atlantic with his family, how the 505 can be fine-tuned before the next Worlds, his sailing roots in Detroit, and what lessons from sailing spill over into his business life. Learn more about Adam at ...
Published 10/24/23
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Krysia Pohl to chat her 23 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard along with Olympic campaigns and sailing for fun. Krysia is Chief, Prevention at U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and has worked directly with the past 2 Commandants. Hear how she fell in love with sailing and working in the maritime world, her success for the USCGA Sailing Team, her campaign for the 2004 Olympics, what brought her back to her hometown of Alameda, and the huge...
Published 10/17/23
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dr. James Bender to chat his love for being on boats and giving back to the next generation of sailors. He's spent most of his career as a captain and educator on sailing ships and in outdoor environmental education programs both in the U.S. and internationally. Hear how he got interested in life on the water, what he learned working on barges, his most memorable deliveries, the magic of education on boats, and why Croatia is the best place in the...
Published 10/10/23
This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the September 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Allen Gross Reflects on His Folly - Custodianship of a 133-Year-Old Boat" by Allen Gross, "Maui Memories: And Now It's Gone" by Andy Schwenk, and “Mediterranean Memories” by Sally-Christine Rodgers. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2023/#66, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2023/#50, and...
Published 10/03/23
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by sailboat racing photographer and journalist Jan Pehrson to chat loving sailing with or without a camera. Jan is a racing and cruising sailor, Coast Guard licensed skipper, and former juniors instructor who captures the world's most exciting and beautiful sailing regattas and beyond. Hear how she got knocked down on her way to Hawaii, the beauty of small boat racing, being one of the pioneering women at Richmond Yacht Club (RYC), where to find the...
Published 09/26/23
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...
Published 09/19/23
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...
Published 09/12/23
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...
Published 09/05/23
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...
Published 08/29/23
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
Published 08/22/23
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...
Published 08/15/23
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
Published 08/08/23
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...
Published 08/01/23
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...
Published 07/25/23
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....
Published 07/18/23
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...
Published 07/11/23
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...
Published 06/27/23