Explore every episode of the podcast Good Jibes with Latitude 38
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| Part 1: Stories from the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction, On Location with Host Ryan Foland | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:46:05 | |
This week's host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, which took place June 13-14, 2025 at Balboa Yacht Club. This is the 9th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, this time with the theme: Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction. In this Part 1, you'll hear this year's featured artist Steve Sandborg, hang out with wooden dragons, tour the coolest wooden boats out there, take in the history of John Steinbeck's Western Flyer, and meet Captain Paul Tate in the pilot house. Learn more at NewportBeachWoodenBoatFestival.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online | |||
| Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck on Cruising the Pacific as a Family, with Host Moe Roddy | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:00:38 | |
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck and one of their sons - Paul - to chat their yearlong sailing sabbatical as a family. They're living a sailing story that blends history, adventure, and family togetherness. Hear how to take the family sailing trip of your dreams, how to plan & structure a long sailing sabbatical, how an extended cruising trip changes your perspective on life & sailing, why it's such a valuable experience for all involved, and how to make sure the kids keep learning while on the water. Follow the Van Dyck family's adventures at SVFlyer.com | |||
| Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar, with Host Moe Roddy | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:56:12 | |
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Eileen Zedd, Shelli Bohrer, and Laurie Briggs ahead of the 33rd Annual Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar. The event takes place on September 26-28, 2025 and welcomes women of all backgrounds into the sailing community by creating a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment. Hear how they fell in love with sailing, what stood out the first time they attended the seminar, how they went from participant to Chair, the curriculum for this year's seminar, and what you'll learn at the seminar. Register & learn more at WomensSailingSeminar.com | |||
| Ronnie Simpson on Sailing Around the World | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:59:28 | |
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 | |||
| Westsailors on Breaking Singlehanded Transpac Records | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:24:31 | |
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/ | |||
| Adam Lowry on Racing Psychology | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:42:45 | |
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 https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/martin-lowry-come-top-5o5-world-championships/ | |||
| Krysia Pohl on Serving and Sailing | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:48:13 | |
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 opportunity for young people to get into maritime jobs. Learn more about Krysia on LinkedIn and the U.S. Coast Guard at USCG.mil | |||
| Dr. James Bender on Teaching on Boats | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:51:22 | |
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 world to sail. Learn more about James at Adriatic-Maritime.org and WylieCharters.com | |||
| Folly, Maui Memories, and Mediterranean Memories (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:34:41 | |
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 https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2023/#92. Donate to the Maui recovery efforts at https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong and https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief | |||
| Jan Pehrson on Documenting Sailing | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:52:23 | |
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 brightest blue water, and her 55-day trip through the icy waters around Greenland. Learn more about Jan at JanPehrson.com | |||
| Ryan Foland and the Luau at Big Geiger Cove | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:44:21 | |
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, Margie Woods, and more. Learn more at BlueWaterCruisingClub.org | |||
| Charly Devanneaux on Celebrating French Sailing Culture | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:47:47 | |
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 his dad and his sons. Learn more about Charly at NaosYachts.com and on Instagram @Naos.Yachts | |||
| Susan Ruhne on the Rolex Big Boat Series | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:30:16 | |
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 RolexBigBoatSeries.com and StFYC.com | |||
| John Hamilton on the Resilience of California Yacht Club, with Host Ryan Foland | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:44:02 | |
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Vice Commodore John Hamilton to chat the resilience & revival of California Yacht Club (CYC) following its devastating fire in December 2023. The fire destroyed its historic clubhouse, along with decades on decades of sailing trophies & memorabilia. Hear the time John almost got stranded as a teenage windsurfer, why it's okay to love both racing AND cruising, the unique nature & offerings of CYC, the things John wishes he knew before the fire, and how to move your yacht club forward. Learn more about John at CalYachtClub.com and Ryan at Ryan.Online | |||
| Alli Bell on Embracing Boat Ownership | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:49:45 | |
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 else. Learn more about Alli at SDYC.org, TranspacYC.com, and CruisingClub.org | |||
| Going With the Flow, The Martian Chronicles, and Transpac (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:40:14 | |
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 | |||
| Bruce Schwab on Singlehanding Around the World | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:06:19 | |
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 OceanPlanet.org | |||
| Molly O'Bryan Vandemoer on Inclusive Sailing | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:40:20 | |
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 | |||
| Ravi Parent on Winning with Different Boats | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:43:00 | |
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 Ravi on Instagram @RaviParent and at RaviParent.com | |||
| Episode 100 Special | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
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 magazine as we do creating it. For all things Latitude 38 and Good Jibes, visit Latitude38.com | |||
| Westerly Crew on Winning the 2023 Transpac | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:35:43 | |
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. Watch all the Transpac livestreams at https://www.youtube.com/@Latitude38Magazine/streams | |||
| Live from the 2023 Transpac Aboard Westerly | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:55:10 | |
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 the middle of the Pacific, and the beautiful flying fish, whales, and other sea life they've been able to say hello to on their way to victory. Watch the livestreams at https://www.youtube.com/@Latitude38Magazine/streams | |||
| Ben Whyte and Alie Mancuso on Breaking Waves | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:07:32 | |
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 dreams. Learn more about Ben and Alie on YouTube @BreakingWavesSailing, Instagram @BreakingWaves.Ben and @BreakingWaves.Alie, and at BreakingWavesSailing.com | |||
| Third Encore, The Rescue of Niniwahuni, and The Stoke of Skateboarding and/or Sailing (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:31:20 | |
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 | |||
| Michael & Michelle Polkabla on Winning the 2025 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race, with Host Chris Weaver | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:28:22 | |
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Michael & Michelle Polkabla in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai right after Michael won the 2025 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race. Michael finished 1st overall on his Monterey-based 1963 Cal 40 Solstice. Hear why he hand-steered the last 20 hours of the race, the difficult wind & wave conditions as the race progressed, what was going through Michelle's mind waiting for her husband's arrival, crazy stories of hallucinations & sleep deprivation, and the most dangerous breakfast burrito of all time. Learn more about Michael & Michelle at SFBaySSS.org and on Instagram @MPSinglehandedTranspac | |||
| James Frederick on Finding Peace at Sea | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:20:27 | |
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 overcome heartbreak at sea. Learn more about James on YouTube @SailorJames, Instagram @James.The.Sailor.Man, and at SVTriteia.com | |||
| Mark Mills on Designing Performance Yachts | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:47:20 | |
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 do to improve racing. Learn more about Mark at Mills-Design.com | |||
| John Burnham on Telling Sailing Stories | 30 May 2023 | 00:58:32 | |
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 push yourself to be uncomfortable. Learn more about John Burnham at JohnSBurnham.com and on LinkedIn | |||
| Life at Sea, Master Mariners Racing, and Going with the Flow (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 23 May 2023 | 00:34:34 | |
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 | |||
| Sally Honey on Creating Your Future with Sailing | 16 May 2023 | 00:50:30 | |
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 memories from sailing with her dad. Learn more about Sally at https://nshof.org/nominees/honey-sally/ | |||
| Merf Owen on Famous Naval Architecture | 09 May 2023 | 00:51:14 | |
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 people you meet can propel you forward in your career and in life. Learn more about Merf at OwenClarkeDesign.com | |||
| Michael Moradzadeh on Loving Offshore Sailing | 02 May 2023 | 00:44:53 | |
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 PRO (Principal Race Officer), and his role in saving Andy Schwenk's life. Learn more about Michael at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/michael-moradzadeh/ | |||
| Jim Antrim on Designing Boats | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:01:24 | |
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 wonderful thing to do. Learn more about Jim at https://www.antrimdesign.com/ | |||
| David Crosby - Harmony at Sea and The Route Less Traveled (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
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 | |||
| Cooper Dressler on the SailGP Grand Final | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:43:21 | |
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 and preparation goes into training for SailGP, and how to succeed when you're racing against the clock. Learn more about the U.S. SailGP Team on social media @SailGPUSA and get tickets for the Season 3 Grand Final at https://sailgp.com/races/season-3/united-states-sail-grand-prix-san-francisco/overview/ | |||
| Dan Augustine on Keeping the Bay Clean, with Host John Arndt | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:50:02 | |
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dan Augustine to chat doing the dirty work to keep the Bay clean. Dan is the Owner of BayGreen, who provides mobile pump-out & marine sanitation. Hear how he won free beer during his days sailing Lake Erie, his first impressions of the Gate & California, how clean the Bay truly is after he's pumped out over 11 million gallons, how boat systems have improved over the years, and how he survived living aboard during the below-zero Cleveland winters. Learn more about Dan at BayGreen.net | |||
| PJ Landreese on Finding Your Boat Relatives | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:28:03 | |
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 teach you to become a better sailor, and PJ's magical encounters with animals while cruising. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/ | |||
| Andrew Vik on Buying a Boat Sight Unseen | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:43:55 | |
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 YouTube @SailGeja and at http://sailgeja.com/2015/Home/Home.html | |||
| All Hands on Deck with Will Sofrin | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:50:00 | |
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://www.willsofrin.com/ and on Instagram @Will.Sofrin | |||
| Andy Schwenk on Surviving a Scare | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:12:51 | |
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 best people to sail with are. Learn more at https://www.richmondyc.org/ | |||
| Marga Pretorius on Cruising Solo | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:57:22 | |
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 DogfishBoatworks.com | |||
| Nicole Breault on Match Racing | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:58:53 | |
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 https://www.stfyc.com/default.aspx?p=ViewArticleFlyer&ssid=&itemID=314773 | |||
| Sheila McCurdy and Mary Crowley on Remembering Diana Russell | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:56:29 | |
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 (NPG), and their favorite sailing adventures. Learn more at CruisingClub.org and OceanVoyagesInstitute.org | |||
| Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands and Geja (Latitude 38 Verbatim) | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
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 | |||
| Lin Pardey on Storytelling for Sailors | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:52:19 | |
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 her recent induction into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. Take Lin's course here: https://www.thesailingchannel.tv/product/storytelling-for-sailors-usb/ | |||
| Hans Henken on Engineering an Olympic Campaign | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:54:54 | |
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 compete with and support each other, and the dynamic with his fiancée, fellow Good Jibes alum Helena Scutt. Learn more about Hans and donate to his Olympic campaign at BarrowsHenkenRacing.com, USSailing.org/Athletes/Hans-Henken, and Instagram @HansHenken | |||
| Geoff Prior on Saying Yes to Every Sailing Opportunity, with Host John Arndt | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:52:57 | |
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Geoff Prior to chat a lifetime of sailing, racing, and working on boats. Geoff is Partner of AB Marine and has raced in every sailing competition imaginable, spanning back to his upbringing in New Zealand. Hear how to join a sailing crew, the famous boats he's raced on, what's changed about boats & racing over the years, the innovation in the propeller space, and how to sail your entire life without owning a boat. Learn more about Geoff at AB-Marine.com | |||
| Bill Erkelens on Perfecting The Ocean Race | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:51:14 | |
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 any sleep during The Ocean Race. Learn more about Bill at TheOceanRace.com, 11thHourRacing.org, and 1Degree.US | |||
| Alan Olson on Building Tall Ships | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
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. Learn more about Alan and Matthew Turner at CallOfTheSea.org | |||
| Milly Biller on Lifelong 110 Sailing | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:37:28 | |
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 | |||