Good Jibes with Latitude 38

This week's host, Max Branstetter, shares 3 Good Jibes Greatest Hits from the early days of Good Jibes with Latitude 38. Hear Host Ryan Foland interview Publisher John Arndt on the origin story of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine in Episode 1, Host Moe Roddy Wieneke interview Hall of Famer Dawn Riley on her racing career in Episode 47, and Moe interview Alan Olson on building tall ships in Episode 74....

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Andy Schwenk to chat sailing a schooner and what's new in the world of sailing. Andy first appeared on Good Jibes in Episode 82 in March 2023, and has sailed a million miles since then. Hear how racing to Hawaii has changed over the years, how to get ready for a race to Hawaii, the software & technology required to sail fast, what it's lik...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Ainsley Parramore to chat building confidence in kids through sailing. Ainsley is the Program Director for Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) in San Rafael. Hear her first encounter with the grittiness of sailing, the perks of small boat racing, how to approach sailing as a career path, the sailing lessons SEA teaches to kids, and how sailing can thrive a...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by returning guest Brendan Huffman to chat what goes into winning the Pacific Cup. Brendan & crew won the ORR 4 - Goslings Rum Division of the 2026 Pacific Cup aboard his Express 37 Dorado. Hear the sailing lessons he's learned from his dad Fred, what makes the Pacific Cup different, why every boat project takes longer than you think, how to assemble the pe...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Gilles Combrisson to chat every boat restoration imaginable and the pros & cons of carbon fiber.  Gilles is a Bay Area sailor, rigger, and carbon aficionado who just got back from sailing his restored Wylie 39 Lightspeed to 2nd in class in the 2026 Pacific Cup. Hear the details of his restoration of Lightspeed, how to restore an old boat, whether carbon f...

This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the August 2026 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Return to Palmyra" by Dustin Reynolds, "High Times in the Pacific – 2026 Pacific Cup" by Andy Schwenk and the Latitude 38 team, and "A Surprise Victory in the Heineken Regatta" by Nick Wynn. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#54 , http...

This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the July 2023, 2024, and 2025 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "The Basics – How I Plan a Cruise" by Gary Dickinson from the July 2023 issue, "Remembering Vadura" by Ernie Minney from the July 2024 issue, and "First the Pacific Puddle Jump – Then Our College Graduation" by Patrick Rabin from the July 2025 issue. Follow along and rea...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Phil Mills to chat the beauty of restoring old boats. Phil is a West Coast sailor who loves restoring classic wooden boats and is heavily involved in the Master Mariners. Hear why you should consider buying a cheap old boat, how working on boats brings people together, how to restore boats without spending a ton, how to get your kids to love sailing, and...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Captain Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway, and Pismono Mata-Lee of the San Francisco Sea Scouts to chat the latest from Gashouse Cove. The team is fighting to keep the city's last remaining marine fuel dock for recreational use by the boating community. Hear what's going on at Gashouse Cove, how they're testifying to city officials, why you should consider...

This week's host, John Arndt, reads 4 articles from the June & July 2026 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "An Epic E27 Shakedown to Hawaii - Part 1" by Jonathan "Bird" Livingston from the June 2026 issue, and "Who's on First? Your Winning Pacific Cup Picks…" by Andy Schwenk, "Master Mariners 2026 - Clash d'Elegance" by John Riise & John Skoriak, and "Believing in Magic" by Chris Fratin...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us On Location from the Scuba Show in Long Beach on May 30-31, 2026 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 2, you'll hear the unbelievable survival story of saturation diver Chris Lemons, what was going through his mind in what he thought were his final moments, a tiki bar with tiger sharks, a scuba cat, and Ryan finally finding t...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us On Location from the Scuba Show in Long Beach on May 30-31, 2026 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 1, you'll hear why scuba & sailors are a perfect match, the top & not-so-top places to go scuba diving, meet Scuba Queen USA 2025, soak in the sights & sounds of the wild event, and get a sneak preview of the incredible survi...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach International Boat Show, the #1 Boat Show in the United States, in April 2026. Hear why you should go to a boat show, the coolest features on the newest boats out there, what to keep in mind when buying a boat, words of wisdom from Latitude 38 & Good Jibes fans in the wild, and everything from waterproof bags to authentic shipwre...

This week's host, Moe Roddy Wieneke, is joined by Kat Hartman & Sarah Kerley of the all-women Team Hell 'n' Ready to chat the Race to Alaska (R2AK). The R2AK is an annual 750-mile adventure race from Port Townsend, WA up the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, AK. Any form of boat is allowed, as long as it has no motors. Hear why it doesn't matter what age you started sailing at, the most intimidating as...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Gerry Gragg to chat his lifetime of sailing stories near & far from the Bay Area. Gerry is a Latitude 38 Ambassador who has been a fan of the magazine for over 30 years, and credits it with shaping his sailing career. Hear how he learned to sail & race, how he & his wife sailed left out the Gate and never looked back, his favorite memories from many years...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dr. Jordi Kellogg to chat making time to sail and keeping it a priority in your life. Jordi is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in treating spinal disorders at Kellogg Brain and Spine, and his favorite pastime is sailing. Hear how he caught the sailing bug at an early age, how time at sea changed his life, his upcoming one-of-a-kind sailing ad...

This week's host, Moe Roddy Wieneke, is joined by Karin Heck to chat her lifetime of sailing, teaching sailing, and now preparing for Jimmy Cornell's High Latitude Challenge. Karin grew up sailing with her dad in Sweden, has done deliveries around the world, and is an Instructor at Spinnaker Sailing. Hear her favorite memories from the Baltic Sea, the most gorgeous sunrise she's ever seen, her bes...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by 3rd-time guest Josh Kali to chat finishing the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025. Josh is a mountain climber, sailor, and professional marine technician who built his 19-foot one-design Skookum over the past few years and has now sailed it around the world. Hear his favorite & least favorite moments from the race, his favorite stop along the way, secrets to d...

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Terry Moran to chat restoring health, well-being, and community for military veterans and their families through sailing. Terry is a sailor & Navy veteran who flew F-14 Tomcats and accumulated nearly 300 aircraft carrier landings, and he now supports veterans as the Founder & Chairman of VetsBoats. Hear why the sea is in his blood, the similarities between...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Scott Easom to chat his prolific career of racing & rigging. Scott is the Owner of Easom Racing & Rigging, the YRA Buoy Guy, and has more nautical miles to his name than just about anyone. Hear how his family gave him the lifelong sailing bug at age 11, the most memorable boats & races from his racing career, the most common modifications racers are makin...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Elliot Aron to chat sailing solo at any age. Elliot is a 16-year-old singlehanded sailor who made his first solo crossing from LA to Catalina Island when he was 12. Hear why there's nothing like singlehanding, how to learn about your engine, the top spots on Catalina Island, his aspirations for a solo circumnavigation, and how to break the norm & follow...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Vivian Matuk & Delores Chan to chat the Dockwalker program. Vivian is the Environmental Boating Program Manager for California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission, and Delores is the Environmental Engagement Program Project Manager for The Bay Foundation. Hear how & why the Dockwalker program was started, the power of word of mouth in the s...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Karen Prioleau to chat making a career of teaching all types of sailing. Karen has spent over 25 years teaching sailing at Orange Coast College and US Sailing, and has a ton of personal offshore sailing experience. Hear how to become a full-time sailing instructor or sailing educator, her memorable trips on the Alaska Eagle, the most useful sailing course...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Peter Molnar to chat building a high-resolution genomic atlas of the oceans. Peter is the Co-Founder & Board Chair of the Ocean Genome Atlas Project (OGAP), with the mission to produce a global genomic atlas of the world's oceans, providing critical information for planetary health, evolutionary and fundamental biology, and biomedicines of the future. Hea...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Chris Jester to chat the intersection of sailing & entrepreneurship. Chris has started not one, but FIVE sailing businesses, starting with SailTime Newport Beach. Hear the French sailing trip that changed his life, how to find the type of sailing business that's best for you, how to get to know your customer base, how to go from boat sales to boat compan...