Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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 sp...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Reno Cambridge for a special Episode 200 to chat sailing tall ships & rebuilding your boat. Reno is Captain of the Schooner Freda B and lives aboard his Cape George 36 Pacific Crystal, which he's currently rebuilding. Hear how he got hooked the first time on a sailboat, what goes into leading giant groups of guests on tall ships, why tall ships create the...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Bill & Suzette Lewis to chat truly Going Where The Wind Blows. Bill & Suzette are Blue Water Cruising Club members (BWCC) who retired so they could cruise the world. Hear how a boat played a part on their first date, how to find a boat to go cruising on, their brilliant 90-day on-off schedule, their favorite moments & spots around Europe from the past 3...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Scuba Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 2, you'll try on some new sailing shoes, hear some dirty pirate jokes, hear what makes Fiji one of the best places in the world to dive, learn how to get your PADI certification, and hear about a shocking encounter with Sally the Shark. Learn mo...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Scuba Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 1, you'll meet a couple of professional mermaids, go diving with sharks, learn about the new style of sun suits, meet a water sports legend, and discover all the futuristic gadgets & gear to take your adventures at sea to the next level. Learn m...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Newport Beach International Boat Show on May 2 & 4, 2025 to continue his behind-the-scenes at the #1 Boat Show in the United States. In this Part 2, you'll meet all the fascinating personalities in the VIP section & beyond, hear a sailor rap, discover the latest & greatest boat tech, duck into an engine room, and explore the biggest boats at the boa...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Newport Beach International Boat Show on May 2, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the #1 Boat Show in the United States. In this Part 1, you'll meet surprise Co-Host Celene Di Stasio and hear interviews with volunteers & visitors, jaw-dropping boat tours, the most exciting new gadgets & accessories, the joy of being on brand-new boat after brand-new b...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sarah Kraft to chat juggling sailing with running a business. Sarah is a Hobie 16 World Champion and WASZP sailor who's the Co-Founder & CEO of Koil, the AI Reddit for Teens. Hear the one-of-a-kind experience you get foiling a WASZP, the parallels between entrepreneurSHIP and sailing, how to navigate imposter syndrome on & off the water, why we need more...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Cole Brauer for Part 2 of their chat on learning to sail around the world. During the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, Cole became the 1st woman from the US to race singlehanded around the world nonstop and unassisted, and also set a new around-the-world speed record for Class40. Hear the scariest moment of her entire life, the pros and cons of internatio...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Cole Brauer for Part 1 of their chat on learning to sail around the world. During the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, Cole became the 1st woman from the US to race singlehanded around the world nonstop and unassisted, and also set a new around-the-world speed record for Class40. Hear the life-changing story of her first offshore race, how she fell in lov...

This week's host, Monica Grant, is joined by Joshua Wheeler to chat The Resourceful Sailor series of DIY sailing repairs, fixes, modifications, and hacks. Joshua is a drummer-turned-sailor who's been sharing his tips & stories with the Latitude 38 audience since 2019. Hear why sailing is as engaging as music, how to DIY your boat projects, his most memorable DIY repairs & solutions, what to know b...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to wrap up his behind-the-scenes coverage of the world's most exciting race on water. Hear a fascinating interview with Australia SailGP Team CEO & Driver Tom Slingsby, hot-off-the-press interviews with new & longtime SailGP fans, why this was one of the most exciting races in SailGP history, how they're...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the world's most exciting race on water. Hear how the Sail Grand Prix works, the unmatched energy leading up to the race, how fast the boats really go, what brings the fans out to watch SailGP, and all the sounds from an unforgettable day of racing, fun, and rowdiness. Learn mo...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Josh Kali to chat stories from Leg 1 of 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 2.5 years and has now sailed it from North Carolina to Antigua to Panama. Hear how he and his boat are doing, how to keep morale up during a...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Co-Chair Steve Paljieg to chat the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, taking 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. Hear why Croatia has the most beautiful coastline in the world, the history of the Newport Beach...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Jennifer Keil to chat preserving your family sailing memories so they can be passed down from generation to generation - and also enjoyed by sailing friends. Jennifer is an Archivist and the Co-Founder of 70 Degrees, who archives, preserves, and exhibits your narrative. Hear the history of sailing in California, how their archiving process works, tales f...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Holden Nash & Roberto Smith to chat the fascinating & mysterious world of shipwrecks & treasure hunting. Holden & Robert are the Co-Founders of BoundaryRSS, which is revolutionizing Earth's subsurface data. Hear the most famous treasures ever discovered under the sea, how their pioneering technology works, how shipwrecks are identified, why there's still...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Larry Haynie to chat stories from over 30 years teaching sailing and doing boat deliveries. Larry is a Boat Captain, Delivery Skipper, Sailing Instructor, and Bay Area Sailor. Hear the myths that hold people back from sailing, why racing makes you a better sailor, the most memorable deliveries Larry's ever done, the most difficult sailing concepts for peo...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Kiki Kormos to chat about the continuing saga of her 27-foot wooden boat Mayfly, which she bought from Episode 177 guest Nate Stephenson. Kiki is now living her dream of living on a boat - even recording this episode from it! Hear how to find love at first sight with your boat, make repairs & modifications, survive the first survey, how to live on your b...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Lauren Bell to chat teaching kids to sail & creating sailing connections to last a lifetime in the process. Lauren is the President of the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation (SBYSF) and recently received the Garrett Horder Award for supporting youth sailing education. Hear how she became hooked on 505s, how the SBYSF works, the magic of multigeneratio...

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Michael Menninger to chat becoming a professional sailor and racing in the top events in the world. Michael is Flight Controller for American Magic of the America's Cup, and is a Match Racing World Champion, Team Racing World Champion, and Etchells World Champion. Hear the most nostalgic sailing moments from his childhood in his sailing family, how to 100%...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Ron Rosenberg to chat learning to sail with family & friends and his lifetime of coaching sailing. Ron has won 5 world titles, 2 Finn Gold Cups, 1 European championship, more than 50 national titles, and has competed or coached in almost every Olympics since 1984. Hear the moments that changed the trajectory of his sailing career, why sailing is a masterc...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by the Executive Committee aka ExComm of the Cal Sailing Club to chat providing safe, cheap, and fun sailing & windsurfing for all! In this jam-packed episode, you'll hear Commodore Nicho Waton, Vice Commodore Isha Mishra, Third Vice Commodore Shreyas Chand, and Secretary Sara Zimmerman. Hear the moments that made them fall in love with sailing in the Bay A...

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the last leg of the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 13 & 14, 2024. Hear the immigration snafu, the epic rockin' beach party in Bahia Santa Maria, the once-in-a-lifetime experiences during the Baja Ha-Ha, what happened with the last 3...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by fellow ginger sailor Nate Stephenson to chat the perks of going on a sailing trip to pick up your new boat. Last year, Nate and his partner Megan sailed up to Surrey, British Columbia to purchase their 34-foot Sun 1030 "Gallia." After exploring B.C., they cruised it back down to Santa Barbara. Hear why the scariest moments while sailing are the most form...