Good Jibes with Latitude 38

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Matt Zarem to chat the historic Spaulding Marine Center and volunteering in the sailing community. Matt is the Executive Director and General Manager of the Spaulding Marine Center, a nonprofit full-service boatyard and educational maritime center serving the Bay Area out of Sausalito. Hear how Matt became a West Coast sailor despite his East Coast roots,...

This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Tony English to chat tales from the Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) and teaching the next generation of sailors. Tony is a sailor, boat restorer, and even delivery driver for Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine! Hear how to train for the wide range of Pacific Cup scenarios, how he managed to win or finish Top 5 in many races, how to problem-solve during a race, what he...

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stan Honey to chat his legendary navigating career, business prowess, and life. Stan is a world-record sailor and 3-time Emmy winner who is a member of the US Sailing Hall of Fame, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and US National Inventors Hall of Fame. Hear his life-changing experiences and races on the water, what it takes to be a great navigator, how t...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by John Riise, who's written and edited for Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine since 1984 and has more stories than Latitude 38 has ever told. Hear his favorite sailing stories of all time, what the early days of Latitude 38 were like, how the technology has progressed over the years, the behind-the-scenes of Changes in Latitudes, and what makes the sailors in th...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 more articles from the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "From Sea to Shining Sea, Part 2" by Noreen Light, "Stad Amsterdam - 28 Days Before the Mast" by Pat Broderick, and "The 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha Has Launched" by John Arndt. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#84 , https://www.latitude38....

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Erica Mattson to chat crossing the Pacific with a crew of 2 on a small boat. Erica and her father, Robin Jeffers, set sail on her Moore 24 Accelerando for the 2024 Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) on July 15th. Hear how she qualified for the US Sailing Team in the '90s, how she committed to sailing to Hawaii, their sleeping and eating schedule during the race, how to...

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure" by John Arndt, "Falling In, and Saving Myself" by Apryl Hunt, and "Tire Bouchon, Pt. II - Berkeley to   France" by Heather Breaux. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54 , https://www.latitude38.com/issues/...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Blaine Pedlow to chat fundraising and growing all aspects of sailing. Blaine is Senior Vice President, Development for US Sailing and is a lifelong sailor - with many years as a sailing coach, volunteer, and managing racing teams. Hear the role US Sailing plays in the sport, what their fundraising structure looks like, how we can keep sailing fun for all,...

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Kimball Livingston to chat improving youth sailing and diversity in sailing. Kimball has been covering sailing in the Bay Area since the 1970s - including writing for Latitude 38 - and is the Staff Commodore for Youth Sailing at St. Francis Yacht Club. Hear how we can get more kids into sailing, how to increase the diversity in the sport, how Kimball fell...

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, th...

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 pi...

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 Sum...

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 m...

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/issu...

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,...

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 ho...

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...

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 ge...

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...

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...

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...

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 wif...

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 diversit...

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 mo...