Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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 more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 boat show. Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 boat, and all the sounds from a legendary day of fun. Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 women mentors in the sailing & entrepreneurSHIP worlds, and the reality of pro sailing. Learn more about Sarah at Koil.Life, on Instagram @Captain_Krafty, and on LinkedIn, and Ryan at Ryan.Onli...

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 international fame, the relief sailing provides, her best advice for singlehanders, and how we can get more people onto boats to enjoy the best our beautiful planet has to offer. Le...

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 love with sailing, the doors that open thanks to beer can racing, how to get yourself on more boats, and the best way to learn everything you need to know ab...

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 before sailing the world in a small boat, and whether he keeps his drum set on his boat. Learn more about Joshua at SailingWithJosh.com, on YouTube @SailingWithJosh, and at Latitude38.com

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 working to make the sport easier to understand for viewers, and the rest of the unparalleled energy from an epic day of high-speed racing. Learn more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Rya...

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 more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 long voyage, the camaraderie between competitors, how to pack food & water when away from land for so long, and the perks of racing on a little boat. Sponsor Jo...

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 Wooden Boat Festival, famous boats & actors in the wooden boat community, what makes wooden boats so special, and some wooden boat puns you’ll wish you wood forget. Buy your tick...

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 from documenting West Coast sailing history, how to document your own family sailing history, and the value of your boat’s history when it’s time to change hands. Learn more about Jennifer at 70Degrees.org an...

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 so much to learn about the ocean floor, and the top undiscovered treasures off the West Coast. Learn more about Holden & Roberto on LinkedIn, at BoundaryRSS.org, and on X @BoundaryRSS, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 people to learn, and what sailing instructors can learn from ski instructors. Learn more about Larry here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/larry-buys-boat-europe/

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 boat, and why boaters are the friendliest people in the world. Learn more about Kiki on Instagram @Kiki_Kormos, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read “SV Gallia, from...

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 multigenerational sailing, the wonderful places sailing will take you, and how to overcome your biggest fears on the water. Connect with Lauren at SBYSF.org & SBYC.org and watch the story of their new cl...

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% commit to pro sailing & racing, the lessons he’s learned from team racing & his favorite coaches, how to learn the physics of your boat, and how to learn to be a good t...

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 masterclass in self-improvement, how to become a sailing coach or hire a sailing coach, his sailing program & coaching concept others can replicate, and how to help people create healthy habits on the water. Connect with Ro...

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 Area, their unique membership & volunteering model, why you don’t need to have your own boat, how to learn to windsurf, and the famous alumni of the club. Learn more about the Cal Sa...

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 events in Cabo San Lucas, and a grand finale - complete with an engine dying. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

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 formative, how to face your fears & learn patience on the water, the amazing orcas & wildlife in B.C., why you should consider living on a boat, and why sailor...

This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 9 & 11, 2024. Hear all about the amazing beach parties that make the Baja Ha-Ha so special, a thrilling water drop-off complete with cliff divers, how immigration clearance works on the Baja Ha-Ha, the tradition of the Kids Olympics, and the endless golden sand beaches in Bahia Santa Maria. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Josh Kali to chat boat-building & race prep ahead 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. Hear the parallels between mountain climbing and sailing, how to teach yourself to sail, the pros & cons of building your own boat, Josh’s race strategy for the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025, and the most fascinating rules, rest stops, and restarts for the race. Sponsor Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com and learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com...

This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 6-8, 2024. Hear an inside look at what it’s like to do the Baja Ha-Ha, the legendary Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, the boat that wouldn’t stop drifting away, the record amount of fish caught, and the top reasons to do the Baja Ha-Ha. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

This week’s host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the January 2025 & June 1993 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Turkey Trot Offshore 2024” by Andy Schwenk, “Exploring Baja Surf on S/V Sweetheart” by Jeremy Snyder & Maddie Zug, and “Triumph of the Spirit - The Odyssey of Bill Forrest” by JR. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#46, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#40, and on Page 102 of the June 1993 issue https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/archive/#1993

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Rob Overton to chat the new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) heading into 2025. Rob has raced and cruised sailboats for over 65 years, including campaigning a 470 in the 1976 Olympic Trials. He’s the Past Chairman of the Racing Rules Committee for US Sailing, a committee he’s served on for over 30 years. Hear what drew him to a career in math & sailing, his year cruising the world with his wife Andi & daughter Lisa, the history of the Racing Rules of Sailing, what to expect in the new Racing Rules of Sailing, and th...

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by John Vandemoer to chat his side of the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. John is the former sailing coach at Stanford University and the author of Rigged Justice: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man's Life. Hear how to become a college sailing coach, where he met his wife Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer (a fellow Good Jibes alum), how Rick Singer came into his life, the ins & outs of the racketeering conspiracy case, and what John hopes others learn from his mishaps. Get an autographed copy of John’s book...

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by LA Times Reporter Terry Castleman to chat the ongoing adventure of his Two Dollar Catamaran. Terry & friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 “Lickety Split” for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to LA. Hear how to find your boat on any budget, the buried treasure they found in the boat, the scariest part of their journey, the top 3 moments, and how they avoided disaster. Learn more about Terry at Castleman.Bsky.Social, Lickety Split on TikTok @Two_Dollar_Catamaran and Instagram & YouTube @TwoDollarCatamaran, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read “$2 Catamara...

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sue Thotz & returning guest Cindy Schmitz to chat the magic behind Women on Water (WOW). Women on Water takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month at Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC). The program stands as a beacon of empowerment and skill-building for women in the world of sailing. Hear how to have Plan B and Plan W ready to go when sailing, why the Women on Water program is the best way to learn sailing, the importance of community sailing programs, how we can make sailing more welcoming, and Su...

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 4 articles from the November 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Complete a West-to-East Transit of the Northwest Passage” by Tim Henry, “Blue Flash’s Pacific Cup - Lions of the Sea” by Fernando Rosero, “J/24 Worlds in Seattle” by Jay Leon & Chris Weaver, and “Red Bra Regatta” by Kim Stuart & Chris Weaver. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#34, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#44, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#62

This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler to recap the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha. Richard is the Founder of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine and the Baja Ha-Ha, which just wrapped up in Cabo San Lucas. Hear how this year compared to previous years, what makes the Baja Ha-Ha so special, highlights from the Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, why Bahía Santa Maria is the most magical place on Earth, and whether there will be a 31st Baja Ha-Ha. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the photos on Richard’s Facebook page

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Holly & Katie Scott to chat creating group sailing memories to last a lifetime. Holly & Katie are the mother-daughter team behind Mahalo Sailing Adventures, an international sailing company that provides woman-run adventures. Their business is a culmination of a lifetime of travel, sailing, and adventure. Hear how sailing has changed their lives, their most memorable sailing adventures & deliveries, the thousands of women or “seasters” who have become part of their sailing tribe, how to make the most of it when things go wrong, and the times where nice language wasn’t always u...

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Erik Breedlove to chat becoming an engaged member of the sailing community. Erik & his wife Kiana went to a Latitude 38 Crew Party at the Golden Gate Yacht Club back in 2016 or 2017 as “crew looking for captain.” Fast forward, and he’s now a Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) member, race crew with John Arens on his J/109 Reverie, and Erik & Kiana own the Beneteau 310 Zara. Hear how to go from non-sailor to fully immersed, how to champion the sport of sailing, how ocean racing compares to Bay Area racing, the true cost of...

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Morgan Larson to chat nostalgia & dreams in the world of racing. Morgan is a decorated racer who has competed in almost every racing class imaginable, including being a World Champion in the TP 52, 505, and Farr 40, and a North American Champion in the 49er. Hear his biggest sailing inspirations growing up, how to make the jump to becoming a professional sailor, his favorite boat classes, the biggest ways racing has changed over the years, and what we can do to make racing more appealing for the next generation of sailors. Learn mo...

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Richard King to chat stories on stories from singlehanders around the world. Richard is an Author and Illustrator of several books, most recently Sailing Alone: A Surprising History of Isolation and Survival at Sea. In 2007, he sailed alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a 28' sloop from Portland, Maine, to Lisbon, Portugal (he was aiming for Scotland). Hear why sailors decide to explore the world singlehanded, the most notable singlehanded sailors Richard has interviewed and studied, how to get comfortable singlehanding, what he’s learned working on tall ships, and what...

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brian Haines to chat cruising the world as a family. Brian is a sailor and racer who grew up at San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and sailed at Stanford University. He recently put down his roots in Australia after spending 3 years cruising with his wife and 2 kids. Hear the lessons he learned from his father (Robbie Haines), how he caught the sailing bug, how to handle schooling while cruising the world, where to meet other sailing families and make sailing friends, and how to prepare for a trip across an oc...

This week’s host, Max Branstetter, reads 3 more articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Baja Ha-Ha XXX - Who’s Going? pt. II” by Richard Spindler aka the Grand Poobah, “Melges 24 World Championship - Brisk Battle” by John Arndt, and “First Extended Family Adventure” by Dave Lane. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#58, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#62, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#85

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Translated 9’s Money Pac Cup” by Tony Gilbert, “Pre-Marriage Racing Program - Not Recommended for Everyone” by Don Hill, and “Passing the Torch” by Andrew Vik and JR. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#44, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#66, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#88

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brock de Lappe to chat showcasing the beauty of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary once again. Brock is a sailor and racer who served as Harbormaster for Alameda Marina and the Oakland Marinas from 2011-2022. Since retirement, he continues to do part-time marine consulting and remains a strong advocate for the protection of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. Hear what the life of a harbormaster is like, how we can return the Oakland-Alameda Estuary to its former glory, the biggest issues for marinas today, how to properly deal with boats at the end of th...