Good Jibes with Latitude 38

This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 4 articles from the October 2026 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Max Ebb–Dragging the @$$" by Max Ebb, "Rib-Shattering Pac Cup Return" by John Temoyan, "How a One-Design Fleet Became a Family" by Brandon Mercer, and "Sailing into Port Alone" from Sailing Alone Around the World by Captain Joshua Slocum. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2026/#64, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2026/#39, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2026/#54, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2026/#41

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. Listen to the full episodes at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/podcast/episode1-john-arndt/, https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/podcast/episode-47-dawn-riley-building-good-humans-sailing/?swcfpc=1, and https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/podcast/episode-74-alan-olson-building-tall-ships/

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 like sailing a schooner, and what you should look for in an old boat before you write the check. Read Andy's articles on the 2026 Pacific Cup: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/andy-schwenk-knows-win-pacific-cup/ and https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/high-times-2026-pacific-cup/

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 as a hands-on activity in the Age of AI. Learn more about Ainsley at SEAsailing.org

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 perfect racing crew, and how to make an epic final push in an ocean race. Learn more about Brendan at UKSailmakers.com/Lofts/Los-Angeles and on Instagram @BruinSailor

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 fiber is right for your boat, how to create memories cruising & even racing with your family, and how we can preserve sailing in the Bay. Learn more about Gilles at GCMarine.net

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, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#50, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#58

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 read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2023/#74, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2024/#46, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2025/#58

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 the value of the Crew List Parties. Learn more about Phil here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/phil-mills-arch-davis-design-dinghy/ and here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/master-mariners-wooden-boat-show/

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 becoming a Sea Scout, the fun trips & experiences the Sea Scouts offer, and how we can preserve access to the Bay. Learn more at MHPV.net and here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fight-to-save-gashouse-cove-fuel-dock/