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 Sailing Club at Cal-Sailing.org and on Instagram @CalSailingClub, and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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 sailors are some of the friendliest people in the world. Learn more about Nate at Nate-Stephenson-Photography.com and on Instagram @Nate_Stephensonn, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read “SV Gallia, from B.C. to Santa Barbara” by Nate Stephenson on page 36 of the January 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#36

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/lectronic/mcintyre-mini-globe-race-qualifying-leg-underway/

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 the most beautiful sight on the water. Learn from Rob at the San Francisco Yacht Club and learn more about the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 from Max Ebb here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#60

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 at InkSpellBooks.com and learn more here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-inquiry/the-stanford-sailing-coachs-defense

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 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure” by John Arndt on page 54 of the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54