Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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 their lives, and the time Brock was frozen in ice for 3 days in Antarctica. Learn more at IHeartOaklandAlamedaEstuary.com

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Jerelyn Biehl to chat encouraging more and more women and girls to take an active role in sailing. Jerelyn has championed women's and girl's sailing for over 40 years and recently was honored with the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award. Hear her magical summers sailing to Catalina Island growing up, how she started solving issues for women and girls, how we can involve more women and girls in sailing and sailing leadership positions, what she's most proud of in her career and with her literal sailing family, and why it's crucial to listen and have patience on and off the water. Learn more about the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) at WomenSailing.org

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by David Gendell (from Latitude 38 on the East Coast) to chat the story behind his book, The Last Days of the Schooner America. David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the Co-Founder of SpinSheet Magazine, and the Author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history. Hear what opened his eyes to the sailing community, how he found inspiration from Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine, the unbelievable story behind Schooner America, David's thoughts on this year's America's Cup, and the latest trends in racing and cruising. Learn more about David at DavidGendellBooks.com and on Instagram @DavidGendell

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Guinevere King to chat selling sailboats and selling people on the beauty that comes from sailing. Guinevere is the General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing at West Coast Multihulls in San Diego, the Sea of Cortez, and Marina del Rey. Hear why setting sail for the first time can change your life, how to live and work on the water, the most popular boats and classes at the 3 West Coast Multihulls locations, the 3 ways to sell people on sailing, and where you can see baby dolphins jumping through a rainbow. Learn more about West Coast Multihulls at WestCoastMultihulls.com, Charter-Catamaran.com, and BluePacificYachting.com, and learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Cindy and Doug Schmitz to chat how there's always sumpin' to learn on the water. Cindy and Doug are members of the Blue Water Cruising Club, and spend time at Big Geiger Cove on Catalina Island. Hear the unexpected story that welcomed Cindy and Doug to boat ownership, the biggest lessons they've learned from sailing, what to do when things break (and they will) on the water, how to find your perfect boat, and how they became mesmerized by the beauty of Big Geiger Cove. Learn more about the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, Women on Water at LAYC.org, OCC sailing classes at OCCSailing.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the August 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Acapulco Yacht Club Thrives in the Wake of Otis" by Tim Henry, "Brigadoon - A Klaus Family Love Affair" by Martha Blanchfield, and "Countdown and Liftoff (Part 1)" by Shane Engelman. Follow along and read the articles on pages 42, 48, and 87 of the August 2024 issue at https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Gary Schmitz to chat endless adventures thanks to chartering catamarans. "Uncle Gary" has sailed all around the world and is a huge fan of sailing and racing with friends and family. Hear the perks of hitting the seas on other people's boats, the delights of chartering, the ideal group size for a charter, how to pack for a trip around the world, and everything from feeding sharks to sailing with dolphins. Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Nigel Silva-Dallenbach and Lawrence Charles to chat their recent unexpected adventure en route to Catalina Island. The 3 amigos endured a smoking engine, a melted impeller, and – somehow – a case of the endless smiles. Hear how to troubleshoot engine problems on the water, how to stay calm (and only panic a little bit), their new charismatic friend who helped save the day, business and entrepreneurship lessons from problem-solving at sea, and a victory cameo by some dolphins. Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online, Nigel on LinkedIn, and Lawrence at CnCTea.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @IamLawrenceCharles

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, the history of the Spaulding Marine Center, the programs they offer today, their nonprofit legacy, and what's next for the Center. Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org

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 loves so much about volunteering in the sailing community, and how to keep sailing fun. Learn more about the Pacific Cup: https://www.pacificcup.org/