This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Vice Commodore John Hamilton to chat the resilience & revival of California Yacht Club (CYC) following its devastating fire in December 2023. The fire destroyed its historic clubhouse, along with decades on decades of sailing trophies & memorabilia. Hear the time John almost got stranded as a teenage windsurfer, why it’s okay to love both racing AND cruising, the unique nature & offerings of CYC, the things John wishes he knew before the fire, and how to move your yacht club forward. Learn more about John at CalYachtClub.com and Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week’s host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Michael & Michelle Polkabla in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai right after Michael won the 2025 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race. Michael finished 1st overall on his Monterey-based 1963 Cal 40 Solstice. Hear why he hand-steered the last 20 hours of the race, the difficult wind & wave conditions as the race progressed, what was going through Michelle’s mind waiting for her husband’s arrival, crazy stories of hallucinations & sleep deprivation, and the most dangerous breakfast burrito of all time. Learn more about Michael & Michelle at SFBaySSS.org and on Instagram @MPSinglehandedTranspac

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Dan Augustine to chat doing the dirty work to keep the Bay clean. Dan is the Owner of BayGreen, who provides mobile pump-out & marine sanitation. Hear how he won free beer during his days sailing Lake Erie, his first impressions of the Gate & California, how clean the Bay truly is after he’s pumped out over 11 million gallons, how boat systems have improved over the years, and how he survived living aboard during the below-zero Cleveland winters. Learn more about Dan at BayGreen.net

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Geoff Prior to chat a lifetime of sailing, racing, and working on boats. Geoff is Partner of AB Marine and has raced in every sailing competition imaginable, spanning back to his upbringing in New Zealand. Hear how to join a sailing crew, the famous boats he’s raced on, what’s changed about boats & racing over the years, the innovation in the propeller space, and how to sail your entire life without owning a boat. Learn more about Geoff at AB-Marine.com

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Reno Cambridge for a special Episode 200 to chat sailing tall ships & rebuilding your boat. Reno is Captain of the Schooner Freda B and lives aboard his Cape George 36 Pacific Crystal, which he’s currently rebuilding. Hear how he got hooked the first time on a sailboat, what goes into leading giant groups of guests on tall ships, why tall ships create the closest friendships, what makes Galilee Harbor in Sausalito special, and how to rebuild your boat while keeping the morale high. Learn more about Reno at GalileeHarbor.com, SchoonerFredaB.com, and on Instagram @ShapiroCambridge

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Bill & Suzette Lewis to chat truly Going Where The Wind Blows. Bill & Suzette are Blue Water Cruising Club members (BWCC) who retired so they could cruise the world. Hear how a boat played a part on their first date, how to find a boat to go cruising on, their brilliant 90-day on-off schedule, their favorite moments & spots around Europe from the past 3 years, and how to avoid boredom during retirement. Learn more about Bill & Suzette at Raffaellesco.Blogspot.com, the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, and 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 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