Good Jibes with Latitude 38

This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the January 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Mary SwiftSwan of Afterguard Sailing Academy (ASA) detail the fallout from the October 2021 "atmospheric bomb" storm that wreaked havoc across the Bay Area. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2022/#60

This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the September 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dustin Reynolds' stories from his dream dive in the Galápagos Islands. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 2 articles from the November 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dr. Holly Williams' tales from 2019-2020 Clipper Round the World Race and Drew Smith's journey to the complete opposite side of the world. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#58 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#64

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dustin Dye to chat all sorts of first experiences at sea. Dustin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Botcopy and is a die-hard fan of being on the water. Hear how sailing on lakes differs from sailing on oceans, how to become more confident as a sailor, be honest with yourself, learn to tie different knots, and some literal good jibes. Learn more about Dustin at Botcopy.com

This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by David Herrigel to chat all things Singlehanded TransPac (SHTP). David is Chair of the 2023 SHTP, has been Commodore of the Singlehanded Sailing Society (SSS), and is a two-time veteran of the SHTP himself. Hear how he got rescued by the Coast Guard on his 2014 attempt, won the race in 2016, the atmosphere waiting for arrivals in Hanalei Bay, what to expect in the next SHTP, and why you should never give up on your sailing dreams. Register for the race at JibeSet.net and learn more at SFBaySSS.org

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jeanne Socrates to chat singlehanding around the globe - again, and again, and again. Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean's Five Great Capes and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America. Hear how to get started sailing later in life, go from inexperienced sailor to sailing around the world, stories from Jeanne's 4.5 circumnavigations, what it's like being out there alone for 11 months, and why sailing brings people together. Learn more about Jeanne on YouTube @JeanneSailingSolo, Instagram @Jeanne_Socrates, SVNereida.com, and SV Nereida on Facebook

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by returning guest Ronnie Simpson to chat his preparation and campaign for the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge. Ronnie is an Iraq war veteran who discovered sailing after being wounded and has since sailed well over 100,000 miles. Hear how to prepare to sail around the world, find sponsors, how he found his boat Sparrow (hint: Good Jibes played a part!), the helpful gear he's getting together, and the things you need to move around in life to make opportunities like this a reality. Donate to Ronnie's campaign here: https://RonnieSimpsonRacing.com/Donate

This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Linda Newland to chat a lifetime of conquering oceans and teaching the next generation of women sailors. Linda is a co-founder of the Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar 30 years ago and was honored with the 2022 Leadership in Women's Sailing Award by BoatUS and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA). She holds the fastest female singlehanded San Francisco-to-Japan record and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several times. Hear how to celebrate women sailors, battle seasickness, prepare to cross the Pacific, skipper a crew, and the time she learned Morse Code. Learn more about Linda here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/nwsa-boatus-honor-linda-newland/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Jim Shaw to chat the best of times sailing from Sausalito to Mexico to Costa Rica and beyond. In the early 1970s, Jim and some friends pulled off a legendary cruise from Sausalito down to Mexico in a rebuilt, refashioned surplus Navy whaleboat. Hear how they rebuilt the boat, their adventures down the coast, the characters they met along the way, eating good on the water, and the perks of cruising and living in Costa Rica. Learn more about Jim here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/may-2022/?swcfpc=1#58 and check out his Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/181611878645487/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Archie Contreras in person just off Big Geiger Cove at Catalina Island. Archie owns the 60-foot Titania - showcased at wooden boat shows - and has been sailing to Catalina for years, just like Ryan. Hear the joys of visiting Catalina, how to extend your boundaries, improve your anchoring skills, predict the weather, and why there's nothing wrong with doing nothing. Learn more about Archie on Instagram @SY_Titania