This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by fellow Good Jibes host Nicki Bennett to chat taking the plunge on your first boat and finding peace in the sailing community. Nicki is the Sales and Marketing Specialist at Latitude 38. She grew up sailing to the Channel Islands on the weekends with her best friend's family, and always dreamed of coming back to it. She joined Latitude 38 in 2020 and fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning her own boat. Hear how to find the right boat for you, captain your own boat, get comfortable with change, her favorite moments and lessons from hosting Good Jibes, and the things she's learned from just getting on the water. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/author/nicki-bennett-2/

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Pam Healy to chat sharing her world-class sailing knowledge with fellow women sailors. Pam is President of the St. Francis Sailing Foundation and an Advisor to the U.S. Olympic Development Committee. She won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Hear how to teach other women how to sail, be a calming presence on the water, what it's like to compete for your country in the Olympics, how to get a foundation as a sailor, and pulling off a "frying pan" in a race. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/pamela-healy-discusses-passing-the-torch-to-future-olympians/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Dustin Reynolds to chat how to keep going and going on the water, no matter what life throws at you. Dustin is the first double amputee to sail around the world singlehanded, a record he set with a 7.5 year circumnavigation from Hawaii. He almost lost his life in 2008 when he was hit on his motorcycle by a drunk driver, and sailing became a huge part of his story in recovery. Hear the best part of sailing alone on an ocean, how to keep going through rough waters, his favorite islands he discovered, the perks you can only realize through sailing, and the time he lost his prosthetic overboard. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/2021/12/29/#dustin-reynolds

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Ashley Perrin to chat her lessons from racing around the world and sailing the coldest parts of the world. Ashley is a professional racer who's sailed over 130,000 ocean miles and spent 25 years in offshore command. She owns Racing Yacht Management and also serves as an ice pilot and Antarctic expedition officer. Hear how to navigate icebergs, stay safe in risky sailing environments, sail across oceans, doublehanding vs. singlehanding, and stories from diving in Antarctica. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/maiden-departs-greta-thunberg-arrives/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Rich Jepsen to chat his lifetime of sailing instructing, racing, and US Sailing. Rich is the President of US Sailing and has spent 34 years as Managing Partner of OCSC Sailing, a commercial sailing school and club. He's been sailing since he was a child, has spent multiple decades on numerous sailing committees, and 3 separate stints on the US Sailing Board of Directors. Hear how to become a sailing instructor, encourage others to get into sailing, the changing demographics of sailing, how to make sailing cost effective, and the benefits you get as a US Sailing Member. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/san-francisco-bay-sailor-rich-jepsen-takes-helm-us-sailing/

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jessie Zevalkink to chat mixing sailing adventures and exploration with raising a baby and staying diligent with work. Jessie is a photographer, storyteller, mom, wife, and sailor who hails from Michigan and is currently based in San Carlos, Mexico. Hear her top baby boat tricks, how to work while cruising, sailing America's Great Loop, the Northwest Passage, and the endless helpfulness of the sailing community. Learn more about Jessie on Instagram at @JessieBrave

This week's host, Ross Tibbits, is joined by Roy P. Disney to chat his favorite sailing memories and people. You'll recognize the name, but you may not know Roy has been sailing since he was walking - including basically every major Pacific race since his first Transpac in 1975. Hear his advice for aspiring racers, how to get a handle on big boats, the coolest boat he's ever sailed, his top sailing idols, and making history with the speed record in the Cabo Race. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/volvo-70-pyewacket-smashes-newport-tcabo-record/

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Lin Pardey to chat her legendary life of sailing, giving back, and adventure. Lin has sailed over 200,000 nautical miles, 2 circumnavigations, and many more adventures of a lifetime with her late husband Larry Pardey. Hear how to modify your boat to suit your needs, build confidence as a sailor, what size boat to get, being a pioneer in tiny living, and everything from living in the Kalahari to attending a rodeo in Vanuatu. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/perfect-cruising-perspective/

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Kayleen VanderRee to chat sailing, snowboarding, and building adventure communities. Kayleen is a lifelong sailor from British Columbia who first sailed to Mexico when she was 15. Hear how to merge your passions for sailing and snowboarding, learn the engine and electrical system of your boat, cultivate a community around shared passions, find a sailing mentor, and live aboard. Learn more about Kayleen on Instagram at @FromSnowToSail

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Bill Trenkle to chat a lifetime of sailing, racing, and boat love. Bill is a member of the America's Cup Hall of Fame and has been President and Director of Operations for Dennis Conner Sports since 1996. He's also President of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors and has won the America's Cup 3 times. Hear how to go from junior sailor to professional sailor, learn to sail competitively, boat-building skills, why you should cut your hair before a race, and stories from racing and working with Dennis Conner in 8 America's Cups. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/one-of-the-good-guys-bill-trenkle/