Good Jibes with Latitude 38

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Randall Reeves to chat his unbelievable Figure 8 Voyage and other adventures around the world. Randall is the first person to complete the 40,000-nautical mile Figure 8 Voyage singlehanded - an achievement he received the CCA's (Cruising Club of America's) 2020 Blue Water Medal for. Hear the most extreme parts of his passage around the Americas and Antarctica, the most difficult and exhausting stretches, what he learned on his first attempt, how to solve problems on the water, and battle big storms and big sea. Learn more at Figure8Voyage.com and check out Randall's picture book, The Figure 8 Voyage: https://www.amazon.com/Figure-8-Voyage-Randall-Reeves/dp/B0B3DGYXFJ

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Paul Dines to chat creating unforgettable experiences for sailors in the Bay and beyond. Paul is Captain of Schooner Freda B and has successfully delivered numerous private yachts up and down the West Coast. He's been on the San Francisco Bay since 1983 and held his captain's license since 1994. Hear how people react to sailing the Bay for the first time, the therapeutic nature of sailing, what it's like captaining a different type of boat than people are used to, how to preserve the waterfront, and why kids should get into sailing. Learn more about Paul @SchoonerFredaB on Instagram, Facebook, and https://schoonerfredab.com/

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Ben Shaw, Host of Out The Gate. Out The Gate is a podcast about sailing and adventure on and around San Francisco Bay - and it's been a huge inspiration in the creation of Good Jibes. Hear how Ben was introduced to sailing at a very young age, why he decided to start the podcast, what he's learned doing 100+ episodes of the show, the invaluable sailing community, and his future boat projects and sailing plans with his family. Check out Out The Gate wherever you listen to podcasts and learn more at OutTheGateSailing.com and Instagram @OutTheGateSailing

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Chris Otorowski to chat his adventures around the world by sea. Chris is the 2022 Commodore of the Cruising Club of America (CCA). He's a seasoned offshore racer and cruiser with thousands and thousands of miles under his belt. Hear the amazing people you meet through sailing, the time he lost his rudder halfway to Hawaii, surviving 40-foot waves, the history of the CCA, and his favorite islands to explore in the Mediterranean. Learn more at CruisingClub.org

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Walt Raineri to chat his incredible story of perseverance and life lessons for fellow sailors. Walt is an attorney, accountant, entrepreneur, extreme sports athlete, and accomplished match racer. At the age of 45, he lost his sight - and discovered he could reconnect with the planet through sailing and blind match racing. Hear how blind match racing works, what Walt does better now that he's blind, how to find ways to adapt and keep moving, deal with tough moments, and the rules he lives by. Learn more at BAADS.org

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Daniela Moroz to chat the life and training regimen of the world-renowned kiteboarder. Daniela is a 5x Formula Kite World Champion, 3x US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, and is campaigning to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Marseille. Hear how she fell in love with kiteboarding, the learning curve from a regular kite to foiling kite, her training approach for the Olympics and other elite competitions, how to conquer intimidation in new surroundings, and whether she ever gets worried about sharks. Donate to Daniela's Olympic campaign at DanielaMoroz.com and StFSF.org

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Brian Crawford to chat researching shipwrecks and battling the elements at sea. Brian is an author, historian, and open-space activist who has done extensive research on famous and undocumented shipwrecks throughout Marin County. His own sailing experience includes taking a schooner down the East Coast into a hurricane, meeting his wife in Tonga, and serving as a navigator in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Hear how to brave the elements, persevere when taking damage, avoid shipwrecks, the most fascinating shipwrecks in Marin County, and Brian's adventures hunting for treasure without pay. Explore shipwrecks with Brian here: https://tidelinetickets.checkfront.com/reserve/?preview=1&item_id=165

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Craig Leweck to chat all sorts of Scuttlebutt in the sailing world and beyond. Craig has been the Editor and Publisher of Scuttlebutt Sailing News for over 20 years. His sailing resume includes over 16 national and world titles, and even an Olympic campaign in 1992. Hear the story behind Scuttlebutt Sailing News, how to find what interests you on and off the water, what to do when you retire, what's good about sailing today, and how to make sailing events even more fun. Learn more at SailingScuttlebutt.com

This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Glenn Isaacson to chat how he learned to sail at the age of 10 through a lot of trial and error. Glenn races the Carl Schumacher-designed 40-ft daysailer Q on San Francisco Bay. Hear his sailing adventures all over the world, setting a record in his Express 37, the story behind Q, designing a boat for older sailors, and his passions outside of sailing. Learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/isaacsons-citizens-of-the-year/

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Behan and Jamie Gifford to chat raising their kids at sea. They've been sailing the world's oceans as a family since 2008 and enjoy sharing their travel adventures afloat and ashore with their community. Hear how a sabbatical sailing turned into a lifestyle, cruising the world changed the way they look at family decisions, strengthened the relationship with their children, what it's been like "world schooling" their children, and what's next for them and their boat Totem. Learn more at SailingTotem.com and social media @SailingTotem