This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Jim Hancock to chat turning your passion for sailing into both your favorite hobby and your career. Jim is the President and Founder of the San Francisco Sailing Science Center. He grew up in a boating family, would build models of sailboats as a child, and sailed from California to Australia starting in 1999. Hear what goes into sailing around the world, how the San Francisco Sailing Science Center aims to inspire, where he got the idea from, why the Bay Area sailing community is so special, and sailing is one of the most fun and valuable things you can do. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/san-francisco-sailing-science-center/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Moe Roddy to chat creating a lifetime of sailing experiences and finding empowerment in sailing. Moe is a racer and cruiser who was the 2nd woman ever to finish the singlehanded leg of the Bermuda One-Two. She's a race committee volunteer, sits on the Board of the St. Francis Sailing Foundation, and uses her experience as a retired nurse to spread women's heart disease awareness. Hear how to get over being hesitant about sailing, why she got so involved in the racing community, her most memorable experiences on the water, what's changed for women in sailing over the years, and the beauty of quiet time while crossing an ocean. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Joseph Mouzon to chat getting outdoors and breaking barriers. Joseph is the COO of Outdoor Afro, an organization that celebrates and inspires black connections and leadership in nature - and is excited to get more people sailing. Hear how to best enjoy the great outdoors, leadership skills you can apply to other parts of life, why it's beneficial to try something new, why sailing is about confidence, and Joseph's "welcome to sailing" moment on a Sunfish in Barbados. Learn more at OutdoorAfro.com

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, reads an article from the August 2020 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Marine Surveyor and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Mike Pyzel depict why the Channel Islands offer all you could ever ask for in a cruising area in "Destination: Channel Islands." Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2020/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Katie and Lyall Burgess to chat cruising the world as a family and bringing their kids into the sailing culture. Katie and Lyall are the Co-Founders of Sun Powered Yachts and met while sailing in St. Lucia, after the ARC in 2011 - it was love at first sight. Hear how to sail the world with your family, live off the grid, balance working life and sailing life, find your home in the sailing community, and their favorite sailing adventures. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/sailing-turkeys-turquoise-coast/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Brendan Huffman to chat how he prepared for the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race from San Francisco to Hawaii. Brendan is a US Sailing Certified Instructor at UCLA's Marina Aquatic Center and has raced to Hawaii seven times. Hear how to prepare and take safety precautions for a giant race, what to do if you wipe out or get thrown overboard, how to eat and sleep during the race, debunking sailing superstitions, and the emotions that come with casting off for a long journey and then finishing to friends and family in beautiful Hawaii. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/singlehanded-transpacific-race-wrap/

This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Robb Walker and Jim Quanci right after they finished the Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race from San Francisco to Hawaii. The 2,150-mile race took place for the first time in 1978 and has happened every two years since. Hear about the squalls they encountered, the wind holes they got stuck in, their favorite and least favorite parts of the race, the famous belt buckle, and whether they'll do a race like this one again. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/singlehanded-transpacific-race-wrap/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads an article from the August 2021 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear John Krossa recount his adventures on the Delta Ditch Run in "Baptism by Ditch: Cardinal Rule #1." Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/baptism-by-ditch-cardinal-rule-1/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Paul Dorsey to chat ninja fishing, racing tips, and his best sailing memories. Paul has over 30 years of cruising and racing experience and owns "Adjudicator," a Carkeek-designed Fast 40 from the British fleet. Hear how to buy and insure your racing boat, maintain your boat, find the type of racing that's best for you, Paul's racing program, and how to have the best time with your family on the water. Read more about "Adjudicator" at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2020/#84

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Chuck Hawley to discuss being a first-timer, safety tips, and the joys of sailing. Chuck was Chairman of the US Sailing Safety-at-Sea Committee, has sailed over 40,000 miles on a range of vessels, and worked for West Marine for over 30 years. Hear how to approach your first offshore race, why it's okay to be intimidated, how to find your community of sailors, West Coast vs. East Coast sailing, and how Chuck turned a depressing race into a joyful journey. Learn more by checking out the Safety-at-Sea Committee or emailing Chuck