Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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/

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by John Taussig to chat his craziest sailing stories and top safety tips. John Taussig is a paramedic, USCG 50-Ton Master License holder, adventure sailor, and Executive Director for Backcountry Medical Guides. He's been an EMT and paramedic professional for 20 years and a lifelong sailor. Hear how to be safely prepared for your afternoon sail, rescue someone who's hypothermic, the importance of communication on an adventure, John's experience with the Panama Canal, and the time he was surrounded by a dozen orcas. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/immediate-range-pac-cup-prep/

This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Merlin owner Chip Merlin right after the first 2 races of the Rolex Big Boat Series at the St. Francis Yacht Club. Merlin was created in 1977 by Bill Lee of Santa Cruz and has revolutionized yacht racing on the West Coast. Hear how Chip became the proud owner of Merlin, the changes he's made since buying her, his impressions of the Rolex Big Boat Series, just how fast the boat is, and his new book Mavericks & Merlins. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/racing-thrills-merlin-rolex-big-boat-series/

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Willie McBride to chat parallels between kite foiling and traditional sailing. Willie is an Olympic Coach and the CEO of the Kite Foil League. He started sailing competitively at age 10 and still enjoys racing and kite foiling to this day. Hear how to get started kite foiling, what to focus on in the moment, lessons you can apply to sailing, what the kite foiling community is like, and the time Willie narrowly avoided a giant container ship. Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/puddles-to-podiums/

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