Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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

This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Charlie Deist to chat MovNat, getting more experience sailing, and how sailing can heal. Charlie is a master-level MovNat trainer (Natural Movement), licensed captain, and sailing instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hear what he learned from studying French naval officer Georges Hébert, how to be efficient with your natural movements, find your strength as a sailor, what to do when your engine cuts out, and why sailing is for everyone. Learn more about Charlie at ANaturalMethod.com and on Amazon and Facebook

Welcome to Latitude 38's new podcast, Good Jibes, bringing you the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, you'll hear stories and tips from the West Coast sailing community on cruising, racing, and just plain sailing. In this pilot episode, Publisher John Arndt shares the story of Latitude 38 with fellow sailor and host Ryan Foland. Hear how Latitude 38 came to be, John's favorite parts of sailing, and what to expect in future episodes. Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com