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Welcome to the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 - the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977! Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard
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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by one of the great legends of the sailing world, Commodore Tompkins. The 93-year-old Commodore has sailed over 600,000 miles and has essentially been sailing since birth. In this Part 2 - recorded in-person on Commodore's custom Wylie 39, Flashgirl - you'll hear his most memorable stories from racing & cruising around the world, the time he got featured in Sports Illustrated, the spicy origin of his boat name, how he studies the weather on a daily basis, and the impressive 11-year-old kid who made an impact on his sailing life. Read about Commodore in Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/commodore-tompkins-on-the-move-again/
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by one of the great legends of the sailing world, Commodore Tompkins. The 93-year-old Commodore has sailed over 600,000 miles and has essentially been sailing since birth. In this Part 1 - recorded in-person on Commodore's custom Wylie 39, Flashgirl - you'll hear the health scares on his recent 48-day passage, the lifetime of sailing inspiration he credits to his father, his unbelievable memories from sailing around Cape Horn at age 4, how they became the 1st sailing vessel to cross under the Golden Gate Bridge, and how he started professionally working on boats. Read about Commodore in Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/commodore-tompkins-on-the-move-again/
This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the December 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "On Board the Mothership for the Poobah's Last Ha-Ha" by Nicki Bennett, "Convergence Comes Home" by Sally-Christine Rodgers, and "Boat Kids and Kid Boats" by Katie Levy. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#40, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#32, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#68
This week's host, Monica Grant, is joined in-person with 3rd-time returning guest Lin Pardey & David Haigh from their boat Sahula in Brisbane, Australia. Lin has sailed over 200,000 nautical miles, 2 circumnavigations, and many more adventures of a lifetime. Hear how her first time camping in The Outback compared to sailing in an ocean, the pros & cons of being connected to technology at sea, the essentials for a cruising lifestyle, how David's sailing style compares with the late Larry Pardey, and how to never fall out of love with sailing. Learn more on Lin Pardey's Facebook
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Tamara Sokolov & Simran Phojanakong from the San Francisco Sea Scouts to chat the incredible program shaping lives on the water. Tamara is the Executive Director and has been involved with the Sea Scouts for nearly 30 years, and Simran is the Boatswain aka youth president. Hear the history of the San Francisco Sea Scouts, their rigorous & rewarding weekly schedule, stories from their all-girls SSS Viking ship, what the Sea Scouts has taught Simran & Tamara about leadership and confidence, and how they create a safe, empowering space for young women on the water. Learn more about the San Francisco Sea Scouts and donate & volunteer at SFSeaSouts.org
This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 4 articles from the November 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Don Trask - Builder of Sailboats, Sailing, and Sailors" by John Arndt, "Detour to Alaska - 2,800 Miles from Hawaii" by Jim Immer, "Seaward - The Schooner That Started It All" by John "Woody" Skoriak, and "21 Miles to Go" by Ruby Gates. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#42, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#46, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#56, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#76, and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, which took place June 13-14, 2025 at Balboa Yacht Club. This is the 9th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, this time with the theme: Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction. In this Part 2, you'll hear racing tales from the legendary Dick McNish, reunions with Good Jibes alumni Jennifer Keil & Steve Paljieg, a rumored game of nautical strip poker, a viral stolen boat, and a sailing joke you'll never finish laughing about. Learn more at NewportBeachWoodenBoatFestival.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, which took place June 13-14, 2025 at Balboa Yacht Club. This is the 9th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, this time with the theme: Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction. In this Part 1, you'll hear this year's featured artist Steve Sandborg, hang out with wooden dragons, tour the coolest wooden boats out there, take in the history of John Steinbeck's Western Flyer, and meet Captain Paul Tate in the pilot house. Learn more at NewportBeachWoodenBoatFestival.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck and one of their sons - Paul - to chat their yearlong sailing sabbatical as a family. They're living a sailing story that blends history, adventure, and family togetherness. Hear how to take the family sailing trip of your dreams, how to plan & structure a long sailing sabbatical, how an extended cruising trip changes your perspective on life & sailing, why it's such a valuable experience for all involved, and how to make sure the kids keep learning while on the water. Follow the Van Dyck family's adventures at SVFlyer.com
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Stuart McNay to chat the inspiring world of coaching on the water. Stuart is a 5-time Olympian, Pro Sailor, and Sailing Coach. Hear the first time he knew he'd make an Olympic run, the traits shared by his favorite mentors, how to find the right sailing coach, whether coaching will ever be replaced by AI, and where the magic of coaching works best. Learn more about Stuart on Instagram @StuMcNay and Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Dennis Surtees to chat his lifetime of sailing championships with legendary crews. Dennis is a 95-year-old racer who has done it all in the 505 class and also won on the Antrim 27. Hear how he fell in love with the 505, how he got over his reputation for capsizing, what to do when your mast breaks, his stories from racing with a young Paul Cayard, and frightening tales from sailing with sharks. Learn more about Dennis Surtees & Tony English here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/wisdom-experience-tony-english/
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by women's match racing legends Betsy Alison, Allie Blecher, Nicole Breault, and Molly Carapiet to chat the past, present, and future of the sport. Betsy is a 5-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, Allie is a 4-time Champion of the U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship, Nicole is the #1 ranked women's match racer in the U.S. today, and Molly is a 5-time All-American sailor. Hear the history of women's match racing, how it compares to other forms of racing, how we can inspire more women to become match racers, the differences in match racing grades, and the mentors who have inspired them the most. Learn more at WomensWMRT.com and USSailing.org
This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by adventure pilot & sailor Harry Anderson to chat what's needed to sail around the world by yourself - and touch all 7 continents for extra credit. In 2014, Harry completed solo flights to all 7 continents. In January 2025, he completed a solo voyage to all 7 continents - becoming the first person in history to both fly & sail solo to all the continents. Hear why pilots make good sailors and vice versa, how to plan your route for a circumnavigation, what to look for in a boat to circumnavigate with, his most memorable stops along the way, and how he's prepping for a solo Northwest Passage trip next year. Learn more about Harry and his upcoming book Sailing 7 Continents Solo at Phywave.com
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Heather Richard from Tahiti to chat exploring the world with her kids. Heather is a USCG 100-Ton Captain, instructor, racer, cruiser, and charter owner who raised her 3 kids on her 43-foot sloop. Hear what it's like living in a maritime co-op, the benefits of raising your kids in the sailing lifestyle, stories from cruising 5,000 miles with her kids, how we can make sailing more inclusive for everyone, and how rich your life is when you're exploring the world. Learn more about Heather at FineDayForSailing.com
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by returning guest Alli Bell to chat winning the 2025 Transpac - and being the first female skipper to ever do so. Alli has sailed several Transpacs and is the current Rear Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club and Vice Commodore of San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC). Hear what she learned growing up in a sailing family, how to prep your boat for the Transpac, how to lead an offshore racing crew, the most memorable & bittersweet moments from winning the Transpac, and how we can get more female skippers in offshore racing. Learn more about Alli at TranspacYC.com and SDYC.org
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined IN PERSON at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) by Nikki Barnes & Ryan Squires to chat their campaign for the 2028 LA Olympics. The duo is chasing Olympic gold in the Mixed 470 class. Hear the moments they knew they wanted to become Olympians, how to transition to a 2-person team, how to coach yourself on the water, what's unique about the 470, and how they're prepping for LA 28. Learn more and support Nikki Barnes & Ryan Squires at American-Wave2028.com and Ryan Foland at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Kira Maixner to chat teaching women to sail & race. Kira is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain and ASA Master Instructor who's completed several crossings & races across the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans. Hear how she transitioned from snowboarding in the Rockies to sailing the world, how to dedicate your life to sailing, how to become a Captain, the personal growth moments that happen offshore, and how to keep growing opportunities for women on the water. Learn more about Kira at CaptainKira.com & ModernSailing.com
This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Eileen Zedd, Shelli Bohrer, and Laurie Briggs ahead of the 33rd Annual Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar. The event takes place on September 26-28, 2025 and welcomes women of all backgrounds into the sailing community by creating a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment. Hear how they fell in love with sailing, what stood out the first time they attended the seminar, how they went from participant to Chair, the curriculum for this year's seminar, and what you'll learn at the seminar. Register & learn more at WomensSailingSeminar.com
This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Vice Commodore John Hamilton to chat the resilience & revival of California Yacht Club (CYC) following its devastating fire in December 2023. The fire destroyed its historic clubhouse, along with decades on decades of sailing trophies & memorabilia. Hear the time John almost got stranded as a teenage windsurfer, why it's okay to love both racing AND cruising, the unique nature & offerings of CYC, the things John wishes he knew before the fire, and how to move your yacht club forward. Learn more about John at CalYachtClub.com and Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Michael & Michelle Polkabla in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai right after Michael won the 2025 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race. Michael finished 1st overall on his Monterey-based 1963 Cal 40 Solstice. Hear why he hand-steered the last 20 hours of the race, the difficult wind & wave conditions as the race progressed, what was going through Michelle's mind waiting for her husband's arrival, crazy stories of hallucinations & sleep deprivation, and the most dangerous breakfast burrito of all time. Learn more about Michael & Michelle at SFBaySSS.org and on Instagram @MPSinglehandedTranspac
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