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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, 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
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Dan Augustine to chat doing the dirty work to keep the Bay clean. Dan is the Owner of BayGreen, who provides mobile pump-out & marine sanitation. Hear how he won free beer during his days sailing Lake Erie, his first impressions of the Gate & California, how clean the Bay truly is after he’s pumped out over 11 million gallons, how boat systems have improved over the years, and how he survived living aboard during the below-zero Cleveland winters. Learn more about Dan at BayGreen.net
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Geoff Prior to chat a lifetime of sailing, racing, and working on boats. Geoff is Partner of AB Marine and has raced in every sailing competition imaginable, spanning back to his upbringing in New Zealand. Hear how to join a sailing crew, the famous boats he’s raced on, what’s changed about boats & racing over the years, the innovation in the propeller space, and how to sail your entire life without owning a boat. Learn more about Geoff at AB-Marine.com
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Reno Cambridge for a special Episode 200 to chat sailing tall ships & rebuilding your boat. Reno is Captain of the Schooner Freda B and lives aboard his Cape George 36 Pacific Crystal, which he’s currently rebuilding. Hear how he got hooked the first time on a sailboat, what goes into leading giant groups of guests on tall ships, why tall ships create the closest friendships, what makes Galilee Harbor in Sausalito special, and how to rebuild your boat while keeping the morale high. Learn more about Reno at GalileeHarbor.com, SchoonerFredaB.com, and on Instagram @ShapiroCambridge
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Bill & Suzette Lewis to chat truly Going Where The Wind Blows. Bill & Suzette are Blue Water Cruising Club members (BWCC) who retired so they could cruise the world. Hear how a boat played a part on their first date, how to find a boat to go cruising on, their brilliant 90-day on-off schedule, their favorite moments & spots around Europe from the past 3 years, and how to avoid boredom during retirement. Learn more about Bill & Suzette at Raffaellesco.Blogspot.com, the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Scuba Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 2, you’ll try on some new sailing shoes, hear some dirty pirate jokes, hear what makes Fiji one of the best places in the world to dive, learn how to get your PADI certification, and hear about a shocking encounter with Sally the Shark. Learn more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Scuba Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 1, you’ll meet a couple of professional mermaids, go diving with sharks, learn about the new style of sun suits, meet a water sports legend, and discover all the futuristic gadgets & gear to take your adventures at sea to the next level. Learn more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Newport Beach International Boat Show on May 2 & 4, 2025 to continue his behind-the-scenes at the #1 Boat Show in the United States. In this Part 2, you’ll meet all the fascinating personalities in the VIP section & beyond, hear a sailor rap, discover the latest & greatest boat tech, duck into an engine room, and explore the biggest boats at the boat show. Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Newport Beach International Boat Show on May 2, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the #1 Boat Show in the United States. In this Part 1, you’ll meet surprise Co-Host Celene Di Stasio and hear interviews with volunteers & visitors, jaw-dropping boat tours, the most exciting new gadgets & accessories, the joy of being on brand-new boat after brand-new boat, and all the sounds from a legendary day of fun. Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sarah Kraft to chat juggling sailing with running a business. Sarah is a Hobie 16 World Champion and WASZP sailor who’s the Co-Founder & CEO of Koil, the AI Reddit for Teens. Hear the one-of-a-kind experience you get foiling a WASZP, the parallels between entrepreneurSHIP and sailing, how to navigate imposter syndrome on & off the water, why we need more women mentors in the sailing & entrepreneurSHIP worlds, and the reality of pro sailing. Learn more about Sarah at Koil.Life, on Instagram @Captain_Krafty, and on LinkedIn, and Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Cole Brauer for Part 2 of their chat on learning to sail around the world. During the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, Cole became the 1st woman from the US to race singlehanded around the world nonstop and unassisted, and also set a new around-the-world speed record for Class40. Hear the scariest moment of her entire life, the pros and cons of international fame, the relief sailing provides, her best advice for singlehanders, and how we can get more people onto boats to enjoy the best our beautiful planet has to offer. Learn more about Cole on Instagram @ColeBrauerOceanRacing
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Cole Brauer for Part 1 of their chat on learning to sail around the world. During the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, Cole became the 1st woman from the US to race singlehanded around the world nonstop and unassisted, and also set a new around-the-world speed record for Class40. Hear the life-changing story of her first offshore race, how she fell in love with sailing, the doors that open thanks to beer can racing, how to get yourself on more boats, and the best way to learn everything you need to know about sailing. Learn more about Cole on Instagram @ColeBrauerOceanRacing
This week’s host, Monica Grant, is joined by Joshua Wheeler to chat The Resourceful Sailor series of DIY sailing repairs, fixes, modifications, and hacks. Joshua is a drummer-turned-sailor who’s been sharing his tips & stories with the Latitude 38 audience since 2019. Hear why sailing is as engaging as music, how to DIY your boat projects, his most memorable DIY repairs & solutions, what to know before sailing the world in a small boat, and whether he keeps his drum set on his boat. Learn more about Joshua at SailingWithJosh.com, on YouTube @SailingWithJosh, and at Latitude38.com
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to wrap up his behind-the-scenes coverage of the world’s most exciting race on water. Hear a fascinating interview with Australia SailGP Team CEO & Driver Tom Slingsby, hot-off-the-press interviews with new & longtime SailGP fans, why this was one of the most exciting races in SailGP history, how they’re working to make the sport easier to understand for viewers, and the rest of the unparalleled energy from an epic day of high-speed racing. Learn more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the world’s most exciting race on water. Hear how the Sail Grand Prix works, the unmatched energy leading up to the race, how fast the boats really go, what brings the fans out to watch SailGP, and all the sounds from an unforgettable day of racing, fun, and rowdiness. Learn more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Josh Kali to chat stories from Leg 1 of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025. Josh is a mountain climber, sailor, and professional marine technician who built his 19-foot one-design Skookum over the past 2.5 years and has now sailed it from North Carolina to Antigua to Panama. Hear how he and his boat are doing, how to keep morale up during a long voyage, the camaraderie between competitors, how to pack food & water when away from land for so long, and the perks of racing on a little boat. Sponsor Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com and learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2025/#38
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