Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha and Melges 24 World Championship (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Oct 15, 2024

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This week's host, Max Branstetter, reads 3 more articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Baja Ha-Ha XXX - Who's Going? pt. II" by Richard Spindler aka the Grand Poobah, "Melges 24 World Championship - Brisk Battle" by John Arndt, and "First Extended Family Adventure" by Dave Lane. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#58, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#62, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#85

Pac Cup and Geja (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Oct 08, 2024

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 3 articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Translated 9's Money Pac Cup" by Tony Gilbert, "Pre-Marriage Racing Program - Not Recommended for Everyone" by Don Hill, and "Passing the Torch" by Andrew Vik and JR. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#44, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#66, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#88

Brock de Lappe on Cleaning up the Oakland-Alameda Estuary Oct 01, 2024

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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Brock de Lappe to chat showcasing the beauty of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary once again. Brock is a sailor and racer who served as Harbormaster for Alameda Marina and the Oakland Marinas from 2011-2022. Since retirement, he continues to do part-time marine consulting and remains a strong advocate for the protection of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. Hear what the life of a harbormaster is like, how we can return the Oakland-Alameda Estuary to its former glory, the biggest issues for marinas today, how to properly deal with boats at the end of their lives, and the time Brock was frozen in ice for 3 days in Antarctica. Learn more at IHeartOaklandAlamedaEstuary.com

Jerelyn Biehl on Championing Women's Sailing Sep 24, 2024

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This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Jerelyn Biehl to chat encouraging more and more women and girls to take an active role in sailing. Jerelyn has championed women's and girl's sailing for over 40 years and recently was honored with the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award. Hear her magical summers sailing to Catalina Island growing up, how she started solving issues for women and girls, how we can involve more women and girls in sailing and sailing leadership positions, what she's most proud of in her career and with her literal sailing family, and why it's crucial to listen and have patience on and off the water. Learn more about the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) at WomenSailing.org

David Gendell on the Schooner America Sep 17, 2024

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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by David Gendell (from Latitude 38 on the East Coast) to chat the story behind his book, The Last Days of the Schooner America. David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the Co-Founder of SpinSheet Magazine, and the Author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history. Hear what opened his eyes to the sailing community, how he found inspiration from Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine, the unbelievable story behind Schooner America, David's thoughts on this year's America's Cup, and the latest trends in racing and cruising. Learn more about David at DavidGendellBooks.com and on Instagram @DavidGendell

Guinevere King on Selling Sailing Sep 10, 2024

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Guinevere King to chat selling sailboats and selling people on the beauty that comes from sailing. Guinevere is the General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing at West Coast Multihulls in San Diego, the Sea of Cortez, and Marina del Rey. Hear why setting sail for the first time can change your life, how to live and work on the water, the most popular boats and classes at the 3 West Coast Multihulls locations, the 3 ways to sell people on sailing, and where you can see baby dolphins jumping through a rainbow. Learn more about West Coast Multihulls at WestCoastMultihulls.com, Charter-Catamaran.com, and BluePacificYachting.com, and learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

Cindy and Doug Schmitz on Learning a Li'l Sumpin Sep 03, 2024

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Cindy and Doug Schmitz to chat how there's always sumpin' to learn on the water. Cindy and Doug are members of the Blue Water Cruising Club, and spend time at Big Geiger Cove on Catalina Island. Hear the unexpected story that welcomed Cindy and Doug to boat ownership, the biggest lessons they've learned from sailing, what to do when things break (and they will) on the water, how to find your perfect boat, and how they became mesmerized by the beauty of Big Geiger Cove. Learn more about the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, Women on Water at LAYC.org, OCC sailing classes at OCCSailing.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

Hurricane Season and a Historic Schooner (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Aug 27, 2024

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This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the August 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Acapulco Yacht Club Thrives in the Wake of Otis" by Tim Henry, "Brigadoon - A Klaus Family Love Affair" by Martha Blanchfield, and "Countdown and Liftoff (Part 1)" by Shane Engelman. Follow along and read the articles on pages 42, 48, and 87 of the August 2024 issue at https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/

Gary Schmitz on Chartering Around the World Aug 20, 2024

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Gary Schmitz to chat endless adventures thanks to chartering catamarans. "Uncle Gary" has sailed all around the world and is a huge fan of sailing and racing with friends and family. Hear the perks of hitting the seas on other people's boats, the delights of chartering, the ideal group size for a charter, how to pack for a trip around the world, and everything from feeding sharks to sailing with dolphins. Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

An Unexpected Adventure with Ryan Foland, Nigel Silva-Dallenbach, and Lawrence Charles Aug 13, 2024

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Nigel Silva-Dallenbach and Lawrence Charles to chat their recent unexpected adventure en route to Catalina Island. The 3 amigos endured a smoking engine, a melted impeller, and – somehow – a case of the endless smiles. Hear how to troubleshoot engine problems on the water, how to stay calm (and only panic a little bit), their new charismatic friend who helped save the day, business and entrepreneurship lessons from problem-solving at sea, and a victory cameo by some dolphins. Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online, Nigel on LinkedIn, and Lawrence at CnCTea.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @IamLawrenceCharles

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