Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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Bay Is Salt (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Dec 27, 2022

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This week's host, Monica Grant, reads a classic article from the December 1977 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear the special Christmas tale, "Bay Is Salt." Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-1977/#10

Fleetwood Lost on Cuban Reef (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Dec 20, 2022

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This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the March 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear 85-year-old Jack van Ommen share the story of his 3rd shipwreck. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/march-2022/#62

Clear the Decks, Batten the Hatches! Get Storm Ready (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Dec 13, 2022

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This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the January 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Mary SwiftSwan of Afterguard Sailing Academy (ASA) detail the fallout from the October 2021 "atmospheric bomb" storm that wreaked havoc across the Bay Area. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2022/#60

Galápagos National Park - A Dream Dive Destination (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Dec 06, 2022

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This week's host, Monica Grant, reads an article from the September 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dustin Reynolds' stories from his dream dive in the Galápagos Islands. Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72

Around the World in 29 Months and Voyage to the Antipode (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Nov 22, 2022

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 2 articles from the November 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear Dr. Holly Williams' tales from 2019-2020 Clipper Round the World Race and Drew Smith's journey to the complete opposite side of the world. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#58 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#64

Dustin Dye on Close Calls on the Water Nov 16, 2022

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dustin Dye to chat all sorts of first experiences at sea. Dustin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Botcopy and is a die-hard fan of being on the water. Hear how sailing on lakes differs from sailing on oceans, how to become more confident as a sailor, be honest with yourself, learn to tie different knots, and some literal good jibes. Learn more about Dustin at Botcopy.com

David Herrigel on Loving the Singlehanded TransPac Nov 08, 2022

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This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by David Herrigel to chat all things Singlehanded TransPac (SHTP). David is Chair of the 2023 SHTP, has been Commodore of the Singlehanded Sailing Society (SSS), and is a two-time veteran of the SHTP himself. Hear how he got rescued by the Coast Guard on his 2014 attempt, won the race in 2016, the atmosphere waiting for arrivals in Hanalei Bay, what to expect in the next SHTP, and why you should never give up on your sailing dreams. Register for the race at JibeSet.net and learn more at SFBaySSS.org

Jeanne Socrates on Circumnavigating at Any Age Nov 01, 2022

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This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jeanne Socrates to chat singlehanding around the globe - again, and again, and again. Jeanne is the oldest person to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world via the Southern Ocean's Five Great Capes and is also the first woman to sail solo nonstop unassisted around the world from North America. Hear how to get started sailing later in life, go from inexperienced sailor to sailing around the world, stories from Jeanne's 4.5 circumnavigations, what it's like being out there alone for 11 months, and why sailing brings people together. Learn more about Jeanne on YouTube @JeanneSailingSolo, Instagram @Jeanne_Socrates, SVNereida.com, and SV Nereida on Facebook

Ronnie Simpson on the Global Solo Challenge Oct 25, 2022

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This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by returning guest Ronnie Simpson to chat his preparation and campaign for the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge. Ronnie is an Iraq war veteran who discovered sailing after being wounded and has since sailed well over 100,000 miles. Hear how to prepare to sail around the world, find sponsors, how he found his boat Sparrow (hint: Good Jibes played a part!), the helpful gear he's getting together, and the things you need to move around in life to make opportunities like this a reality. Donate to Ronnie's campaign here: https://RonnieSimpsonRacing.com/Donate

Linda Newland on Learning to Singlehand the Pacific Oct 18, 2022

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This week's host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Linda Newland to chat a lifetime of conquering oceans and teaching the next generation of women sailors. Linda is a co-founder of the Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar 30 years ago and was honored with the 2022 Leadership in Women's Sailing Award by BoatUS and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA). She holds the fastest female singlehanded San Francisco-to-Japan record and has cruised and raced across the Pacific Ocean several times. Hear how to celebrate women sailors, battle seasickness, prepare to cross the Pacific, skipper a crew, and the time she learned Morse Code. Learn more about Linda here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/nwsa-boatus-honor-linda-newland/

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