Good Jibes with Latitude 38

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Part 1: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, with Host John Arndt Dec 08, 2025

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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 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/

Poobah's Last Ha-Ha, Convergence Circumnavigation, and Kid Boats (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host John Arndt Dec 02, 2025

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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

Lin Pardey & David Haigh on Life Aboard Sahula, with Host Monica Grant Nov 24, 2025

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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

Tamara Sokolov & Simran Phojanakong on the San Francisco Sea Scouts, with Host Moe Roddy Nov 17, 2025

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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

Don Trask, Alaska, Schooner Seaward, and 21 Miles (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Ryan Foland Nov 11, 2025

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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

Part 2: Stories from the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction, On Location with Host Ryan Foland Nov 03, 2025

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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

Part 1: Stories from the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction, On Location with Host Ryan Foland Oct 28, 2025

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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

Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck on Cruising the Pacific as a Family, with Host Moe Roddy Oct 20, 2025

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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

Stuart McNay on Coaching Sailing, with Host Ryan Foland Oct 14, 2025

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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

Dennis Surtees on Sailing Championships around the World, with Host Chris Weaver Oct 07, 2025

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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/

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