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Michael Menninger on Going All in on Sailing Mar 03, 2025

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This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Michael Menninger to chat becoming a professional sailor and racing in the top events in the world. Michael is Flight Controller for American Magic of the America's Cup, and is a Match Racing World Champion, Team Racing World Champion, and Etchells World Champion. Hear the most nostalgic sailing moments from his childhood in his sailing family, how to 100% commit to pro sailing & racing, the lessons he's learned from team racing & his favorite coaches, how to learn the physics of your boat, and how to learn to be a good teammate. Connect with Michael at AmericanMagic.AmericasCup.com and on Instagram @AmericanMagicTeam

Ron Rosenberg on Learning to Sail Together Feb 25, 2025

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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Ron Rosenberg to chat learning to sail with family & friends and his lifetime of coaching sailing. Ron has won 5 world titles, 2 Finn Gold Cups, 1 European championship, more than 50 national titles, and has competed or coached in almost every Olympics since 1984. Hear the moments that changed the trajectory of his sailing career, why sailing is a masterclass in self-improvement, how to become a sailing coach or hire a sailing coach, his sailing program & coaching concept others can replicate, and how to help people create healthy habits on the water. Connect with Ron at Ron@McLube.com

Cal Sailing Club on Volunteer-Run Community Sailing Feb 17, 2025

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by the Executive Committee aka ExComm of the Cal Sailing Club to chat providing safe, cheap, and fun sailing & windsurfing for all! In this jam-packed episode, you'll hear Commodore Nicho Waton, Vice Commodore Isha Mishra, Third Vice Commodore Shreyas Chand, and Secretary Sara Zimmerman. Hear the moments that made them fall in love with sailing in the Bay Area, their unique membership & volunteering model, why you don't need to have your own boat, how to learn to windsurf, and the famous alumni of the club. Learn more about the Cal Sailing Club at Cal-Sailing.org and on Instagram @CalSailingClub, and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha: LIVE Aboard Profligate in Cabo San Lucas Feb 11, 2025

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This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the last leg of the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 13 & 14, 2024. Hear the immigration snafu, the epic rockin' beach party in Bahia Santa Maria, the once-in-a-lifetime experiences during the Baja Ha-Ha, what happened with the last 3 events in Cabo San Lucas, and a grand finale - complete with an engine dying. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

Nate Stephenson on Sailing to Get Your New Boat Feb 04, 2025

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This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by fellow ginger sailor Nate Stephenson to chat the perks of going on a sailing trip to pick up your new boat. Last year, Nate and his partner Megan sailed up to Surrey, British Columbia to purchase their 34-foot Sun 1030 "Gallia." After exploring B.C., they cruised it back down to Santa Barbara. Hear why the scariest moments while sailing are the most formative, how to face your fears & learn patience on the water, the amazing orcas & wildlife in B.C., why you should consider living on a boat, and why sailors are some of the friendliest people in the world. Learn more about Nate at Nate-Stephenson-Photography.com and on Instagram @Nate_Stephensonn, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read "SV Gallia, from B.C. to Santa Barbara" by Nate Stephenson on page 36 of the January 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#36

30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha: LIVE Aboard Profligate in Bahia Santa Maria Jan 28, 2025

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This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 9 & 11, 2024. Hear all about the amazing beach parties that make the Baja Ha-Ha so special, a thrilling water drop-off complete with cliff divers, how immigration clearance works on the Baja Ha-Ha, the tradition of the Kids Olympics, and the endless golden sand beaches in Bahia Santa Maria. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

Josh Kali on the McIntyre Mini Globe Race Jan 21, 2025

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This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Josh Kali to chat boat-building & race prep ahead 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. Hear the parallels between mountain climbing and sailing, how to teach yourself to sail, the pros & cons of building your own boat, Josh's race strategy for the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025, and the most fascinating rules, rest stops, and restarts for the race. Sponsor Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com and learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/mcintyre-mini-globe-race-qualifying-leg-underway/

30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha: LIVE Aboard Profligate in Turtle Bay Jan 14, 2025

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This week's host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Chuck Skewes of Ullman Sails and the crew of Profligate LIVE from the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha cruisers rally. This episode includes livestreams from November 6-8, 2024. Hear an inside look at what it's like to do the Baja Ha-Ha, the legendary Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, the boat that wouldn't stop drifting away, the record amount of fish caught, and the top reasons to do the Baja Ha-Ha. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the video livestreams on YouTube @Latitude38Magazine and Facebook

Turkey Trot, Sweetheart, and Survival off Costa Rica (Latitude 38 Verbatim) Jan 07, 2025

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This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the January 2025 & June 1993 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Turkey Trot Offshore 2024" by Andy Schwenk, "Exploring Baja Surf on S/V Sweetheart" by Jeremy Snyder & Maddie Zug, and "Triumph of the Spirit - The Odyssey of Bill Forrest" by JR. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#46, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#40, and on Page 102 of the June 1993 issue https://www.latitude38.com/magazine/archive/#1993

Rob Overton on the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) Dec 30, 2024

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This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Rob Overton to chat the new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) heading into 2025. Rob has raced and cruised sailboats for over 65 years, including campaigning a 470 in the 1976 Olympic Trials. He's the Past Chairman of the Racing Rules Committee for US Sailing, a committee he's served on for over 30 years. Hear what drew him to a career in math & sailing, his year cruising the world with his wife Andi & daughter Lisa, the history of the Racing Rules of Sailing, what to expect in the new Racing Rules of Sailing, and the most beautiful sight on the water. Learn from Rob at the San Francisco Yacht Club and learn more about the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 from Max Ebb here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2025/#60

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