Good Jibes #125: Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats

Welcome back to the Good Jibes podcast, where each week, you’ll hear stories and tips from the West Coast sailing community on cruising, racing and just plain sailing. This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Liz Diaz to chat about the magic of wooden boats. Liz is founder and designer of North Beach Marine Canvas (NBMC), rear commodore for the San Francisco Master Mariners Benevolent Association (MMBA), and a member of the South Beach Yacht Club (SBYC).

Hear how Liz found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody can sail.

This episode covers everything from wooden boats to sailing lessons. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• What tall ship did Liz go on?
• How big is her boat?
• Who were her mentors?
• What is the Master Mariners Benevolent Association?
• How long has Liz been a sponsor?
• What events do they host?
• How do you find insurance for wooden boats?
• Short Tacks: Who is Liz’s favorite yacht designer?

Learn more at NorthBeachMarineCanvas.com and SFMasterMariners.org.

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