Good Jibes #175: Josh Kali on the McIntyre Mini Globe Race
In this episode we chat with Josh Kali about boatbuilding and race prep ahead of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025. Josh is a mountain climber, sailor, and professional marine technician who built his 19-ft one-design Skookum over the past two-and-a-half years.
Listen in as Josh chats with Good Jibes host John Arndt about the parallels between mountain climbing and sailing, how to teach yourself to sail, the pros and 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.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- The story behind the boat name Skookum
- Are there parallels between mountain time and sailing time?
- How prepared is Josh for his journey to Antigua?
- What does he plan to eat?
- What communication devices will he use?
- How many competitors are doing the McIntyre Mini Globe Race?
Sponsor Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com and learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/mcintyre-mini-globe-race-qualifying-leg-underway/
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