Good Jibes #191: Joshua Wheeler on DIY-ing as The Resourceful Sailor
In this episode we chat with Joshua (Josh) Wheeler, aka The Resourceful Sailor, whose series of DIY sailing repairs, fixes, modifications, and hacks regularly features in ‘Lectronic Latitude. Josh is a drummer-turned-sailor who’s been sharing his DIY tips and sailing stories from the cabin of Sampaguita, his 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, with the Latitude 38 audience since 2019.
Hear why sailing is as engaging as music, how to DIY your boat projects, his most memorable DIY repairs and solutions, what to know before sailing the world in a small boat, and whether he keeps his drum set on his boat.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- Josh’s longest voyage
- What does Sampaguita mean?
- What made Josh transition from musician to sailor?
- Josh’s most satisfying repair
- His biggest fear on the water
Learn more about Joshua at sailingwithjosh.com, on youtube.com/@sailingwithjosh, and at Latitude38.com. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the Good Jibes!