Good Jibes #208: Alli Bell on Being the First Female Skipper to Win the Transpac
This week we chat with returning guest Alli Bell about winning the 2025 Transpac — the first female skipper ever to win the race. Alli has sailed several Transpacs, and is the current rear commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club and vice commodore of San Diego Yacht Club.
Tune in as Alli chats with Good Jibes host Moe Roddy about what she learned growing up in a sailing family, how to prep your boat for the Transpac, how to lead an offshore racing crew, the most memorable and bittersweet moments from winning the Transpac, and how we can get more female skippers into offshore racing.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- What’s going on between Alli and Artie Means?
- Alli’s favorite offshore food
- Why a Cal 40?
- How Alli and her crew plan and execute logistics for races
- Barriers for female skippers while offshoring
Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Learn more about Alli at TranspacYC.com and SDYC.org
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