Good Jibes #226: Chuck Skewes on the Baja Ha-Ha and Sailmaking, With Host John Arndt
This week we chat with professional sailor, sailmaker, and new Grand Poobah of the Baja Ha-Ha, Chuck Skewes, about the present and future of sailing, his plans for the Ha-Ha, and sailmaking.
Chuck has been sailmaking for over 40 years and has won pretty much any sailing race you can think of. Tune in as he shares with host John Arndt how he learned to sail and teach sailing at a young age, how to become a sailmaker, the reasons you’ll want to make the Baja Ha-Ha your annual tradition, how to pack and prep for the Baja Ha-Ha, and what Chuck has planned to modernize this annual cruising rally to Mexico.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- Shifting demographics: from “rum-drinking crazies” to fitness-oriented sailors
- Essential spares: alternators and good water systems
- Chuck’s role as Ha-Ha sail repair expert: 38 repairs in one year at Turtle Bay
- Transitioning to offshore keelboat racing after moving to San Diego in 2001
- Life aboard Profligate: the responsibility of organizing vs. participating
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Learn more about the Baja Ha-Ha and sign up for the next rally at Baja-HaHa.com.
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