Good Jibes #241: Scott Easom on Racing and Rigging, With Host John Arndt
This week we chat with Scott Easom about his prolific career in racing and rigging. Scott is the owner of Easom Racing and Rigging, is the YRA Buoy Guy, and has more nautical miles to his name than just about anyone.
Tune in as Scott shares with Good Jibes host John Arndt how his family gave him the lifelong sailing bug at age 11, the most memorable boats and races from his racing career, the most common modifications racers are making to their yachts today, the behind-the-scenes of buoys on the Bay, and what’s changed the most in modern racing.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Scott’s Olympic campaign in the Soling class in 1985–86
- Scott’s idea to extend the Three Bridge Fiasco into a multi-race series
- Races Scott would still like to do, like the MEXORC regatta
- The challenges with how PHRF handles electric winches and stored power
- The 2023 racing schedule for Pyewacket
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Learn more about Scott on Instagram @EasomRacingAndRigging and Facebook at Easom Rigging & Racing.
Check out the episode and show notes for much more detail.