Good Jibes #60: Archie Contreras on Relaxing at Catalina Island
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Archie Contreras in person just off Big Geiger Cove at Catalina Island. Archie owns the 60-foot Titania — showcased at wooden boat shows — and has been sailing to Catalina for years, just like Ryan. But first, remember to enter our Good Jibes one-year anniversary contest. Details below.*
Hear about the joys of visiting Catalina; how to extend your boundaries, improve your anchoring skills, and predict the weather; and why there’s nothing wrong with doing nothing.
This episode covers everything from Catalina to wooden boats. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:
- When did Archie start sailing to Catalina Island?
- What’s the history of Titania?
- Why are there bison on Catalina?
- What sailing lessons does Archie have to share?
- How is it sailing to Catalina?
- What keeps Archie coming back to Catalina?
- How do you get better at anchoring?
- Short Tacks: What’s the number-one spot to check out on Catalina?
Learn more about Archie on Instagram @SY_Titania.
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*Good Jibes One-Year Anniversary Contest
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