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Good Jibes #67: Around the World in 29 Months and Voyage to the Antipode

This week in Good Jibes we’re casting off with the stories “Clipper Race — Around the World in 29 Months” and “Far Side of the World — Voyage to the Antipode” from the November 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine.

Holly Williams on boat
Holly Williams is a surgeon, and a sailor. Hear how she was able to combine her two passions.
© 2022 Holly Williams

Hear Dr. Holly Williams’ tales from 2019-2020 Clipper Round the World Race, and Drew Smith’s journey to the completely opposite side of the world. This episode covers everything from antipodes to Google Maps. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

  • What is the Clipper Round the World Race?
  • Who is Sir Robin Knox-Johnston?
  • What is an AQP?
  • Where is an antipode?
  • How do you find your antipode?
  • When is Star Wars day?
  • How do you dodge a hurricane?
  • What does Mount Everest have to do with the Clipper Round the World Race?
Drew Smith X Wing
Drew Smith has a plan to sail to the Far Other Side of the Earth — from where he was born.
© 2022 X-Wing

Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#58 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2022/#64.

Listen to the episode on Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the Good Jibes!

Also, if you want to find some of the books recommended by our Good Jibes guests, you can look for them at our new Latitude 38 Online Bookstore.

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