Good Jibes #248: 2026 Newport Beach International Boat Show, on Location With Host Ryan Foland

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach International Boat Show, the #1 boat show in the United States, in April.

Hear why you should go to a boat show, the coolest features on the newest boats out there, what to keep in mind when buying a boat, words of wisdom from Latitude 38 and Good Jibes fans in the wild, and about everything from waterproof bags to authentic shipwreck coins.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• First stop, a Hansa 388
• Valet deception, a skateboard, and a security guard who will not be fooled
• Why boat shows are the best place for anyone curious about sailing
• Boat financing, insurance headaches for older boats, and what to actually look for in the $50–60k range
• Why leasing beats YouTube for actually learning to sail

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

Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

Check out the episode and show notes for much more detail.