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Get Your Good Jibes Going with Roy Disney

Welcome to Good Jibes Episode #19! This week, host Ross Tibbits chats with Roy P. Disney about Roy’s favorite sailing memories and people. You’ll recognize the name, but you may not know Roy has been sailing since he was walking — including basically every major Pacific race since his first Transpac in 1975.

Hear Roy’s advice for aspiring racers, how to get a handle on big boats, the coolest boat he’s ever sailed, his top sailing idols, and making history with the speed record in the Cabo Race.

Good Jibes Roy Disney + crew
Roy Disney (front right) and the Pyewacket crew.
© 2021 Roy Disney

This episode covers everything from Roy’s top racing thrills to lessons from his father. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was it like to sail with his father?
  • How did his father learn to sail?
  • What awards does Roy have?
  • How was the 1975 Transpac?
  • Where did the name Pyewacket come from?
  • How did this year’s Transpac go?
  • What advice does Roy have for aspiring racers?
  • Tack or Jibe: What is the #1 thing he wouldn’t do on a boat?

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

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