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Nicki and Jessie Share Sailing Stories on Good Jibes

In this week’s episode of Good Jibes, Nicki Bennett is joined by Jessie Zevalkink to chat about mixing sailing adventures and exploration with raising a baby and staying diligent with work. Jessie is a photographer, storyteller, mom, wife, and sailor who hails from Michigan and is currently based in San Carlos, Mexico. Hear her top baby boat tricks, how to work while cruising, sailing America’s Great Loop, the Northwest Passage, and the endless helpfulness of the sailing community.

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At minute 1:53, find out what shaped Jessie as a sailor?
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This episode covers everything from circumnavigation to photography. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

  • What is a story that shaped Jessie as a sailor?
  • How was flight school?
  • What was Jessie’s childhood like?
  • How was her boat-buying process?
  • What is America’s Great Loop?
  • Will Jessie be working when she’s on the boat?
  • How is the cruising community when you’re meeting new people?
  • What is Jessie’s project on women sailors?

Learn more about Jessie on Instagram at @JessieBrave and her website.

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