Episode #115: Ronnie Simpson on Sailing Around the World

This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by 3-time guest Ronnie Simpson to chat his prep for the Global Solo Challenge.

Ronnie is a professional racing sailor and retired U.S. Marine. Hear how to speak dreams into reality, what he’s most excited and nervous about, what the route looks like, how long it’ll take, and where his dreams go from here.

This episode covers everything from the Global Solo Challenge to Shipyard Brewing. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What’s Ronnie been up to in the last year?
• How did he get his title sponsor?
• What kind of team does he have to support him?
• How is he feeling before the Global Solo Challenge?
• What is he most excited about for the race?
• When did the first boats set sail?
• How does it feel to do the first iteration of a race?
• What has Ronnie added to Shipyard Brewing in terms of safety?

Follow Ronnie on Instagram for live race updates daily. Learn more at RonnieSimpsonRacing.com, Shipyard.com, USPatriotSailing.org, and GlobalSoloChallenge.com.

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

Show Notes

• Ronnie Simpson on Sailing Around the World
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:28] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:51] Nicki Bennett
  • [0:56] Learn more at RonnieSimpsonRacing.com, Shipyard.com, USPatriotSailing.org, and GlobalSoloChallenge.com
  • [2:03] Episode #48: “Ronnie Simpson on Fulfillment and the Pacific Cup,” Episode #63: “Ronnie Simpson on the Global Solo Challenge”
  • [2:27] What’s Ronnie been up to in the last year?
  • [3:41] Portland, ME
  • [4:33] How did Ronnie get his title sponsor?
  • [6:41] Shipyard Brewing
  • [7:18] US Patriot Sailing
  • [8:42] Pacific Cup (Pac Cup), Baja Ha-Ha
  • [9:12] What is the transformative power of sailing?
  • [9:56] COVID-19
  • [10:17] Vendée Globe
  • [15:48] Airbnb
  • [16:07] Rocking the Boat
  • [18:37] PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • [18:44] You can find your closest Latitude 38 distributor at Latitude38.com/Distribution. Did you know every month you can get your copy of Latitude 38 delivered directly to your mailbox? Subscribe at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • Global Solo Challenge
  • [19:42] How is Ronnie feeling before the Global Solo Challenge?
  • [21:52] What is left to do on the boat?
  • [25:26] What kind of team does he have to support him?
  • [31:12] What is he most excited about for the race?
  • [33:08] What’s the route for the 2023-2024 Global Solo Challenge?
  • [35:16] When did the first boats set sail?
  • [35:50] IRC (International Rating Certificate)
  • [37:53] How does it feel to do the first iteration of a race?
  • [39:17] What has Ronnie added to Shipyard Brewing in terms of safety?
  • [43:05] Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race)
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  • [45:08] What’s on Ronnie’s sailing bucket list?
  • [48:22] Learn more at RonnieSimpsonRacing.com, Shipyard.com, USPatriotSailing.org, and GlobalSoloChallenge.com
  • [55:45] Connect with Ronnie on Instagram @CaptainRon_Official, Ronnie IG, Follow along on YouTube @ShipyardBrewing
  • [57:24] Track Ronnie with the YB Races app
  • [58:27] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [58:54] What final thoughts does Ronnie have?
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  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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