Episode #125: Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Liz Diaz to chat about the magic of wooden boats. Liz is Founder and Designer of North Beach Marine Canvas (NBMC), Rear Commodore for the San Francisco Master Mariners Benevolent Association (MMBA), and is a member of the South Beach Yacht Club (SBYC).

Hear how she found her 1956 Japanese-built wooden sloop, why there’s beauty in boat design, how to learn about boats from other enthusiasts, how wooden boats compare to other types of boats, and why anybody can sail. Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

 This episode covers everything from wooden boats to sailing lessons. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• What tall ship did Liz go on?
• How big is her boat?
• Who were her mentors?
• What is the Master Mariners Benevolent Association?
• How long has Liz been a sponsor?
• What events do they host?
• How do you find insurance for wooden boats?
• Short Tacks: Who is Liz’s favorite yacht designer?

Learn more at NorthBeachMarineCanvas.com and SFMasterMariners.org.

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Show Notes

• Liz Diaz on Celebrating Wooden Boats
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:26] John Arndt
  • [0:39] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:48] Learn more at NorthBeachMarineCanvas.com and SFMasterMariners.org
  • [2:11] What’s a story that shaped Liz as a sailor?
  • [2:54] What tall ship did she go on?
  • [4:09] How did she get into sailing?
  • [6:24] How big is her boat?
  • [6:57] San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
  • [10:32] Who were Liz’s mentors?
  • [11:16] Farallones
  • [12:48] What is the Master Mariners Benevolent Association (MMBA)?
  • [14:02] Master Mariners Regatta, Master Mariners Boat Show
  • [14:28] How long has Liz been a sponsor?
  • [15:38] How do you find boats through Master Mariners?
  • [21:45] How do you become a sponsor of Master Mariners?
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  • [24:09] How often does Liz sail?
  • [24:41] China Camp
  • [26:04] How many wooden boat owners are there?
  • [30:24] How do you find insurance for wooden boats? 
  • Master Mariners Community
  • [33:32] What events do the Master Mariners host?
  • [36:30] What foundation do they support?
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  • Short Tacks
  • [40:52] What is Liz’s dream boat?
  • [41:35] Who is her favorite yacht designer?
  • [42:31] What’s her favorite place to sail?
  • [43:24] What’s her longest voyage?
  • [45:21] What’s her favorite part of sailing?
  • [46:22] What’s her most important piece of safety equipment in addition to a life jacket?
  • [48:00] The Last Grain Race by Eric Newby, Slowly Down the Ganges by Eric Newby 
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  • [50:12] What final thoughts does Liz have?
  • [50:28] Learn more at NorthBeachMarineCanvas.com and SFMasterMariners.org
  • [50:47] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
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