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Episode #13: Willie McBride on Trying Out Kite Foiling

By Nicki Bennett | November 2, 2021

Welcome back to Latitude 38’s podcast, Good Jibes! In this podcast, we’re bringing you the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, you’ll hear stories and tips from the West Coast sailing community on cruising, racing and just plain sailing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 – the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977!

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Willie McBride to chat parallels between kite foiling and traditional sailing. Willie is an Olympic Coach and the CEO of the Kite Foil League. He started sailing competitively at age 10 and still enjoys racing and kite foiling to this day.

Willie McBride

Hear how to get started kite foiling, what to focus on in the moment, lessons you can apply to sailing, what the kite foiling community is like, and the time Willie narrowly avoided a giant container ship.

 

This episode covers everything from the Olympics to kite foiling basics. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What is a 29er?
  • Is Willie someone who goes for the more intense situations?
  • What is the right nomenclature for kite foiling?
  • Is kite foiling considered sailing?
  • What inspired Willie’s switch to kite foiling?
  • Do yacht clubs play nicely with kite foiling?
  • How is kite foiling family-oriented?
  • Tack or Jibe: Europe or West Coast kite foiling?

Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/puddles-to-podiums/.

Willie McBride

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

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

Show Notes

What is Good Jibes with Latitude 38?

Welcome to the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 – the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977!

Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard. Learn more at SafeBoatingCampaign.com.

How do I subscribe to Latitude 38?

Thanks for listening to Willie McBride & Ryan Foland on Good Jibes with Latitude 38. Subscribe here to receive Latitude 38 to your home each month. 

 

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