Episode #143: Kimball Livingston on Improving Youth Sailing
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Kimball Livingston to chat about improving youth sailing and diversity in sailing. Kimball has been covering sailing in the Bay Area since the 1970s, including writing for Latitude 38, and is the Staff Commodore for Youth Sailing at St. Francis Yacht Club.
Hear how we can get more kids into sailing, how to increase the diversity in the sport, how Kimball fell in love with sailing and journalism, how the US can improve its track record in international sailing competitions, and the fascinating history of the Cal 40.
This episode covers everything from youth sailing to writing about sailing. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- How has sailing changed over the years?
- Why has the world shifted away from sailing?
- How can we improve youth sailing?
- What’s great about the current generation of high school sailors?
- How can we get more kids into sailing?
- Where is Kimball focusing his efforts now with youth sailing?
- How can we increase diversity in sailing?
- Short Tacks: What would Kimball say to non-sailors to get them to sail?
Learn more at BayAreaYouthSailing.org and StFYC.com.
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Kimball Livingston on Improving Youth Sailing
- [0:24] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
- [0:28] John Arndt
- [0:32] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
- [0:55] Learn more at BayAreaYouthSailing.org and StFYC.com
- [2:38] What’s a story that shaped Kimball as a sailor?
- [2:52] National Geographic (Nat Geo)
- [4:19] Tulane University
- [5:04] Did National Geographic inspire Kimball to be a journalist as well?
- [6:00] Acapulco Challenge
- [6:52] How has sailing changed over the years?
- [8:22] Episode #142: “Henry Vare on Wingfoiling Beyond Your Years”
- [9:38] St. Francis Yacht Club
- [11:19] Why has US Sailing struggled in the Olympics recently?
- [16:04] Why has the world shifted away from sailing?
- [21:51] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
- Improving Youth Sailing
- [22:47] How can we improve youth sailing?
- [26:30] America’s Cup
- [28:01] What’s great about the current generation of high school sailors?
- [29:38] PCISA (Pacific Coast Interscholastic Sailing Association)
- [30:03] How can we get more kids into sailing?
- [34:14] Learn more at BayAreaYouthSailing.org
- [36:25] San Francisco Yacht Club (SFYC)
- [37:44] Where is Kimball focusing his efforts now with youth sailing?
- [42:04] St. Francis Junior Sailing
- [44:05] How can we increase diversity in sailing?
- [48:05] US Sailing
- [50:31] How do we get more people into racing?
- [53:14] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
- Short Tacks
- [54:01] What is Kimball’s favorite sailboat make and model?
- [57:58] What’s his racer-cruiser ratio?
- [58:42] What’s his longest voyage?
- [58:54] Where’s his favorite place to sail?
- [59:19] Where’s his dream place to sail?
- [1:00:00] What would he say to non-sailors to get them to sail?
- [1:00:22] What’s the most important safety item other than a life jacket?
- [1:01:26] Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum
- [1:01:45] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
- [1:02:03] What final thoughts does Kimball have?
- [1:02:44] Learn more at BayAreaYouthSailing.org and StFYC.com
- [1:02:47] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
- [1:02:50] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
- [1:02:51] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
- [1:02:54] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
- [1:02:58] Check out the May 2024 issue of Latitude 38
- Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis