Episode #151: Matt Zarem on the Legendary Spaulding Marine Center

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Matt Zarem to chat about the historic Spaulding Marine Center and volunteering in the sailing community. Matt is the Executive Director and General Manager of the Spaulding Marine Center, a nonprofit full-service boatyard and educational maritime center serving the Bay Area out of Sausalito.

Hear how Matt became a West Coast sailor despite his East Coast roots, the history of the Spaulding Marine Center, the programs they offer today, their nonprofit legacy, and what’s next for the Center.

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

• What brought Matt to the West Coast?
• Is he more of a racer or a cruiser?
• What is the Blue Water Foundation?
• How did Matt start working at the Spaulding Marine Center?
• What programs are they doing now?
• How do you contribute to the Spaulding Marine Center?
• What does the future look like for the Center?
• Short Tacks: Who’s been the most important professional mentor in Matt’s life?

Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org.

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

Show Notes

• Matt Zarem on the Legendary Spaulding Marine Center
  • [0:30] Moe Roddy
  • [0:38] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:48] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:35] Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org
  • [2:01] Where did Matt grow up?
  • [2:30] What are his favorite childhood memories?
  • [3:15] Was he inland in Connecticut?
  • [3:40] How did he start sailing?
  • [4:08] Mayflower
  • [4:48] Boston University (BU)
  • [5:08] What are Matt’s patents in?
  • [5:32] What brought him to the West Coast?
  • [7:38] Where did he meet his wife?
  • [7:52] What’s his favorite job he’s ever had?
  • [9:52] Episode #149: “Stan Honey on Being Prepared for Anything”
  • [10:54] What was the first boat Matt bought?
  • [12:45] Is he more of a racer or a cruiser?
  • [15:58] What’s his favorite sailing trip he’s been on?
  • [17:45] How big is his boat?
  • [19:28] What is the Blue Water Foundation?
  • [22:47] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Spaulding Marine Center
  • [24:12] Royal Cork Yacht Club
  • [24:54] How did Matt start working at the Spaulding Marine Center?
  • [26:48] What programs are they doing now?
  • [28:48] Where do they find kids for their programs?
  • [30:33] What’s the history of the Spaulding Marine Center?
  • [30:48] Myron Spaulding
  • [31:22] Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race)
  • [33:41] How do you contribute to the Spaulding Marine Center?
  • [36:10] What does the future look like?
  • [37:01] Sausalito, CA
  • [37:28] Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org
  • [38:08] What is Matt most proud of at the Spaulding Marine Center?
  • [40:35] Freda
  • [41:29] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Short Tacks
  • [42:42] Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
  • [43:05] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [43:19] Who’s been the most important professional mentor in Matt’s life?
  • [43:48] Who would he have coffee with?
  • [44:38] What’s the most important sailing lesson he’s learned?
  • [45:18] Who’s inspired him the most in his life?
  • [45:46] Where’s his favorite place in the world to sail?
  • [46:25] What other occupation would he like to try?
  • [46:52] What does he wish Moe asked?
  • [48:48] What other thoughts would he like to share?
  • [49:10] Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org.
  • [49:55] 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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  • [50:12] Check out the July 2024 issue of Latitude 38.
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis.