Episode #20: Jessie Zevalkink on Cruising and Working With a Baby on Board

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, Nicki Bennett, is joined by Jessie Zevalkink to chat mixing sailing adventures and exploration with raising a baby and staying diligent with work.

Jessie is a photographer, storyteller, mom, wife, and sailor who hails from Michigan and is currently based in San Carlos, Mexico. Hear her top baby boat tricks, how to work while cruising, sailing America’s Great Loop, the Northwest Passage, and the endless helpfulness of the sailing community.

This episode covers everything from circumnavigation to photography. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What is a story that shaped Jessie as a sailor?
• How was flight school?
• What was Jessie’s childhood like?
• How was her boat-buying process?
• What is America’s Great Loop?
• Will Jessie be working when she’s on the boat?
• How is the cruising community when you’re meeting new people?
• What is Jessie’s project on women sailors?

Learn more about Jessie on Instagram at @JessieBrave and her website. 

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

• Jessie Zevalkink on Cruising and Working With a Baby on Board
  • [0:23] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:26] Nicki Bennett
  • [0:39] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:47] Learn more about Jessie on Instagram at @JessieBrave
  • [1:30] San Carlos, Mexico
  • [1:53] What is a story that shaped Jessie as a sailor?
  • [2:57] Lake Huron, Great Lakes
  • [4:57] What was Jessie’s childhood like?
  • [7:12] Art School, Aviation School
  • [8:39] Robinson R22
  • [11:24] Lake Tahoe
  • [12:46] What is America’s Great Loop?
  • [16:16]] Warm someone’s winter with a subscription to Latitude 38! Gift a subscription at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • Working While Cruising on a Steel Boat
  • [17:14] How was Jessie’s boat-buying process?
  • [18:18] Newfoundland
  • [19:54] Northwest Passage, Cape Horn
  • [21:56] Call of the Sea
  • [23:27] Pandemic
  • [23:41] Wedding Photographer
  • [28:32] Will Jessie be working when she’s on the boat?
  • [29:01] Remote Work
  • [32:01] Internet
  • [32:18] Zoom
  • [36:24] Galápagos Islands
  • [37:04] Patagonia
  • [40:42] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • Community
  • [40:56] How is the cruising community when you’re meeting new people?
  • [42:41] Gulf Stream
  • [44:08] Word of Mouth
  • [46:15] What is Jessie’s project on women sailors?
  • [47:00] Check out Jessie’s Instagram at @JessieBrave
  • [47:53] Social Media
  • [49:08] Annapolis Boat Show
  • [53:33] Learn more about Jessie on Instagram at @JessieBrave
  • [54:30] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [54:42] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [54:45] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [54:47] Check out the December 2021 issue of Latitude 38 
  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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!

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