Episode #25: Nicki Bennett on How to Buy Your First Boat

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by fellow Good Jibes host Nicki Bennett to chat about taking the plunge on your first boat and finding peace in the sailing community. Nicki is the Sales and Marketing Specialist at Latitude 38. She grew up sailing to the Channel Islands on the weekends with her best friend’s family, and always dreamed of coming back to it.

She joined Latitude 38 in 2020 and fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning her own boat. Hear how to find the right boat for you, captain your own boat, get comfortable with change, her favorite moments and lessons from hosting Good Jibes, and the things she’s learned from just getting on the water. This episode covers everything from battling back from rough waters to committing to a new boat.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How does being a guest compare to being a host?
• What is a story that shaped Nicki as a sailor?
• Where did her dream of sailing come from?
• How did she make the jump to getting her own boat?
• What make and model is her boat?
• Why is community & sailing so important to her?
• How does the romanticized view of sailing compare to reality?
• What’s Nicki’s favorite lesson from hosting Good Jibes?

Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/author/nicki-bennett-2/

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

Show Notes

• Nicki Bennett on How to Buy Your First Boat
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:33] Ryan Foland
  • [0:53] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:03] Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/author/nicki-bennett-2/
  • [1:47] How does being a guest compare to being a host?
  • [2:06] What is a story that shaped Nicki as a sailor?
  • [3:38] Windtraveler
  • [3:43] Social Media
  • [4:03] Cal Sailing Club
  • [4:20] How big was the dinghy?
  • [4:43] When was the last time Nicki had to wear a wetsuit before that?
  • [6:03] Where did her dream of sailing come from?
  • [6:44] Channel Islands
  • [8:47] How did Nicki make the jump to getting her own boat?
  • [9:52] Latitude 38
  • [11:02] Social Distancing
  • [12:19] Pandemic
  • [13:09] Sospiro
  • [14:44] What does B.O.A.T. stand for?
  • [14:49] What make and model is Nicki’s boat?
  • [15:33] How would you like it if we sent Latitude 38 to your home each month? Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • Buying Your First Boat
  • [16:20] Latitude 38 Crew List
  • [16:35] Latitude 38 Classifieds
  • [17:03] What would Nicki have done differently if looking for a boat now?
  • [18:20] How did she approach buying her boat?
  • [10:58] Episode #18: Lin Pardey on Staying Simple and Just Getting Out There
  • [21:02] Thank you for listening to Good Jibes with Latitude 38! Tell a fellow sailor friend about the podcast
  • [22:04] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • Community
  • [22:25] Why is community & sailing so important to Nicki?
  • [22:54] Instagram
  • [23:34] Podcast
  • [26:23] How does the romanticized view of sailing compare to reality?
  • [29:12] Does Ryan have a dinghy?
  • [29:23] Big Geiger Cove, Catalina
  • [33:25] Does Nicki enjoy the ups and the downs?
  • [34:19] What’s her favorite lesson from hosting Good Jibes?
  • [35:29] What final thoughts does she have?
  • [34:33] Learn more at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/author/nicki-bennett-2/
  • [36:01] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [36:28] Connect with Nicki on Instagram @NickBStudio
  • [36:55] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [37:09] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [37:15] Check out the January 2022 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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