Episode #78: Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands and Geja (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

This week’s host, Monica Grant, reads two articles from the February 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear about Erin Quinn’s exploration of Catalina in “Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands” and listen in to the story of Andrew Vik’s hop from Croatia to Italy in “Geja.”

This episode covers everything from the Catalina Island to the Mediterranean islands.

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

• Where are the Channel Islands?
• What are the best books about them?
• Where should you stay on Catalina Island?
• How do you sail the Channel Islands?
• Where is the Dalmatian Coast?
• What is the coolest coastal town in Croatia?
• Is Italy or Croatia better for sailing?
• How was Sicily?

Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#64 and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#81.

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

Show Notes

• Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands and Geja (Latitude 38 Verbatim)
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:27] Monica Grant
  • [0:32] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:41] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#64
  • “Trailer Sailors Cruise the Channel Islands” by Erin Quinn
  • [1:51] Santa Barbara Marina
  • [2:52] Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park
  • [3:28] COVID-19
  • [4:05] Cruising Guide to the Channel Islands by Brian Fagan
  • [5:42] Diary of a Sea Captain’s Wife by Margaret Holden
  • [9:22] Santa Barbara Island
  • [10:03] Catalina Island
  • [11:52] Catalina Express
  • [13:41] Avalon
  • [13:58] Dream Makers and Dream Catchers by Marcelino Saucedo
  • [16:31] Did you know every month you can get your copy of Latitude 38 delivered directly to your mailbox? Subscribe at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • “Geja” by Andrew Vik
  • [17:22] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2023/#81
  • [18:10] SFO
  • [18:49] Dalmatian Coast
  • [19:42] Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • [21:44] Pirates of the Caribbean
  • [22:50] Porto Montenegro
  • [23:19] Disneyland
  • [24:19] Budva, Montenegro
  • [24:54] Split, Croatia
  • [25:48] Santa Maria di Leuca
  • [27:32] Taormina, Sicily
  • [28:08] FFP2
  • [28:32] Mount Etna
  • [29:55] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [29:57] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [30:00] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [30:02] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [30:05] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [30:08] Check out the February 2023 issue of Latitude 38
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  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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