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Episode #91: Sally Honey on Creating Your Future with Sailing

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by 2-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Sally Honey to chat all things sailing. Sally has sailed in 7 505 World Championships, started and built her own company, raced to Hawaii 6 times, has given back to every sailing committee imaginable, and won the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race.

Hear how to stick with sailing throughout your life and career, try out different aspects of sailing, keep at it and keep getting better, her top lessons from sailing, and favorite memories from sailing with her dad.

 

This episode covers everything from racing across the Pacific to life lessons. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How many siblings does Sally have?
  • What kind of boat did her dad race?
  • How did she get more serious about sailing?
  • Where did she meet Stan?
  • How many offshore miles has she sailed?
  • What has she learned from racing?
  • How has it been for women sailors racing against men?
  • Short Tacks: What’s the best compliment Sally’s ever gotten?

Learn more about Sally at https://nshof.org/nominees/honey-sally/.

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

Show Notes

  • Sally Honey on Creating Your Future with Sailing
    • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
    • [0:27] Moe Roddy
    • [0:47] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
    • [1:00] Learn more about Sally at https://nshof.org/nominees/honey-sally/
    • [2:22] Where did Sally grow up?
    • [2:38] University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
    • [3:53] How many siblings does Sally have?
    • [4:19] Did her parents sail when she was a kid?
    • [5:15] What kind of boat did her dad race?
    • [8:49] PRO (Principal Race Officer)
    • [9:34] What’s a story that shaped Sally about sailing?
    • [11:36] Did she stay in Philly for college?
    • [12:48] How did she get more serious about sailing?
    • [13:41] MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
    • [17:20] Enjoy sailing downwind? Yes, it’s possible with Walder Boom Brake. No more risk of violent jibing and the danger from the boom crossing from one side to the other. With a Walder, my boom is immobilized and stabilized. When jibing occurs, the boom will swing itself over smoothly and controlled. No need to rig a preventer, no need to climb on the deck. All I have to do once the boom is over to port or starboard is to put the Walder’s line on tension – and this from the safety of the cockpit. What a pleasure. I can sail quietly – even if there’s a swell and in light weather, my boom is not flapping. The Walder is easy to rig and even easier to use. You will enjoy sailing downwind with Walder Boom Brake. Just google Walder Boom Brake to learn more
    • Sally’s Sailing Career
    • [18:37] How did the boat get around the world?
    • [22:38] Where did they go after Antigua?
    • [25:21] Where did Sally meet Stan?
    • [28:14] How did they start doing more offshore racing together?
    • [29:39] Pacific Cup (Pac Cup)
    • [30:28] How many offshore miles has Sally sailed?
    • [31:28] TransPac
    • [32:36] What has Sally learned from racing?
    • [33:16] How has it been for women sailors racing against men?
    • [36:28] Is Sally involved in US Sailing?
    • [38:12] What’s the most important piece of safety equipment on the water?
    • [38:44] Enjoy sailing downwind? Yes, it’s possible with Walder Boom Brake. No more risk of violent jibing and the danger from the boom crossing from one side to the other. With a Walder, my boom is immobilized and stabilized. When jibing occurs, the boom will swing itself over smoothly and controlled. No need to rig a preventer, no need to climb on the deck. All I have to do once the boom is over to port or starboard is to put the Walder’s line on tension – and this from the safety of the cockpit. What a pleasure. I can sail quietly – even if there’s a swell and in light weather, my boom is not flapping. The Walder is easy to rig and even easier to use. You will enjoy sailing downwind with Walder Boom Brake. Just google Walder Boom Brake to learn more
    • Short Tacks
    • [39:41] Moby Dick by Herman Melville, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
    • [41:01] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
    • [41:04] What’s the best compliment Sally’s ever gotten?
    • [41:52] Emily Dickinson
    • [42:27] What’s the most important lesson Sally’s learned from sailing?
    • [44:02] Who’s inspired her the most in her life?
    • [44:35] Where’s her favorite place in the world to sail?
    • [46:10] What’s a question she wishes Moe asked?
    • [48:32] What final thoughts does Sally have?
    • [49:36]  Learn more about Sally at https://nshof.org/nominees/honey-sally/
    • [49:54] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
    • [49:59] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
    • [50:04] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
    • [50:15] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
    • [50:26] Check out the May 2023 issue of Latitude 38
    • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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Enjoy sailing downwind? Yes, it’s possible with Walder Boom Brake. No more risk of violent jibing and the danger from the boom crossing from one side to the other. With a Walder, my boom is immobilized and stabilized. When jibing occurs, the boom will swing itself over smoothly and controlled. No need to rig a preventer, no need to climb on the deck. All I have to do once the boom is over to port or starboard is to put the Walder’s line on tension – and this from the safety of the cockpit. What a pleasure. I can sail quietly – even if there’s a swell and in light weather, my boom is not flapping. The Walder is easy to rig and even easier to use. You will enjoy sailing downwind with Walder Boom Brake. Just google Walder Boom Brake to learn more

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