Episode #2: Charlie Deist on How to Leverage MovNat Techniques While Sailing

Welcome back to Latitude 38’s new 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 Charlie Deist to chat MovNat, getting more experience sailing, and how sailing can heal. Charlie is a master-level MovNat trainer (Natural Movement), licensed captain, and sailing instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hear what he learned from studying French naval officer Georges Hébert, how to be efficient with your natural movements, find your strength as a sailor, what to do when your engine cuts out, and why sailing is for everyone. This episode covers everything from MovNat to improving your overall sailing skills. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What is a story that shaped Charlie?
• How many times has he been to Ephemerisle?
• What is MovNat (Natural Movement)?
• How do you incorporate MovNat into sailing?
• What kind of boat does Nicki have?
• How long from the time Charlie studied under Darrell did he start sailing on his own?
• What would Charlie recommend for somebody who wants to get into sailing and build a community?
• How do you quickly improve your sailing skills?

Learn more about Charlie at ANaturalMethod.com and on Amazon and Facebook.

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

Show Notes

• Charlie Deist on MovNat
  • [0:18] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:23] Nicki Bennett
  • [0:43] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:49] Learn more about Charlie at ANaturalMethod.com and on Amazon and Facebook
  • [1:48] Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard. Learn more at SafeBoatingCampaign.com
  • [1:54] Berkeley Marina, Cal 24
  • [2:12] Podcast
  • [2:19] What is a story that shaped Charlie?
  • [2:52] Ephemerisle, Burning Man
  • [4:18] Ranger 29
  • [6:16] How many times has Charlie been to Ephemerisle?
  • [6:26] COVID-19
  • [7:03] EDM (Electronic Dance Music)
  • [7:21] What is MovNat (Natural Movement)?
  • [7:51] Erwan Le Corre, Georges Hébert
  • [9:16] How do you incorporate MovNat into sailing?
  • [10:55] Mokelumne River
  • [12:42] Hormetics by Charlie Deist, Mononucleosis (Mono)
  • [13:41] The New Strongman Code by Charlie Deist
  • [14:48] Meetup Group
  • [16:06] Charlie’s article in the May issue of Latitude 38
  • [17:00] Darrell Allen Caraway
  • [17:42] How long from the time Charlie studied under Darrell did he start sailing on his own?
  • [18:04] Captain’s License
  • [18:31] Smart Captains
  • [21:07] ASA 76 (American Sailing Association), Rendezvous Charters, Spinnaker Sailing
  • [21:37] What stopped Charlie at that time?
  • [23:29] Sea-Steading by Jerome FitzGerald
  • [24:28] Seasteading
  • [25:52] What kind of boat does Nicki have?
  • [25:56] Ericson 32, Ericson 35
  • [27:35] Yamaha 30
  • [29:06] Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard. Learn more at SafeBoatingCampaign.com
  • Community
  • [30:04] Three Sheets to the Wind by Charlie Deist & Darrell Allen Caraway
  • [31:50] PHRF Rating (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet)
  • [32:05] Email Charlie at [email protected]
  • [32:22] Visit Charlie’s site at ANaturalMethod.com
  • [33:48] What would he recommend for somebody who wants to get into sailing and build a community?
  • [34:42] Cal Sailing Club, Treasure Island Yacht Club
  • [36:21] John Arndt
  • [38:04] PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • [38:24] Sperry Topsiders, Polo
  • [38:51] Social Media
  • [39:47] How do you quickly improve your sailing skills?
  • [40:04] Learn more about Charlie at ANaturalMethod.com and on Amazon and Facebook
  • [40:42] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [40:54] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [41:20] Follow our sponsor, the Safe Boating Campaign, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @boatingcampaign and use the hashtags #SafeBoating and #RealBoatersWearit. Learn more at SafeBoatingCampaign.com
  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS