Episode #137: Back to Paradise, Alone and Aground, and Crew Life (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

This week on Good Jibes, host Ryan Foland reads three articles from the April 2024 issue of Latitude 38 sailing magazine. Hear “Back to Paradise” by Warwick “Commodore” Tompkins and Latitude editor, JR., “Alone and Aground — Don’t Give up the Ship” by Noreen May Light, and “The Art of Crew Life” by Yosh Han.

This episode covers everything from kedging to baseball.

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

• Where are the Marquesas?
• What’s the best boat engine?
• Where can you get an AIS System?
• How do you avoid hypothermia?
• What’s a Panga?
• Where is the Salish Sea?
• How do you sign up for the Latitude 38 Crew List?
• What’s the best part of the Baja Ha-Ha?

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the Good Jibes!

Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#86, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#68, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#50.

Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• “Back to Paradise,” “Alone and Aground,” and “Crew Life” (Latitude 38 Verbatim)
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:23] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:24] Ryan Foland
  • “Back to Paradise” by Warwick “Commodore” Tompkins and JR.
  • [1:49] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#86
  • [2:55] Cape Horn
  • [4:21] KKMI (Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc.)
  • [4:57] Marquesas
  • [7:01] Perkins Engine, Volvo Engine
  • [7:58] AIS System (Automatic Identification System)
  • [10:51] The 3rd Annual Spring Fling Marine Expo hosted by Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply takes place April 12-13, 2024 in Alameda. Grab your tickets at SpringFlingBoatShow.com
  • “Alone and Aground — Don’t Give up the Ship” by Noreen May Light.
  • [11:24] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#68
  • [11:38] Sea of Cortez
  • [12:42] Bahía Concepción
  • [13:28] Guaymas
  • [14:29] Kedging
  • [16:08] Hypothermia
  • [17:08] VHF (Very High Frequency)
  • [17:59] San Carlos
  • [21:47] Panga
  • [22:53] Cruisers’ Net
  • [27:42] Salish Sea
  • [28:31] The 3rd Annual Spring Fling Marine Expo hosted by Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply takes place April 12-13, 2024 in Alameda. Bring the kids along for some family fun! Grab your tickets at SpringFlingBoatShow.com
  • “The Art of Crew Life” by Yosh Han.
  • [29:10] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2024/#50
  • [29:30] Micronesia
  • [29:56] Papua New Guinea, Palau
  • [30:29] Sign up for the Latitude 38 Crew List and get on the water with some new friends
  • [31:05] Baja Ha-Ha
  • [33:54] Barra Navidad
  • [34:29] USCG 25T, Fairwind Yacht Club, Women’s Sailing Association, Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race)
  • [35:19] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [36:10] 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] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [36:38] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [36:45] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [37:08] Check out the April 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • [37:33] Connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [37:45] Sign up for the Latitude 38 Crew List and get on the water with some new friends
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by SOLXIS