Episode #152: An Unexpected Adventure with Ryan Foland, Nigel Silva-Dallenbach, and Lawrence Charles

This week’s host Ryan Foland is joined by Nigel Silva-Dallenbach and Lawrence Charles to chat about their recent unexpected adventure en route to Catalina Island. The three amigos endured a smoking engine, a melted impeller, and — somehow — a case of the endless smiles.

Hear how to troubleshoot engine problems on the water, how to stay calm (and only panic a little bit), their new charismatic friend who helped save the day, business and entrepreneurship lessons from problem-solving at sea, and a victory cameo by some dolphins.

This episode covers everything from engine problems to smooth sailing. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• How much sailing experience did Nigel & Lawrence have?
• What was the first scare with the engine?
• How heeled over were they?
• Did they ever panic on the boat?
• What did the impeller look like?
• How was Big Geiger Cove?
• What are some entrepreneurship lessons from this sailing adventure?
• Had Lawrence seen dolphins like that before?

Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online, Nigel on LinkedIn, and Lawrence at CnCTea.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @IAmLawrenceCharles.

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

Show Notes

• An Unexpected Adventure with Ryan Foland, Nigel Silva-Dallenbach, and Lawrence Charles
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:32] Ryan Foland
  • [0:52] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:16] Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online, Nigel on LinkedIn, and Lawrence at CnCTea.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @IAmLawrenceCharles
  • [2:05] What is Nigel’s background?
  • [2:52] What is Lawrence’s background?
  • [3:15] How much sailing experience does he have?
  • [4:18] Episode #134: “Nigel Silva-Dallenbach on Data-Driven Sailing”
  • [4:38] How much sailing experience does Nigel have?
  • [9:25] How does a tabernacle mast work?
  • [13:05] What was the first scare with the engine?
  • [16:22] How heeled over were they?
  • [17:00] Grand Marina is The Bay Area’s Premier Boating Community. Learn more at GrandMarina.com
  • Smoke on the Water
  • [19:00] How much smoke was coming out of the engine?
  • [23:18] Did they ever panic on the boat?
  • [24:05] What did the impeller look like?
  • [26:02] What was the maintenance barge like?
  • [33:35] What did Nigel think of Avalon, Catalina Island?
  • [34:19] Ann Weber
  • [36:02] How was the sailing after Avalon?
  • [39:28] How do you problem-solve on the water?
  • [41:53] Grand Marina is The Bay Area’s Premier Boating Community. Learn more at GrandMarina.com
  • Big Geiger Cove
  • [43:02] How many boats were in Big Geiger Cove?
  • [45:22] How was Big Geiger Cove?
  • [46:48] “Embracing the Rough Seas, a Smoking Engine, and a Melted Impeller: Turning Challenges into Triumphs”
  • [50:02] What are some entrepreneurship lessons from this sailing adventure?
  • [53:30] What are the final thoughts from the adventure?
  • [57:08] Had Lawrence seen dolphins like that before?
  • [59:28] What’s the first rule of sailing?
  • [1:01:45] Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online, Nigel on LinkedIn, and Lawrence at CnCTea.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @IAmLawrenceCharles
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  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis