Episode #157: David Gendell On the Schooner America

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by David Gendell (from Latitude 38 on the East Coast) to chat the story behind his book The Last Days of the Schooner America. David is a lifelong Chesapeake Bay sailor, the co-founder of SpinSheet Magazine, and author of multiple non-fiction books on Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay history.

Hear what opened his eyes to the sailing community, how he found inspiration from Latitude 38 sailing magazine, the unbelievable story behind Schooner America, David’s thoughts on this year’s America’s Cup, and the latest trends in racing and cruising.

This episode covers everything from America to the America’s Cup. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did David get into racing?
• Where did the idea for SpinSheet Magazine come from?
• How did David know Rob Moore?
• What inspired David to write The Last Days of the Schooner America?
• How do Rainbows work?
• What’s the history of Schooner America?
• When did David sail with Terry Hutchinson?
• Short Tacks: What’s David’s bucket list sailing destination?

Learn more about David at DavidGendellBooks.com and on Instagram @DavidGendell.

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

Show Notes

• David Gendell on the Schooner America
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:25] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:28] John Arndt
  • [0:48] Learn more about David at DavidGendellBooks.com and on Instagram @DavidGendell
  • [2:19] What’s a sailing story that shaped him?
  • [3:39] What are Rainbows?
  • [5:48] How did David get into racing?
  • [9:10] Where did the idea for SpinSheet Magazine come from?
  • [12:38] When did David sail with Terry Hutchinson?
  • [14:57] How did David know Rob Moore?
  • Schooner America
  • [18:18] What inspired David to write The Last Days of the Schooner America?
  • [23:01] What’s the history of Schooner America?
  • [29:54] What does David think of the America’s Cup?
  • [37:38] What are the latest sailing trends on the Chesapeake Bay?
  • Short Tacks
  • [44:15] What’s David’s favorite sailboat?
  • [45:52] What’s his racer-to-cruiser ratio?
  • [46:35] What’s the longest voyage he’s ever done?
  • [47:04] What’s his favorite race?
  • [48:35] What’s his bucket list sailing destination?
  • [49:12] How do you get non-sailors into sailing?
  • [51:22] Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian 
  • [52:22] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [54:00] What final thoughts does David have?
  • [54:31] Learn more about David at DavidGendellBooks.com and on Instagram @DavidGendell
  • [55:25] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
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  • [55:30] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [55:33] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [55:35] Check out the September 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis