Episode #173: Turkey Trot, Sweetheart, and Survival Off Costa Rica (Verbatim)
In this episode of Good Jibes, we bring you three stories from the Latitude 38 archives. Host John Arndt shares “Turkey Trot Offshore 2024” by Andy Schwenk, “Exploring Baja Surf on S/V Sweetheart” by Jeremy Snyder and Maddie Zug, and from June 1993, “Triumph of the Spirit — The Odyssey of Bill Forrest” by Latitude editor John ‘JR’ Riise. More »
Episode #172: Rob Overton on the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)
Rob Overton is the Past Chairman of the Racing Rules Committee for US Sailing, a committee he’s served on for over 30 years. Tune in as Rob chats with Good Jibes host Moe Roddy about the new Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) heading into 2025. More »
Episode #171: John Vandemoer on the College Admissions Scandal
This week’s Good Jibes guest is former Stanford University sailing coach John Vandemoer. John chats with host Moe Roddy about the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal chronicled in his book Rigged Justice: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man’s Life. More »
Episode #170: Terry Castleman on the Two-Dollar Catamaran
In this episode we chat with LA Times reporter Terry Castleman about the ongoing adventure of his two-dollar catamaran. Terry and friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 Lickety Split for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to LA. More »
Episode #169: Sue Thotz and Cindy Schmitz on Women on Water
In this episode of Good Jibes, we chat with Sue Thotz and returning guest Cindy Schmitz about the magic behind Women on Water (WOW). Women on Water takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month at Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC). More »
Episode #168: Lions, Honey Badgers, Polar Bears, and Red Bras (L38 Verbatim)
In this episode of Good Jibes, we bring you four stories from Latitude 38’s November issue. Tune in while host Ryan Foland reads “Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Complete a West-to-East Transit of the Northwest Passage” by Tim Henry, “Blue Flash’s Pacific Cup – Lions of the Sea” by Fernando Rosero, “J/24 Worlds in Seattle” by Jay Leon and Christine Weaver, and “Red Bra Regatta” by Kim Stuart and Christine Weaver. More »
Episode #167: The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler on the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha
In this week’s episode we spend time with the Baja Ha-Ha cruisers’ rally Grand Poobah, Richard Spindler. Richard chats with Good Jibes host Nicki Bennett to share stories of this year’s 30th Baja Ha-Ha and more. More »
Episode #166: Holly and Katie Scott on Creating a Tribe of Women Sailors
This week were joined by Holly and Katie Scott, to chat with Good Jibes host Ryan Foland about creating group sailing memories to last a lifetime. Holly and Katie are the mother-daughter team behind Mahalo Sailing Adventures, an international sailing company that provides woman-run adventures. More »
Episode #165: Erik Breedlove on Getting Involved in the Sailing Community
This week we chat with Erik Breedlove about becoming an engaged member of the sailing community. Erik and his wife Kiana went to a Latitude 38 Crew Party at the Golden Gate Yacht Club back in 2016 or 2017, as “crew looking for captain.” More »
Episode #164: Morgan Larson on Returning to the Glory Days of Racing
This week we chat with Morgan Larson about nostalgia and dreams in the world of racing. Morgan is a decorated racer who has competed in almost every racing class imaginable, including being a World Champion in the TP 52, 505, and Farr 40, and a North American Champion in the 49er class. More »
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