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Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine

Welcome to the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast Sailor. Each week, hear stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. Cast off, laugh and learn, and become a better sailor. Hosted by the team at Latitude 38 - the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977!

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  • #256
    August 28 · 53 min

    Gilles Combrisson on Full Boat Restorations & Carbon Fiber, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Gilles Combrisson to chat every boat restoration imaginable and the pros & cons of carbon fiber. Gilles is a Bay Area sailor, rigger, and carbon aficionado who just got back from sailing his restored Wylie 39 Lightspeed to 2nd in class in the 2026 Pacific Cup. Hear the details of his restoration of Lightspeed, how to restore an old boat, whether carbon fiber is right for your boat, how to create memories cruising & even racing with your family, and how we can preserve sailing in the Bay. Learn more about Gilles at GCMarine.net

  • #255
    August 4 · 43 min

    Palmyra, Hawaii, the BVI - Three Sailors, Three Stories (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant

    This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the August 2026 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Return to Palmyra" by Dustin Reynolds, "High Times in the Pacific – 2026 Pacific Cup" by Andy Schwenk and the Latitude 38 team, and "A Surprise Victory in the Heineken Regatta" by Nick Wynn. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#54, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#50, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/august-2026/#58

  • #254
    July 29 · 31 min

    Planning a Cruise, Remembering Vadura, and Pacific Puddle Jump to College Graduation (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant

    This week's host, Monica Grant, reads 3 articles from the July 2023, 2024, and 2025 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "The Basics – How I Plan a Cruise" by Gary Dickinson from the July 2023 issue, "Remembering Vadura" by Ernie Minney from the July 2024 issue, and "First the Pacific Puddle Jump – Then Our College Graduation" by Patrick Rabin from the July 2025 issue. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2023/#74, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2024/#46, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2025/#58

  • #253
    July 21 · 1 hr 2 min

    Phil Mills on Restoring Old Boats, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Phil Mills to chat the beauty of restoring old boats. Phil is a West Coast sailor who loves restoring classic wooden boats and is heavily involved in the Master Mariners. Hear why you should consider buying a cheap old boat, how working on boats brings people together, how to restore boats without spending a ton, how to get your kids to love sailing, and the value of the Crew List Parties. Learn more about Phil here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/phil-mills-arch-davis-design-dinghy/ and here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/master-mariners-wooden-boat-show/

  • #252
    July 13 · 41 min

    Captain Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway, and Pismono Mata-Lee on Gashouse Cove, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Captain Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway, and Pismono Mata-Lee of the San Francisco Sea Scouts to chat the latest from Gashouse Cove. The team is fighting to keep the city's last remaining marine fuel dock for recreational use by the boating community. Hear what's going on at Gashouse Cove, how they're testifying to city officials, why you should consider becoming a Sea Scout, the fun trips & experiences the Sea Scouts offer, and how we can preserve access to the Bay. Learn more at MHPV.net and here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fight-to-save-gashouse-cove-fuel-dock/

  • #251
    July 7 · 41 min

    Pacific Cup, Master Mariners Regatta, and Pacific Puddle Jump (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, reads 4 articles from the June & July 2026 issues of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "An Epic E27 Shakedown to Hawaii - Part 1" by Jonathan "Bird" Livingston from the June 2026 issue, and "Who's on First? Your Winning Pacific Cup Picks…" by Andy Schwenk, "Master Mariners 2026 - Clash d'Elegance" by John Riise & John Skoriak, and "Believing in Magic" by Chris Fratini from the July 2026 issue. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2026/#44, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2026/#60, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2026/#50, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/july-2026/#78

  • #250
    June 30 · 1 hr 28 min

    Part 2: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us On Location from the Scuba Show in Long Beach on May 30-31, 2026 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 2, you'll hear the unbelievable survival story of saturation diver Chris Lemons, what was going through his mind in what he thought were his final moments, a tiki bar with tiger sharks, a scuba cat, and Ryan finally finding the perfect skin-tight outfit for life on the water. Learn more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

  • #249
    June 23 · 49 min

    Part 1: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, joins us On Location from the Scuba Show in Long Beach on May 30-31, 2026 to go behind-the-scenes at the diving event of the year. In this Part 1, you'll hear why scuba & sailors are a perfect match, the top & not-so-top places to go scuba diving, meet Scuba Queen USA 2025, soak in the sights & sounds of the wild event, and get a sneak preview of the incredible survival story of Chris Lemons. Learn more at ScubaShow.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

  • #248
    June 16 · 1 hr 14 min

    Newport Beach International Boat Show 2026, On Location with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, goes on location at the Newport Beach International Boat Show, the #1 Boat Show in the United States, in April 2026. Hear why you should go to a boat show, the coolest features on the newest boats out there, what to keep in mind when buying a boat, words of wisdom from Latitude 38 & Good Jibes fans in the wild, and everything from waterproof bags to authentic shipwreck coins. Learn more at NBIBS.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

  • #247
    June 9 · 59 min

    Kat Hartman & Sarah Kerley on the Race to Alaska, with Host Moe Roddy Wieneke

    This week's host, Moe Roddy Wieneke, is joined by Kat Hartman & Sarah Kerley of the all-women Team Hell 'n' Ready to chat the Race to Alaska (R2AK). The R2AK is an annual 750-mile adventure race from Port Townsend, WA up the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, AK. Any form of boat is allowed, as long as it has no motors. Hear why it doesn't matter what age you started sailing at, the most intimidating aspects of the R2AK, the unpredictable weather during the race, how to stay ahead of the Grim Sweeper, and the important role humor plays during an endurance race. Learn more at R2AK.com

  • #246
    June 2 · 59 min

    Gerry Gragg on Being a Latitude 38 Ambassador, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Gerry Gragg to chat his lifetime of sailing stories near & far from the Bay Area. Gerry is a Latitude 38 Ambassador who has been a fan of the magazine for over 30 years, and credits it with shaping his sailing career. Hear how he learned to sail & race, how he & his wife sailed left out the Gate and never looked back, his favorite memories from many years in the Med, how they learned Spanish & Italian, and why sailing volunteers are so crucial to teaching the next generation of sailors. Learn more about Gerry here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/latitude-ambassador-sports-basement/

  • #245
    May 26 · 58 min

    Dr. Jordi Kellogg on Making Time to Sail, with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Dr. Jordi Kellogg to chat making time to sail and keeping it a priority in your life. Jordi is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in treating spinal disorders at Kellogg Brain and Spine, and his favorite pastime is sailing. Hear how he caught the sailing bug at an early age, how time at sea changed his life, his upcoming one-of-a-kind sailing adventure, how to achieve your sailing dreams, and a cameo from Claude on seasickness. Learn more at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com

  • #244
    May 19 · 54 min

    Karin Heck on Preparing for the High Latitude Challenge, with Host Moe Roddy Wieneke

    This week's host, Moe Roddy Wieneke, is joined by Karin Heck to chat her lifetime of sailing, teaching sailing, and now preparing for Jimmy Cornell's High Latitude Challenge. Karin grew up sailing with her dad in Sweden, has done deliveries around the world, and is an Instructor at Spinnaker Sailing. Hear her favorite memories from the Baltic Sea, the most gorgeous sunrise she's ever seen, her best advice for women sailors, how she's preparing for a unique & rigorous circumnavigation, and her favorite point of sail. Learn more at KarinIngeborg.com, SpinnakerSailing.com, and CornellSailing.com

  • #243
    May 12 · 54 min

    Josh Kali on Finishing the McIntyre Mini Globe Race, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by 3rd-time guest Josh Kali to chat finishing the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025. Josh is a mountain climber, sailor, and professional marine technician who built his 19-foot one-design Skookum over the past few years and has now sailed it around the world. Hear his favorite & least favorite moments from the race, his favorite stop along the way, secrets to designing a boat to race around the world, how he managed all things food & fresh water, and what he hopes Skookum's legacy will be. Learn more about Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com, on Instagram @JoshKaliOceanRacing, and here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/josh-kali-finishes-first-ever-mcintyre-mini-globe-race/

  • #242
    May 5 · 52 min

    Terry Moran on Healing Veterans through Sailing, with Host Moe Roddy

    This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Terry Moran to chat restoring health, well-being, and community for military veterans and their families through sailing. Terry is a sailor & Navy veteran who flew F-14 Tomcats and accumulated nearly 300 aircraft carrier landings, and he now supports veterans as the Founder & Chairman of VetsBoats. Hear why the sea is in his blood, the similarities between flying planes & captaining boats, what it's like landing planes on an aircraft carrier, why the sailing community is so impactful to veterans, and the value of teamwork on & off the water. Learn more at VetsBoats.org

  • #241
    April 28 · 1 hr 3 min

    Scott Easom on Racing & Rigging, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Scott Easom to chat his prolific career of racing & rigging. Scott is the Owner of Easom Racing & Rigging, the YRA Buoy Guy, and has more nautical miles to his name than just about anyone. Hear how his family gave him the lifelong sailing bug at age 11, the most memorable boats & races from his racing career, the most common modifications racers are making to their yachts today, the behind the scenes of buoys on the Bay, and what's changed the most in modern racing. Learn more about Scott on Instagram @EasomRacingAndRigging and Facebook at Easom Rigging & Racing

  • #240
    April 21 · 54 min

    Elliot Aron on Singlehanding at Any Age, with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Elliot Aron to chat sailing solo at any age. Elliot is a 16-year-old singlehanded sailor who made his first solo crossing from LA to Catalina Island when he was 12. Hear why there's nothing like singlehanding, how to learn about your engine, the top spots on Catalina Island, his aspirations for a solo circumnavigation, and how to break the norm & follow your dream. Learn more about Elliot at ElliotAron.com and Ryan at Ryan.Online

  • #239
    April 14 · 1 hr 14 min

    Vivian Matuk & Delores Chan on the Dockwalker Program, with Host Ryan Foland

    This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Vivian Matuk & Delores Chan to chat the Dockwalker program. Vivian is the Environmental Boating Program Manager for California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission, and Delores is the Environmental Engagement Program Project Manager for The Bay Foundation. Hear how & why the Dockwalker program was started, the power of word of mouth in the sailing community, how to practice clean boating, how they get sailors who are strangers to have a rewarding conversation, and a story about a sloth. Learn more about the Dockwalker Program at BoatingCleanAndGreen.com/Dockwalkers and Ryan at Ryan.Online

  • #238
    April 6 · 55 min

    Karen Prioleau on a Career of Teaching Sailing, with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Karen Prioleau to chat making a career of teaching all types of sailing. Karen has spent over 25 years teaching sailing at Orange Coast College and US Sailing, and has a ton of personal offshore sailing experience. Hear how to become a full-time sailing instructor or sailing educator, her memorable trips on the Alaska Eagle, the most useful sailing courses to study & teach, what's getting young people inspired to sail, and unbelievable examples of her safety training coming in handy. Learn more about Karen at OrangeCoastCollege.edu and USSailing.org

  • #237
    March 31 · 50 min

    Peter Molnar on the Ocean Genome Atlas Project (OGAP), with Host John Arndt

    This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Peter Molnar to chat building a high-resolution genomic atlas of the oceans. Peter is the Co-Founder & Board Chair of the Ocean Genome Atlas Project (OGAP), with the mission to produce a global genomic atlas of the world's oceans, providing critical information for planetary health, evolutionary and fundamental biology, and biomedicines of the future. Hear how sailing brought his family to the Bay Area, why he started looking under the water, the super cool tech behind the OGAP boats, a status report on the health of the Bay today, and what we can learn from Copenhagen when it comes to the water. Learn more about Peter and help out the mission at OGAPvoyage.org

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