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Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Good Jibes with Latitude 38

Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine 254 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Good Jibes with Latitude 38 is a weekly sailing podcast hosted by the team at Latitude 38, a sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977. Each episode features stories and tips from West Coast sailors on topics like community, cruising, and racing. The show aims to help listeners laugh, learn, and become better sailors. It offers a glimpse into the sailing lifestyle through the eyes of the West Coast sailing community.

Episodes

Andy Schwenk on Sailing a Schooner, with Host John Arndt
Andy Schwenk on Sailing a Schooner, with Host John Arndt Oct 12, 2026 53:32 This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Andy Schwenk to chat sailing a schooner and what's new in the world of sailing. Andy first appeared on Good Jibes in Episode 82 in March 2023, and has sailed a million miles since then. Hear how racing to Hawaii has changed over the years, how to get ready for a race to Hawaii, the software & technology required to sail fast, what it's lik
Ainsley Parramore on Building Confidence in Youth Sailors, with Host John Arndt
Ainsley Parramore on Building Confidence in Youth Sailors, with Host John Arndt Oct 6, 2026 53:39 This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Ainsley Parramore to chat building confidence in kids through sailing. Ainsley is the Program Director for Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) in San Rafael. Hear her first encounter with the grittiness of sailing, the perks of small boat racing, how to approach sailing as a career path, the sailing lessons SEA teaches to kids, and how sailing can thrive a
Brendan Huffman on Winning the 2026 Pacific Cup, with Host Ryan Foland
Brendan Huffman on Winning the 2026 Pacific Cup, with Host Ryan Foland Sep 29, 2026 49:03 This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by returning guest Brendan Huffman to chat what goes into winning the Pacific Cup. Brendan & crew won the ORR 4 - Goslings Rum Division of the 2026 Pacific Cup aboard his Express 37 Dorado. Hear the sailing lessons he's learned from his dad Fred, what makes the Pacific Cup different, why every boat project takes longer than you think, how to assemble the pe
Gilles Combrisson on Full Boat Restorations & Carbon Fiber, with Host John Arndt
Gilles Combrisson on Full Boat Restorations & Carbon Fiber, with Host John Arndt Aug 28, 2026 53:57 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 f
Palmyra, Hawaii, the BVI - Three Sailors, Three Stories (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant
Palmyra, Hawaii, the BVI - Three Sailors, Three Stories (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant Aug 4, 2026 43:01 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
Planning a Cruise, Remembering Vadura, and Pacific Puddle Jump to College Graduation (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant
Planning a Cruise, Remembering Vadura, and Pacific Puddle Jump to College Graduation (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Monica Grant Jul 29, 2026 31:26 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 rea
Phil Mills on Restoring Old Boats, with Host John Arndt
Phil Mills on Restoring Old Boats, with Host John Arndt Jul 21, 2026 01:02:13 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
Captain Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway, and Pismono Mata-Lee on Gashouse Cove, with Host John Arndt
Captain Maggie Hallahan, Wrenn Holloway, and Pismono Mata-Lee on Gashouse Cove, with Host John Arndt Jul 13, 2026 41:00 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
Pacific Cup, Master Mariners Regatta, and Pacific Puddle Jump (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host John Arndt
Pacific Cup, Master Mariners Regatta, and Pacific Puddle Jump (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host John Arndt Jul 7, 2026 41:32 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 Fratin
Part 2: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland
Part 2: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland Jun 30, 2026 01:28:20 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 t
Part 1: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland
Part 1: 2026 Scuba Show, On Location with Host Ryan Foland Jun 23, 2026 49:55 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 survi
Newport Beach International Boat Show 2026, On Location with Host Ryan Foland
Newport Beach International Boat Show 2026, On Location with Host Ryan Foland Jun 16, 2026 01:14:49 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 shipwre

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