Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck on Cruising the Pacific as a Family, with Host Moe Roddy
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stephen & Kristen Van Dyck and one of their sons - Paul - to chat their yearlong sailing sabbatical as a family. They’re living a sailing story that blends history, adventure, and family togetherness. Hear how to take the family sailing trip of your dreams, how to plan & structure a long sailing sabbatical, how an extended cruising trip changes your perspective on life & sailing, why it’s such a valuable experience for all involved, and how to make sure the kids keep learning while on the water. Follow the Van Dyck family’s adventures at SVFlyer.com
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Stuart McNay on Coaching Sailing, with Host Ryan Foland
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Stuart McNay to chat the inspiring world of coaching on the water. Stuart is a 5-time Olympian, Pro Sailor, and Sailing Coach. Hear the first time he knew he’d make an Olympic run, the traits shared by his favorite mentors, how to find the right sailing coach, whether coaching will ever be replaced by AI, and where the magic of coaching works best. Learn more about Stuart on Instagram @StuMcNay and Ryan at Ryan.Online
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Dennis Surtees on Sailing Championships around the World, with Host Chris Weaver
This week’s host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Dennis Surtees to chat his lifetime of sailing championships with legendary crews. Dennis is a 95-year-old racer who has done it all in the 505 class and also won on the Antrim 27. Hear how he fell in love with the 505, how he got over his reputation for capsizing, what to do when your mast breaks, his stories from racing with a young Paul Cayard, and frightening tales from sailing with sharks. Learn more about Dennis Surtees & Tony English here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/wisdom-experience-tony-english/
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Betsy Alison, Allie Blecher, Nicole Breault, and Molly Carapiet on Women’s Match Racing, with Host Moe Roddy
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by women’s match racing legends Betsy Alison, Allie Blecher, Nicole Breault, and Molly Carapiet to chat the past, present, and future of the sport. Betsy is a 5-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, Allie is a 4-time Champion of the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, Nicole is the #1 ranked women’s match racer in the U.S. today, and Molly is a 5-time All-American sailor. Hear the history of women’s match racing, how it compares to other forms of racing, how we can inspire more women to become match racers, the differences in match racing grades, and the mentors who have inspired them the most. Learn more at WomensWMRT.com and USSailing.org
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Harry Anderson on Sailing 7 Continents Solo, with Host John Arndt
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by adventure pilot & sailor Harry Anderson to chat what’s needed to sail around the world by yourself - and touch all 7 continents for extra credit. In 2014, Harry completed solo flights to all 7 continents. In January 2025, he completed a solo voyage to all 7 continents - becoming the first person in history to both fly & sail solo to all the continents. Hear why pilots make good sailors and vice versa, how to plan your route for a circumnavigation, what to look for in a boat to circumnavigate with, his most memorable stops along the way, and how he’s prepping for a solo Northwest Passage trip next year. Learn more about Harry and his upcoming book Sailing 7 Continents Solo at Phywave.com
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 John Arndt, Nicki Bennett, Ryan Foland, and the team at Latitude 38 - the sailing magazine for West Coast sailors since 1977! Good Jibes is brought to you by the Safe Boating Campaign, in partnership with the National Safe Boating Council and U.S. Coast Guard
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