Good Jibes with Latitude 38

• Part 1: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, with Host John Arndt

  This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by one of the great legends of the sailing world, Commodore Tompkins. The 93-year-old Commodore has sailed over 600,000 miles and has essentially been sailing since birth. In this Part 1 - recorded in-person on Commodore's custom Wylie 39, Flashgirl - you'll hear the health scares on his recent 48-day passage, the lifetime of sailing inspiration he credits to his father, his unbelievable memories from sailing around Cape Horn at age 4, how they became the 1st sailing vessel to cross under the Golden Gate Bridge, and how he started professionally working on boats. Read about Commodore in Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/commodore-tompkins-on-the-move-again/

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• Poobah's Last Ha-Ha, Convergence Circumnavigation, and Kid Boats (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host John Arndt

  This week's host, John Arndt, reads 3 articles from the December 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "On Board the Mothership for the Poobah's Last Ha-Ha" by Nicki Bennett, "Convergence Comes Home" by Sally-Christine Rodgers, and "Boat Kids and Kid Boats" by Katie Levy. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#40, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#32, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2025/#68

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• Lin Pardey & David Haigh on Life Aboard Sahula, with Host Monica Grant

  This week's host, Monica Grant, is joined in-person with 3rd-time returning guest Lin Pardey & David Haigh from their boat Sahula in Brisbane, Australia. Lin has sailed over 200,000 nautical miles, 2 circumnavigations, and many more adventures of a lifetime. Hear how her first time camping in The Outback compared to sailing in an ocean, the pros & cons of being connected to technology at sea, the essentials for a cruising lifestyle, how David's sailing style compares with the late Larry Pardey, and how to never fall out of love with sailing. Learn more on Lin Pardey's Facebook 

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• Tamara Sokolov & Simran Phojanakong on the San Francisco Sea Scouts, with Host Moe Roddy

  This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Tamara Sokolov & Simran Phojanakong from the San Francisco Sea Scouts to chat the incredible program shaping lives on the water. Tamara is the Executive Director and has been involved with the Sea Scouts for nearly 30 years, and Simran is the Boatswain aka youth president. Hear the history of the San Francisco Sea Scouts, their rigorous & rewarding weekly schedule, stories from their all-girls SSS Viking ship, what the Sea Scouts has taught Simran & Tamara about leadership and confidence, and how they create a safe, empowering space for young women on the water. Learn more about the San Francisco Sea Scouts and donate & volunteer at SFSeaSouts.org

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• Don Trask, Alaska, Schooner Seaward, and 21 Miles (Latitude 38 Verbatim), with Host Ryan Foland

  This week's host, Ryan Foland, reads 4 articles from the November 2025 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear "Don Trask - Builder of Sailboats, Sailing, and Sailors" by John Arndt, "Detour to Alaska - 2,800 Miles from Hawaii" by Jim Immer, "Seaward - The Schooner That Started It All" by John "Woody" Skoriak, and "21 Miles to Go" by Ruby Gates. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#42, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#46, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#56, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2025/#76, and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online

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