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
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Heather Richard on Sailing the World with Your Kids, with Host Moe Roddy
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Heather Richard from Tahiti to chat exploring the world with her kids. Heather is a USCG 100-Ton Captain, instructor, racer, cruiser, and charter owner who raised her 3 kids on her 43-foot sloop. Hear what it’s like living in a maritime co-op, the benefits of raising your kids in the sailing lifestyle, stories from cruising 5,000 miles with her kids, how we can make sailing more inclusive for everyone, and how rich your life is when you’re exploring the world. Learn more about Heather at FineDayForSailing.com
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Alli Bell on Being the First Female Skipper to Win the Transpac, with Host Moe Roddy
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by returning guest Alli Bell to chat winning the 2025 Transpac - and being the first female skipper to ever do so. Alli has sailed several Transpacs and is the current Rear Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club and Vice Commodore of San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC). Hear what she learned growing up in a sailing family, how to prep your boat for the Transpac, how to lead an offshore racing crew, the most memorable & bittersweet moments from winning the Transpac, and how we can get more female skippers in offshore racing. Learn more about Alli at TranspacYC.com and SDYC.org
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