This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by John Vandemoer to chat his side of the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. John is the former sailing coach at Stanford University and the author of Rigged Justice: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man's Life. Hear how to become a college sailing coach, where he met his wife Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer (a fellow Good Jibes alum), how Rick Singer came into his life, the ins & outs of the racketeering conspiracy case, and what John hopes others learn from his mishaps. Get an autographed copy of John’s book at InkSpellBooks.com and learn more here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-inquiry/the-stanford-sailing-coachs-defense

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by LA Times Reporter Terry Castleman to chat the ongoing adventure of his Two Dollar Catamaran. Terry & friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 “Lickety Split” for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to LA. Hear how to find your boat on any budget, the buried treasure they found in the boat, the scariest part of their journey, the top 3 moments, and how they avoided disaster. Learn more about Terry at Castleman.Bsky.Social, Lickety Split on TikTok @Two_Dollar_Catamaran and Instagram & YouTube @TwoDollarCatamaran, Ryan at Ryan.Online, and read “$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure” by John Arndt on page 54 of the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sue Thotz & returning guest Cindy Schmitz to chat the magic behind Women on Water (WOW). Women on Water takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month at Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC). The program stands as a beacon of empowerment and skill-building for women in the world of sailing. Hear how to have Plan B and Plan W ready to go when sailing, why the Women on Water program is the best way to learn sailing, the importance of community sailing programs, how we can make sailing more welcoming, and Sue’s most memorable whale encounter. Learn more about Women on Water at LAYC.org, Sue on LinkedIn, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads 4 articles from the November 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Randall Reeves and Harmon Shragge Complete a West-to-East Transit of the Northwest Passage” by Tim Henry, “Blue Flash’s Pacific Cup - Lions of the Sea” by Fernando Rosero, “J/24 Worlds in Seattle” by Jay Leon & Chris Weaver, and “Red Bra Regatta” by Kim Stuart & Chris Weaver. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#34, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#44, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/november-2024/#62

This week’s host, Nicki Bennett, is joined by The Grand Poobah Richard Spindler to recap the 30th Annual Baja Ha-Ha. Richard is the Founder of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine and the Baja Ha-Ha, which just wrapped up in Cabo San Lucas. Hear how this year compared to previous years, what makes the Baja Ha-Ha so special, highlights from the Turtle Bay Bazeball Game, why Bahía Santa Maria is the most magical place on Earth, and whether there will be a 31st Baja Ha-Ha. Learn more at Baja-HaHa.com and check out the photos on Richard’s Facebook page

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Holly & Katie Scott to chat creating group sailing memories to last a lifetime. Holly & Katie are the mother-daughter team behind Mahalo Sailing Adventures, an international sailing company that provides woman-run adventures. Their business is a culmination of a lifetime of travel, sailing, and adventure. Hear how sailing has changed their lives, their most memorable sailing adventures & deliveries, the thousands of women or “seasters” who have become part of their sailing tribe, how to make the most of it when things go wrong, and the times where nice language wasn’t always used. Learn more about Holly & Katie at MahaloSailing.com and join their Facebook group, and learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Erik Breedlove to chat becoming an engaged member of the sailing community. Erik & his wife Kiana went to a Latitude 38 Crew Party at the Golden Gate Yacht Club back in 2016 or 2017 as “crew looking for captain.” Fast forward, and he’s now a Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) member, race crew with John Arens on his J/109 Reverie, and Erik & Kiana own the Beneteau 310 Zara. Hear how to go from non-sailor to fully immersed, how to champion the sport of sailing, how ocean racing compares to Bay Area racing, the true cost of sailing, and what makes a great crew. Learn more about Erik on LinkedIn and at CYC.org

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Morgan Larson to chat nostalgia & dreams in the world of racing. Morgan is a decorated racer who has competed in almost every racing class imaginable, including being a World Champion in the TP 52, 505, and Farr 40, and a North American Champion in the 49er. Hear his biggest sailing inspirations growing up, how to make the jump to becoming a professional sailor, his favorite boat classes, the biggest ways racing has changed over the years, and what we can do to make racing more appealing for the next generation of sailors. Learn more about Morgan on Instagram @MorganLarson8

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Richard King to chat stories on stories from singlehanders around the world. Richard is an Author and Illustrator of several books, most recently Sailing Alone: A Surprising History of Isolation and Survival at Sea. In 2007, he sailed alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a 28' sloop from Portland, Maine, to Lisbon, Portugal (he was aiming for Scotland). Hear why sailors decide to explore the world singlehanded, the most notable singlehanded sailors Richard has interviewed and studied, how to get comfortable singlehanding, what he’s learned working on tall ships, and what he did when his engine stopped working while crossing the Atlantic. Check out Richard’s books at RichardJKing.info/Works.htm

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Brian Haines to chat cruising the world as a family. Brian is a sailor and racer who grew up at San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and sailed at Stanford University. He recently put down his roots in Australia after spending 3 years cruising with his wife and 2 kids. Hear the lessons he learned from his father (Robbie Haines), how he caught the sailing bug, how to handle schooling while cruising the world, where to meet other sailing families and make sailing friends, and how to prepare for a trip across an ocean. Learn more at SDYC.org

This week’s host, Max Branstetter, reads 3 more articles from the October 2024 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine. Hear “Baja Ha-Ha XXX - Who’s Going? pt. II” by Richard Spindler aka the Grand Poobah, “Melges 24 World Championship - Brisk Battle” by John Arndt, and “First Extended Family Adventure” by Dave Lane. Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#58, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#62, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/october-2024/#85