Part 2: Rolex Los Angeles SailGP with Host Ryan Foland & Friends
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to wrap up his behind-the-scenes coverage of the world’s most exciting race on water. Hear a fascinating interview with Australia SailGP Team CEO & Driver Tom Slingsby, hot-off-the-press interviews with new & longtime SailGP fans, why this was one of the most exciting races in SailGP history, how they’re working to make the sport easier to understand for viewers, and the rest of the unparalleled energy from an epic day of high-speed racing. Learn more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
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Part 1: Rolex Los Angeles SailGP with Host Ryan Foland & Friends
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, joins us from the Rolex Los Angeles SailGP on March 15-16, 2025 to go behind-the-scenes at the world’s most exciting race on water. Hear how the Sail Grand Prix works, the unmatched energy leading up to the race, how fast the boats really go, what brings the fans out to watch SailGP, and all the sounds from an unforgettable day of racing, fun, and rowdiness. Learn more at SailGP.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
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Josh Kali on Leg 1 of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race, with Host John Arndt
This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Josh Kali to chat stories from Leg 1 of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025. Josh is a mountain climber, sailor, and professional marine technician who built his 19-foot one-design Skookum over the past 2.5 years and has now sailed it from North Carolina to Antigua to Panama. Hear how he and his boat are doing, how to keep morale up during a long voyage, the camaraderie between competitors, how to pack food & water when away from land for so long, and the perks of racing on a little boat. Sponsor Josh at JoshKaliOceanRacing.com and learn more here: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2025/#38
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Steve Paljieg on the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, with Host Ryan Foland
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Co-Chair Steve Paljieg to chat the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, taking place June 13-14, 2025 at Balboa Yacht Club. This is the 9th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, this time with the theme: Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction. Hear why Croatia has the most beautiful coastline in the world, the history of the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival, famous boats & actors in the wooden boat community, what makes wooden boats so special, and some wooden boat puns you’ll wish you wood forget. Buy your tickets at NewportBeachWoodenBoatFestival.com and connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
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Jennifer Keil on Documenting Your Family Sailing History
This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Jennifer Keil to chat preserving your family sailing memories so they can be passed down from generation to generation - and also enjoyed by sailing friends. Jennifer is an Archivist and the Co-Founder of 70 Degrees, who archives, preserves, and exhibits your narrative. Hear the history of sailing in California, how their archiving process works, tales from documenting West Coast sailing history, how to document your own family sailing history, and the value of your boat’s history when it’s time to change hands. Learn more about Jennifer at 70Degrees.org and Ryan at Ryan.Online
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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