Good Jibes #149: Stan Honey on Being Prepared for Anything
This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stan Honey to chat about his legendary navigating career, business prowess, and life. Stan is a world-record sailor and three-time Emmy winner who is a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and US National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Hear about Stan’s life-changing experiences and races on the water, what it takes to be a great navigator, how to prepare for races, the sailing mentors who inspired him to new heights, and his favorite race snack.
This episode covers everything from preparation to navigation. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:
- Were Stan’s parents sailors?
- What were the boats he sailed on as a kid?
- How did he teach himself celestial navigation?
- Where did he go on his life-changing trip?
- What are some pranks from the Yale Sailing Team?
- How did Stan meet Sally?
- Are they the only couple in the National Sailing Hall of Fame individually?
- Short Tacks: Who’s the greatest ocean navigator of all time?
Learn more about Stan: https://www.ussailing.org/about/our-people/board-member/stan-honey/.
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