Good Jibes #165: Erik Breedlove on Getting Involved in the Sailing Community
This week we chat with Erik Breedlove about becoming an engaged member of the sailing community. Erik and 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 Erik is now a Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) member and race crew with John Arens on his J/109 Reverie. Erik and Kiana own the Beneteau 310 Zara.
This episode covers everything from the sailing community to getting started racing. Tune in as Erik shares his thoughts on going 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, with Good Jibes host John Arndt.
Here’s a sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What other hobbies did Erik have as a kid?
- Was his wife Kiana a sailor before they met?
- What type of racing does Erik do?
- How does ocean racing compare to camping?
- What does he do on the Membership Committee at CYC?
- How does sailing help you relax?
- What are the reasons people don’t become sailors?
- How can yacht clubs attract new members?
Learn more about Erik on LinkedIn and at CYC.org.
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