Episode #122: Dawn Patrol — Jumping the Puddle Singlehanded (L38 Verbatim)

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads an article from the January 2023 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine: “Dawn Patrol — Jumping the Puddle Singlehanded” by Ben Lindner.

This episode covers everything from the Pacific Puddle Jump to Nuku Hiva.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• What is the Pacific Puddle Jump?
• Where did Ben begin his journey?
• What is the ITCZ?
• Where is Nuku Hiva?
• What is a rhumb line?
• Did Ben cross the Equator?
• Where is Hiva Oa?
• Did Ben explore the Society Islands?

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Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2023/#72.

Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail. 

Show Notes

• Dawn Patrol — Jumping the Puddle Singlehanded (Latitude 38 Verbatim)
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:42] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:49] Ryan Foland
  • “Dawn Patrol – Jumping the Puddle Singlehanded” by Ben Lindner
  • [1:35] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/january-2023/#72
  • [1:44] Pacific Puddle Jump
  • [2:21] Ensenada, Mexico
  • [2:58] Marquesas Islands
  • [6:21] ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone)
  • [7:07] Nuku Hiva
  • [10:44] Check out the Latitude 38 Classy Classifieds at Latitude38.com/Adverts
  • [18:21] Rhumb Line, French Polynesia
  • [19:32] Equator 
  • [19:40] You can find your closest Latitude 38 distributor at Latitude38.com/Distribution. Did you know every month you can get your copy of Latitude 38 delivered directly to your mailbox? Subscribe at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • [23:01] Hiva Oa
  • [24:33] Society Islands
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  • [25:12] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
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  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by SOLXIS

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