Episode #150: Tony English on Pacific Cup Memories and Volunteering

This week’s host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Tony English to chat tales from the Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) and teaching the next generation of sailors. Tony is a sailor, boat restorer, and even delivery driver for Latitude 38 sailing magazine!

Hear how to train for the wide range of Pacific Cup scenarios, how he managed to win or finish Top 5 in many races, how to problem-solve during a race, what he loves so much about volunteering in the sailing community, and how to keep sailing fun.

This episode covers everything from the Pac Cup to junior sailing programs. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did Tony start sailing?
• What were the early days of GPS like?
• How did Tony start doing Pac Cup races?
• What did he do for work?
• How did he start working for Latitude 38?
• Where is his delivery route?
• How did he start volunteering teaching sailing?
• What’s an exciting sea story he can share?

Learn more about the Pacific Cup: https://www.pacificcup.org/.

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

Show Notes

• Tony English on Pacific Cup Memories and Volunteering
  • [0:23] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:25] Chris Weaver
  • [0:34] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:38] Learn more about the Pacific Cup: https://www.pacificcup.org/
  • [0:56] What’s an exciting sea story Tony can share?
  • [3:51] How did he start sailing?
  • [6:17] Pittsburg, CA
  • [12:32] What were the early days of GPS (Global Positioning System) like?
  • [14:15] How did Tony start doing Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) races?
  • [21:04] Panasonic
  • [23:32] Grand Marina is The Bay Area’s Premier Boating Community. Learn more at GrandMarina.com
  • Volunteering
  • [24:24] How did Tony start volunteering teaching sailing?
  • [31:55] What did he do for work?
  • [33:09] How did he start working for Latitude 38?
  • [35:32] Where is his delivery route?
  • [36:38] Grand Marina is The Bay Area’s Premier Boating Community. Learn more at GrandMarina.com
  • Sailing Advice
  • [37:17] What Final Thoughts does Tony have?
  • [40:45] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [40:48] Learn more about the Pacific Cup: https://www.pacificcup.org/
  • [41:12] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [41:19] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [41:24] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [41:30] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [41:50] Check out the July 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis