Episode #155: Cindy and Doug Schmitz on Learning a Li’l Sumpin

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Cindy and Doug Schmitz to chat how there’s always sumpin’ to learn on the water. Cindy and Doug are members of the Blue Water Cruising Club, and spend time at Big Geiger Cove on Catalina Island.

Hear the unexpected story that welcomed Cindy and Doug to boat ownership, the biggest lessons they’ve learned from sailing, what to do when things break (and they will) on the water, how to find your perfect boat, and how they became mesmerized by the beauty of Big Geiger Cove.

This episode covers everything from buying a boat to solving problems on the water. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did Doug butt-dial Cindy?
• What kind of boat do Cindy and Doug have?
• Does Doug do any racing?
• What is Women on Water?
• Are Cindy and Doug Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine fans?
• What does B.O.A.T. stand for?
• How do boats bring people together?
• What’s the best part of buying a boat?

Learn more about the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, Women on Water at LAYC.org, OCC sailing classes at OCCSailing.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online.

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

Show Notes

• Cindy and Doug Schmitz on Learning a Li’l Sumpin
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:38] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:40] Learn more about the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, Women on Water at LAYC.org, OCC sailing classes at OCCSailing.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [1:12] How many days since Cindy & Doug have been on the boat?
  • [1:45] Episode #153: “Gary Schmitz on Chartering Around the World”
  • [2:22] What’s a sailing story that shaped Cindy & Doug?
  • [3:43] Episode #152: “An Unexpected Adventure with Ryan Foland, Nigel Silva-Dallenbach, and Lawrence Charles”
  • [5:42] How did Doug butt-dial Cindy?
  • [7:12] BoatUS
  • [13:02] How do boats bring people together?
  • [14:19] What’s Cindy & Doug’s relationship dynamic?
  • [15:03] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Buying a Boat
  • [16:44] What kind of boat do Cindy & Doug have?
  • [23:21] A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’
  • [23:53] What does B.O.A.T. stand for?
  • [27:48] What’s the best part of buying a boat?
  • [30:52] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Big Geiger Cove
  • [31:55] Does Doug do any racing?
  • [33:15] What is Women on Water? 
  • [33:54] ASA 101 Class
  • [38:07] Are Cindy & Doug Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine fans?
  • [40:42] Episode #7: “Brendan Huffman on Prepping for a Major Race”
  • [41:00] Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder
  • [41:54] Learn more about the Blue Water Cruising Club at BlueWaterCruisingClub.com, Women on Water at LAYC.org, OCC sailing classes at OCCSailing.com, and Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [43:32] What final thoughts do Cindy & Doug have?
  • [46:10] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [46:32] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [46:37] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [47:04] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38
  • [47:15] Episode #108: “Ryan Foland and the Luau at Big Geiger Cove”
  • [47:38] Check out the September 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis