Episode #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, race crew with John Arens on his J/109 Reverie, and Erik and Kiana own the Beneteau 310 Zara.

Hear how to go 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.

This episode covers everything from the sailing community to getting started racing.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll 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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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Erik Breedlove on Getting Involved in the Sailing Community
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:44] John Arndt
  • [0:52] Learn more about Erik on LinkedIn and at CYC.org
  • [2:48] What’s a sailing story that shaped him?
  • [6:15] How did he get started sailing?
  • [8:08] What other hobbies did he have as a kid?
  • [10:18] Was his wife Kiana a sailor before they met?
  • [12:15] How did Erik learn to sail?
  • [16:15] Check out the latest Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine at Latitude38.com
  • Sailing Community
  • [17:20] What type of racing does Erik do?
  • [20:08] How does ocean racing compare to camping? 
  • [22:12] How often does Erik crew vs. sail his own boat Zara?
  • [26:02] What does he do on the Membership Committee at Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC)?
  • [28:08] What are the reasons people don’t become sailors?
  • [31:50] How does sailing help you relax?
  • [35:02] How can yacht clubs attract new members?
  • [37:49] Check out the Latitude 38 Crew List at Latitude38.com
  • Short Tacks
  • [38:37] What’s Erik’s dream boat?
  • [39:08] What’s his dream cruising voyage?
  • [40:59] What’s his dream sailing event?
  • [42:15] What’s the secret to being a great crew?
  • [44:36] Sailing a Serious Ocean by John Kretschmer, Alone Together by Christian Williams
  • [47:15] Learn more about Erik on LinkedIn and at CYC.org
  • Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • Check out the November 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis