Episode #68: Galápagos National Park – A Dream Dive Destination (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

This is Episode #68 and we’re casting off with the article “Galápagos National Park – A Dream Dive Destination” from the September 2022 issue of Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine, read by fellow sailor and host Monica Grant. 

Hear Dustin Reynolds’ stories from his dream dive in the Galápagos Islands.

This episode covers everything from penguins to whales. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How were the Galápagos Islands?
• What is an Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant?
• Where do you find Blue-Footed Boobies and Red-Footed Boobies?
• What are the best tours in the Galápagos?
• Does Google Translate work in person?
• What are some tips for diving in the Galápagos?
• Why did the Galápagos remind Dustin of Antarctica?
• What animals can you see in the Galápagos?

Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72.

Read more about Dustin’s story in the February 2022 issue: https://www.latitude38.com/issues/february-2022/#53

Listen to the Good Jibes interview with Dustin: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/podcast/episode-23-dustin-reynolds-learning-sail-around-world/

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

Show Notes

• Galápagos National Park – A Dream Dive Destination (Latitude 38 Verbatim)
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:27] Monica Grant
  • [0:50] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:55] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72
  • [0:57] Episode #23: “Dustin Reynolds on Learning to Sail Around the World”
  • “Galápagos National Park – A Dream Dive Destination” by Dustin Reynolds
  • [1:32] Galápagos Islands
  • [2:17] Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant
  • [3:06] Red-Footed Booby
  • [5:03] Kicker Rock Tour, Española Diving Tour
  • [6:46] Did you know every month you can get your copy of Latitude 38 delivered directly to your mailbox? Subscribe at Latitude38.com/Subscriptions
  • [8:17] Blue-Footed Booby
  • [9:38] COVID-19
  • [10:17] Google Translate
  • [14:58] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [15:00] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/september-2022/?swcfpc=1#72
  • [15:04] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [15:06] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [15:09] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [15:12] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [15:16] Check out the December 2022 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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