Episode #153: Gary Schmitz on Chartering Around the World

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Gary Schmitz to chat endless adventures thanks to chartering catamarans. “Uncle Gary” has sailed all around the world and is a huge fan of sailing and racing with friends and family.

Hear the perks of hitting the seas on other people’s boats, the delights of chartering, the ideal group size for a charter, how to pack for a trip around the world, and everything from feeding sharks to sailing with dolphins.

This episode covers everything from catamarans to sharks. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• How do you sail on other people’s boats?
• What are the myths about chartering?
• Should you charter with a captain?
• How do you create a sailing resume?
• What was memorable about Fiji?
• Did Gary get to dive in Tonga?
• How did he feed sharks?
• Short Tacks: Ocean sunset or sunrise?

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

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Show Notes

• Gary Schmitz on Chartering Around the World
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:32] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:48] Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [1:42] What’s a sailing story that shaped Gary?
  • [2:53] What got him down to the lake?
  • [6:15] What are the perks of sailing on other people’s boats (OPB)?
  • [8:04] How do you sail on other people’s boats?
  • [10:15] What are the myths about chartering?
  • [12:22] What’s the ideal group size for a charter?
  • [14:42] Should you charter with a captain?
  • [17:02] How do you create a sailing resume?
  • [18:22] How do you pack for a charter?
  • [22:08] Where did Gary go in Croatia?
  • [23:58] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Sailing the World
  • [25:02] What was memorable about Fiji?
  • [27:58] Did Gary get to dive in Tonga?
  • [29:32] What did he think of Australia?
  • [31:05] How did he feed sharks?
  • [33:25] Where did he sail in Thailand?
  • [39:04] Where else is on his bucket list?
  • [43:12] What did he think of Big Geiger Cove? 
  • [44:34] Episode #7: “Brendan Huffman on Prepping for a Major Race”
  • [45:52] Where has Gary seen dolphins?
  • [46:22] Baja Ha-Ha
  • [50:38] Set sail with Club Nautique! Learn more at ClubNautique.net
  • Short Tacks
  • [51:52] What’s Gary’s favorite sailing snack?
  • [52:24] Ocean sunset or sunrise?
  • [52:52] What’s Gary’s most unforgettable wildlife encounter?
  • [53:28] Is he more about sailboat speed or comfort?
  • [54:04] What’s his favorite post-sail drink?
  • [54:18] What’s his favorite book to read while sailing? 
  • [54:05] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [54:52] What’s the most overrated sailing destination?
  • [55:21] What’s the best sailing advice Gary’s ever received?
  • [56:25] What would he name his best boat?
  • [56:45] Tack or jibe?
  • [59:35] Learn more about Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [59:40] 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