Episode #144: Blaine Pedlow on Supporting US Sailing

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Blaine Pedlow to chat about fundraising and growing all aspects of sailing. Blaine is Senior Vice President, Development for US Sailing and is a lifelong sailor with many years as a sailing coach, volunteer, and manager of racing teams.

Hear the role US Sailing plays in the sport, what their fundraising structure looks like, how we can keep sailing fun for all, the most rewarding aspects of sailing, and how the Olympics unites us as a country.

This episode covers everything from fundraising to the Olympics. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• When did Blaine start racing?
• What was his sailing experience in college?
• Where did the Rosebud project come from?
• How does fundraising work for US Sailing?
• Where does the US Olympic team fit within US Sailing?
• Why is Blaine so passionate about sailing?
• What is Spartan cruising?
• Short Tacks: Where’s Blaine’s dream place to sail?

Learn more at USSailing.org and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2022/#70.

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

Show Notes

• Blaine Pedlow on Supporting US Sailing
  • [0:24] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:28] John Arndt
  • [0:54] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:04] Learn more at USSailing.org and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2022/#70
  • [2:38] What’s a story that shaped Blaine as a sailor?
  • [3:48] How did he get into sailing?
  • [4:54] When did he start racing?
  • [5:38] What is Spartan cruising?
  • [6:25] Does Blaine have any siblings?
  • [6:52] What was his sailing experience in college?
  • [9:38] Where did the Rosebud project come from? 
  • [11:49] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • US Sailing
  • [13:04] What’s the current state of US Olympian sailors?
  • [16:32] How does fundraising work for US Sailing?
  • [20:39] Where does the US Olympic team fit within US Sailing?
  • [24:03] Good Jibes #135: “Hans Henken on Paris Olympics Prep”
  • [28:50] Why is Blaine so passionate about sailing?
  • [31:35] Why do people donate to US Sailing?
  • [38:15] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • Short Tacks
  • [39:12] What is Blaine’s favorite sailboat make and model?
  • [39:30] What’s his racer-cruiser ratio?
  • [40:05] What’s his longest voyage?
  • [40:50] Where’s his favorite place to sail?
  • [41:16] Where’s his dream place to sail?
  • [42:19] What would he say to non-sailors to get them to sail?
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  • [44:21] What’s the most important safety item other than a life jacket?
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  • [46:19] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [46:28] What Final Thoughts does Blaine have?
  • [47:10] Learn more at USSailing.org and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/december-2022/#70
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