Episode #145: A $2 Sailboat, a Slip, and Squalls (Latitude 38 Verbatim)

This week’s host, Ryan Foland, reads three articles from the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38 sailing magazine. Hear “$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure” by John Arndt, “Falling In, and Saving Myself” by Apryl Hunt, and “Tire Bouchon, Pt. II — Berkeley to France” by Heather Breaux.

This episode covers everything from boat projects to close calls.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• Where can you find cheap boats?
• How do you knock out a boat project as a team?
• What caused Apryl Hunt’s close call?
• How did she get back to safety?
• What are the ABC Islands?
• Where can you catch the Gulf Stream?
• What’s special about Horta Harbor?
• Where is Brittany, France?

Follow along and read the articles at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54, https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#46, and https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#60.

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

Show Notes

• A $2 Sailboat, a Slip, and Squalls (Latitude 38 Verbatim)
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:29] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:48] Ryan Foland
  • “$2 Catamaran, Priceless Adventure” by John Arndt
  • [1:28] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#54
  • [1:45] eBay
  • [3:04] PUR Watermaker
  • [3:34] Ratelco Cole
  • [4:12] Tomales Bay
  • [6:28] Rogue Rigging
  • [7:07] Emeryville
  • [7:35] John Arndt 
  • [8:37] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • “Falling In, and Saving Myself” by Apryl Hunt
  • [9:24] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#46
  • [16:26] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • “Tire Bouchon, Pt. II – Berkeley to France” by Heather Breaux
  • [17:15] Follow along and read the article at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/june-2024/#60
  • [17:41] Cal Sailing Club (CSC)
  • [19:04] “Marie Duvernoy – Scientist, Writer, Sailor”
  • [20:01] ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao)
  • [21:07] St. Lucia
  • [22:19] St. Martin, Martinique
  • [22:51] Azores
  • [23:22] Trade Winds
  • [23:51] Hydrovane
  • [24:26] Bermuda
  • [25:41] GPS Chartplotter
  • [26:47] St. George’s
  • [27:32] Gulf Stream
  • [28:02] Horta Harbor
  • [28:31] Brittany, France
  • [29:38] Mini Transat
  • [29:54] Heather Breaux 
  • [30:38] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [31:01] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [31:28] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [32:10] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [32:45] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [33:08] Check out the June 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • [33:24] Connect with Ryan at Ryan.Online
  • [33:47] Sign up for the Latitude 38 Crew List and get on the water with some new friends
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