Episode #149: Stan Honey on Being Prepared for Anything

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Stan Honey to chat his legendary navigating career, business prowess, and life. Stan is a world-record sailor and 3-time Emmy winner who is a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and US National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Hear about Stan’s life-changing experiences and races on the water, what it takes to be a great navigator, how to prepare for races, the sailing mentors who inspired him to new heights, and his favorite race snack.

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

• Were Stan’s parents sailors?
• What were the boats he sailed on as a kid?
• How did he teach himself celestial navigation?
• Where did he go on his life-changing trip?
• What are some pranks from the Yale Sailing Team?
• How did Stan meet Sally?
• Are they the only couple in the National Sailing Hall of Fame individually?
• Short Tacks: Who’s the greatest ocean navigator of all time?

Learn more about Stan: https://www.ussailing.org/about/our-people/board-member/stan-honey/.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling the Good Jibes!

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

Show Notes

• Stan Honey on Being Prepared for Anything
  • [0:25] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:30] Moe Roddy
  • [0:47] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:14] Learn more about Stan: https://www.ussailing.org/about/our-people/board-member/stan-honey/
  • [2:18] Where was he born?
  • [2:35] Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC)
  • [2:46] Where were Stan’s parents from?
  • [3:08] Were his parents sailors?
  • [5:35] What were the boats he sailed on as a kid?
  • [6:22] Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race) 
  • [8:05] How old was Stan on his first big sailing trip? 
  • [8:52] What did his father do for a living?
  • [9:35] What’s his story about a slip?
  • [11:25] Episode #45: “Mary Menninger on Following Your Sailing Passion”
  • [13:21] How did Stan teach himself celestial navigation?
  • [13:27] American Practical Navigator by Nathaniel Bowditch
  • [14:59] What’s Stan’s story with Lasers?
  • [18:21] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • Racing Stories
  • [19:42] Where did Stan go on his life-changing trip?
  • [24:23] WD-40
  • [25:57] Did Stan take time off college to do the trip?
  • [26:52] Why did he go to Yale University?
  • [29:20] What are some pranks from the Yale Sailing Team?
  • [31:47] How did Stan meet Sally Honey?
  • [34:38] Does he like sailing with her?
  • [36:03] When was his first offshore race?
  • [37:42] Who’s his mentor?
  • [39:11] What does it take to be a good navigator?
  • [39:57] How far in advance should you prepare for a race?
  • [48:45] How did Stan become prominent in sports broadcasting?
  • [52:08] ESPN
  • [52:45] How did Stan get 3 Emmys?
  • [55:05] Larry Ellison
  • [57:03] Are Stan & Sally the only couple in the National Sailing Hall of Fame individually?
  • [58:22] How’s it feel to be in 3 Hall of Fames?
  • [1:00:52] Paint your boat like a pro with Interlux! Learn more at Interlux.com
  • Short Tacks
  • [1:02:04] What’s Stan’s favorite food to eat offshore?
  • [1:02:58] Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad
  • [1:3:10] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [1:03:22] Who’s the greatest ocean navigator of all time?
  • [1:05:00] Who would Stan have coffee with?
  • [1:06:38] What’s the most important business lesson he’s learned?
  • [1:06:52] What’s the most important sailing lesson he’s learned?
  • [1:07:05] Who’s inspired him the most in his life?
  • [1:08:07] Where’s his favorite place in the world to sail?
  • [1:09:35] How many offshore miles does he have under his belt?
  • [1:09:52] What would he like his legacy to be?
  • [1:10:47] What does he wish Moe asked?
  • [1:11:02] Was it difficult not being part of the Newport Bermuda Race this year?
  • [1:14:52] What’s next for Stan?
  • [1:16:03] What Final Thoughts does he have?
  • [1:17:22] Learn more about Stan: https://www.ussailing.org/about/our-people/board-member/stan-honey/
  • [1:17:32] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [1:17:38] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [1:17:41] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [1:17:45] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [1:17:58] Check out the July 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: “Pineapple Dream” by Solxis