{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MVMNT4LIFE","title":"Episode 36: Discover The Thrill Of Sailing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1792,"description":"Introduction (00:42):\nKolby Krystofik kicks off the episode by introducing the podcast and sharing his personal activities from the past week. He reflects on his CrossFit workouts, pickleball, and sailing, which all play into his goal of staying active. The episode is recorded on September 11th and inspired by the closing of his 22-week sailing season, as well as his newfound interest in the 2024 America's Cup.\nSailing Season Reflection (03:10):\nKolby reflects on his sailing journey, sharing that he has been living on sailboats since 2019 in Ventura Harbor. He first owned a Catalina 30 and learned the ropes of racing, crewing for others in Marina Del Rey. After learning under an experienced captain, he bought his own boat and participated in the Wet Wednesday racing series at the Ventura Yacht Club. He discusses the challenges of balancing living on a sailboat while racing, leading him to sail conservatively at first.\nUpgrading to a Larger Boat (05:33):\nIn 2021, Kolby upgraded to a Catalina 400, a 40-foot sailboat with unique features like a freestanding mast. He describes his crew’s roles during the Wet Wednesday races, which involve various positions like helmsman, bowman, and trimmers. Kolby explains how each person on the boat contributes to the racing process and how it’s been an exciting year with increased competition.\nRacing Experience and Strategy (11:37):\nKolby shares some highlights from the 2023 Wet Wednesday races, explaining the racing strategy and the importance of the boat’s handicap. He describes the excitement of competing against more boats, as well as the challenges of balancing speed, avoiding collisions, and navigating the racing rules.\nAmerica's Cup 2024 Overview (15:22):\nKolby transitions to discussing the 37th America's Cup, set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from October 12th to the 21st. He gives a breakdown of the competing teams, including Emirates Team New Zealand, Enyos Britannia, and Luna Rosa from Italy. Kolby explains the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kLeMIADdb5lPqSG7gAWCuXTnSbH68G0dv2enZ-7oXQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83M2E0/MThlYmQ5MDlmNDg3/ZmU1MmU4MWZkMzVh/M2ZmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}