Gary Jobson, world-renowned sailor, author, TV commentator and more, joins us on the SDYC Sailcast during one of SDYC’s most premier regattas: the International Masters Regatta. Gary discusses a variety of topics on the sailcast this week, including his experiences on 12-metres, many careers, and his new book “Legends of American Sailing.”
Gary and host Alli Bell start off the conversation going over the details of the International Masters Regatta. Post Masters discussion, the topic switches to everything else Gary has been doing this year, on and off the water.
Gary excitingly talks about his recent times sailing on 12-metres and goes over some of the best parts about sailing the boat, some of his experiences on the boats and the differences between then and now, highlighting they’re time with the America’s Cup.
“The fact that over 100 years later they [12-metres] are still out there racing, speaks volumes that it’s an iconic class with a design that’s stood the test of time.”
Next, Gary tells us about the progress of his 20th and newest book, “Legends of American Sailing.” In the book, Gary features 50 of the best sailors in the country over a period of 40 or so years… several of them from right here in San Diego. Gary mentions some of his chapters including SDYC’s JJ Fetter, Dennis Conner, and Lowell North.
One of Gary’s career’s has allowed him to sit down and talk with some of the best. One of which was Syd Fischer, noted to be the best Australian off-shore racer, frequenting on the boat Ragamuffin. Gary talks about some of his moments speaking with Syd.
Moving forward, Gary mentions his time with US Sailing and how the election process was way more then he imaged. In fact, he had only won by 1 vote in his election time. He wraps up with discussing his career in the health care industry and how he was able to tie it into his love for sailing.
To finish the episode, Alli asks Gary for some advice that he has towards new sailors, including the popular theme of experienced sailors: Keep sailing.