# Part 2: Commodore Tompkins on 600,000 Miles of Sailing, with Host John Arndt

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Published: 2025-12-16T02:18:11+00:00
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## Resource

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by one of the great legends of the sailing world, Commodore Tompkins. The 93-year-old Commodore has sailed over 600,000 miles and has essentially been sailing since birth. In this Part 2 - recorded in-person on Commodore's custom Wylie 39, Flashgirl - you'll hear his most memorable stories from racing & cruising around the world, the time he got featured in Sports Illustrated, the spicy origin of his boat name, how he studies the weather on a daily basis, and the impressive 11-year-old kid who made an impact on his sailing life. Read about Commodore in Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine here: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/commodore-tompkins-on-the-move-again/

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