Gilles Combrisson on Full Boat Restorations & Carbon Fiber, with Host John Arndt

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Gilles Combrisson to chat every boat restoration imaginable and the pros & cons of carbon fiber. Gilles is a Bay Area sailor, rigger, and carbon aficionado who just got back from sailing his restored Wylie 39 Lightspeed to 2nd in class in the 2026 Pacific Cup. Hear the details of his restoration of Lightspeed, how to restore an old boat, whether carbon fiber is right for your boat, how to create memories cruising & even racing with your family, and how we can preserve sailing in the Bay. Learn more about Gilles at GCMarine.net