Good Jibes #181: Michael Menninger on Going “All In” on Sailing
Welcome back to Latitude 38’s Good Jibes podcast, where we chat with West Coast sailors and hear their stories and tips on cruising, racing and just plain sailing. This week we sat down with Michael Menninger and learned about his journey to becoming a professional sailor and racing in the top events in the world. Michael is flight controller for American Magic, and is a match-racing world champion, team-racing world champion, and Etchells world champion.
Hear the most nostalgic sailing moments from his growing up with his sailing family, how to 100% commit to pro sailing and racing, the lessons he’s learned from team racing and his favorite coaches, how to learn the physics of your boat, and how to learn to be a good teammate.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- A creative workout location
- What influenced Michael to become a sailor?
- When did he start racing?
- What’s the greatest gift sailing has given him?
- What was the protest that cost him his first Nationals?
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!
Connect with Michael at AmericanMagic.AmericasCup.com and on Instagram @AmericanMagicTeam.