Good Jibes #206: Kira Maixner on Coaching All-Women Racing Teams

This week we chat with Kira Maixner about teaching women to sail and race. Kira is a USCG 100-Ton Master and ASA Master Instructor who’s completed several crossings and races across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Tune in as Kira shares with Good Jibes host Moe Roddy how she transitioned from snowboarding in the Rockies to sailing the world, how to dedicate your life to sailing, how to become a captain, the personal-growth moments that happen offshore, and how to keep growing opportunities for women on the water.

Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:

• Trusting yourself at sea
• Kira’s pre-race ritual
• The best boat snack
• What has Kira learned from offshoring?
• How Kira became a captain

Learn more about Kira at CaptainKira.com and ModernSailing.com.

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