Good Jibes #242: Terry Moran on Healing Veterans Through Sailing, With Host Moe Roddy
Welcome back to Latitude 38’s sailing podcast Good Jibes, where we bring you the world of sailing through the eyes of the West Coast sailor. This week we chat with Terry Moran — a sailor and Navy veteran who flew F-14 Tomcats and accumulated nearly 300 aircraft carrier landings. Terry now supports veterans as the founder and chairman of VetsBoats. Tune in as Terry chats with Good Jibes host Moe Roddy about restoring health, well-being and community for military veterans and their families through sailing.
Hear why the sea is in Terry’s blood, the similarities between flying planes and captaining boats, what it’s like landing planes on an aircraft carrier, why the sailing community is so impactful to veterans, and the value of teamwork on and off the water.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- How watching his father fight for PTSD recognition after Vietnam drew Terry into veteran healing work
- Why Terry chose the Naval Academy and aviation over following his father to sea
- How the program accommodates veterans with disabilities, including wheelchair users and blind sailors
- How VetsBoats (originally Wooden Boats for Veterans) came together
- How carrier aviation made Terry a better sailor through meticulous preparation and responding positively to setbacks
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Learn more at VetsBoats.org.
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