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Good Jibes #89: Michael Moradzadeh on Loving Offshore Sailing

Welcome to Good Jibes! This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Michael Moradzadeh to chat about Michael’s prolific career on and around boats and oceans. Michael has raced in several Pac Cups, Transpacs, and other famous races, is a past commodore of Pacific Cup Yacht Club and past commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club, and has developed many sailing sites and applications.

Michael Moradzadeh
Michael at the close of the 2019 Transpac. (Gotta love those Hawaiian shirts!)
© 2023 Michael Moradzadeh

Hear how to get over the fear of sailing offshore, why there’s nothing like it, how to navigate a busy racing schedule and a desire to cruise, what it’s like to be a PRO (Principal Race Officer), and about his role in saving Andy Schwenk’s life.

This episode covers everything from Oaxaca to the Coast Guard. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

  • How did Michael get into sailing?
  • What’s next for Oaxaca?
  • How did Michael start including more women on his team?
  • Why does he spend so much time as commodore?
  • What type of cruising did he do before he got into racing?
  • Why should you try offshore racing?
  • What does Michael love about the sailing community?
  • Short Tacks: Favorite race?

Learn more about Michael at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/michael-moradzadeh/

1 Comment

  1. Chuck Cunningham 11 months ago

    Michael is one of offshore sailing’s most experienced Skipper/owner/Organizer on the west coast.
    I have had the pleasure of working with Michael in PacCup and TransPac Safety at Sea Seminars over many seasons. Michael’s sense of humor and technical self taught expertise is always appreciated.
    Best to Michael and Noelle

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