Episode #54: Daniela Moroz on Formula Kiting to Victory
This week we’re casting off with Daniela Moroz and host Moe Roddy to chat about the life and training regimen of the world-renowned kiteboarder. Daniela is a 5x Formula Kite World Champion, 3x US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, and is campaigning to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Marseille.
Hear how she fell in love with kiteboarding, the learning curve from a regular kite to a foiling kite, her training approach for the Olympics and other elite competitions, how to conquer intimidation in new surroundings, and whether she ever gets worried about sharks. This episode covers everything from Daniela’s training regimen to learning to kiteboard.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What was the first time Daniela was ever on a windsurfer?
- How did she know she had a passion for kiteboarding?
- Does she feel like she missed out on anything in high school?
- How much time per week is she putting into kiting?
- Are you allowed to change to another kite if the wind changes?
- How did Daniela get involved with SailGP?
- When did she know she wanted to compete in the Olympics?
- Short Tacks: What’s the most important lesson she has learned from kiteboarding?
Donate to Daniela’s Olympic campaign at DanielaMoroz.com and StFSF.org.
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Daniela Moroz on Formula Kiting to Victory
- [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
- [0:29] Moe Roddy
- [0:48] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
- [1:01] Donate to Daniela’s Olympic campaign at DanielaMoroz.com and StFSF.org
- [2:29] Where was Daniela born & raised?
- [2:42] What did her parents do?
- [3:22] Where did they immigrate from?
- [4:15] What brought them to San Francisco?
- [5:40] What was the first time Daniela was ever on a windsurfer?
- [7:22] How did she know she had a passion for kiteboarding?
- [9:57] Is there a big learning curve going from a regular kite to a foil kite?
- [11:28] How long has Daniela been competing?
- [12:24] Does she feel like she missed out on anything in high school?
- [13:08] What kind of swimming did she do?
- [14:15] How much time per week is she putting into kiting?
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- Formula Kite
- [17:58] What type of equipment do formula kiters use?
- [19:41] How do you control the kite?
- [20:24] Are you allowed to change to another kite if the wind changes?
- [20:49] Who has inspired Daniela the most in the kiteboarding world?
- [21:51] How did she get involved with SailGP?
- [22:38] America’s Cup
- [24:44] Jimmy Spithill
- [27:45] Has Daniela ever been in a situation on the water that scared her?
- [28:19] Alcatraz
- [28:37] What has it been like winning 3 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year titles?
- [30:12] How many years did it take to win 5 Formula Kite World Championships?
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- 2024 Olympic Campaign
- [31:35] When did Daniela know she wanted to compete in the Olympics?
- [33:24] How did she react when she found out Formula Kite would be in the 2024 Olympics?
- [35:05] Does she feel pressure being a favorite to land a spot in the Olympics?
- [36:02] Marseille, France
- [37:12] How does Daniela find a coach who can coach her?
- [38:37] Growth Mindset
- [39:41] What type of kites will be used in the Olympics?
- [40:28] What’s the financial commitment for launching an Olympic campaign like this?
- [41:07] CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
- [41:49] Donate to Daniela’s Olympic campaign at DanielaMoroz.com and StFSF.org
- Short Tacks
- [42:54] The Medal Maker by Roger Vaughan
- [43:36] Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
- [43:51] What’s Daniela’s favorite place to kite?
- [44:05] Is she ever worried about sharks?
- [44:42] Victor Kovalenko, Lindsey Vonn
- [45:02] What’s the most important lesson Daniela has learned from kiteboarding?
- [45:31] Who’s inspired her the most?
- [46:01] What’s her favorite food for training?
- [46:33] What would she say to her 14-year-old self?
- [47:28] What’s the one question she wishes Moe asked?
- [50:22] What do the next 2 years look like for Daniela?
- [51:34] What’s her greatest need looking forward to Paris 2024?
- [52:35] Donate to Daniela’s Olympic campaign at DanielaMoroz.com and StFSF.org
- [53:17] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
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