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Episode #89: Michael Moradzadeh on Loving Offshore Sailing

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

 

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 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 in this episode:

  • 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/

 

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This episode is brought to you by SailGP. Don’t miss the SailGP Season 3 Grand Final in San Francisco on May 6-7, 2023. Get tickets at https://sailgp.com/races/season-3/united-states-sail-grand-prix-san-francisco/overview/

Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Thanks for listening to Michael Moradzadeh & John Arndt on Good Jibes with Latitude 38. Subscribe here to receive Latitude 38 to your home each month.

This episode is brought to you by SailGP. Don’t miss the SailGP Season 3 Grand Final in San Francisco on May 6-7, 2023. Get tickets at https://sailgp.com/races/season-3/united-states-sail-grand-prix-san-francisco/overview/

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