Good Jibes #151: Matt Zarem on the Legendary Spaulding Marine Center

This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Matt Zarem to chat about the historic Spaulding Marine Center and volunteering in the sailing community. Matt is the executive director and general manager of the Spaulding Marine Center, a nonprofit full-service boatyard and educational maritime center serving the Bay Area out of Sausalito.

This episode covers everything from wooden boats to teaching sailing. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• What brought Matt to the West Coast?
• Is he more of a racer or a cruiser?
• What is the Blue Water Foundation?
• How did Matt start working at the Spaulding Marine Center?
• What programs are they doing now?
• How do you contribute to the Spaulding Marine Center?
• What does the future look like for the Center?
• Short Tacks: Who’s been the most important professional mentor in Matt’s life?

Learn more about the Spaulding Marine Center and sign up for their newsletter at SpauldingCenter.org.

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