Good Jibes #164: Morgan Larson on Returning to the Glory Days of Racing
This week we chat with Morgan Larson about nostalgia and dreams in the world of racing. Morgan is a decorated racer who has competed in almost every racing class imaginable, including being a world champion in the TP52, 5O5, and Farr 40, and a North American champion in the 49er class.
Tune in as Morgan chats with Good Jibes host John Arndt about his biggest sailing inspirations growing up, how to make the jump to becoming a professional sailor, his favorite boat classes, the biggest ways racing has changed over the years, and what we can do to make racing more appealing for the next generation of sailors.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- How a nap caused a lot of panic
- The younger generation of sailors
- Finding mentorship in Santa Cruz
- What it takes to be a professional sailor
- Why aren’t people shipping out boats to race anymore?
- Two sailing book recommendations
Learn more about Morgan on Instagram @MorganLarson8.
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