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Kira Maixner on Coaching All-Women Racing Teams, with Host Moe Roddy

Kira Maixner on Coaching All-Women Racing Teams, with Host Moe Roddy

Update: 2025-08-25

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This week’s host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Kira Maixner to chat teaching women to sail & race. Kira is a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain and ASA Master Instructor who’s completed several crossings & races across the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans. Hear how she transitioned from snowboarding in the Rockies to sailing the world, how to dedicate your life to sailing, how to become a Captain, the personal growth moments that happen offshore, and how to keep growing opportunities for women on the water. Learn more about Kira at CaptainKira.com & ModernSailing.com

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Kira Maixner on Coaching All-Women Racing Teams, with Host Moe Roddy

Kira Maixner on Coaching All-Women Racing Teams, with Host Moe Roddy

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