Morgan Larson (sailor)

Morgan Larson (born March 4, 1971) is an American sailor.

Morgan Larson
Personal information
BornMarch 4, 1971 (1971-03-04) (age 52)
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Sailing career
College team College of Charleston
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2012 NewportMelges 32
Silver medal – second place2009 PalmaTP 52
Gold medal – first place2008 LanzaroteTP 52
Gold medal – first place2008 FloridaFarr 40
Gold medal – first place2004 Santa Cruz505
Bronze medal – third place1999 Melbourne49er
Bronze medal – third place1998 Bandol49er
Bronze medal – third place1997 Perth49er
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 Miami49er
Gold medal – first place1999 Sonora49er
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2005 Vallensbæk49er

Larson was born in Santa Cruz, California, and attended the College of Charleston where he was the Collegiate Men's Singlehanded National Champion and three-time All-American sailor.[1]

He has sailed in the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup with AmericaOne, the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup with One World Challenge and the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup with Victory Challenge.[1][2] He sailed in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy with Mascalzone Latino.[3]

He has also participated in the Extreme Sailing Series as Tactician/Helm on Team Alinghi.[4]

References
  1. "Team - Goombay Smash". goombaysmash.com.
  2. "Americas Cup: A team-by-team guide". TheGuardian.com. April 15, 2007.
  3. http://www.cupinfo.com/en/lvt-teams-prepare-louis-vuitton-dubai-10056.php
  4. Alexander, Stuart (October 4, 2014). "Extreme Sailing Series 2014: Morgan Larson powers Switzerland's Alinghi team into commanding lead as Leigh McMillan endures a day to forget". The Independent. Retrieved September 23, 2015.


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