2 sources · updated 23 Oct 2026
Morgen Watson began offshore sailing at 18, crewing the tall ship SY Frederic Chopin on an Atlantic circumnavigation. After graduating in economics from the University of Victoria, he took part in the Clipper Round the World Race as watch leader aboard Henri Lloyd, winner of the 2013-14 edition.
He reports more than 80,000 offshore nautical miles. He co-founded Canadian Ocean Racing and Ocean Racers, where he is chief operating officer (race preparation, team direction), and he is co-skipper of the Open 60 O Canada.
O CanadaCo-skipperWith Eric Holden