U.S. Melges 24 Class Collegiate Members
COLIN ANDERSON
LOCATION: Tampa, FL
EMAIL: Colin.S.Anderson@icloud.com
PHONE: (813) 550-4500
AGE: 16
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Hillsborough Community College
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 185
Sailing Experience: I’m a high school dual enrollment sailor, been competitive for 3 years, and have sailed Melges 24s for 2 as a trimmer. I also raced a Melges 32 (mast) for 1 year.
Availability: Year-round sailor, I tend to plan around my local events and high school events
JONATHAN SEAWARDS
LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA
EMAIL: jon@seawards.us
PHONE: (805) 450-8359
AGE: 20
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: UC Santa Barbara
World Sailor ID #: USAJS520
Weight: -
Sailing Experience: FJ, Laser, 29er, C420, J70, Melges, college sailing
Availability: Call to confirm
LIAM ANDRESEN
LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA
EMAIL: liam.andresen@gmail.com
PHONE: (805) 319-5767
AGE: 20
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Santa Barbara Community College
World Sailor ID #:USALA27
Weight: 180
Sailing Experience: Sailed for 14 years, have sailed optis, lasers, CFJs, j70s, Melges 24. Raced regionally, nationally and internationally
Availability: Availability varies, need decent notice in advance to move schedule around
RYAN SKIBA
LOCATION: Portland, OR
EMAIL: ryan.skiba@tamu.edu
PHONE: (210) 667-6789
AGE: 22
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Texas A&M
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 160
Sailing Experience: 4 years competing at Texas A&M Galveston on FJ's, 420's, Lasers, and J24's
Availability: Evenings, anytime past 5, and also all day on weekends
pedro Campla
LOCATION: Los Lagos
EMAIL: pedro.campla.160-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (569) 640-8977
AGE: 18
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Deutsche Schule Frutillar
World Sailor ID #:
Weight: 126
Sailing Experience: Boats sailed: optimist,ILCA 4, pirat, rs feva, Santa Cruz 27 Current Chilean pirate national champion
Availability: If you buy me plane tickets and contact me with anticipation probably yes.
JANE C. MINCHEW
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
EMAIL: jcwm42-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (910) 590-6904
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: North Carolina State University
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 140
Sailing Experience: I have been sailing for many years. I started in sunfish then moved up to FJs and 420s. I have expirience in other boats such as Lightnings, Flying Scotts, J36, and Melges 24. Right now I am sailing for the NC State Sailing team as a crew for both 420s and FJs.
Availability: Flexible schedule.
ANNSLEE MALOY
LOCATION: Melbourne, FL
EMAIL: annsleermaloy-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (813) 455-5027
AGE: 19
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Florida Institute of Technology
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 170
Sailing Experience: Sea scouts-420 racing, keelboat:helm and trimmer (Catalina 36 and Morgan 34) racing, and sunfish racing Floridatech sailing-420, FJ, J22
Availability: Whenever just need advanced notice most of the time.
sydney monohan
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
EMAIL: sydney-at-seacoastcottagecompany-dot-com
PHONE: (239) 410-4375
AGE: 23
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of South Florida
World Sailor ID #: USASM173
Weight: 130
Sailing Experience: Fjs, 420s, VXone, J70, Hobie 18, Ker 50, Farr 40, Laser, Nacra 17, Nacra 20, Flying Phantom.
Availability: Available for any event anywhere.
ERIK VOLK
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
EMAIL: evolkfl-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (727) 324-7162
AGE: 23
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of South Florida
World Sailor ID #: USAEV26
Weight: 130
Sailing Experience: 4 years of college dinghy, J70, 1st place 2020 NOODs on Melges 24, 24-40ft PHRF
Availability: Available for any event anywhere.
Social Media: @Instagram
DAVIS MACLEOD
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
EMAIL: davismac721-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (770) 314-3512
AGE: 23
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of North Georgia
World Sailor ID #: USADM294
Weight: 170
Sailing Experience: Melges 24, J80, Thistle, J24, Laser
Availability: Yes, I am available.
RYAN SATTERBERG
LOCATION: Santa Barbara, CA
EMAIL: satterbergryan@gmail.com
PHONE: (805) 585-8550
AGE: 19
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Dartmouth College
World Sailor ID #: USARS302
Weight: 180
Sailing Experience: Youth sailing for the past 14 years.
Availability: Low during school year with college sailing.
BRIANA McGRATH
LOCATION: Colorado
EMAIL: bmcgrath-at-mines-dot-edu
PHONE: (970) 471-9960
AGE: 20
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Colorado School of Mines
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 125
Sailing Experience: J24 and Melges 24 racing on lake Dillion CO
Availability: Summertime.
EMILY MARCHIDO
LOCATION: Newport Beach, CA / Muskegon, MI
EMAIL: emilymarchido-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (415) 530-0195
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Orange Coast College
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 130
Sailing Experience: Yacht racing on PHRF above -10 boats, various dinghy’s, j boat class
Availability: Somewhat open availability, Michigan and SoCal in summer. I travel between them.
NICHOLAS GOLINO
LOCATION: Melbourne, FL/New Haven, CT
EMAIL: golinonicholas-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (203) 824-6823
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Florida Institute of Technology
World Sailor ID #: USANG44
Weight: 200
Sailing Experience: Race FJ's and 420's at College on the sail team (both Skippering and Crew). Also race J30/J24 at local yacht club Regattas ( Usually end up in the middle of the boat on Jib/Guy sometimes will do foredeck when needed).
Availability: Weekends during school, and most of the time in summer.
GARRETT FLOERCHINGER
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
EMAIL: mgm.floss-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (616) 550-9044
AGE: 20
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of South Florida
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 180
Sailing Experience: Fj, 420, j70, j112
Availability: Weekends.
Timothy Brustoski
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
EMAIL: tim-dot-brustoski-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (321) 987-8346
AGE: 25
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of South Florida
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 175
Sailing Experience: Dinghy Experience: 420s through high school, and college. FJs in college. Hobie 16 Midwinters Keelboat Experience: Ft. Lauderdale to Keywest, Cape Canaveral Ocean Race, St. Augustine Race Week, Southern Collegiate Regatta, J70s @SPYC, J24s.
Availability: Thursday-Sunday
Social Media: @Facebook / @Instagram
Brandon De Palma
LOCATION: Melbourne, FL
EMAIL: brandon.depalma99-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (727) 466-8267
AGE: 24
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Florida Institute of Technology
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 200
Sailing Experience: In 4th year of college sailing (FJs, 420s) as skipper. SAISA college Match racing in J/70 and J22 3 years as crew. Race beer cans locally and regularly on many boats such as Melges 24, J92, J24, J30, Lindenberg 28, T-10. All positions. Coastal racing out of Ponce inlet Florida on an Evelyn 32-2 including double hand racing. 2 Mac Races. 1 on Sydney 41 Scout and 1 on Nelson/Marek IOR 50 Chewbacca. Other smaller distance races in Chicago on the N/M 50. 3 SORC races. 2 on J92 Hillbilly (Wirth Monroe, Lauderdale to Key West). 1 on Express 37 Stylo (Port Canaveral Race).
Availability: Very available for travel, practice, and regattas. I already travel a lot for sailing and don't plan on slowing down
SAM TOBIO
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
EMAIL: sjtstudios-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (941) 932-1683
AGE: 25
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: College of Charleston
World Sailor ID #: USAST37
Weight: 170
Sailing Experience: VX One, Viper 640, J22, J24, J105, J109, Farr 40, Melges 32, Cape 31, Melges 24
Availability: Full Availability with proper notice.
CAMRYN McGRATH
LOCATION: Colorado
EMAIL: cmcgrath1-at-mines-dot-edu
PHONE: (970) 471-9960
AGE: 22
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Colorado School of Mines
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 125
Sailing Experience: Have been racing as skipper and crew, first with our J24 and now our Melges 24 on Lake Dillion in CO. Participated as a crew at the 2024 sailing world regatta in St Petersburg FL.
Availability: Available in the summer time.
DECLAN DONOVAN
LOCATION: Charleston, SC
EMAIL: decphonesf-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (415) 530-0195
AGE: 19
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: College of Charleston
World Sailor ID #: USADD172
Weight: 180
Sailing Experience: 49er, 69F, J111, Megles 24, Melges 30, J90, J70, J36, Rogers 46, Antrim 40 "XL", Nacra 15, Navy 44.
Availability: Flexible schedule.
WILLIAM MULLRAY
LOCATION: Melbourne, FL
EMAIL: wmullray2022-at-my-dot-fit-dot-edu
PHONE: (610) 235-7530
AGE: 19
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Florida Institute of Technology
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 185
Sailing Experience: Flying Juniors - 6 years sailing in high school and collegiate regattas 420 - 2 years sailing club regattas J/22 - Practiced in the boat for roughly 20 hours Laser - 2 years practicing in radial and full Other - Minimal experience with racing J/24, Melges 24, and J/92 (Rum Races and regular sailing)
Availability: Available most weekends but weekdays are usually far busier.
ANDREAS KESWATER
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
EMAIL: laser206586-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (310) 850-6176
AGE: 23
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of South Florida
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 210
Sailing Experience: I am experienced in various boats from FJs/420s to keelboats(Farr 280, J/111,J112e, IC37, Farr 30, Farr 40, J122, RP42, Santa Cruz 50, and others)
Availability: Depends on the season, reach out to me directly and will have a better idea.
JORDAN BYRD
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL
EMAIL: jordanbyrd-at-usf-dot-edu
PHONE: (941) 527-6954
AGE: 27
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of Florida
World Sailor ID #: USDAJB249
Weight: 175
Sailing Experience: Laser, Opti, 420, FJ, J22, J24, J105, J70, Melges 15, Melges 24, Melges 30, Viper 640, RS 21, Corsair 18, Oday 40, Beneteau 44, Nelson Marrick 50, Sonar, F16, F18, Sunfish
Availability: In my final year of college so for the next year I will be available outside of the college season until May, after which I will be available weekends for events/practice depending on my post-grad job.
JASPER WALDMAN
LOCATION: East Coast, New Jersey, New York, Newport
EMAIL: jasperwaldman-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (917) 287-5053
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Princeton University
World Sailor ID #: USAJW256
Weight: 170
Sailing Experience: Experienced and versatile dinghy and big boat sailor. Upwind sailmaker at Doyle Sails Newport (Summer 2023), Junior member of Storm Trysail Club. World Sailing Category #1/amateur. References available upon request. Current Programs: Princeton Sailing: dinghy A-skipper, Keelboat Team Captain and helm (FJ/420 and J105) NEKA Sailing: Headsail trim onboard Peacemaker and Inception, 2nd place Safe Harbor Race Weekend and 4th in Vineyard Race 2023. Potential campaign for ORC Worlds 2024. Recent Racing: Chester Race Week 2023: Bluenose One Design Fleet, 8th/32, Helm EOS Sailing: Bow onboard C&C 30 One Design Bad Tad. JYC Summer Series. Blue Lobster Racing: Crew, VX/One Fleet 5 (Newport), IYAC Sportboat Summer Series Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta 2023, 2nd/8 PHRF B, J105, Helm Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta 2022: 6th/9 J/105, Helm Oakcliff Doublehanded Offshore Regatta 2021: 2nd/6, Modified Melges 24 (One Design), Co-Skipper Annapolis - Newport 2021, Oakcliff Farr 40 Red, Bow and Safety Officer Classes/boats previously raced: Bluenose OD, J/70, VX/One, Melges 24, Farr 30, C&C 30 (Mills One Design), J/105, IOD, Ker 11.5, Farr 40, Swedish Match 40, HH42 (Custom, Previously INO XXX) ILCA, FJ, 420, 49er.
Availability: Able and willing to travel. No current commitments from November 2023 to Mid-February 2024. Flexible.