U.S. Melges 24 Class Collegiate Members
HENRY MEISER
LOCATION: Hyannis, MA (Hyannis Yacht Club)
EMAIL: henry.meiser-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (240) 925-0600
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: College of Holy Cross
World Sailor ID #:
Weight: 220
Sailing Experience: Melges 24 (USA 838 One Trick Pony), 2026 - Present Melges 32 (USA 188 One Trick Pony) 2017 - 2026 Henderson 30 2016-2020 J105 (USA 355, Rakali) 2016-2019 ILCA 6 and 7 C/i420 US Sailing Level 3 Certified Coach
Availability: Generally based in New England (Cape/Central MA), availability varies
ALEXANDER ROSEN
LOCATION: Boston
EMAIL: alexanderrosen-at-gmail-dot-com
PHONE: (617) 631-2814
AGE: 21
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Northeastern University
World Sailor ID #:
Weight: 165
Sailing Experience: C420: crew, skipper; seven years E420: crew; two years J80: helm, jib trimmer; three years J70: helm; one year Melges 24: helm, tactician/jib, trimmer, foredeck; one year. Mostly helm
Availability: I will be in Boston for work this summer and will have time on the weekends. I am willing to travel as far as Newport or Portland, and anywhere on the Cape. Hoping to keep it between providence and Portsmouth though. Weekday evenings also possible if it is closer!
Social Media: @Alexander.rosen_
JOE SEIFFERT
LOCATION: Rochester, NY
EMAIL: jseiffert15@gmail.com
PHONE: (585) 278-4812
AGE: 24
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: Jacksonville University
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight:
Sailing Experience: Raced melges 24 on and off for the past 5 years
Availability: I’m available most weekdays in the fall and summer in the Southeast.
JAKE SNYDER
LOCATION: Charlevoix, MI
EMAIL: jmsnyder@charter.net
PHONE: (231) 547-5110
AGE: 24
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: North Central Michigan College
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: 180
Sailing Experience: J22, J111, Melges 15, Melges 24, Laser, Italia 14.98, IC37
Availability: Available for some weekends throughout the school year, more available during summer.
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.
ABIGAIL CHIPPS
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
EMAIL: chipplette.ac@gmail.com
PHONE: (206) 505-8927
AGE: 23
SAILOR SPECIFICS:
College: University of Rhode Island
World Sailor ID #: n/a
Weight: -
Sailing Experience: Sailed all 4 years high school and college sailing. Two time Neisa all conference crew and All American honorable mention.
Availability: Very open.
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.