2018 Parent Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Commodore Welcome Letter...... 3

Program Goals, Communication...... 4

Equipment, Safety, Swim Test...... 5

Important Dates...... 6

Private Lesson Policy, FAQs...... 7

Schedule of Events...... 9

Flag Officers and Committees...... 10

Instructor Bios………...... 11

Junior Instructor Bios...... 16

Program Committee Contacts...... 22

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Dear Pleon Sailors and Families,

Welcome to the 2018 Pleon Summer Program! I am looking forward to my second summer as Commodore and can’t wait to get things started. As always, the summer will by and be full of fun events. In order to pull it off, communication is key. You will be able to keep up with all the Pleon events by checking our website and weekly e-mail blasts. The Pleon calendar (www.pleon.org/page/calendar) on our website will include all upcoming regatta dates, Terrific Tuesdays, PYC events and club challenges. Behind the scenes pictures and videos are available on our Facebook page!

For additional information, you can reach the clubhouse (781-631-1076), or send an email to myself at [email protected] or to Frank at [email protected].

Each year Pleon sailors return, and new sailors join in all levels of the program. My job is to ensure that there is an awesome club for every sailor to call home, and I will do everything I can to keep Pleon the special place that it is. Integral to this mission are our Instructors and Junior Instructors, who shape the culture and show younger sailors the way. This summer we are lucky to have impressive instructors from all over, as well as a great team of Junior Instructors ready to make their !

Pleon is a one-of-a-kind place that offers sailors opportunities to explore leadership, independence and receive high quality learn to sail and racing instruction in a fun environment. Since its founding in 1887, young sailors have grown from their summers at Pleon, and we can’t wait to offer the same incredible experience for your sailor this summer.

Happy !

Commodore Chloe Brown

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PROGRAM GOALS

The Pleon Sailing Program is dedicated to promoting personal growth and learning through the sport of sailing. The program strives to instill a love of both cruising and racing, which sailors will maintain throughout their lives. Combining professionalism and innovation, Pleon offers the finest instruction in junior sailing and serves as a model for programs across the country. Pleon is proud to have taught some of this country’s best sailors for over 120 years.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Pleon sailing program is under the guidance of the Program Director, Frank Pizzo and Commodore, Chloe Brown. Frank, Chloe and the flag officers and staff will supervise the waterfront throughout the season, Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00, and Sundays from 9:00 to 12:00 for free sail, as listed on the calendar.

Pleon is a unique club that emphasizes junior sailing. Since the club’s beginning in 1887, Pleon’s flag officers and members have been sailors under the age of 21. An adult Board of Directors oversees Pleon activities and helps provide continuity and organization during the winter months. Pleon provides members with a variety of summertime activities including cookouts, movie nights, dances, Great Day, the Commodore’s Ball and a year-end banquet. Elections for flag officers are held in August for the following summer. Pleon also hosts regattas such as regional, national and international class championships, including our annual Marblehead Junior Race Week.

COMMUNICATION

The Pleon Yacht Club telephone number is 781-631-1076.

The Pleon Yacht Club home page is www.pleon.org.

Instructors will be located at the Pleon gate between the hours of 11:45– 12:00 and 4:30–4:45 to answer your questions. If you are not available at these times you can call the Program Director to schedule a telephone call or meeting with your child’s instructor.

4 Good communication among our staff, sailors and parents is important to us. Please call Christina Pandapas at 339-927-7788 if you have any questions, ideas or concerns on how to improve communication.

Racing and social activities information will be updated on our web site, www.pleon.org. Weekly newsletters will be sent out via email. If you are not receiving Pleon emails, please visit the web site and sign up for the email list.

EQUIPMENT

Classes are taught in private and club-owned boats in the following classes:

 International  Club 420s, with spinnakers and trapezes  Lasers, Full, Radial & 4.7 rigs  Sonars

Pleon encourages members to own and use their own boats. The club also owns a fleet of Optis, Lasers, 420s and Sonars for those sailors who do not own a boat.

SAFETY

Safety at Pleon is our first priority! Everyone is required to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times when on the dock and water. This rule applies to free sailing at Pleon and to anyone participating in an on-the-water Pleon sponsored activity.

SWIM TEST

On the first day of class, all sailors are required to take a swim test in the harbor. All participants in the program must be able to swim in a swimsuit for 50 yards and tread water for one minute. Each sailor must also be able to put on his or her life jacket while in the water. (Remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes to the first day of class.)

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Everyone at Pleon is expected to abide by simple, common-sense courtesy and respect for him or herself, the staff and his or her fellow

5 members. In order to ensure that everyone can have a fun time in a safe and positive environment, there are several rules which must be followed.

 Pleon members are expected to treat both people and equipment with respect and must not in any way hinder the learning of others or act in a malicious or unsportsmanlike manner.

 No one may ever jump off the pier.

 To ensure everyone’s physical safety, non-Pleon powerboats may not be around the floats or in the vicinity of classes.

Should any member of the Pleon community prove unable to abide by these policies, the Program Director reserves the right to excuse that member from Pleon for an appropriate period of time. In addition, families will be held financially responsible for any damaged or lost equipment resulting from a member’s negligence.

Finally, The Pleon Yacht Club is a drug and alcohol free environment. Any breach of this rule is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

IMPORTANT DATES

. Classes will start Wednesday, June 20 and run through Friday, August 17. (Note: Wednesday, June 20 – Friday, June 22 classes will be held during the after school hours due to Marblehead Public Schools calendar. Classes will stick to the same daily schedule but “morning” classes will be held 3:00-5:30, and “afternoon” classes will be held 5:30-8:00. Classes will return to the normal times starting Monday, June 25.)

. Sailor’s Ball will be held Saturday, July 14.

. Marblehead Junior Race Week will be held Monday, July 23 through Wednesday, July 25. Senior Race Week (a.k.a. “Marblehead NOOD”) will be held Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. (Note: Regularly scheduled classes will not be held at any time during this week.)

. Great Day will be held Friday, August 10.

6 . Commodore’s Ball will be held on Monday, August 13.

. Annual Banquet will be held on Wednesday, August 15.

PLEON YACHT CLUB PRIVATE LESSON POLICY

Private lessons are available when the coaches have time outside of normal classes. Lessons can be scheduled through the Program Director and set for a time that works for the coach. Those requesting lessons must be Pleon Yacht Club members, and priority will be given to those enrolled in the Pleon Sailing Program. Payment for the lessons must be made directly to the club in the form of cash or check to “Pleon Yacht Club”. Private lesson rates are tiered: $50/hour for learn to sail coaches and $60/hour for race coaches.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What should I bring to class? A: Sailors should come to class prepared! Life jacket, proper footwear, hat, sun block, sunglasses, a water bottle, a towel, a change of clothes, and a whistle are important equipment for sailors to bring.

Q: Are there classes on rainy days? A: Pleon classes are held rain or shine. On rainy days, if the wind is not too strong, sailing classes will be held. It is essential that students bring rain gear and be prepared to sail. Land classes will be held if conditions are extremely poor.

Q: What if we’re going on vacation and need to miss a class? A: If you know that your child will be missing class, please let the Program Director know. If your child misses a significant number of classes, you may want to consider private lessons.

Q: How is a sailor’s progress in class monitored? A: Check-in with your child’s instructor just prior to the end of class. (11:45–12:00 or 4:30–4:45). If that is not convenient, email or call Frank Pizzo, and he will answer your questions and/or set-up a time to meet.

Q: Can I watch my child sail? How do I get involved? A: One of the things that make Pleon Yacht Club unique is that it is run by and for juniors. In order to respect the club’s philosophy, as well as to foster the independence of our students, we ask that you avoid being a visible presence during class time. The best opportunity for

7 parents to watch or sail with their child is during “free sail” or during one of the regularly scheduled “sail with your parents” evenings.

Parental involvement is important, however, and if you are looking for ways to get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Program Director. Questions concerning club functions outside of classes should be directed to the Commodore. Both the Program Director and the Commodore are at Pleon all day and can be contacted while your child is on the water.

Q: May I bring a friend to class? A: Unfortunately due to liability issues, Pleon has a “no guests” policy.

Q: Who is eligible for “free sail”? A: Free sailing is supervised from 9:00–12:00 on Sundays as listed in the calendar (please check the web site for any notices or changes). These times are for sailors to try out what they’ve learned and/or for parents to observe or to sail with their children. A beginner may participate in free sail with his or her instructor’s approval. Life jackets must be worn at all times by both parents and Pleon sailors. Please note that sailors will not have on the water support during this time. The club will be open and Junior Instructors will be around to help rig and de-rig but will not be actively monitoring sailors while they are on the water. Please read the Free Sail Policy on the website.

Q: Can my sailor use a Pleon owned club boat for regattas? A: Club boats may be checked out for regatta use, subject to availability. The sailor must be a Pleon member enrolled in current season classes. To check out a Pleon boat, reserve with the Program Director and submit a completed waiver and payment which can be accessed on the Pleon website. The checkout fee is $50/day for Optis and Lasers and $100/day for 420s. There is no boat checkout fee for Marblehead Junior Race Week.

8 2018 PLEON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Some Pleon events are parent friendly! We encourage parents to attend events in blue font. Never pass up a free and fun way to get on the water with your kids! Events are explained on our online calendar and in Commodore Chloe’s email blasts.

June August 20 First day of PYC Summer Programs 1 Wednesday Series 21 Harbor Challenge 2 Harbor Challenge 25 Free Sail 2-5 C420 North Americans 26 Terrific Tuesday: Rock Star Day 3 Squam Day 27 Wednesday Series 6 Free Sail 28 Harbor Challenge 6-7 Scituate Junior Regatta 29 Manchester Green Opti & 420 Regatta 7 Terrific Tuesday: 70’s Day 30-July1 C420 New Englands 7 Movie Night 8 Wednesday Series -Club Championship July 9 Harbor Challenge 2 Free Sail 10 GREAT DAY 13 Venture / Man Trophy 3 Terrific Tuesday: USA DAY 13 Commodore’s Ball 3 Sail With / Against Your Parents Night 13-14 BYC Jr. Regatta 4 No Class 14 Terrific Tuesday: Pleon Spirit Day 5 Harbor Challenge 14 Officer & Committee Member Cookout 7-8 New Bedford Junior Regatta 15 Annual Banquet 9 Free Sail 10 Terrific Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day 15 Carlton Trophy 16 Mandatory Club Elections at noon 10 Movie Night 11 Wednesday Series 17 Last Day of Pleon 12 Harbor Challenge 12-13 Hingham Bay Junior Regatta 13 Linda Wieditz Opti Regatta 14 Sailor’s Ball 16 Free Sail 17 Terrific Tuesday: Super Hero Day 17-19 C420 Nationals 18 Wednesday Series 19 Harbor Challenge 23-25 MJRW 30 First day of Session 2 30 Free Sail 30-31 CJ Buckley Regatta 31 Terrific Tuesday 31 Sail With / Against Your Parents Night

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2018 FLAG OFFICERS

Commodore Chloe Brown

Vice Commodore Wil Bedford

Rear Commodore Lydia Brown

Secretary Hunter Zonnenberg

Executive Committee Grant Adam Abi Borggaard Phil Jeffries Anna O’Connor

10 2018 PLEON SUMMER STAFF

Frank Pizzo – Program Director Frank Pizzo runs Pleon’s summer programs and is also head sailing coach at Bowdoin College. Prior to earning the head job in 2008, Coach Pizzo served as an assistant coach for Bowdoin and was head sailing coach at Columbia University. Pizzo is an active Interclub, V-15 and small keelboat racer and competed in two Newport-to-Bermuda Offshore Races. A native of Wilton, Connecticut, Pizzo graduated from Bowdoin in May of 2006.

Chloe Brown – Commodore This will be Chloe's sixth year at Pleon Yacht Club, and her second as Commodore. She has worked at Pleon as a junior Instructor and served as Rear Commodore before being elected Commodore. Chloe is a sailor and has spent four summers on the Laser Race team. She just completed her freshman year at Hobart and William Smith and is excited to get to know all of the new PYC sailors, and continuing make Pleon be the best it can be!

Emily Croteau - Opti 1, 420 Development Emily is from Winchester, MA and is a rising Junior at Boston University’s School of Education. Emily has sailed as a skipper and a crew on the BU Sailing Team and was honored with a First-Team All Neisa Crew title. She grew up sailing at the Winchester Boat Club and for Winchester High School where she was captain her junior and senior years. Emily also sailed at Pleon on the Laser and 420 Race Teams and enjoyed being a JI for two years. This is Emily’s third year as a Pleon coach and she’s looking forward to another great summer in Marblehead!

11 Jack Famiglietti – 420 Development, 420 Race Jack is a senior at the University of Florida studying mechanical engineering. Jack has been a skipper for the UF team for four years, while actively competing in the J70 fleet and performance fleets. He is from Sarasota, Florida and grew up sailing at the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program in Optis, 420s and Lasers. Jack coached 420s at the Edgartown Yacht Club on Martha's Vineyard for several summers before working several internships, and is now looking forward to his first summer at Pleon!

Nik Froud - Opti Race Nik is from Lymington, UK, has recently returned from travelling in New Zealand, and is now looking forward to his second summer as Pleon Opti race coach. Before graduating from the University of Southampton, Nik enjoyed an active role on the university sailing team whilst studying for his degree in history, competing in both team racing and , both as a helm. Nik has competed internationally in Optimists and Lasers, winning the UK optimist junior nationals in 2007, the UK

Autumn Nationals in 2013 and achieving a 15th place finish at the Laser Radial youth worlds in Oman in 2014. Recently, Nik has branched out into small keelboats, competing in XODs, J/80s and Etchells, this winter winning the UK Etchells youth trials in Cowes as helm. A coach of 8 years, Nik is hugely passionate about the sport of sailing and can't wait to get back to Pleon!

Rhett Gowans – Laser Race Rhett is from Melbourne, Australia and visiting the US for the first time. He finished studying his Bachelor of Business and Economics degree in 2017. Aged 22 now, he has sailed a few different classes including the Optimists, Aero and Laser and spent time team and match racing. He had success in 2017 when he won the Laser Radial Australian Nationals, and has continued to stay in the class. Off the water he loves staying fit, enjoying the outdoors and meeting new people. He is very excited to meet everyone at Pleon, and can't wait to get started!

12 Penny Linton – Opti 1 Penny Linton has been sailing since she was 8 years old, in Wellington, NZ. She has raced in several classes from Optis to 29ers and is a national champion in the . She is passionate about teaching children to sail and for the last 3 years has been coaching Optimists for . This year she has been lucky enough to travel with the Donfong race team in the Volvo ocean race as a nanny and is looking forward to coaching at Pleon

Alex Myers – Opti 3 Alex was born and raised in Marblehead, and since both of his parents grew up sailing, he jokes that he didn't have much choice in the matter. He grew to love the sport, learning to sail at the EYC Junior Sailing program and Pleon before becoming an instructor himself. Summer 2018 will be his 8th coaching sailing, but his first at Pleon after working at both Eastern Yacht Club and Corinthian Yacht Club. After he finishes his junior year studying abroad in England, Alex will be a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, staying active in competitive sailing on the Club team there and any keelboats he can find, mostly J/70s in the local Marblehead fleet. He's excited to share his passion and knowledge for the sport in his last summer before graduating, one that should be full of great sailing at Pleon and in Marblehead, leading up to the J/70 Worlds here in September.

Lea Russell – Opti Development Lea is excited to return to Pleon for a second summer. She is a rising second year student in the College of Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She grew up racing Optis for the San Francisco Yacht Club Junior Racing Team. She then sailed on the Newport Harbor High School Sailing Team and raced C420s out of Balboa Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, CA. She has sailed in many C420 regattas at the national level. She coached Opti 1 at Pleon last summer and had a blast. Before that, she spent three years coaching Naples Sabots in southern California, one summer coaching Optis and X-boats in Wisconsin, and one summer coaching Optis and C420s in Charleston. She also has two summers of junior instructor experience at San Francisco Yacht Club. When she's not studying medicine or sailing, she loves running, cooking, and hitting the beach.

13 Peyton Russell – 420 1, 420 Development Peyton is excited to coach at Pleon for the first time this summer. He is a rising junior at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC., and is a pre-med student majoring in Biology and Spanish. He grew up sailing on the San Francisco Yacht Club Optimist Race Team. He also raced C420s and CFJs for the Balboa Yacht Club Race Team during high school. At the same time, he was a member of the Newport Harbor High School sailing team where he was a varsity crew. This will be his fifth year coaching sailing. For the past two summers, he served as co-director of the Blackbeard Sailing Club in New Bern, NC alongside his brother Wyatt. During the past two academic years, he has coached Optimists and Open Bics at Carolina Yacht Club in Charleston. Prior to that, he coached Naples Sabots and C420s at Balboa Yacht Club. Off the water, he enjoys fishing, watching ER trauma TV shows, and eating any kind of Mexican food.

Wyatt Russell – Opti 2 Wyatt is looking forward to his first summer of coaching at Pleon. Next fall, he will start his junior year as a pre-law student majoring in physics and political science, and minoring in Spanish at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. This is going to be his fifth summer coaching sailing. The last two summers he was co-director of Blackbeard Sailing Club with his brother in New Bern, NC and coached Optis and Topazes. Before that, he coached Naples Sabots and C420's at Balboa Yacht Club where he was also an avid keelboat and C420 racer. He also sailed for the Newport Harbor High School Varsity Sailing Team. He grew up racing Optis for the San Francisco Yacht Club Race Team. Outside of sailing, he is passionate about non-profit work and loves fishing and being outdoors.

Reid Shanabrook - Keelboat Reid Shanabrook is a rising sophomore at Virginia Tech where he races on the sailing team. At Virginia Tech he enjoys studying engineering, skiing on the alpine ski team and biking. He grew up sailing in Marblehead and went through junior sailing at Pleon. Reid enjoys racing offshore in the summer and getting out on the water as much as possible. Reid is excited to come back to Pleon to begin coaching this summer.

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Kelly Stannard – 420 Race Kelly is a Roger Williams University Alumni, a team race enthusiast and lifetime sailor. While at RWU Kelly was two-time team captain, a three- time All-American, three-time All-New England crew, helped the team secure the 2011 Team Race Nationals win, and played a key role in placing 2nd at the 2012 College Fleet Race Nationals. Before college she competed at Youth Champs and won the US Jr. Women's Nationals as a crew in 2006. She grew up sailing in Niantic, CT and now lives in Salem, MA with her husband. In 2017 she was named to the RWU Athletic Hall of Fame. This spring she was the Marblehead High School Varsity Sailing Coach. It is her first year at Pleon and she is looking forward to an excellent and successful summer.

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Grant Adam is 17 from Marblehead and is a rising senior at Marblehead High School. Grant is a skipper on Marblehead High School’s sailing team. He grew up sailing at Pleon and this will be his second summer as a junior instructor. Grant has sailed Optis, Lasers and 420s at Pleon. He is currently on the 420 race team. He also loves keelboat racing and has raced the Sears Cup at Wianno Yacht Club in 2015. Off the water Grant enjoys running, skiing, and snowboarding. He has loved every summer at Pleon and can’t wait until the start of this season.

Haley Andreasen is a rising junior at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in the Pleon sailing program since Opti beginner. This year she reaches the culmination of her time at Pleon as she joins the 420 race team. Outside of sailing, Haley plays soccer in the fall, ski races in the winter, and runs track in the spring. In the classroom, she enjoys science— especially physics. She is very excited to be following the regatta circuit up and down the east coast this summer, as well as finally giving back to Pleon by being a JI.

Ed Backman is a rising senior at Boston Trinity Academy. This summer, he is a junior instructor and will be sailing on the Pleon laser race team both for his second year. It is his sixth summer sailing at Pleon. During the school year, Ed loves his history class and he runs cross country. He is really looking forward to being on the water this summer!

16 Abi Borggaard is from Marblehead and is a rising junior at Milton Academy in Milton Massachusetts. This summer will be her ninth summer at Pleon! She has sailed optis and 420s at Pleon and she will be on the 420 race team this summer. When she is not sailing she does ski racing and plays soccer and at school she likes science and history. She is very excited for another awesome summer at Pleon.

Emma Borggaard is a 16 year old rising junior at Milton Academy. She is from Marblehead and this will be her 7th summer at Pleon. This is her first summer as a junior instructor and will be a part of the 420 development team. During the school year, Emma competes on the Milton Academy ski team and lacrosse team. She says that she has made so many good friends at Pleon and is excited for another great summer.

Lydia Brown is a rising senior at The Cambridge School of Weston. She has been sailing at Pleon for 5 years and is a crew on the 420 race team. This is her second year as a JI at Pleon and she cannot wait for the summer! Other than sailing Lydia enjoys lacrosse, field hockey, and ASL.

17 Amelia Carlson is from Winchester and a rising junior at Milton Academy. She grew up sailing since she was nine on the Mystic Lake and was a junior instructor at the Winchester Boat Club for three years. Last summer, she switched over to Pleon's sailing program. Outside of her high school sailing team, Amelia does cross country and rock climbing at Milton. She is excited to help out as a junior instructor this summer at Pleon.

Will Dailey is a rising senior at Saint John’s Prep. This will be his second summer as a Junior Instructor. He lives in Marblehead and this is his tenth summer overall at Pleon. He will be sailing on the laser race team this summer, and has other interests including backpacking, skiing, shot put, and discus. He has sailed and raced in numerous classes, including Optimists, open bics, 420s, Sonars, Rhodes 19s, and now Laser full rigs. When not in class or working as a Junior Instructor, he enjoys hanging around the Pleon clubhouse, bussing tables at the Landing Restaurant, or sailing Rhodes 19s with his dad. He is looking forward to making memories this summer at Pleon.

Ryan Hamilton is from Marblehead and is a rising senior at Marblehead High School. This summer will be his 10th at Pleon and his second as a Junior Instructor. He competes on the 420 Race Team for the third straight summer, as well as on the 2018 MA State Championship winning Marblehead High Sailing Team. He also sails IODs regularly and hopes to do more Laser and Sonar racing too. Outside of sailing, Ryan also skis, where he races in New Hampshire and on the 2017 and 2018 MA State Championship winning Marblehead High Ski Team. Ryan is excited, as always, for the summer to begin at Pleon where he hopes to help the kids fall in love with the club and become the next generation of competitive sailors at the club!

18 Phil Jeffries is 16, from Boston, Massachusetts and a repeating sophomore at Governors Academy. Phil is on the 420 race team, and was sailed for two years on the Landmark sailing team, one as captain. He has been sailing at Pleon for 5 years and has been on the Opti 2 and Race team as well as on the 420 1 and 2 teams. This is his first summer as a JI. Along with sailing he enjoys cross country, skiing, and math. Phil is looking forward to another summer back at Pleon.

Sophie Lane is a rising junior at Masconomet Regional High school. She has been sailing at Pleon for 8 years, but has been sailing for 10. She has sailed both optis and 420s competitively at Pleon. This summer she will be sailing as crew on a 420. This is her first year as a junior instructor and she could not be more excited! Off the water Sophie enjoys painting and English classes. She also plays field hockey, lacrosse, and skis competitively.

Jackson Morrisey is from Winchester and is a rising Junior at Winchester High where he crews on the sailing team. He has been sailing for 4 years out of Winchester Boat Club is on the 420 race team this season. This is his second year at Pleon and first as a junior instructor. Outside of Pleon Jackson crews on Goldeneye, enjoys science, math and flying model airplanes. Jackson loves being in any sailboat and looks forward to sailing in Marblehead this season!

19 Anna O’Connor is a rising junior at Marblehead High School. This will be her 7th summer sailing at Pleon, and she is looking forward to her new leadership role as a Junior Intstructor. In these years, she has sailed both Optis and 420s competitively at regattas along the east coast. Anna also sails for the sailing team at Marblehead High School as a crew. Aside from sailing, Anna enjoys playing soccer for the high school, her academics, and skiing. She is excited and optimistic for a great summer at Pleon.

Eric O’Connor is 17, from Marblehead and is a rising senior at Marblehead High School where he skippers for the Marblehead High School Sailing Team. Eric grew up sailing at Pleon and is returning for his 8th season at the club. He has represented Pleon at many regattas in both Optis and 420s, having much success in both fleets. When he’s not sailing, Eric enjoys all of his academics at MHS and he also plays for the JV soccer team. Eric has loved every minute of every year he has been at Pleon and he is excited to start another great season.

Claudia Pollack is a rising junior at Phillips Academy. She lives in Marblehead and has been sailing at Pleon for five years. Before sailing at Pleon, she sailed at the BYC for two years. This will be her first year as a JI at Pleon, and she will be sailing 420’s as a skipper. Outside of pleon, Claudia rows for her school’s varsity crew team. She loves everything about being on the water and can’t wait for another summer at Pleon!

20 Magdelaina Putnam-Laina is 16 years old and is a rising junior who lives in Marblehead. She has been sailing since she was 7 years old, this will be her 7th summer at Pleon. It is her first season on the 420 race team and as a junior instructor. She also sails on the Marblehead High School sailing team. Before sailing 420s, Laina competed in Opti class regattas around the country including US Optimist Team Trials. Off the water, Laina enjoys skiing, playing piano and learning foreign languages.

Megan Yorsz is 16 years old and is a rising junior at Winchester High School. She is a crew at Winchester High School and 420 race team. She grew up sailing on the Mystic Lake in optis and 420s and started sailing at Pleon last summer. She has worked as a JI at her former club WInchester Boat club for two years. She enjoys racing and is looking forward to another summer of racing and having fun sailing and she cannot wait for another summer at Pleon!

Hunter Zonnenberg is a rising Senior at Milton Academy and is on the 420 Race Team at Pleon. He has been sailing at Pleon since Opti’s and been a JI for the last two years. In addition to sailing C420s, Hunter has experience in FJs, Lasers, Sonars, J70s, and R19s. His favorite part about Pleon is being able to share his passion of sailing with other kids while having a great, fun-filled summer. This year, he will be working with Frank and Chloe as an intern and looks forward to another awesome summer of sailing!

21 2018 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Matt Hooks (Co-Chair) 650-269-6630 [email protected]

Peter Dowd (Co-Chair) 617-710-2725 [email protected]

Lisa Adam 603-770-1268 [email protected]

Peter Frisch 781-608-0065 [email protected]

Patrick Andreasen 847-624-6005 [email protected]

Kristin Goedkoop 617-388-6861 [email protected]

Daan Goedkoop 617-504-0980 [email protected]

Amanda Schreyer [email protected]

Celia Dressel 781-215-2920 [email protected]

David Robison 207-239-5579 [email protected]

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