Nick’s racing experience covers the spectrum from Optimists to TP -52s.  Most of his recent racing success has come in One Designs, including Lightnings, Thistles, J22, J24, and Melges 24.

Zeke‘s sailing resume includes two World Championships titles –  J/22 and Viper Classes. He also holds nine North American / National championship titles in various classes and disciplines.  He is currently active in one-design racing in J70’s, J24’s, J111’s, J22’s, J80’s, Flying Scots, and Vipers as well as the National Team Racing Circuit.

Profession: Executive Director, Women’s International Match Racing Association Public Health Virologist, California State Department of Public Health 

A veteran coach and champion racer, Dave Franzel founded the Boston Sailing Center in 1977.  Through coaching, clinics and seminars, he has helped thousands of people become better sailors and racers.