As we approach the beginning of the Spring Season, we're going to begin a "getting to know the freshmen" feature. First up, freshman Spencer Garland from Maine.
Name: Spencer Garland
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
High School: Cape Elizabeth High School
Major: Engineering
Favorite Boat: FJs, with a close 2nd being 420s
Previous Sailing Experience: 2 years of club 420 sailing, some bigger boat sailing, 1 week on an 80’ steel hulled schooner in FL, 1 week on a 50’ windjammer sloop, 1 season of spring 420 team racing, various weekend day cruising. Unfortunately, don’t own my own boat (yet).
Other Sports/Activities: Avid outdoorsman. I have a lot of random interests that vary by season including: cycling, rock climbing, ice climbing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, Nordic skiing, surfing, mountaineering, running, hiking, and amateur photography.
Favorite Part of Sailing at Kings Point: Besides the physical act of getting out on the water every day, my favorite part is the amount of accessible experience and knowledge, both in the coaches, and the older sailors on the team. I’m still a novice skipper, back of the pack and trying to maintain my speed and boat handling, and every day I go out and work to learn something new, or improve on something. Having 3 fleets of dinghy’s is also an awesome treat, not many other schools have such a wide variety. Coming from a small town in southern Maine, the view of the sun setting against the Throggs neck bridge and the skyline of the city from the water is also incredible.
Sailing Goals: To improve my skills as a sailor, to look forward to learning something every day, and to have fun while doing it.
Random Facts:
Favorite Music: Pretty much anything, but will always enjoy listening to Phish, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Deadmau5, Andrew Bird, Dire Straits, U2, classic rock, and jam bands.
Any pets?: A mostly white Tibetan terrier named Harry with a brown head, black/brown ears and white “scar shaped tuft” that earned him the name Harry (Potter) Garland.
Favorite ice cream: Ben and Jerrys’ Half Baked.
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