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2023-2024 Sailing Roster

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2023-2024 Sailing Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
Aidan Araoz - Jr. Wantagh, New York /
Andrew Bistras - So. /
Aleksander Briones - Sr. Glendale, CA /
Tabitha Campbell - Jr. La Quinta, CA /
Alyssa Cardenas - Fr. Santa Clarita, California /
Brendan Connelly - Fr. Lafayette, CA /
Teresa Dang - Sr. /
Esperance De Lattre - So. Toulouse, France /
Della Eckenrod - Jr. Hartselle, AL /
John Flanagan - Jr. Denver, CO /
Phineas Fritsch - Fr. El Cerrito, CA /
John Gallagher - Sr. Falmouth, Massachusetts /
Neomi Goodman - Sr. /
Greg Griffin - So. Los Angeles, CA /
Sarah Habib - Sr. Alamo, CA /
Linnea Jackson - Jr. Santa Cruz, CA /
Conrad Kistler - So. Laguna Niguel, CA /
Dhruv Krishan - Jr. New Delhi, India /
Katinka Lennemann - So. San Carlos, California /
Hanqi Ma - Fr. Princeton, New Jersey /
Athena Mo - Fr. Beijing China /
Matthew O'Brien - Sr. Orinda, California /
Sanchita Pant - So. Mumbai, Maharashtra /
Rahul Ramesh - Jr. Richmond, Virginia /
Julia Rooney - Jr. Irvine, CA /
Sullivan Salone - Sr. Lancaster, CA /
Aki Schuessler-Langeheine - So. Munich, Bavaria, Germany /
Marianna Shand - Sr. /
Shreya Singh - Fr. San Diego, CA /
Katherine Smith - Sr. Orange County /
Orion Spatafora - Jr. Burbank, CA /
Jonah Sullivan - Jr. Newton, Massachusetts /
Kenan Thomas - So. La Jolla, CA /
Nitsa Thotz - So. Los Angeles, CA /
Alexandra Toaxen - Fr. Victoria, BC, Canada /
Adam Vanleeuwen - So. /
Jee Wah - Sr. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia /
Shivani Watson - So. Pittsburgh, PA /
Ian Wells - Sr. Newport Beach, CA /
Liam Williams - Jr. /
Anita Wong - Sr. Castro Valley, CA /
Sarah Zhang - Fr. Pleasanton, CA /
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    Aidan Araoz

    Skipper and Crew
    Jr. International Development Studies Major Labor Studies Minor
    Wantagh, New York
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    Andrew Bistras

    Skipper
    So. Undeclared I sort of grew up sailing, since before I could remember. I learned to skipper a yacht before I could drive in a straight line... I should really learn how to drive better...
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    Aleksander Briones

    Crew
    Sr. Sociology I had only sailed once before joining the team, but I grew up being out on the water all the time and wanted to try a new sport. Sailing sounded like the perfect combination of a new sport and a fun way to get out on the ocean!
    Glendale, CA
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    Tabitha Campbell

    Crew
    Jr. Major: Communication / Minors: Entrepreneurship and Film, Television & Digital Media I've always loved swimming, going to the beach, and just all things ocean, so when I found out UCLA had a sailing team, I knew it was something I had to be a part of. Even though I've only just joined the team at the beginning of this quarter with no prior sailing experience, I already feel like I've learned so much in such a short amount of time. Moving forward, I can't wait to keep learning to become the best sailor I can be and continue making incredible memories with all the members of this fabulous team!
    La Quinta, CA
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    Alyssa Cardenas

    Crew
    Fr. Applied Linguistics To develop a new skill, travel around California, and to meet adventurous people through the sailing.
    Santa Clarita, California
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    Brendan Connelly

    Skipper
    Fr. Applied Math I grew up sailing in the Great Lakes and in the SF bay. I sailed Optis, Lasers, Fjs, and C420s. I did high school sailing and am super excited to get into college sailing.
    Lafayette, CA
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    Teresa Dang

    Skipper and Crew
    Sr.
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    Esperance De Lattre

    Crew
    So. International buisness I have sailed for most of my life doing trips and internships on catamarans. My family and I love sailing from 3 weeks every summer in the south of France. I had never done competitive sailing before which is why I was really interested.
    Toulouse, France
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    Della Eckenrod

    Crew
    Jr. Biochemistry I started sailing this past summer, and I couldn’t give it up when school started! Plus I love taking pictures of the boats and my all friends sailing.
    Hartselle, AL
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    John Flanagan

    Skipper and Crew
    Jr. Computer Science I started from scratch freshman year, and now I’m cracked. Thanks captains!
    Denver, CO
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    Phineas Fritsch

    Crew
    Fr. Financial Actuarial Mathematics / Accounting I started sailing at summer camps in second grade starting with Optis and eventually moving the larger boats such as C420s and 29ers. I joined the ECHS sailing team during freshman of high school but sadly had to leave because of medical issues and transferring schools. I have a love-hate relationship with FJs, but they've grown on me. What I love most about sailing is how dynamic it is - the adaptability it requires. Light wind sailing feels and is very different to heavy wind, yet skill sets in both transfer over. This always keeps me on my toes, which makes it fun and engaging.
    El Cerrito, CA
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    John Gallagher

    Skipper
    Sr. Physics I have been sailing with the team since coming to UCLA, fulfilling a lifelong dream. I love the community and the chance to explore California’s coast!
    Falmouth, Massachusetts
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    Neomi Goodman

    Crew
    Sr.
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    Greg Griffin

    Crew
    So. Chemical Engineering I was with the sailing club last year and before then I went sailing with my family every now and then. I joined the sailing club because I wanted to go sailing more.
    Los Angeles, CA
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    Sarah Habib

    Crew
    Sr. Political Science I joined the UCLA Sailing Team because I wanted to learn sailing, make friends, and create great memories.
    Alamo, CA
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    Linnea Jackson

    Skipper and Crew
    Jr. Biochemistry / Musicology I have been sailing since I was 8 years old. I started in El Toros, then moved to FJs and Lasers in high school. I also race Wilderness 40s over summer and cruise on my families Santana! I love this team and I have a blast sailing with them every year.
    Santa Cruz, CA
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    Conrad Kistler

    Skipper
    So. Chemical Engineering I’ve been sailing casually throughout high school, and saw the club as a great way to get into racing. I hope to improve my racing skills, but also have as much fun as I can on the water!
    Laguna Niguel, CA
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    Dhruv Krishan

    Crew
    Jr. Math/Econ + Data Engineering (Minor) No Prior experience. Like getting out on the water, and wanted a club sports experience before I graduated.
    New Delhi, India
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    Katinka Lennemann

    Skipper
    So. Applied Mathematics and Statistics (double major) Never-played-a-sport turned college sailor by virtue of a well placed club fair table
    San Carlos, California
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    Hanqi Ma

    Crew
    Fr. Economics I’m new to sailing, but I joined because I really wanted to learn a water sport, also to meet cool new friends
    Princeton, New Jersey
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    Athena Mo

    Skipper and Crew
    Fr. Mathematics of Computation Sailed since elementary school - love the feel of wind blowing through!
    Beijing China
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    Matthew O'Brien

    Crew
    Sr. Psychology This is my first year sailing. I got into sailing because I love marina del ray and enjoy being close to the ocean.
    Orinda, California
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    Sanchita Pant

    Skipper
    So. Economics and Psychology I've been sailing since I was 12 years old, and it's always been a big part of my life. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, I had to take a break from sailing. When I came to college, I was really looking forward to getting back into it, eager to rekindle my love for the sport and enjoy the unique sense of freedom that comes from being out on the water. Sailing has always been a great way for me to relax and disconnect, and I’m excited to have restarted it in college.
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
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    Rahul Ramesh

    Crew
    Jr. Cognitive Science I'm completely new to sailing but have spent a lot of time in the water and on boats. I started sailing because I always thought the sailboats looked so much cooler.
    Richmond, Virginia
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    Julia Rooney

    Skipper
    Jr. English, minor in Film I’ve been sailing casually since I was 13 through Orange Coast College, and looked up the UCLA sailing team the day I found out I was admitted! Also, the people are cool and probably could have convinced me to join even if i’d never sailed a day in my life.
    Irvine, CA
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    Sullivan Salone

    Crew
    Sr. Psychobiology I am brand new to the world of sailing, having recently decided to embark on this adventure as a means of trying something new and exciting. My motivation was sparked by a desire to explore, learn, and connect with others who share a passion for the sea. This is my first year on the sailing team, and so far, it's been an amazing journey. I'm thoroughly enjoying the process of becoming a skilled sailor, and I'm excited about the friendships and experiences that await as I continue the rest of the school year!
    Lancaster, CA
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    Aki Schuessler-Langeheine

    Skipper and Crew
    So. International Business I’ve been sailing since I was very young. I’ve participated in multiple sailing courses, mostly on kielboats but have never really sailed competitively. Especially in recent years I’ve sailed mostly for fun. I enjoy sailing and I wanted to join a club in order to meet new people here.
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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    Marianna Shand

    Skipper
    Sr.
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    Shreya Singh

    Crew
    Fr. Cognitive Science I just wanted to try something new in college!
    San Diego, CA
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    Katherine Smith

    Skipper and Crew
    Sr. Philosophy and English I started sailing in Newport Beach when I was 9; I loved it so I continued sailing every summer. In high school I began racing CFJs and coaching new sailors then moved on to racing Keelboats. Now I am sailing for UCLA—Go Bruins!
    Orange County
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    Orion Spatafora

    Skipper
    Jr. English / art history Sailed on orcas island as a kid and taught sailing there for two years. Sailed on the UC Santa Cruz for two years. Now I sail with ucla!
    Burbank, CA
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    Jonah Sullivan

    Crew
    Jr. Chemical Engineering I am new to sailing this year! Decided to try it out after meeting some people on the team and very glad I did.
    Newton, Massachusetts
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    Kenan Thomas

    Crew
    So. Global Studies and Cognitive Science I love the ocean and the team at UCLA is a great way for me to get out there! Go Bruins!!
    La Jolla, CA
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    Nitsa Thotz

    Crew
    So. Sociology and Asian American Studies My first sailing experience was on a catamaran on Lake Michigan, I had no idea that ten years later I’d be competing for ucla all across California!
    Los Angeles, CA
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    Alexandra Toaxen

    Skipper
    Fr. Psychology I first learned to sail beginning with optimists, and later raced 420s back home in Canada. I'm excited to be able to continue this passion at a higher level on the UCLA team!
    Victoria, BC, Canada
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    Adam Vanleeuwen

    Crew
    So. Mechanical engineering I started sailing in college after doing other ocean activities such as surfing and windsurfing before college.
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    Jee Wah

    Crew
    Sr. Mathematics/Economics I started sailing in high school, and I knew it was something I wanted to continue doing in college. It’s going to be my third year on the team, and I can’t wait to have fun with everyone!
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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    Shivani Watson

    Crew
    So. Environmental Science / Environmental Health I grew up sailing with my family in MA, especially my dad growing up. However, I grew up in a landlocked state so I didn't get to sail very frequently but I enjoyed it so I wanted to gain more sailing experience and spend more time on the water now that I live near the ocean for the first time in my life so I wanted to take this opportunity to sail!
    Pittsburgh, PA
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    Ian Wells

    Skipper
    Sr. Electrical Engineer I grew up sailing sabots in Newport Harbor as a young kid. The UCLA club sailing team is full of wonderful people who have helped me rediscover this passion of mine.
    Newport Beach, CA
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    Liam Williams

    Skipper and Crew
    Jr.
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    Anita Wong

    Crew
    Sr. Economics major, music industry minor This is my first year on the team and I totally regret not joining the team sooner. I grew up swimming so water sports have always held a special place in my heart. Right when I stepped foot on my first sail boat, I knew that this team was for me. Everyone on the team is so incredibly kind, inclusive, and dedicated to the sport. 10/10 highly recommend
    Castro Valley, CA
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    Sarah Zhang

    Crew
    Fr. Econ I joined sailing because I wanted to take advantage of having amazing waters in LA and do adrenaline sports! I’m new to sailing and learning how to navigate the waters has been so fun. This team has the kindest most welcoming people ever, best way to start off my first year!
    Pleasanton, CA