Brad Nichol
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Brad Nichol is best known for his achievements as an American
sailor
.
Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee
in New Hampshire. He began sailing Star boats
at age 13 and has progressed to become one of the top Star sailors in the United States
. He qualified for his first World Championship at the age of 18 and has since competed in major events around the world, winning the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, the Commodore's Cup, Star New Englands, Star Pacific Coast Championship, Star Western Long Island Sound Champs, and several Star class District Championships, as well as placing in the top five in the Bacardi Cup, and many other events. Brad teamed with Star class veteran John MacCausland for his first Olympic
campaign in 2004, finishing eighth at the Olympic trials. and then fourth at the 2008 Olympic Trials with skipper Andy Horton.
Brad graduated from Williams College
in 2002 with a B.A. in economics, where he was also the captain of the sailing team. Brad spent a year teaching history at Killington Mountain School before concentrating on his sailing career. Currently he is living in Miami Beach, Florida
, and working at an investment firm. Brad also competes in a variety of other classes including Farr 40s, Melges 24s and 12 Meters. Brad is also a competitive skier and golfer and was a member of the U.S. Junior National Ski Team in high school and a four-year varsity alpine skier and All-American at Williams.
Farr 40
Melges 24
Other
United States
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sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
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Brad grew up sailing on Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee is located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. It is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire....
in New Hampshire. He began sailing Star boats
Star (sailboat)
The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
at age 13 and has progressed to become one of the top Star sailors in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He qualified for his first World Championship at the age of 18 and has since competed in major events around the world, winning the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, the Commodore's Cup, Star New Englands, Star Pacific Coast Championship, Star Western Long Island Sound Champs, and several Star class District Championships, as well as placing in the top five in the Bacardi Cup, and many other events. Brad teamed with Star class veteran John MacCausland for his first Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
campaign in 2004, finishing eighth at the Olympic trials. and then fourth at the 2008 Olympic Trials with skipper Andy Horton.
Brad graduated from Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
in 2002 with a B.A. in economics, where he was also the captain of the sailing team. Brad spent a year teaching history at Killington Mountain School before concentrating on his sailing career. Currently he is living in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter which separates the Beach from Miami city proper...
, and working at an investment firm. Brad also competes in a variety of other classes including Farr 40s, Melges 24s and 12 Meters. Brad is also a competitive skier and golfer and was a member of the U.S. Junior National Ski Team in high school and a four-year varsity alpine skier and All-American at Williams.
Regatta highlights
Star ClassStar (sailboat)
The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
- Star World Championships2006 Star World ChampionshipThe 2006 Star World Championship was held at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, United States between September 27 and October 8, 2006. The championship was administered by the International Sailing Federation.-Results:-External links:**...
(2006) 4th - Pre-Olympic Regatta, China (2006) 1st
- European Championships, Germany (2006) 3rd
- Miami Olympic Classes Regatta (2006) 2nd
- Miami Olympic Classes Regatta (2005) 1st
- Marblehead NOOD Regatta (2005) 1st
- Spring Championships of the Eastern Hemisphere, Thun, Switzerland (2005) 6th
- Bacardi Cup (2005) 4th
- Pacific Coast Championships (2004) 1st
- New England Championship (2004) 1st
- US Sailing Olympic Trials (2004) 8th
- Sheraton Shores Race Week (2003) 1st
- District 12 Championships (2003) 1st
- District 2 Championships (2003) 1st
- Spring Championships of the Western Hemisphere (2003) 2nd
- North American Championships (2002) 6th
- Western Hemisphere Jr. Championships (1997) 3rd
Farr 40
Farr 40
The Farr 40 is a 40 foot one-design sailboat designed by Farr Yacht Design in 1996 following after the Mumm 30. It is currently built by US Watercraft...
- Key West Race Week (2004) 5th
- St. Francis YC Big Boat Series (2004) 2nd
Melges 24
Melges 24
The Melges 24 is a one-design class of sailboat commonly used for racing. The boat is notable for its ability to plane over the water downwind in modest winds, and for its combination of a simple design that is highly tunable....
- North American Championship (2004) 3rd
- Annapolis NOOD (2003) 1st
Other
- 2002 New York Yacht Club Race Week, trimmer on “Raven” 2nd
- 2002 Around Long Island Race, watch captain on “Valour” 1st
- J22 North American Championships (2003) 5th