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Coaching Staff.

Benjamin Chafee
Program Director
Hailing from Saunderstown, RI, Ben has coached every level of sailing at various programs over the last 14 years before landing at UVM. Ben brings his experience as a fundraiser, recruiter, fiberglass technician, off-shore and inshore sailor, and race coach to the UVM team. He is excited to get out on the water and lead the next chapter of Catamount Sailing.
Emma Janson
Assistant Coach
As a 2019 UVM Sailing Alumna, Emma brings both a passion for Vermont Sailing and a breadth of sailing knowledge. Emma grew up in Darien, CT.


Justin Assad
Assistant Coach
Barnacle
Tennis Ball Enthusiast
Barnacle keeps the team safe from the nefarious orange marks and the mysterious overhead lights in the basement of Kalkin.

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