Hello
I'm Erica. I'm a passionate believer in working hard, embracing adventure, pushing personal limits, and leaving the world better than you found it.​​
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I'm also a professional sailor. More about that below...
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When I'm not sailing I'm kitesurfing, working with a non-profit in India, or enjoying quality time with friends and family.
About the Athlete
EXPERIENCED
Offshore sailor with over 75,000 ocean miles, including racing through the Southern Ocean via the 3 Great Capes. Broad knowledge base of boat maintenance and seamanship.
Erica built thousands of offshore miles in IMOCA 60 and class 40, gaining exposure to high end modifications from some of sailing's most extreme race circuits. She has also competed internationally in double-handed world championships.
DEDICATED ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN IN THE SPORT
Previous Skipper with The Maiden Factor empowering women in the sport. Helped shape a positive experience for many women during their first trip offshore throughout a circumnavigation.
“Offshore Pathways” co-lead with The Magenta Project.
DETERMINED TO PUSH HER OWN LIMITS FURTHER
Recent racing highlights include:
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Represented USA at 2024 Offshore Double-Handed World Championship
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OGR Race Southern Ocean Legs 2 & 3 (Farr 58 Maiden, overall IRC winners).
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Line honors in 2022 Bermuda Shorthanded Return Race
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7th at the 2021 European & World Championships for Mixed Doublehanded Offshore (Figaro 3).
Education
2010-2014
Boston University
BA in Linguistics,
Minors: Arabic & Speech Pathology
Erica's studies at Boston University in Arabic Language & Culture fostered a passion for travel and learning about the world.​
As a team member of Boston University Dinghy Sailing (BUDS) - She was a skipper for and captain of the women's team.
Graduated: 2010
North Kingstown High School
In addition to her passion for studies Erica also began racing for her high school team, becoming co-captain and co-MVP her senior year.
American Offshore & Shorthanded Sailor.