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​BLAKE
'sailing is in the air'

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Blake is our campaign manager. He is the one who makes things happen. Super dependable, always smiling, funny and fearless, he also often takes a wave or two for the team on the foredeck. Blake makes the most succulent sandwiches - a culinary task he is willing to dedicate HOURS prior to a race. He's a sucker for country music and knows 80% of those songs by heart. Blake is the only member of the team who has managed to out-orange Nat.

Birth: Carmel, Indiana
Primary Role on the team: Crewed event bow, light wind driver, makes up almost half of the double handed team.
Age he became a sailor: 18 as a Freshman in college.
Family: One of four kids, all family members are non-sailors.
Education: Naval architecture and marine engineering degree from Webb Institute.
Profession: Naval architect/Marine engineer
Type of sailing he loves: High wind or close racing. Maybe even both.
Other Hobbies: ...He is sure that he does other things. Definitely enjoys fishing, woodworking, and plays guitar. 

In his own words
Why Sailing?: "I find the competition exhilarating. Every race presents new challenges and there is no right answer. Even after the race you can't always come up with a definitive winning plan. I especially love winning when I am the underdog."

His advice to people attempting offshore without a toilet on board: "Oh, there is a bucket? I wish people told me these things."

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