Shannon Bush was never a shrinking violet. Growing up, she was surrounded by all boys as far as siblings and cousins. “You have to be tough and hold your own. You learn how to adapt and survive,” said the 11th place finisher at the 2023 Worlds. Bush has maintained that mentality throughout her life — … Continue reading
Dave Brennan has spent a large portion of his life on Biscayne Bay — sailing, fishing, scuba diving and just plain having fun. When a young Dave Brennan relocated from Providence, Rhode Island to Miami, another world based on the beauty and bounty of Biscayne Bay opened up. He was a junior sailor out of … Continue reading
When Jon Holt initially started a sailing program at the Greig City Academy in 2014, he never imagined he would be bringing a group of teenagers to the AON Etchells World Championships less than a decade later. It all started when Greig City Academy headmaster named Holt, a geography teacher, head of outdoor education at … Continue reading
During his two-year stint as chairman of the Etchells International Governing Committee, Andrew Cumming was very vocal about promoting Corinthian racing. Actually, Cumming said he began “agitating” about getting more amateur boats to major regattas while serving as a governor on the IGC. The Canadian skipper believes doing so is critical to the future of … Continue reading
MIAMI, FL — Sometimes out of crisis comes positive action and renewed energy. A few years ago, the International Etchells Class was confronted with a serious issue that caused anxiety, concern and differences of opinion among the membership at-large. Class leaders responded by conducting an honest assessment of the situation then crafting the most fair … Continue reading