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By: Daniel Paez

Web Manager

The athletic department introduced a new sailing program and team that will compete throughout the entire school year, under the guidance of  experienced sailor, Coach Brian Kamilar.

Much like other racing sports, the objective of sailing is to earn one point by being the first boat to cross the finish line; the team of sailors that finishes second receives two points, and so on.  There are multiple races in a regatta, or sailing competition, and at the end of the event the team with the least amount of points wins.

According to the team’s coach, Mr. Brian Kamilar, sailing is not a task that is easily undertaken.

“It is a common misconception that sailing is not an athletic sport. That is very untrue.  Sailors need to be very athletic and coordinated, especially in windy conditions.  Unlike race car drivers, sailors are the pit crew, driver, and crew chief all in one,” said Kamilar.

Coach Kamilar has an extensive resume in the sport:  he serves as the Head Race Team Coach at Coral Reef Yacht Club, has trained well over 1,000 sailors in more than 100 national and international events, and coached student Sean Brennan to his first win in the Orange Bowl Regatta.  He is excited to share his vast knowledge with the athletes that choose to participate on the new team.

“I am very excited for the upcoming season.  The Gulliver student body currently has tons of sailing talent in it.  I hope to introduce many students to the great sport of sailing.  We will certainly put Gulliver on the high school sailing map and will be force to be reckoned within the district,” said Coach Kamilar.

Junior William Gubbins and sophomore Pere Puig are both new to the sailing team.  Gubbins has competitively sailed on his own for ten years.

With Coach Kamilar’s experience and the individual talents of each athlete, the young sailing team is hoping to have a great first season.