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Junior Training

Justin Penna

On-Site Supervisor

Marcus Gasperini

Head Instructor

I am 20 years old and am going into my third year at the University of Findlay. I am studying Animal Science/Pre Vet. I started my sailing career at 7 at River Rats and have continued to go and work for what will be my thirteenth year. This will be my fourth year as an instructor. I hope we can make this summer great for the students and the other instructors.

Andrew Dinger

Instructor

I am a sophomore at CBA and sail on CBA's team. I attended River Rats two summers ago and I have been sailing consistently for about four years.

Aidan Welch

Instructor

I am going into my junior year at Biotechnology High School. I have been sailing for 10 years, and on the high school sailing team. This is my first year working at River Rats.

Will Keegan

Instructor

Hello my name is Will Keegan. I am going into my junior year at Saint John Vianney High School. I have been sailing at River Rats for five years. This will be my first year working at River Rats camp.

Pier Downie

Instructor

Lucas Raymond

Instructor

Brendan Villa

Junior Instructor

My name is Brendan Villa. I am currently 15 years old and a sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. I have been sailing with River Rat since I was 8 years old, and decided to become a junior instructor in my 8th year with River Rats. I am looking forward to a great summer of sailing this year.

Nathan Olmeda

Junior Instructor

Orian Shorshi

Junior Instructor

Oliver Levine

Junior Instructor

I am Oliver Levine. I am 15 years old from Fair Haven and attend Biotechnology High School. I have been a six full year return student at River Rats' sailing school. I started at 9 years old. During my starting year I was a little timid, but the welcoming atmosphere from students and instructors alike made this school home. Not only did this school turn into a home for me, but it taught me to conduct myself in stressful situations proving useful in my day to day life. Part of my goal for being an instructor is to teach these kids the importance of enjoying the river safely and without damaging the integrity of our water and in a way that helps them in their journey to becoming responsible adults.

Alex Calabretta

Junior Instructor

Adult Training

Jacek Polubiec (J P)

Instructor

Frank Munn

Instructor

Blake Wattenbarger

Instructor

Dick Muise

Instructor