Hailing from Saunderstown, RI, Ben has coached every level of sailing at various programs over the last 14 years before landing at UVM. Ben brings his experience as a fundraiser, recruiter, fiberglass technician, off-shore and inshore sailor, and race coach to the UVM team. He is excited to get out on the water and lead the next chapter of Catamount Sailing.
COACHING
Benjamin Chafee
ProGram director
Emma Janson
Assistant coach
As a 2019 UVM Sailing Almuna, Emma brings both a passion for Vermont Sailing and a breadth of sailing knowledge. Emma is also an ICSA umpire. She grew up in Darien, CT
BARNACLE
TENNIS BALL ENTHUSIAST
Barnacle keeps the team safe from the nefarious orange marks and the mysterious overhead lights in the basement of Kalkin.