DiscoverThe Academy Insider Podcast - Your Guide to The Naval Academy Experience#072 Ask G 04: Is Off-Shore Sailing a year round sport? And where do they sail to?
#072 Ask G 04: Is Off-Shore Sailing a year round sport? And where do they sail to?

#072 Ask G 04: Is Off-Shore Sailing a year round sport? And where do they sail to?

Update: 2024-10-30
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Ready to navigate the thrilling world of Naval Academy sailing? Join us as we unravel the opportunities and adventures that await those who become part of this elite team. Listener Nick Veldhouse from Boise, Idaho has questions about his daughter's new commitment to the Naval Academy's offshore sailing team, and we’ve got the answers. This episode covers everything from the team’s year-round schedule and prestigious East Coast regattas to their exhilarating international voyages, including an intriguing trip to Bermuda. Plus, if you're keen on firsthand insights, episode 55 with former skipper Andrew Shea comes highly recommended.

As we continue season two of the Academy Insider Podcast, our mission remains to support midshipmen, prospective candidates, and their families. This episode blends practical information with captivating stories from Academy graduates and affiliates. Whether you're a current midshipman, a parent, or just curious about life at the Naval Academy, this episode is your gateway to understanding the unique experiences and rigorous training that shape these young sailors into champions. Tune in and discover why being part of the Naval Academy sailing team is a remarkable journey that extends beyond the horizon.

The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.

Grant Vermeer your host is the person who started it all. He is the founder of Academy Insider and the host of The Academy Insider podcast and the USNA Property Network Podcast. He was a recruited athlete which brought him to Annapolis where he was a four year member of the varsity basketball team. He was a cyber operations major and commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Community. He was stationed at Fort Meade and supported the Subsurface Direct Support mission.

He separated from the Navy in 2023 and now owns The Vermeer Group, a boutique residential real estate company that specializes in serving the United States Naval Academy community PCSing to California & Texas.

We are here to be your guide through the USNA experience.

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#072 Ask G 04: Is Off-Shore Sailing a year round sport? And where do they sail to?

#072 Ask G 04: Is Off-Shore Sailing a year round sport? And where do they sail to?

GRANT VERMEER