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Junior Training

Justin Penna

On-Site Supervisor

Andrew Dinger

Head 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.

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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.

Aidan Welch

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.  
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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.

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Nathan Olmeda 

Junior Instructor

Orian Shorshi

Junior Instructor

Alex Calabretta

Junior Instructor

Adult Training

Jacek Polubiec (J P)

Instructor

Frank Munn

Instructor

Blake Wattenbarger

Instructor

Dick Muise

Instructor