Leighton Farrel
Instructor
Hometown and Club:
Larchmont, NYLarchmont Yacht Club
School:
Georgetown University '26Personal Bio:
I learned to sail when I was 9 at the Larchmont Yacht Club, where I was the Junior Vice Commodore. For the past 7 years I have been racing on a national and international level. I started off sailing in the Opti, later becoming a member of the US Opti National Team. I then transitioned into the 420, and then the Laser competing on a national level. I am currently a member of the Georgetown University Sailing Team competing in the MAISA conference. I have competed in 8 different boat classes and love spending time on the water with friends!Many of my favorite memories were formed in the JSA of LIS practicing, competing, and forming lifelong friendships. It was at the 2015 Opti Champs at Riverside Yacht Club that I was inspired to pursue sailing outside the summer season. I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of the Long Island Sound junior sailing community and look forward to giving back.
I am super excited to be working at Riverside Yacht Club and can’t wait to have a great summer!
Fun Fact:
I have traveled to over 30 different countries, my favorite flavor milkshake is chocolate, and my favorite place to sail is Newport, RI.
