New Class of 2010 Profiles

Bob Delnickas (Bobby D), class of 2010, Restoration Program

I was born on 12/7/43, in Hartford, CT and I am so old, that my younger years are not clear. I do remember my first boat ride and wondering as I watched the clear water deepen beneath me.  I passed up college and joined the US Air Force, where I was a special operations Rescue and survival specialist (Airborne).
For the next 35 years, I was a medical surgical sales representative... read more


Jens Lange, class of 2010, Restoration Program

Jens Lange was born on 29 NOV 1968 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany
He came to sailing at age 18 during his mandatory civil service in Germany, his first experiences were on old, traditional gaff rigged life boats sailing thru the Baltic Sea. As much as he enjoyed these days he choose a career in the Automotive Industry, received his MBA from Wirtschaftsakademie Hamburg and ... read more


Margot Koch, class of 2010, Restoration Program

I was born on 5/17/1984, in Boston, MA. I always enjoyed woodworking, from summer camp at age 8 to high school shop class. Spent lots of time working with my hands in other artistic medias- painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture and stained glass. I also coordinated a few murals in community centers and coffee shops, during high school and college. My mom had an 18' Cape Dory ... read more


Ron Parker, Jr., class of 2010, Restoration Program

I was born in Los Angeles, Ca. I won't say about my younger years, as that was too long ago to remember! I graduated from the Northeastern University, in Boston, Ma, with a BS. on Industrial Technology/Electrical Engineering, back in 1975.  I attended the Babson College, in Wellesley, Ma. and had my MBA, in 1980.  Before IYRS, I have worked as an Electrical Design Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer ... read more