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Will La Dow

  • Position
    Skipper
  • Class
    Sophomore
  • Height
    5-10
  • Hometown
    San Diego, CA
  • Highschool
    Point Loma HS
  • Major
    Undeclared

Biography

As a Sophomore (2015-16)

• Finished seventh with Yuku Yoshiyasu in the A-division of the Stedman Hood Trophy (Sept. 27)
• Took fourth place in the A-division of the Truxton Umsted Regatta with Yuki Yoshiyasu (Oct. 18)

As a Freshman (2014-2015) 

• Skippered Stanford to a second-place finish in the B-division with fellow freshman Kennedy Placek at the St. Mary’s Fall Inter-Conference, his collegiate debut (Sept. 27)
• Sailed with Amelia Hardy at the Nickerson Trophy, finishing fourth in the A-division and third overall (Nov. 1)
• Partnered with Sammy Steele at the Jeremy McIntyre Team Race and the Graham Hall Team Race, both of which Stanford won with an 8-0 record (Feb. 28, Mar. 21)
• Participated in the Friis Team Race (Mar. 28)
• Led Stanford to a win at the Boston Dinghy Cup, finishing first in the C-division with crew Sammy Steele (Apr. 26)
• Aided Stanford in retaining the Carter Ford PCCSC Team Race Conference Championship, teaming with Sammy Steele (May 3)

 

The La Dow File

• Started sailing at the San Diego Yacht Club
• Graduate of Point Loma High School
• Captain of the Point Loma Sailing and Surf teams in 2013 and 2014
• 2014 Baker Team Race National Champion
• 2014 Mallory Fleet Race National Champion
• 2013 Baker Team Race National Champion
• Son of Richard and Robin La Dow
• Brother Jake La Dow competes on the sailing team at St. Mary’s College of Maryland