2020-21 Sailing Roster

Stanford, CA - September 20, 2019: Sammy Pickell, Athlete and Staff Headshots

Sammy Pickell

  • Position
    Crew
  • Class
    Junior
  • Height
    5-6
  • Hometown
    Corona del Mar, Calif.
  • High School
    Corona del Mar
  • Major
    Undeclared

Biography

Career Highlights
  • ICSA All-American crew
As a Sophomore (2019-20)
  • ICSA All-American crew
  • Finished second in the A Division and led Stanford to fifth-place finish at Women's Showcase Semifinals with skipper Michelle Lahrkamp (Sept. 28-29)
  • Took top honors in A division at the Jen Harris Women's Showcase while paired with Michelle Lahrkamp (Oct. 12-13)
  • Won A Division with skipper Jack Parkin and fellow crew Taylor Kirkpatrick to help Stanford to a second-place finish at the Coed Showcase Finals (Oct. 19-20)
  • Helped guide Stanford to a second-place finish at the 2019 Fall Pacific Coast Championship after pairing with skipper Telis Athanasopoulos Yogo and placing first in B Division (Nov. 16-17)
  • Crewed one of three Stanford dinghies at the St. Mary’s Team Race (March 7-8),  helping the Cardinal to first place

As a Freshman (2018-19)

  • Served as crew and finished first in the C division and second overall with skipper Telis Athanasopoulos Yogo to help lead Stanford to a first-place finish at the Sugar Bowl regatta (Sept. 22-23) 
  • Led Stanford to win at Danmark Trophy with seventh-place finish as crew in the B division with skipper Telis Athanasopoulos Yogo (Sept. 29-30)  
  • First in the A division with skipper Romain Screve as Stanford finished second at the Coed Pacific Coast Championship (Nov. 10-11)
  • Helped Stanford to 16-3 record and second-place finish as crew with skipper Romain Screve at Bob Bavier Team Race (March 2-3)
  • Served as crew with skipper Romain Screve and led Stanford to third-place finish at Friis Trophy (March 23-24)
  • Served as crew with skipper Romain Screve as Stanford went 15-0 and won the team race conference title (April 6-7)
  • Led Stanford to win at Admiral's Cup with third-place finish in the A division as crew with skipper Romain Screve (April 27-28)

The Pickell File

  • Helped team to 2016 PCISA District title
  • Second at 2018 Team Race Pacific Coast Championships
  • Fifth at 2018 Baker Team Race Nationals
  • Second at 2018 Fleet Race Pacific Coast Championships Gold A-Division
  • Fifth at 2018 Mallory Fleet Race Nationals Gold A-Division
  • Helped lead team to first at 2016 PCISA All Girls Invitational
  • Competed for Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (2014-18)
  • Second at 2015 CFJ Nationals
  • Third at 2017 Junior Women's Doublehanded Championships
  • Daughter of Sarah and Rob Pickell
  • Has one brother, Derek

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    Crew
    5'6"
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    Crew
    5'6"
  • 2020-21Junior

    Crew
    5'6"