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2020-21 Sailing Roster

Gavin Dowley

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown Marblehead, Mass.
  • Highschool Marblehead

Biography

2020-21 (Spring):
Competed in three regattas during the spring … Finished sixth among eight boats as a crew member at Coast Guard’s J70 Invitational (4/10).

High School:
Four-year letterwinner as a crew member at Marblehead … Team captain who helped the program with the Northeast Conference North Division Championship during senior campaign … Also played on the club ice hockey every year … Registered 15 career goals and five assists, including six goals and three assists as a senior … Won the team’s unsung hero award … High honor roll student … Member of the school orchestra and student peer mentor program.
 
Personal:
Majoring in Economics and minoring in Finance … Enjoys fly fishing, playing spikeball, and surfing … Favorite athlete is Conor McGregor … Plans to pursue a career in finance after graduation.
 
Why Did You Choose Connecticut College?
“I chose to attend Connecticut College primarily because of athletics and academics. Conn has a sailing team which initially brought the school onto my radar. After I toured the school, I realized the value the school puts on education in combination with athletics. This is when I decided I wanted to come to Conn because I knew I had found a place where I could sail competitively while studying what interests me.”

What Does #OneCamel Mean To You?
“#OneCamel means that we are all a part of one big family. It also means people need to think about their actions and how they affect those around them.”