We are a core group of individuals collaborating with a diverse and talented team of United States Merchant Marine Academy Faculty, Students and Alumni. Our mission is to actively solicit funds and donations of sail and power vessels for use in the various waterfront programs, maritime instruction, intercollegiate sailing competitions, and intramural sports.
Ralf Steitz, President of the USMMA Sailing Foundation
Ralf brings to the foundation his 15 years professional experience as director of offshore sailing activities at US Merchant Marine Academy, and a combination of over 40 years of combined sailing and boat handling experience. He is active and well known throughout the sailing world, having participated in such events as the America’s Cup, Transatlantic/Transpacific ocean races, Maxi worlds, Farr 40 Worlds.
He brings the same passion that made him a great sailor to the teaching and training of people of all ages about sailing and seamanship. Ralf has always been a strong supporter of the sailing foundation, and has been actively involved with the program since its creation in 1995.
Ralf is also active as a member on the Safety at Sea Committee for the Storm Trysail Club in Larchmont, member of US Sailing and Storm Trysail Club. Ralf has been the recipient of numerous awards for his efforts to promote the sport of sailing including the OWEN C. TORREY award for outstanding service, Timothea LARR award for his lifelong contribution towards the advancement of sailor education, training, and safety.
--Ralf Steitz
USMMA Sailing Foundation,Inc.
Mobile 516-423-6422
Office 516-204-7860
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Skype: rsteitz.usmmasf
