Chris Snow joins us this week on the SDYC Sailcast to talk about getting into sailing, his journey with North Sails and sailing, his children, and his new career adventure.
The conversation starts with discussing how Chris got into sailing, mentioning the Day Sailor and his, at the time, big adventures to Day Sailors Nationals. From there he reviews his time sailing on the East Coast in high school and college, before he met his wife Mary in Annapolis. The two shared a love for the Snipe boat. Once Mary was relocated to San Diego, Chris followed and began his career working for North Sails and eventually One Design with Vince Bruhn where he was able to learn a lot about the industry and sport.
Chris talks about the Junior Program and his children, Nevin and Patrick, having the opportunity to learn sailing at SDYC. “It’s all about getting down there and having fun,” he explains. “That’s what made them into sailors.
Chris talks about the two sailing against each other in college and how they are both still avid sailors, especially Nevin who is an aspiring Olympian in the 49er class. Chris reviews some of the steps on getting into the Olympics, including that the US is currently the first alternative in the 49er class. You can visit www.sdycsf.org if you’re interesting in supporting the team.
Chris is now occupying his time with something he loves. He started a business for customers who want one on one assistance for those who want to learn more about sailing. “I’m trying to make it a resource for sailors of all levels,” he explains. “Start asking questions, and you will find the answer.”