Under Pressure
James grew up in New York City, but spent his summers sailing Maine’s Penobscot Bay, where he fell in love with the sea. He has sailed for over a decade and has worked as a sailing instructor for 5 years. He is a seasoned racer, competing in regattas up and down the coast of New England in Optis and 420s. After graduating high school, he sailed from Rome to Antigua aboard S/Y Vela, earning his 200-ton captain’s license. He now attends the Royal Welsh College in Wales.
