First and only American to win the World Outright Speed Sailing Record and founder of North American Speed Sailing Project (NASSP)

• First set a World Speed Record in 2008
• Set a new outright world speed record in 2010 in Luderitz, Namibia
• Twice made the short list for Rolex Yachtsman of the Year (2010, 2012)
• Shortlisted for ISAF World Sailor of the Year (2011)
• n 2008 Rob founded the North American Speed Sailing Project (NASSP), creating a group of athletes intent on competing in speed sailing events internationally. The goal of NASSP is to set records, win events and bring speed sailing titles back to American shores
• Through his testing and development Rob created a new class within speed sailing, using “GS” or giant speed boards, boards that are capable of sailing two and one half the speed of the wind
• 3X World Champion –
  • 2012 in Salin-de-Giraud, France
  • 2016 in Martha’s Vineyard, USA
  • 2018 in Masirah, Oman