Susanne (Suzy) Leech
s@leechline.com
860-217-1800
860-995-4300
Web Programming CV
Sailing and Videography CV
Suzy is a professional sailor, competing for both men's and women's teams as bowman and tactician. Her competitions take her around the world to sail on boats from 18 to 70 feet; she has won over 20 International regattas, and is a World Champion in the Mumm30, IACC and Yngling classes.
Major Sailing Accomplishments :
- America's Cup 1995 - America3 bowman, San Diego, CA
- Silver Medalist 2010 Women's Match Racing World Championship, Newport, RI
- Silver Medalist 2008 Women's Match Racing World Championship, Auckland, NZ
- Silver Medalist 2004 Women's Match Racing World Championship, Annapolis, MD
- Olympic Campaign 2009 - 2010 Women's Match Racing - Elliott 6M Class
- Olympic Campaign 2001 - 2004 Yngling ClassWomen's (3-person Keel Boat)
- World Champion, Ynglings 2003, Warnemunde, GER
- World Champion Mumm30 1999, Hamble, UK
- World Champion IACC 1994, San Diego, CA - America3
Videography Experience :
- ESPN Commentator covering sailing events including the 1995 America's Cup
- Co-host for ESPN's Ultimate Sailing with Gary Jobson & segment producer 1995-2000
- ESPN On-board cameraman for sailing productions 1995-present
- Commentator and segment producer for Outdoor Life Network and PBS's Boatworks
Background :
- University of Virginia, Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, 1988
- NASA Data Systems Developer for the International Space Station Program, 1988-94
Representation :
- Chairman, U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship Committee, US SAILING
- Press Officer, Women's International Match Racing Association (WIMRA)
- Yngling Class Rep, US SAILING Olympic Sailing Committee (USSOSC) 2001-08