Eric grew up in Newport, RI and knew early in life that he wanted a career in boating. He has substantial racing experience with more than 50 starts, including the 2008 Heineken Regatta. Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Denver and landed his first job as a professional in 2003 as Engineer on a 76 foot charter sailing yacht. Two years later he became captain of a 53 foot private sailing yacht. He has extensive knowledge of the cruising grounds of the Caribbean, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States