Fred Strammer grew up in Venice, Florida has been campaigning in the 49er for the last four years. He and his teammate Mike Kuschner are top contenders for the 2016 Olympic berth in the 49er class. This winter, they will focus their training in Argentina and Brazil before coming to Florida for their Olympic Trials.

Competitive sailing for Mike Kuschner began on the inland lakes of Minnesota.  Growing up on the inland lakes provided for an early experience with competitive racing, however it wasn’t until he relocated to San Francisco for his high school years that he started to make a name for him-self in the national and international sailing scene.  While in San Francisco, Kuschner lead his self-started high-school sailing team to successful seasons, racing out of St. Francis Yacht Club.

Fred Strammer:

2013 ISAF World Cup Miami Champion
2013-2014 U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Topsider
2015 Etchells Chicago Verve and Great Lake National Champion
2015 U.S. Sailing Development Team Sperry Topsider
2015 Copa Brasil De Vela 12th

Mike Kuschner:

2014 Melges 32 World Champion
2014 Around Jamestown Island Speed Record Holder – GC32
2011 49er Miami World Cup (12th)
2008-2009 St. Mary’s College Sailing Team Captain
2009 St. Mary’s College Sailing Fleet Race National Champion
2008 St. Mary’s College Sailing Team Race National Champion
2006 29er World Championship – Silver Fleet (1st)
2004-2005 U.S. Sailing Team (Tornado crew)

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