Patrick grew up in Euclid, Ohio, just outside of Cleveland. As a youngster he spent his summers sailing with The Christmas Cove Improvement Association. Learning to sail on day sailers like the Designer’s Choice 10, and then to race International 420s and Lasers. He went on to race Christmas Cove 21’s and the Etchells fleet of the Rockland Yacht Club and crewed on Newport-Bermuda and Marblehead-Halifax races.
Patrick graduated from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa with a degree in Political Science. A three sport athlete at Grinnell (NCAA Division III) in soccer, swimming, and tennis. He has been a carpenter by trade for the past 20 years.
As Head Sailing Coach at The Apprenticeshop in Rockland Maine for the past 12 years, coaching Junior and Senior High School students, he is very experienced with New England sailing programs.
Patrick has accomplished 7 Atlantic crossings:
Patrick enjoys sailing in all its forms: dinghy racing, keelboat racing, cruising in modern and traditional rigs, ice boating, kite boarding, and most recently windsurfing.
Patrick lives in Rockland with his wife Elizabeth, a Rockland native, and their 5 year old daughter, Rita.
Patrick says he has always been impressed with Maine Maritime Academy and feels honored to be a part of its mission. He is excited to work with and learn from his students and colleagues.