SOPHOMORE (2024-25): Competed in seven regattas… Posted a third place finish in his first regatta of the season, the Charles Invitational… Added fourth at the Barnett Trophy and third at the Captain Hurst Bowl… Best finish in the spring was second at the Thompson Trophy… Other top five finish was fifth at the Aaron Szambecki Team Race
First-Year (2023-24): Competed in five regattas during his first year ... Placed fourth at the Peak Foliage regatta in the fall, his second career regatta ... Had his best two finises in the final regattas of the season, a third place finish at the Central 4 UNH regatta and a third place finish at the Little 3 regatta, a race that saw him rank first in the B Division.
Before Dartmouth: Attended Camden Hills Regional High School where he played soccer and was on the sailing team ... Was the class valedictorian his senior year ... Outside of high school sailing, he crewed on a Center Harbor 31 called Senshin, where he won the King of Span Regatta and the Camden Yacht Club Summer Series ... Also worked as a sailing instructor for four years.
Personal: Son of Mark Eggena and Cheryl Liechty ... Father attended fellow Ivy, Yale ... Has one brother ... Possibly interested in majoring in engineering and pursuing a career in engineering or business ... Enjoys skiing, hiking, and playing piano, which he has done since he was five years old.