EYC Foundation Grants Over $20K

The EYC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Eastport Yacht Club (Annapolis, MD), has awarded scholarships totaling over $20,000 to a group of exceptional students who share a deep passion for water and boating. These scholarships will facilitate their pursuit of marine and maritime education, empowering them to make significant contributions to these industries.

Each student will receive $1,000 per semester, contingent upon maintaining academic excellence and dedicating themselves to the Marine and Maritime Industries. For the 2023-2024 academic year, six new outstanding students have been selected to receive scholarships. The recipients are as follows:

• Caleb Brockett from Adamstown, MD will continue to study naval architecture at Webb Institute in New York. After completing his undergraduate studies, he plans to pursue a Master’s degree in naval architecture at the University of Michigan or Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is currently considering a career in either ship design with the Naval Surface Warfare Center or in commercial maritime salvage.

• Luke Carter from Riva, MD will study composite boat building at the Landing School in Maine. After his first year at the Landing School focusing on composite boatbuilding, Luke plans to study yacht design or marine systems during his second year. He plans to have a long-term career in the marine industry as a yacht designer or even owning his own business.

• Julia Kruesi from Annapolis, MD will study marine science at the University of Delaware. After completing a degree in marine science, Julia wants to help communities tackle marine environmental challenges. Her focus will be on marine pollution and ecosystem sustainability, such as the health of the blue crab and oyster populations on the Chesapeake Bay.

• Beatrice Waterman from Catonsville, MD will study marine transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After earning an undergraduate degree in marine transportation and an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Beatrice intends to make her career in sailboat racing, in whatever capacity that she can.

• Archer Crane of Malvern, PA will study marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy. Having already spent nine months sailing the world on the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet, Archer will now focus on earning an undergraduate degree in marine engineering and an unlimited tonnage engineering officer’s license. He plans to pursue a career as an engineering officer aboard a ship with the goal of advancing to Chief Engineer.

• Zachary Hardy of Falls Church, VA will study marine transportation at Maine Maritime Academy. While earning an undergraduate degree in marine transportation and earning an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Zachary will be considering career options as a Coast Guard officer, a ship’s officer on a commercial ship, or working in the yachting industry.

Additionally, the EYC Foundation has renewed scholarships for seven re-applicants:
• Will Arnone (studying Vessel Operations & Technology at Maine Maritime)
• Teleri Wilt (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy)
• Christopher Kaminiskas (studying Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University)
• James Breil (studying Naval Architecture at the University of Michigan)
• Dylan Bender (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy)
• Nathaniel Gifford (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy)
• Chris Grieves the recipient of the Stephen Voorhis Memorial Scholarship (studying Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at Webb Institute)

About EYC Foundation
The EYC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and serves as the charitable extension of the Eastport Yacht Club. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and the workforce in the Marine and Maritime fields. The foundation achieves this through a range of programs designed for students from elementary school to high school and beyond. Annual initiatives include STEM through Sailing and Boating, the Jr. Sailing Scholarship program, the Marine & Maritime Scholarship program, Marine Wizards, and the Marine and Maritime Career Expo. Learn more about EYC Foundation’s Programs at eycfoundation.org