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Nautica's coolest company initiative was its mandatory sailing classes. It only makes sense-Nautica is a SAILING inspired brand. For three weeks, we got on board the boats and learned the skills of a sailor. After the lessons, we would head back to the studio to use our new knowledge to design. Below are some of the trims, graphics and details which spawned from my time sailing. (I took extra lessons on my own to complete a certification to sail a 24'er. I'm hooked! But I would never want to own my own boat-it takes a lot of work to maintain...but one should never say never....)
One of the best projects I ever had was designing graphics for the U.S. and Chinese Sailing Teams. This was the first time that I ever had to get my artwork approved by an international division of Nautica and the Official Olympics Sponsorship Committee! I still remember the crazy e-mails that went on for weeks! When the project was finally complete, it was really cool to see my designs on the U. S. and Chinese Sailing Teams.