Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Experts

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Experts

Q&A with Guest Skippers


Olivier Blanchet / DPPI / Vendée Globe

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Experts

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Experts


What did you study in school that most prepared you for your profession?

– David, West Newbury MA, USA

Biology

I grew up on a farm and was always interested in what was in the water in the ponds, rivers and swampy areas. I also loved going to the coast and... read more

Math

I was a math major in college, and those skills were certainly necessary to study ocean physics as a graduate student. Studying plastic pollution in... read more

History & Math

Good question David.  My profession is operating ships like tankers and bulk carriers.  Like Rich Wilson, I grew up sailing and watching ships go... read more

Exercise Physiology

I  had a double major as an Undergraduate in Exercise Physiology and Education. I then went to Graduate School for Education which allowed me to... read more

Journalism

Journalism–my classes in both high school and college, and actually working on real newspapers in both schools–best prepared me for what... read more

Theater History

In college I studied theater history, and had to write many long research papers. Learning how to structure a research project and use primary... read more

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea

Q&A with Skipper Rich Wilson at sea