About Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer:

• Where I live: Annapolis, MD
• Where I'm from: San Diego, CA (Point Loma)

How I got started sailing: I was on boats since a young age with my family. Then at the age of 8, I began the junior program at the San Francisco Yacht Club. I was instantly hooked.

How I got started with sailing: My family sailed. Grew up with our family vacations always being on a boat. Started at the junior program at San Diego Yacht Club.

Athletic achievements:  US Sailing Team Member 2003, ’06, ’07. All-American 2000-2002. ICSA Women’s National Champion 2001.

Athletic goals: Win an Olympic medal

Inspiration: my dad…competitive, respected by his competitors, stressed the importance of having fun while doing well

Favorite spot to do my sport: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

What I do when I'm not sailing: Hang out with my new hubby J., walk my dog Nelly  

My job: Sailing, coach

Education: BA in Political Science from Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa (2002), University of San Diego High School (1997)

Web site: www.teammolly.org