Eleanor (El) Lawson will again teach at CYC this summer.  Eleanor Lawson grew up sailing with her parents and grandparents in Duxbury, MA. She started a sailing team at her high school Nobles, and then took a gap year between high school and college to train for her Yachtmaster certification in Australia. El went on to crew on the Connecticut College sailing team, and graduated with a BA in Architectural Studies in 2009. El enjoys sailing both big and little boats. She has raced in seven Bermuda races, and sailed a Trans-Atlantic in 2008. While El enjoys the excitement of racing, her true passion lies in cruising for fun and exploring new places.