2015-16 Women's Sailing

Ayla Besemer

  • Class First Year
  • Highschool Stanford University Online High School
  • Hometown Boulder, Colorado

Biography

Before Yale: Stanford University OHS Director''s Award, United States Senate Page, TBYC Sailor of the Year, Stanford University OHS Spirit Award, Astronomy Magazine contributing writer

Hobbies: Travel, astronomy, marine biology, SCUBA diving, backpacking

Favorite Thing about Yale: "A group of individuals who strive for a dialogue that is collaborative rather than competitive, and focused on asking provocative, difficult questions."

Favorite Thing about Sailing for Yale: "A team of committed people who have your back both on and off the water."