Andrew Hopkins and his teammate of Susanna Hopkins and Mary Bevans hail from Charleston, SC. Andrew moved from Walled Lake, Michigan where he met his wife Susanna on the Clemson University Sailing Team. Susanna’s sister, Mary competed on the College of Charleston Sailing Team and rounds out the all-family team. The team intends to compete in and around the Southeastern Lightning District and will be mentored by local Lightning sailors, Greg Fisher & Ryan Davidson.
“We are humbled and excited to be chosen as one of the boat grant recipients for the 2025 season! We hope to build upon the legacy of the program by competing with enthusiasm and emphasizing fun and learning. Thank you to the Lightning Class for this amazing opportunity. We’re looking forward to a summer full of great Lightning sailing!” – Andrew Hopkins
Tentative regatta schedule:
SELD District Championship Regatta, Wrightsville Beach, NC May
Hobcaw Yacht Club Open Regatta, Charleston, SC – July
Carolina YC Open Regatta, Charleston, SC – July
SAYRA Regatta, Wrightsville Beach, NC – August
U32 Regatta - October
Halloween Regatta, Augusta, GA – October
Wild Oyster Regatta, Charleston, SC – October