We are a team of 33 undergraduate students at Cornell University who share a passion to build the next generation of robotic, intelligent sailboats.

Full Team Photo

Our Leads ensure the team is fully prepared for the competition each June and making progress on the long term goals.

Alex Headshot

Alex is from Juneau Alaska. He can often be found climbing, cooking, or searching for outdoor adventures such as caving or whitewater kayaking. If you want to become instant friends with him, all that is needed is to show him a new and out of the way spot on campus.

Alex Eagan

Full Team Lead

Environmental Engineering

2024

Katelyn Headshot

Katelyn is from Long Island, New York. Outside of CUSail, she loves creating works of art and writing poetry. When she is not studying, she might be sneaking off to Kung Fu Tea for a �well-deserved� break.

Katelyn Li

Mechanical Lead

Mechanical Engineering

2025

Grace Headshot

Grace is from San Mateo, CA. Outside of CUSail, you can probably find her with a large cup of coffee studying in Carpenter or Upson. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, exploring Ithaca, and going to Trader Joes.

Grace Wang

Navigation Lead

Computer Science

2024

Ridhwan Headshot

Ridhwan is from Long Island New York. He loves to stay active and hit the gym! Outside of CUSail, he is part of Theta Tau, A researcher for Zhang Research Group, and serves as the Academic Lead for IEEE.

Ridhwan Ahmed

Navigation Lead

Electrical & Computer Engineering

2025

Riya Headshot

Riya Varghese is from New York City. She has learned how to swim 3 times; hopefully, this will be her last. Outside of CUSail, she likes to watch Netflix murder/crime shows, hang out with friends and find new ledges to sit on.

Riya Varghese

Business & Operations Lead

Information Science Systems & Technology

2025

The Mechanical Subteam designs and manufactures the mechanical components of the boat.

Katelyn Headshot

Katelyn is from Long Island, New York. Outside of CUSail, she loves creating works of art and writing poetry. When she is not studying, she might be sneaking off to Kung Fu Tea for a �well-deserved� break.

Katelyn Li

Mechanical Lead

Mechanical Engineering

2025

Alex Headshot

Alex is from Juneau Alaska. He can often be found climbing, cooking, or searching for outdoor adventures such as caving or whitewater kayaking. If you want to become instant friends with him, all that is needed is to show him a new and out of the way spot on campus.

Alex Eagan

Full Team Lead

Environmental Engineering

2024

Sophie Headshot

Sophie is from Baltimore, Maryland, and loves to hang out with friends and be outside. She currently also is in an acapella group and runs the learning and development program for her sorority!

Sophie Davis

Mechanical Team

Environmental Engineering

2026

Marco Headshot

Marco is from Westwood Massachusetts and often goes fishing off Cape Cod. Besides CUSail, he is an active member of the Rugby club and a manager at Student Agencies.

Marco Conte

Mechanical Team

Mechanical Engineering

2026

Allison Headshot

Allison Lou

Mechanical Team

Mechanical Engineering

2024

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Eliana Olson is from Brooklyn, New York. She loves to hike and be out in nature. Outside of CUSail, you can find her drinking oatmilk matchas, studying in Mann library, or taking the occasional nap in the Olin basement.

Eliana Olson

Mechanical Team

Environmental Engineering

2026

Emma Headshot

Emma is from small-town-Wisconsin and is interested in working with renewable energy. Outside of CUSail, Emma loves sailing, running, and playing water polo.

Emma Moore

Mechanical Team

Mechanical Engineering

2026

Lila Headshot

Lila Tauzin-Fox is from Los Angeles, California. She loves eating sweets and taking naps in the sun. Outside of CUSail, she can be found exploring Ithaca or pretending to do work in the stacks.

Lila Tauzin-Fox

Mechanical Team

Mechanical Engineering

2026

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Sawyer is from Cape May Court House, New Jersey. He grew up by the beach and loves everything that has to do with being on the beach, including surfing and sailing. He is also a midshipman in Cornell University’s NROTC Unit, where after graduation he will serve the country as a Naval Officer.

Sawyer Lomax

Mechanical Team

Engineering

2027

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April is from Ashland, Massachusetts. She loves to read fantasy and romance novels, crochet, and watch movies. Outside of CUSail, she ballroom dances on the Cornell DanceSport team.

April Wang

Mechanical Team

Materials Science and Engineering

2027

The Navigation Subteam works with the boat's electrical and software components - including PCB design, sensor integration, sailing algorithms, power management, and radio communication.

Grace Headshot

Grace is from San Mateo, CA. Outside of CUSail, you can probably find her with a large cup of coffee studying in Carpenter or Upson. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, exploring Ithaca, and going to Trader Joes.

Grace Wang

Navigation Lead

Computer Science

2024

Ridhwan Headshot

Ridhwan is from Long Island New York. He loves to stay active and hit the gym! Outside of CUSail, he is part of Theta Tau, A researcher for Zhang Research Group, and serves as the Academic Lead for IEEE.

Ridhwan Ahmed

Navigation Lead

Electrical & Computer Engineering

2025

Sydney Headshot

Sydney is from Queens, New York. Outside of CUSail, you can find her in Upson stressing over assignments and exams. In her free tine, she enjoys hiking and playing table tennis.

Sydney Ho

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2025

Albert Headshot

Albert is from Ithaca, New York. He is studying Electrical and Computer Engineering and outside of CUSail he likes to play table tennis and go hiking.

Albert Sun

Navigation Team

Electrical & Computer Engineering

2026

Chris Headshot

Chris is from Edison, New Jersey. His favorite foods on campus are the orange chicken burrito bowls from Terrace and the Italian sub from Mattin's. Outside of CUSail, you can find him playing basketball, going for a run, or trying to pull an all-nighter in Duffield. .

Christopher Cheng

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2025

Abhi Headshot

Abhi is from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Outside of CUSail, he likes to work out, play basketball outside, explore Ithaca, and chill.

Abhi Vetukuri

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2026

Ashley Headshot

Ashley is from a small town 30 minutes away from Toronto, Canada. She has a massive sweet tooth and is probably drinking an incredibly sweet iced coffee at this very moment. The easiest way to get in her good graces is to buy her candy (bonus points if it's Swedish Fish). Outside of CUSail, you can find her napping at random desks as her friends diligently do their homework next to her.

Ashley Liu

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2026

Sean Headshot

Sean is from College Station, Texas. Outside of CUSail, Sean can be found playing basketball, studying in Duffield, and enjoying Oishi Bowl.

Sean Zhang

Navigation Team

Electrical & Computer Engineering

2026

Emith Headshot

Emith is from Flushing, New York. His favorite activities include playing video games and scouring Stack Overflow at 2 AM, desperately trying to finish his problem set. Outside of CUSail, you can find him trying to justify his third Pokelava bowl of the week or cramming for a prelim he irresponsibly pushed off studying for to last minute.

Emith Uyanwatte

Navigation Team

Electrical & Computer Engineering

2026

Fiona Headshot

Fiona Zheng

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2025

Anna Headshot

Anna is from Manhattan, New York. She loves taking long walks around Ithaca and playing random songs on the piano. Outside of CUSail, you can find her at Mann Library eating a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese from Bus Stop Bagels (where she is known by name).

Anna Zweck-Bronner

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2026

Michael Headshot

Michael is from Seattle, Washington. He likes to work on cars and cook in his free time. Outside of CUSail, you can find him DJing or playing pickup sports with his friends.

Michael Sanders

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2026

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Will is from Tianjin, China. He loves playing table tennis and traveling. Outside of CUSail, you can find him studying at the basement of Olin library.

Will Li

Navigation Team

Math/Computer Science

2027

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Maisie is from Cleveland, Ohio. She likes playing tennis and reading in her free time. Outside of CUSail, you can find her at Uris Library or watching reality tv cooking shows.

Maisie Yan

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2027

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Nikil is from Winchester, Virginia. He is passionate about applying computer science to sustainability. He loves to be outside, snowboarding in the winter or hiking in the summer, but you can usually find him camped out in A.D. White doing schoolwork.

Nikil Shyamsunder

Navigation Team

Computer Science/Math

2027

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Tony Mao

Navigation Team

Computer Science & ECE

2026

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Wang Mak

Navigation Team

Computer Science

2027

The Business & Operations Subteam is the connection between the team and the rest of Cornell. The team handles marketing, front end development, design, finances, outreach, and sponsorships.

Riya Headshot

Riya Varghese is from New York City. She has learned how to swim 3 times; hopefully, this will be her last. Outside of CUSail, she likes to watch Netflix murder/crime shows, hang out with friends and find new ledges to sit on.

Riya Varghese

Business & Operations Lead

Information Science Systems & Technology

2025

Jason Headshot

Jason is from Rochester, MN. He enjoys playing and watching sports, going to the gym, and cooking/eating good food.

Jason Dong

Business & Operations Team

Computer Science

2026

Isabella Headshot

Isabella Laine is from Brookline, Massachusetts. Outside of CUSail, she enjoys playing tennis and card games with friends.

Isabella Laine

Business & Operations Team

Economics

2026

Lawrence Headshot

From Brooklyn, Lawrence enjoys playing tennis and other sports. He likes to drink boba and enjoys exploring cities. He’s usually at Noyes or CTown when not in CUSail.

Lawrence Chau

Business & Operations Team

Biology and Society

2026

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Joy is from Long Island, NY. She loves to play guitar, go to concerts, and discover new types of music. Outside of CUSail, you can find her drinking a brown sugar boba or binging a new TV show.

Joy Om

Business & Operations Team

Information Science

2026

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Jennifer is from Plano, TX. She enjoys crocheting and watching Youtube. She is also an avid Letterboxd movie logger: @jenniferaiii.

Jennifer Ai

Business & Operations Team

ISST

2026

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Katherine is from Fort Collins, CO. She loves to act and ski.

Katherine Wei

Business & Operations Team

Computer Science

2026

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Annie is from Bridgewater, NJ. Outside of CUSail she is involved in Cornell Webdev and Cornell CSA. She enjoys drinking boba and coffee, as well as binging random Netflix shows.

Annie Chen

Business & Operations Team

Computer Science

2027