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Debbie Jaferian moved to Ipswich with her family in 2018. She is a parent of an IJS instructor and volunteers her time to make Ipswich Junior Sailing the best it can be. Inspired by the natural environment and the quality of the Ipswich Junior Sailing Program, she is committed to community involvement, parent participation and the development of young people.
Peter Twining has recently become President of the IJS Board of Directors after serving as its Treasurer. He joined the Board after a few years of racing in 420s in the IJS Wednesday evening series. Sailing, racing and cruising have been a central part of his life since his teenage years. He now seeks to instill an interest in sailing and safe boating in local youth through the IJS program. He believes from his experience that sailing and boating handling builds confidence, leadership and teamwork.He is excited to be part of the IJS and committed to the success and growth of its program. He has a long history of sailing and racing including competing in the 1972 Tempest Class Olympic eliminations as a member of the US Sailing Team.
Sailing for 40+ years, current boat is a Sabre 32“For young people sailing is fun, builds character, confidence and appreciation of the natural environment, and provides them with an activity that they can stay with for a lifetime. My reward is watching them as they begin to master the mysteries of wind and waves.”
Mark joined the IJS board in 2017, having enjoyed two seasons of 420 racing in the IJS Adult Racing program. A native Michigander, Mark started sailing in his early teens, learning on an Aqua Cat —“The Plumber’s Nightmare”. He became hooked on sailing after a delivery from the Virgin Islands to Lake Superior in 1980. He now does the occasional offshore delivery, and enjoys bareboat chartering, having covered most of the US east coast and a good bit of the west coast of Scotland. He also races inland scows in Michigan.“There are few endeavors that call upon a wider range of skills than sailing—especially sail racing. I’m delighted to be a part of IJS, where we offer young people, regardless of their backgrounds, the opportunity to develop confidence and abilities that will serve them in almost all aspects of their lives.”