Richard "Rick" Nelson    
sailing crew
> Jeremy Alexis
> Erik Almenberg
> Kevin Grzyb
> Joey Harris
> Vlad Kharaz
> Anthony Marty
> Rick Nelson
> Mark Voight
> Lynn Walls
> Agatha Wilowska
> Steffi Xiao

shore crew
> André Baros
  Another cyclist on the team, Rick is finally able to put to practice what he learned about sailing a few years ago in the waters of Boston. With his background, Mr. Nelson's position on the boat has him playing a dynamic role, from trimmer to bowman and even helping in the tactics.

When not on the boat, Rick is with family and friends indulging in ethnic foods and beverages. Mr. Nelson is one of the principals of Booth Hansen Architects.

Mr. Nelson was born in Cape Girardeau, a small town in southeast Missouri. Currently, he lives in Old Irving Park (only three blocks from Vlad), with wife Adriene Booth and their sons Miles and Leland.