"The Gryphon Solo Campaign is the culmination of many years of planning. I feel very lucky to be on the verge of achieving my dream." JOE HARRIS - Gryphon Solo Skipper


LIFELONG SAILOR - Born and raised in Greenwich, CT, Joe Harris grew up sailing on Long Island Sound. He was mentored by his father- an offshore racer with 18 Newport-Bermuda Races to his credit - and his grandfather, a veteran of five Trans-Atlantic voyages.

COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN AND BOAT BUILDER - After graduating from Brown University in 1981, Joe spent his summers working as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and his winters as a boatbuilder in New England.

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE - In his thirties, Joe received an MBA from Babson College and embarked on a career in real estate finance. He advanced rapidly to his current position as CFO of New Boston Fund, Inc., a $1.5 billion real estate investment and development company.

EXPERIENCED OFFSHORE RACER - Joe has owned and campaigned a series of boats over the last 15 years, competing in every major East Coast regatta and offshore race, including eight Newport- Bermuda, four Marblehead-Halifax, two Bermuda One/Two races, the 2004 Transat Single-handed TransAtlantic Race, the 2005 Transat Jacques Vabre race. Joe has sailed over 40,000 offshore miles.

RIGHT FOR YOUR BRAND - Joe will project an image that is right for your business. He is a sailor and a business executive. Joe is a professional and will represent the sponsor's brand with integrity and a highly positive image.