Ursula Budd

Ursula Budd is a University of Rhode Island sailor from Sandwich, Massachusetts, with a racing background in Optimists, J/22s, C420s and FJs. In October 2026, she crewed for Keith Grupenhoff to win A Division at the Open Atlantic Coast Tournament Finals, helping URI take the overall victory. She also represented URI at the 2025 Open Fleet Race National Championships.
Away from collegiate racing, Ursula has worked as a sailing instructor with Sail To Prevail in Newport. Her partnership with Olin Guck began in C420s in 2020, with the Nacra 17 as their next goal.
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