Carl Smit grew up in Massachusetts. Not only a graduate of Andover but also the Naval Academy, Carl admits that he did not have a normal education, for which he is grateful.
A four year senior who started out in Rockwell, Carl Smith returned there as a Proctor our Senior Year, even though most of us think he was in Andover Cottage.
A retired Navy Seal, Carl led missions all over the world, including spending the night as a guest of the very South American drug lord for which he was in country.
As echoed by many of us, the lack of dress code and the way our fellow students looked on tour was a huge draw, may be even the deciding factor, in his attending Andover.
Another miracle story, Carl died from cardiac arrest in the back of a sailboat with a 100% blockage to the widow-maker artery.
He stated that our class has a wonderful chemistry and that we have little to no fear and know we can do things.
Lou Bernieri helped Carl process painful experiences through the written word, for which he remains grateful to this day.
One of our classmates suggested we call this podcast, the Rabbit Pond Yacht Club.
I know you’ll enjoy Carl’s story of how he started the real Sailing Club at Andover, and how it’s not always fair winds and following seas.
