Cullen Teel Named UC Santa Cruz Boating Director
1/4/2025 1:44:00 PM | General
SANTA CRUZ, Ca. – The UC Santa Cruz Department of Athletics and Recreations has announced Cullen Teel '02 as the new Boating Director for the Banana Slugs. Teel is a 2002 graduate of UC Santa Cruz and returns with a wealth of experience that will serve the UCSC Boating program well. Teel most recently managed a boatyard on the coast of Maine before coming full circle back to Santa Cruz to share his love of the ocean and his passion for teaching.
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"The integration of boating within our athletics and recreation department is one of the things that makes us unique and is something we really pride ourselves on as a department and an institution. Going into this process, it was absolutely paramount that we bring on someone that understands the importance, and value of having a standout program not only regionally, but nationally as well. We are so fortunate to have Cullen joining us, as he embodies these values, and his experience, expertise, and vision will help continue to elevate the UCSC Boating program to new heights." – Chris Spells, Director of Athletics and Recreation
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"I am incredibly excited to bring my love of the ocean and passion for teaching back to UCSC as the Boating Director. UCSC was a launching pad for my life on the water and it is a privilege to be able to return to the community and share my knowledge and experience. I look forward to creating opportunities for others to learn new skills, make new friends, and experience on the water activities. We are fortunate to have such a beautiful natural resource here in Monterey Bay, and I hope to encourage others to enjoy it and respect it." – Cullen Teel '02, Boating Director
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"The integration of boating within our athletics and recreation department is one of the things that makes us unique and is something we really pride ourselves on as a department and an institution. Going into this process, it was absolutely paramount that we bring on someone that understands the importance, and value of having a standout program not only regionally, but nationally as well. We are so fortunate to have Cullen joining us, as he embodies these values, and his experience, expertise, and vision will help continue to elevate the UCSC Boating program to new heights." – Chris Spells, Director of Athletics and Recreation
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"I am incredibly excited to bring my love of the ocean and passion for teaching back to UCSC as the Boating Director. UCSC was a launching pad for my life on the water and it is a privilege to be able to return to the community and share my knowledge and experience. I look forward to creating opportunities for others to learn new skills, make new friends, and experience on the water activities. We are fortunate to have such a beautiful natural resource here in Monterey Bay, and I hope to encourage others to enjoy it and respect it." – Cullen Teel '02, Boating Director
