Power Squadron
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Power Squadron is a waterfront club open to midshipmen interested in improving their ship handling, navigation, fishing and engineering skills. The program has an expansive fleet consisting of vessels from a 43ft Sportfish, to a 65ft Trawler. Each vessel is manned, maintained, and commanded by a crew of Midshipmen. The program is underway through the week, as well as weekends, for training, fishing competitions, and cruises. The Power Squadron regularly supports operations of the Academy in transport of athletic teams, coaches, and administration.
FLEET
Clover Leaf - 65ft Trawler
Rough Rider - 43ft Post Sportfish
Seafood - 38Ft Tiara Sportfish
Water Hazard - 29ft Pursuit Sportfish
4 Boston Whaler Guardian's - 17ft Center Console
3 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) - 25ft Center Console
FISHING TEAM
2023-2024 ROSTER
| Last Name | First Name | Class | Hometown | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMADANI | Zachary | 2024 | CO | Clover Leaf |
| DRIEGUYS | Karan | 2024 | NC | Clover Leaf |
| FERMO | Matthew | 2024 | CT | Seafood |
| IVERSON | Jonathan | 2024 | CO | Freedom |
| JORDEN | Josiah | 2024 | Ventura, CA | Freedom |
| MCKENZIE | Caleb | 2024 | Fort Worth, TX | Freedom |
| MILLAN | Miguel | 2024 | Austin, TX | Water Hazard |
| PASSANISI | Michael | 2024 | Bronx, NY | Clover Leaf |
| REID | Wyatt | 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Seafood |
| STREETT | Mitchell | 2024 | Fallston, MD | Water Hazard |
| COOL | Casey | 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Seafood |
| HALL | Garrett | 2025 | TN | Clover Leaf |
| HITE | Cole | 2025 | MD | Freedom |
| LASHBROOK | Julian | 2025 | TX | Freedom |
| MORITZ | Joshua | 2025 | Lima, OH | Seafood |
| NAIMOLI | Alex | 2025 | NE | Cover Leaf |
| PRIGMORE | Liam | 2025 | MA | Freedom |
| QUIGLEY | Trevor | 2025 | MA | Clover Leaf |
| ROMUK | John | 2025 | Granite Bay, CA | Clover Leaf |
| ROWE | Ethan | 2025 | Daphne, AL | Seafood |
| SMETHERS | AJ | 2025 | CO | Clover Leaf |
| SOLMOS | Keegan | 2025 | KY | Clover Leaf |
| ANTONOV | Andrew | 2026 | New York, NY | Clover Leaf |
| BOX | Zane | 2026 | Lantana, TX | Seafood |
| CLEMENTSON | Owen | 2026 | Firestone, CO | Freedom |
| CRYMES | Connor | 2026 | West Grove, PA | Freedom |
| DICKSON | Owen | 2026 | West Caldwell, NJ | Freedom |
| FORTUNE | Miles | 2026 | Wilbrahamm, NE | Seafood |
| GETCHELL | Arik | 2026 | Mastic Beach, NY | Freedom |
| HERZOG | Quintin | 2026 | Liberty, NY | Seafood |
| HOSPODAR | William | 2026 | Mathews, PA | Freedom |
| KONG | Vivian | 2026 | Philadelphia, PA | Seafood |
| POLY | Timothy | 2026 | Westport, CT | Seafood |
| RIORDON | Madison | 2026 | Warner Robins, GA | Freedom |
COACHNG STAFF
ROBERT ASMA
Director of Power Squadron
AsmaR@usmma.edu
O: (516) 725-5718
Asma has been a cornerstone at the Waterfront beginning 1997 where he was announced as the Director of Power Squadron. Asma has led the program to over 375 underway trips, up and down the east coast of the United States. These include Nantucket, Cape Cod, Montauk, West Point, Ocean City, New London, and many more. Asma has also led the USMMA Kings Point Fishing Team to numerous prize finishes in regional and national events.
Originally from Port Washington, NY, Asma served our Nation in the United States Coast Guard from 1992-1996, continuing in the USCG Reserves until 2000.
Asma bring an immense amount of underway and instruction experience to the Academy. Paired with his 20+ years at the Academy, Asma has worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Navy, NYPD, and FDNY. Asma has also work with collegiate programs as a Maritime Instructor at the United States Coast Guard Academy and SUNY Maritime from 2001-2018.
Asma maintains a 100-Ton United States Coast Guard Master License, allowing him to operate any vessel in the Waterfront's fleet.
Asma lives in Huntington, NY, with his wife, and two sons.
Last updated: Thursday, August 3, 2023