 He began sailing Star boats at age 13 and has progressed to become one of the top Star sailors in the United States.He qualified for his first World Championship at the age of 18 and has since competed in major events around the world, winning the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, the Commodore's Cup, Star New Englands, Star Pacific Coast Championship, Star Western Long Island Sound Champs, and several Star class District Championships, as well as placing in the top five in the Bacardi Cup, and many other events.Brad teamed with Star class veteran John MacCausland for his first Olympic campaign in 2004, finishing eighth at the Olympic trials.