Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Briana fell in love with the water and was introduced to sailing by a family friend at age 8. In high school, she joined the Southwestern Yacht Club where her passion for sailing grew exponentially. She began on the bay sailing Sabots, but eventually progressed and found great success in FJs, 420s and 29ers.

A graduate of Point Loma High School in 2007, Briana sailed to victory in four high school sailing national championships and qualified for the ISAF youth world team in 2005, 2006 and 2007.  At age 16, Briana finished second at the ISAF Youth Worlds in Busan, South Korea and quickly became a threat on both the youth national and international circuits.  She finally captured the title of the ISAF Youth World Champion in 2007 in Kingston, Canada. It was at this regatta where she met teammate Annie Haeger, who won the silver in the Laser Radial.  Standing on the podium that night in Kingston was when her Olympic dream came alive.

With her mind set on her goal, she spent five years sailing for Boston College and had great success as an Eagle. She lead the Eagles to 2 Co-Ed National Titles, 1 Team Race National Title, 2 Women’s National Titles, and 2 Fowle Trophies.  She was extremely successful both skippering and crewing in college, and her legacy will forever be remembered at BC.  She received accolades from Boston College as well, winning Women’s MVP and Outstanding Senior her last year.  She also was named Women’s Honorable Mention by the All American and All Conference Committees her Junior year.

Briana Provancha, now age 23, recently graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She cherishes her college sailing memories and the friendships made while at Boston College.  She looks forward to the start of another great journey this time with former BC teammate Annie Haeger in the 470.