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The Bridge Professors™

Three World Class Pros Offer Courses To Improve Your Game

Recently Completed Live Online Courses

Did you miss the live course? No worries you can watch it and play the hands at any time!

Exceptional Bridge Learning

Our sessions are all about quality bridge learning online and we will continue to innovate and build our online presence. We know that with practice and learning, you can improve your game. The Bridge Professors from Play Bridge At Sea™ takes learning seriously. Not only do we provide an online virtual program, a Bridge Academy™ land program and an at sea program with Silversea Cruises. The Bridge Professors continues to offer material for all levels of student. Meeting usually on selected Wednesday afternoons throughout the year, each class is a self-contained lesson. Our three Professors start with a lesson followed by an interactive play session that allows you to practice what you have learned. There is something in it for everyone.

Meet The Bridge Professors™

The Bridge Professors are Giorgia Botta, John Ramos, and Christopher Rivera. We teach as a group, so our lessons are dynamic and interactive. We teach what is current and useful. We know, because we are competing in open tournaments right now. You get the combined knowledge and experience of three recognized teachers and competitive players. Experience has been our teacher. We want to be yours.

Giorgia Botta

Giorgia Botta is an international bridge champion and world class teacher. Born and raised in Rome, Italy, where she learned to play bridge at the age of 12 from some of the greatest bridge players in the world, Giorgia now resides in New York City, where she has become one of the most respected and sought after teachers and professional players. She had taught regularly at Honors Bridge Club, as well as traveling internationally to teach and play bridge. Giorgia has a youthful exuberance and currency in the game that assures you excellent bridge instruction.

John Ramos

John Ramos is a professional bridge teacher, and in the country's top echelon of tournament players. At the 2019 Fall Nationals, he placed third in the Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs, one of the oldest and most prestigious pairs event in the United States, besting a host of top experts from all over the world. In addition to his skill at competing, he is a passionate teacher and believes that anyone can improve with the help of an attentive and engaged instructor. Originally from New York City, where he was mentored by many of the country’s top players, he now lives in Los Angeles. He works with players of all levels.

Chritopher Rivera

Christopher Rivera is an ACBL Accredited Bridge Teacher and tournament rated director. Since co-founding Play Bridge at Sea with James Gundell and Ed Brill in 2017, he has taught bridge to students online and on cruise ships. Christopher serves as Bridge Director at Play Bridge At Sea. He is delighted to have a profession which allows him to play bridge and travel, and he is enthusiastic about teaching more people to play this wonderful game, which he originally learned from his grandmother.