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Jon is a great crew-among the very best crew in the world. He's won World, National, North American and European Championships in J24s, J22s, Snipes and Thistles. Top skippers seek him out not just his championship sailing skills. Jon's coaching, training, team building and observational skills set...

Tim has raced Stars extensively during his sailing career – Compiling top finishes in the Star Olympic Trials, World Championships, Western Hemisphere Championships, North American Championships, and District Championships.  Tim is also a two-time single-handed and two-time double-handed PHRF...

Dave Perry grew up sailing on Long Island Sound at the Pequot Yacht Club. Learning to sail in Sunfish, Blue Jays and Lightnings from his parents and in the junior program at the Pequot Yacht Club in Southport, Connecticut, he won the Clinton M. Bell Trophy for the best junior record on L.I.S. in...

Anson’s racing record as coach, tactician, navigator, and project manager includes victories in many of the premier events throughout the Caribbean, East Coast, and Great Lakes; including Key West Race Week, Charleston Race Week, St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Antigua Sailing Week, the Chicago –...

Geoff Moore has been passionate about sailboats all his life. His sailing experience and passion for the science of sailing covers an impressive breadth of world travel, and many diverse boat types. From Sunfish to 12 Metres, VXone’s to Beneteau’s, there are few classes of boats that Geoff has...

As a sail designer, coach and racer, Mike has been involved in championship campaigns in dinghies and small keelboats for decades. As a sail designer, he's had a hand in Olympic and World Championship sail development for 470s, F18s and Etchells. He's coached teams to championships in 420s, Lasers,...

Steve LeMay comes to us from Dallas, Texas. His experience in the J 80, J 105, Melges 32 and Mumm 30 class is extensive. Steve’s campaign as trimmer on some of the leaders in these classes only enhances his teaching ability. Steve has sailed and coached on several One Design, PHRF, IMS and IRC...

Shala started sailing a small dinghy at a very young age. Later, while working at Hobie Sports she was introduced to the Hobie 16 and was hooked on the speed and fun of racing. She has raced in numerous Hobie Cat classes at the National and world championship levels. She was victorious in the Hobie...

Andrew’s knowledge of sailing is unmatched and my crew and I learned so much. I am hoping to get a group of sailors here to bring him back for a group session. -Richard Humiston - Santana 20 - Weatherby Lake Missouri. Andrew Kerr was born in Plymouth, Devon, England and graduated from...