Ryan Daly is returning to WDYC as the 420 Race Coach for the second season. He is a junior at Connecticut College where he majors in Bio-Chemistry. He began sailing opti's at WDYC when he was young and moved up to the 420 Race Team where he placed at the top of Southern Mass sailing in his final year of junior sailing. Ryan is on the Connecticut College sailing team and spends most of the spring traveling and racing in college regattas. In addition to sailing, Ryan enjoys playing golf, tennis and soccer. He is looking forward to another great summer at WDYC!
MaryKate Cervin is a new face on our staff this year. She grew up sailing opti's at WDYC ten years ago. She then went to Hyannis YC where she sailed and raced on the 420 race team. MaryKate also raced on the Barnstable HS sailing team for four years. MaryKate will be a sophomore at Fordham in the fall where she is majoring in English. MaryKate will be coaching the Opti Race Team and we are excited to welcome her aboard!
Laura Adams is returning as a senior instructor at WDYC. She grew up sailing at West Dennis and was a member of the Harwich HS sailing team. Laura will be a sophomore at UMASS Amherst in the Isenberg School of Management in the fall where she majors in accounting. Laura participates in the Finance Society, Business Club and Intramural Softball while at UMASS. She wilginl be teaching Beginner Opti and Intro to Race 420 this summer.
Michael Sweeney is returning to WDYC as a senior instructor. He will be a sophomore at Connecticut College in the fall. Mike is a member of the sailing team and skiing team at Conn. He also works as a student advisor leader where he mentors incoming freshman during orientaiton. Mike is a familiar face at WDYC because he grew up sailing opti's and 420's at the club. Mike will be teaching Cruising and Beginner 420 this summer.
Kelsey Goggin is returning to WDYC as a senior instructor. She just finished her freshman year at Hobart and William Smith where she chose to major in Economics. Kelsey has taken on a leadership role as a mentor to incoming Hobart students. Kelsey will be participating in the Pan Mass CHallenge for the second time this summer. She is also a WDYC sailing veteran as she sailed 420's and opti's here for many years. Kelsey will be teaching Intermediate 420 and Intro to Race Opti
Lauren Galanis is returning to WDYC as a senior instructor. Lauren just completed her sophomore year at Florida State University and is excited to be back teaching sailing at WDYC. Lauren majors in Biology at FSU and participates in a variety of community service programs through the school. We look forward to welcoming Lauren back as this is her 12th year here teaching Beginner Opti and Sea-Squirts.
Marissa Sullivan is returning to WDYC after completing her sophomore year at Loyola University. Marissa has sailed opti's and 420's at WDYC since she was seven years old. At Loyola, Marissa is a member of the club lacrosse team and also participates in the annual Relay for Life. She is exciting to be teaching 420's this summer.
Chris Warner is returning to WDYC after completing his freshman year at Boston College. Chris joined the BC crew team this year where he loved waking up at 5 a.m. for practice every day. Chris is majoring in Political Science. Chris has sailed at WDYC since he was five years old. He looks forward to teaching Beginner 420 and 420 Race B this summer.
