Instructors
All of our classes are taught or supervised by U.S. Sailing Certified Instructors.
All of our classes are taught or supervised by U.S. Sailing Certified Instructors.
Hi, my name is John, and I'm newer to Sheboygan. After junior sailing out of Belmont Harbor in Chicago, I was on the sailing team at Western Michigan U racing dinghies and keelboats. Like our other instructors, I love sharing the sport of sailing with people of all ages, and am lucky enough to do so in beautiful Sheboygan! My wife Caitlin and I have two precocious dogs, Fletcher and Pancakes, and my favorite ice cream flavor is Mackinac Fudge.
US Sailing instructor certifications:
Small Boat: Level 3 Instructor/ Coach, Basic Keelboat, Adaptive, REACH (STEM)
Additional:
USCG: Captain's License, American Red Cross: First Aid/ CPR/ AED Instructor
john@sheboyganyouthsailing.com
Hi, I'm Mason Pond. I'm 18 years old, and I just graduated from North High School. I have sailed for about 11 years at the SYSC, and I love sailing 420s and Lasers. Outside of sailing, I love to swim competitively, read, and work at the local Crumbl Cookie! This summer, I am really looking forward to sailing on my family's boat, Full Send, and spending time with the kids! My favorite ice cream flavor is cookie dough.
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Ahoy Mateys! I'm Erica Herzog, and I'm the Office Manager down here at the SYSC. This will be my 5th summer as a staff member and my 7th year of sailing! I enjoy instructing Women on Water every Friday night and sonar racing on Wednesdays. I am a Senior at Concordia University, and in my free time, I like to read, run, and work on Duolingo. My favorite sweet treat is raspberry sorbet!
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Hi, my name is Griffin Pond. I’m 18 years old. I’ve been sailing for over a decade, and my ideal weather is coming from the Northeast, steady 17 kts of breeze. My favorite item to buy at Blast is the large watermelon slushie. Outside of sailing, I enjoy swimming and tennis. I look forward to teaching sailing over a beautiful, sunny, gnarly summer!
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Hi, I’m Truman Pond. This is my third year as an instructor and my 9th year sailing! I am 16 years old and going into my senior year of high school! I am excited to share my passion for sailing with the community and other youth! You’ll find me at the waterfront, at swim meets, playing the drums at parades, and eating ice cream at Blast!
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Hello! I am Natalie English, and this will be my third summer teaching sailing. I’ve been sailing with my family since I was a little kid, and have been taking classes here since then. Outside of sailing, I am on the high school swim team and soccer team. I also participate in Drumline. This summer, I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge about sailing and all the ice cream trips.
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Hello, I’m Reece Foree. I’m 17 years old and a senior at North High School. I’ve sailed for about 4 years at the SYSC. I love 420s, but I’ll sail any boat to get out on the water. When I’m not sailing, I’m watching videos about sailing and thinking about the next time I get to go out on the water. This summer, I want to become more comfortable in boats other than 420s. My favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry with some chocolate on the side!
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Hello! My name is Luke Kessler. I am 16 and entering my junior year at North High. This will be my second year sailing under SYSC! Outside of sailing, I am a composer, skater, and artist. I love creative expression and spending time with my friends. I hope to make sailing as enjoyable and engaging as possible for the new sailors this summer! My favorite ice cream flavor is Blue Moon!
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Hi friends! My name is Maksim Williams, and I am a sophomore at North High School in Sheboygan. I have been sailing for 6 years and started instructing this year! Besides sailing, I love fishing, American football, baseball, and watching the weather. I'm looking forward to a fun summer on the water, teaching new sailors, and learning how to be an awesome instructor. My favorite ice cream flavor is Moose Tracks.
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Hey! My name is Tinny, and I'm a junior at North High School. This is my 1st summer working at SYSC, and I've been sailing for 6 years. Outside of sailing, I love playing tennis and spending time with family and friends. My favorite flavor of ice cream is Pirates Bounty :) I'm so excited to see you on the water!
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Hi I'm Pancakes! I am a 5-year-old golden retriever that loves attention. My favorite food is anything you have in your hands, and I love to be pet! Come visit me!
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Hi guys, I'm Fletcher! I am a 6-year-old lab/GSP mix, and I love people! I am a little scared of fireworks and flares, but on the inside, I'm just a bundle of happiness and codependency.
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