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 new 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 Sheboygan! My wife and I have two precocious dogs, Fletcher and Pancakes, and my favorite ice cream flavor is Mackinac Fudge.
US Sailing certifications:
Small Boat: Level 3 Head Instructor, Level 3 Coach, Basic Keelboat: Instructor, Reach (STEM): Educator, Safety At Sea: International Offshore, Club Race Officer, Adaptive Instructor, International Proficiency Certificate
Other:
USCG: Captain's License, American Red Cross: First Aid/ CPR/ AED Instructor, BLS, Lifeguard Manager, OSHA: Fire Safety
john@sheboyganyouthsailing.com
Hello! My name is Ben, and I will be a Sophomore at Marquette this fall. This will be my fourth summer instructing, and I am super excited to get everyone sailing! I have been sailing for four years; but I have been on the water on and off most of my life. My favorite boats to sail are 420s and any keelboat. Outside of sailing, I like playing sports and going for hikes. My favorite ice cream flavor is Pirates Bounty.
Hi, I'm Mason Pond. I'm 17 years old, and I'm going into my Senior year at North High School. I have sailed for about 10 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.
Ahoy Mateys! I'm Erica Herzog, and I'm the Office Manager down here at the SYSC. This will be my 4th summer at the sailing center and my 5th year sailing! I am a sophomore at Concordia University, and I play soccer there. In my free time, I like to read, run, and work on Duolingo! My favorite sweet treat is raspberry sorbet!
Hi, my name is Griffin Pond. I’m 17 years old, and I am going into my senior year at North High. I’ve been sailing for about 9 years, and my ideal weather is the wind coming from the Northeast, steady 17 kts of breeze. Outside of sailing, I enjoy swimming and tennis. I’m looking forward to teaching sailing and a beautiful, sunny, gnarly summer!
Hi, I’m Truman Pond. This is my second year as an instructor and my 8th year sailing! I am 15 years old and going into my junior year of high school! I am excited to share my passion of 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!
Hello!! I am Natalie English, and this will be my second summer teaching sailing. I’ve been sailing since I was a little kid with my family 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 Robotics and Drumline. This summer, I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge about sailing and all the ice cream trips.
Hello! I’m Julia English, and I am going into my senior year at North High School. I have sailed my entire life and love being on the water! Outside of sailing, I love to play tennis and soccer, and participate in Model UN and DECA! My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate.
Hey! My name is Eileen and I'm a sophomore at Villanova University studying Biology and Medical Humanities. This is my 6th summer working at the SYSC, and I've been sailing my whole life! Outside of sailing I love hiking and spending time with my family. My favorite Flavor of ice cream is Dark Chocolate Decadence:) I'm so excited to see you on the water!
Hello, I’m Reece Foree. I’m 16 years old and a junior at North High School. I’ve sailed for about 3 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!
Hi, my name is Katie Williams! I am 16 years old and about to start my junior year at North High School. I started sailing at the SYSC last year, so I’m relatively new to sailing, but since I’ve begun, my love for sailing has only grown. This summer, I hope to help kids improve their skills and hopefully learn along with them! My favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla.
Hi, my name is Avril Maxey, I am 15 years old, and I am going into my sophomore year of high school. I have been sailing for about 9 years and absolutely love it. Other than sailing, I love to surf, skateboard and sing. This summer I am looking forward to sharing my love of sailing with the next generation.
Hi I'm Pancakes! I am a 4 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!
Hi guys I'm Fletcher! I am a 5 year old lab/GSP mix and I love people! I get a little scared from fireworks and flares but on the inside I'm just a bundle of happiness!