BYC’s Board of Directors consists of four officers — Commodore, Vice Commodore, Secretary and Treasurer — and 12 additional directors for a total of 16 board members. Officers are elected to one year terms with directors eligible for four year terms. Breakwater’s board members are actively involved in the running of the organization and oversee events, committees, fundraising and management of all aspects of the club and its facilities.
Commodore – William “Bud” Rogers
Vice Commodore – Steve Clarke
Treasurer -Michael Hayes
Secretary – Sara Nightingale
Serving through 2021
Jane Babcock
Drevet Hugel
Lilee Fell
Kathy Zappola
Serving through 2022
Christopher DiSunno
Nicholas Gazzola
Kyle McArdle
Bruce Tait
Serving through 2023
Sarah Alford
Luke Babcock
Fernando Gonzalez
Jim Vos
House and Dock – Drevet Hugel
Club Rental – Jane Babcook
Club Grounds – Sarah Alford
Community Outreach & Marketing – Nicholas Gazzola, Sara Nightingale, Kathy Zappola
Membership – Jane Babcook
Long Range Planning – Michael Hayes, Luke Babcock, Bud Rogers, Sara Nightingale
Fund Raising – Michael Hayes, Nick Gazzola
Entertainment & Events – Lilee Fell, Kathy Zappola
One-Design – Jim Vos
Youth Sailing – Bruce Tait, Kyle McArdle
Adult Sailing – Bud Rogers, Steve Clarke
Finance – Michael Hayes
Regatta/Race Committee – Chris DiSunno
Personnel – Jane Babcook, Chris DiSunno, Drevet Hugel, Bruce Tait
Sag Harbor Cup/ Regattas – Fernando Gonzalez, Nick Gazzola, Bruce Tait
Nominating Committee – Luke Babcock (Chair), Lilee Fell, Rick Pickering
Christopher DiSunno, Chairman
Jean-Michel Bus
The Sailing Director is responsible for overseeing all parts of the Junior and Adult Sailing Programs including weekly bookings and payments, instructors and students, and is the coordinator of the High School sailing program, match racing series and race committee contact. For info on the Breakwater Sailing Program and enrollment please contact:
Sean Elliott
sailingdirector@breakwateryc.org,
631-725-4604 (phone)
631-725-5590 (fax)
On site Breakwater representative responsible for Clubhouse functions, clubhouse rentals, Weekend activities including coordination of boat usage and adult lessons, repairs and maintenance of building, grounds, docks, and boats. For information please contact:
Marty Knab
631-725-4604 (phone)
631-725-5590 (fax)
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Breakwater Sailing Center, Inc. | Breakwater Yacht Club
41.0019° N, 72.2907° W | VHF Channel 9 | 631-725-4604