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 – Jim Vos
Treasurer -Steve Clarke
Secretary – Sara Nightingale
Serving through 2022
Christopher DiSunno
Nick Gazzola
Kyle McArdle
Bruce Tait
Joan Butler
Serving through 2023
Sarah Alford
Luke Babcock
Fernando Gonzalez
Serving Through 2024
David Berridge
Hamish MacGowan
Kathy Zappola
Drevet Hugel
House and Dock – Drevet Hugel
Club Rental – Kathy Zappola
Club Grounds – Sarah Alford, Fernando Gonzalez
Community Outreach & Marketing – Nick Gazzola, Sara Nightingale, Kathy Zappola
Membership – Bud Rogers, Luke Babcock
Long Range Planning – Luke Babcock, Bud Rogers, Sara Nightingale
Finance and Fund Raising – Nick Gazzola, Steve Clarke, Luke Babcock
Entertainment & Events – Kathy Zappola, Jim Vos, Hamish MacGowan
One-Design – Jim Vos, Bud Rogers
Youth Sailing – Bruce Tait, Kyle McArdle, David Berridge
Women, Adults & Family Sailing – Joan Butler, Sara Nightingale, Hamish MacGowan, Sarah Alford
Regatta/Race Committee – Chris DiSunno, David Berridge, Bud Rogers, Jim Vos
Personnel – Bud Rogers, Chris DiSunno, Drevet Hugel, Bruce Tait
Sag Harbor Cup/ Regattas – Fernando Gonzalez, Nick Gazzola, Bruce Tait
Nominating Committee – Luke Babcock (Chair), Kyle McArdle, Gayle Pickering (Member Rep.)
Christopher DiSunno, Chairman
Kai Breskin
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:
sailingdirector@breakwateryc.org
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