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BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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.


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OFFICERS – 2023

Commodore – William “Bud” Rogers

Vice Commodore – Jim Vos

Treasurer -Steve Clarke

Secretary – Sara Nightingale

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DIRECTORS

Serving Through 2023

Sarah Alford

Luke Babcock

Joan Butler

Fernando Gonzalez


Serving Through 2024

David Berridge

Hamish MacGowan

Kathy Zappola

Drevet Hugel


Serving Through 2025

Tim Culver

Nick Gazzolo

Cam Gleason

Kyle McArdle

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BREAKWATER BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS – 2023

House and Dock – Drevet Hugel, Cam Gleason

Club Rental – Kathy Zappola

Club Grounds – Sarah Alford, Fernando Gonzalez

Community Outreach & Marketing – Nick Gazzolo, Sara Nightingale, Kathy Zappola

Membership – Bud Rogers, Joan Butler, Kyle McArdle

Long Range Planning – Luke Babcock, Bud Rogers, Sara Nightingale

Finance and Fund Raising – Steve Clarke, Nick Gazzolo

Entertainment & Events – Kathy Zappola, Hamish MacGowan, Jim Vos

One-Design – Jim Vos, Bud Rogers


Fleet Captains:

J70s – Jim Vos

JY15s – Bud Rogers

Sunfish – Gloria Frazee

Lasers – Bud Rogers (summer), Tim Culver (winter)

J24 – Steve Clarke


Youth Sailing – Kyle McArdle, David Berridge

Women, Adults & Family Sailing – Joan Butler, Sara Nightingale, David Berridge, Sarah Alford

Regatta/Race Committee – Tim Culver, Cam Gleason, Bud Rogers, David Berridge

Sag Harbor Cup/ Regattas – Hamish MacGowan, Fernando Gonzalez, Bud Rogers, Jim Vos

Personnel – Steve Clarke, Bud Rogers, Drevet Hugel, Luke Babcock

Nominating Committee – Luke Babcock (Chair), Kyle McArdle, Gayle Pickering (Member Rep.)

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BREAKWATER RACE COMMITTEE – 2023

Tim Culver, Chairman


PRO – Gordon Ryan

CRO – Marty Knab

Official Scorer – Joan Worthing

Assistant Race Officers – Cam Gleason, Dianne Ryan, Jacqueline Rambo, Chris Schumann, Brad Hughes, Bob Donahue, Steve Grimaldi


2023 JUNIOR CLUB LIAISON

Kai Breskin

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BREAKWATER SAILING DIRECTOR

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)

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CLUB ADMINISTRATOR – CLUB STEWARD

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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