Wynn Simmons

To leverage my passion for sailing and strong leadership skills in the role of Sailing Director at your organization. With several summers of experience in sailing instruction, race management, and boat maintenance, I am committed to fostering a love for sailing while ensuring safe and efficient operations.

• US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 2, 06/04/27
• Safe Sport Certification, 06/03/25
• SAS International Offshore Safety at Sea, 10/09/26
• AHA Basic Life Support Certification, 03/01/26

• Allegro: Herreshoff S Class, YRA One Design. Race Committee assistance on a 104-year-old boat.
• Various classes, including Opti, Pixel, Laser, 420, and J105, through junior sailing programs at HHYC and AYC.
• Competed in IHYC Classic Yacht Regatta and AYC Frostbiting.
• Participated in offshore races and deliveries: Bermuda, Onion Patch, and Tripp 41 'High Noon' (2016); Delivery from Georgia to New York on IMOCA 50 'Jolokia' (2021).
• Oak Cliff Racing program, tested foiling NACRA 17, and raced various keelboats (2020).
• Competed in Ida Lewis Distance Race with NEKA (North Eastern KeelBoat Alliance), Newport, RI (2024).
• Served as crash/recovery and mark boat support for NYC Frostbiting events.