Sea & Caye – Owner

Kevin and his wife Carolina started a Professional Coaching, Sailing and Consulting business after moving to Charleston in 2013. Clients include owners in the Melges 24, 20, E and A Scow Classes, PRIME Youth Sailing, Charleston Community Sailing, College of Charleston and Pistakee Community Sailing School. In his consulting role with Pistakee he helped them create an entirely new set of programs, staffing, website, registration tools, guided them through a fleet purchase and they went from 8 to 80 students in one year. His coaching has become highly sought in the South East Region and he has helped newer sailors win their first races and regatta’s while also guiding more experienced teams in major World Championships.

 

Geneva Lake Sailing School – Executive Director January 2008 – October 2012

Hired in 2008 to administer and manage the operations of this 50lc3(Nonprofit) sailing school with annual registrations in excess of 400. As Director, Kevin managed staff, registration, curriculum, training, marketing, media (including web and print) budgeting, and fundraising activities. Kevin serves as the central node of communication for the board and committee members, implementing their objectives to further the mission of the organization and was responsible for maintaining the school’s reputation of 

excellence. Revenue grew at a rate of 5-10% annually while expenses were held in check allowing raised funds to go straight into improved equipment and facilities. Proficiencies include; Website management, cloud network registration systems, Constant Contact, iMovie, iPhoto, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint.

 

49er Olympic Campaign- Helm August 2010 – June 2011

Kevin paired with Michael Kuschner in the fall of 2010. They created, branded and marketed “JK Sailing”. Through promotion of JK Sailing’s website, print media, Facebook, twitter, videos, team gear and special fundraising events the team raised revenue to cover their campaign expenses. Although a short campaign the team showed promise in this very tough Olympic class. At the Miami OCR, their first International Grand Prix event, they won a race and finished second in another. Candadian Olympians Gordon Cook and teammate Hunter Lowden picked them as training partners for the following year’s European circuit. Competition in Grand Prix Circuit events included Hyeres, France; Medemblik, Holland; and back in Weymouth, England for the 2011 Sail for Gold Regatta.

 

University of Wisconsin Head Sailing Coach 2006-2010

During his time working as a part time coach the team achieved top 20 national ranking, qualified for the final 8 at Team Race Nationals and one of his recruits went on to become the first ICSA from the Midwest Region in over 20 years. 

 

Olympic Boardsailing Campaign 2002-2003

In his first Olympic campaign Kevin learned a great deal about the preparation needed to compete internationally in the Olympic classes. He represented the US Sailing Team at two World Championships and a European Championship in addition to participating in the Miami OCR(Race Winner, 2003), Princesa Sofia, Delta Lloyd and Kiel Week Regatta’s.

 

Special Education Minnetonka High School 1999-2002

Tasked primarily with caring for a student that had suffered severe brain trauma in a near drowning incident Kevin became a classroom favorite with all the boys in the class. This tremendously rewarding work provided experience in a public school setting. Kevin oversaw 1-5 students at a time, on and off campus, while they participated in mainstream and special programming.

 

US Head Coach ISAF Youth World Championships 1997

As Head US Team Coach Kevin helped the sailors with strategy, rigging, and tuning. Overseeing 8 sailors in 5 fleets Kevin was recruited based on his range of experience and strong relative experience.

 

Lake Calhoun Sailing School 1993-1994 :: 2000-2002

As a racing coach and manager Kevin built a program establishing a new schedule, curriculum and team environment. Kevin returned to establish the High School Program that continues to thrive. The school has grown tremendously in the wake of his efforts.