ABOUT STORM TRYSAIL CLUB
About Us
The Storm Trysail Club is a private club dedicated to blue water sailing. Membership currently numbers over 1,200 individuals, and is by invitation only to expert offshore sailors who have experienced storm conditions and are capable of commanding a sailing vessel in such conditions. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Larchmont, NY, the club has a long history of sponsoring inshore, distance and offshore sailboat races, and supporting the interests and needs of sailors.
The purpose of the Club is to promote good fellowship among blue water and ocean racing sailors, and to encourage the sport of ocean racing and offshore cruising. The Club is organized into 12 geographic stations, giving it representation in the major sailing centers in America and a base for carrying out its purpose. Each station serves as the organizing authority and host for a number of racing, social and junior events for its members and other sailors, both on the water and ashore. The club has been in the vanguard of development of new events, handicap rating systems, yacht design, safety procedures, and new rum drinks. Members are known as being fierce on the starting line, and friendly on the beer line.
The club insignia is proudly displayed by members on the club burgee, on special articles and clothing available only to members, and also seen on clothing sold to sailors participating in club events.
Club Activities
Officers & Staff
Commodore
Andrew Weiss
Vice-Commodore
Ty Anderson
Rear-Commodore
Matt Gallagher
Secretary
John D. Browning
Treasurer
Andree Isbrantsen Pruett
Fleet Captain
Clarke Smith
STATION CAPTAINS
Jeff Goldring
(vacant)
Ted Jones
Farley Fontenot
Chris Lewis
Vince Todd
Jonathan Asch
Clarke Smith
Ann Myer
Jesse Fielding
Patrick Kennedy
Steve Taft
Ian Vickers
Shari Vaughan
Immediate Past Commodore
Ray Redniss
President, Storm Trysail Foundation
Richard du Moulin
Governors, 2024
Tom Bowler
Larry Fox
David Shaeffer
Governors, 2024-2025
Karen Lewis
Sheila McCurdy
Ann Myer
Jim Murray
Deanna Polizzo
Jason Maher
Cate Muller-Terhune
Fleet Surgeon
Paul Zabetakis
Historian
Ron Weiss
Legal
John Browning
Accountant
Sharon Bend
Executive Director
Whitney Simon
Digital Services
Kate Somers
Committees
Block Island Race Week
Ty Anderson
Chair
Dick Neville
On the Water Chair
Tom Rinda
Jury Chair
Communications and Sponsorship
Buttons Padin
Chair
Kate Somers, Media
Scott Goetz, Sponsorship
Cruising
John de Regt
Chair
Chuck Bayer, Great Lakes
Barry Dwyer, Chesapeake Bay
Rich Feeley, Marblehead
Vince Todd, Gulf of Maine
Team Racing
Ty Anderson
Chair
John Fallon
Peter Frisch
Tom Keogh
Annie Sager Kimrey
Ashley Love
Lee Reichart
Grandmasters Team Race Chair
Delegate to YRA of LIS
Rick Royce
Chair
Heritage
Ron Weiss
Chair
Maureen Koeppel
Andree Isbrandtsen Pruett
Finance
Andree Pruett
Chair
Insurance
Don Rave
Chair
Future of Sailing
Matt Gallagher
Chair
Membership
Jim Praley II
Chair
LJ Edgcomb
Barry Gold
Charles Goodrich
Erin Mhley
Ann Myer
James Noyes
Kelly Robinson
John Storck, Jr.
Steve Taft
Stew Wiley
Mark Wood
Nominating
AJ Evans
Chair
Ed Cesare
Dick Neville
June Kendrick
Kelly Robinson
Protest
Tom Rinda
Chair
Ty Anderson
Com Crocker
Don Makowiecki
John Osmond
Lance Smotherman
Race Committee
Dick Neville
Chair
Bruce Bingman
Dave Brennan
Larry Fox
Nick Langone
Andree Isbrandtsen Pruett
Ray Redniss
Karen Ronan
John Troy
Andrew Weiss
Rating Rule
Larry Fox
Chair
Bob Behringer
Bruce Bingman
Tom Bowler
Dobbs Davis
Kevin Foote
Matt Gallagher
James Murray
Chris Tutmark
Awards
Nick Langone
Chair
Lee Reichart
Dawn Riley
Seamanship
Rich du Moulin
Chair
Jonathan Kabak
Chris Lewis
Sheila McCurdy
Rene Mehl
Buttons Padin
Kelly Robinson
Ralf Steiz
Dick York
Young Members
Heather Schultes
Chair
Justin Bauer
Suzy Bradford
Daniel Ebin
Andrew Ricks
Women's
Suzy Bradford
Chair
Amanda Kendrick
Deanna Polizzo
Annie Sager
Heather Schultes
Pier Witek
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Storm Trysail Club
1 Woodbine Avenue