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MJYC Staff

MJYC Sailing School's outstanding instructional staff is one of the hallmarks of the program.  Please contact our Program Director if you have any further questions with regard to the certifications and qualifications of our staff.

Program Director


Chad Lewis

  • Oversees staff and curriculum of the MJYC
  • Presides over the MJYC Board to develop and maintain the entire organization.
  • Certified Sailing Instructor of 9 years
  • Certified Life Guard of 6 years
  • Two time winner of Yngling Youth National Championship
  • Coach and co-founder of NMU Sailing Team
  • Racing sailboats since age 10

    • Sailing Instructors


    Gordon Mortonsen III

  • US Sailing Certified
  • US Ski Patrol
  • Treasurer of NMU Sailing Team
  • Expert powerboat driver
  • 3 years sailing experience

    • Mike Stoodly

  • US Sailing Certified
  • NMU Sailing Team

    • Assistant Sailing Instructors


    Nelson Oelker

  • NMU Sailing Team

    • Andrew Becker

  • NMU Sailing Team

    • Hannah Kratz

  • NMU Sailing Team

    • Board of directors


    Michael Sauer - Secretary

    Stuart Baker - Treasurer

    Neil Lynch - Director-at-Large

    Gregg H. Seiple - Director-at-Large

    Renee Seaborg - Director-at-Large

    Mary Beth Coyne - Director-at-Large