US Sailing 2026 Board of Directors

US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, has revealed the 2026 Board of Directors.

“The 2026 Board represents an exceptional blend of experience, vision, and commitment to the sport,” said Henry Brauer, US Sailing President. “Their leadership will play a vital role in advancing US Sailing’s mission and supporting sailors across all levels.”

Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer (Redwood City, CA) returns as a Board Director. A 2012 Olympian in Women’s Match Racing, Vandemoer finished fifth at the London Games and was the 2011 World Champion and 2012 runner-up in Women’s Match Racing. She also captured the 2010 Women’s Snipe World Championship title. A three-time ICSA All-American Skipper and 2001 ICSA Women’s Dinghy National Champion while at the University of Hawaiʻi, Vandemoer has demonstrated competitive excellence at every level.

Off the water, Vandemoer serves as Executive Director of the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation, where she has been instrumental in developing young sailors and expanding community sailing access. She also represents athletes’ voices on US Sailing’s Sailor Athlete Council. Vandemoer brings to the Board a unique blend of elite competitive experience, athlete advocacy, and youth program leadership—all grounded in a passion for growing and strengthening the sport.

Tarasa Davis (Atlanta, GA) has been appointed to a Director seat by the Board of Directors. Davis currently serves on US Sailing’s Finance Committee and Governance & Compliance Committee and is the Snipe Class International Racing Association Director. A former Olympic campaigner in the Europe Dinghy class for the 1996 Games, Davis was the 1994 Olympic Class National Champion and ranked third nationally on the US Sailing Team. She also served on the National Sailing Hall of Fame Board from 2016 to 2020.

Stu McNay (Providence, RI) will serve as the new 10-Year Sailor Athlete Director and Athlete Board Member. A five-time Olympian in the 470 Class (2008–2024), McNay is also a Melges 24 World Champion (2016), 505 World Champion (2022), and 470 European Champion (2015). The Sailor Athlete election process is managed by the Sailor Athlete Council.

Current board member Bob Kottler (New Orleans, La.) will assume a new role as Treasurer while Laura Grondin (West Hartford, Conn.) will continue her current role as Vice President. Outgoing board members are John Schoendorf (Miami, Fla) and Director Sarah Lihan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).

2026 US Sailing Board of Directors:
Henry Brauer, President
Laura Grondin, Sailor Athlete Director and Vice President
Bob Kottler, Treasurer
Matt Gallagher, Secretary
Christoper Barnard, USOPC Alternate Athlete Representative
Charlie Enright, CEO, US Sailing
Pamela Healy, Sailor Athlete Director
Stan Honey, Director
Brian Keane, Director
Stu McNay, Sailor Athlete Director
Luke Muller, USOPC Athlete Representative
Marie Rogers, Director
Sheila Tolle, Director
Mike Van Dyke, Director
Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer, Director
Tarasa Davis, Director

For more information about US Sailing and the Board of Directors: https://www.ussailing.org/about/our-people/board-of-directors/