Beginner Opti

Hi, my name is Halsey Carter, and this summer will be my first year coaching. I’m from Annapolis, Maryland, and have been sailing since I was six years old.

This fall, I will be a freshman at the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and sailing on the URI Sailing Team.

I began racing Optimists at age ten and have experience racing FJs, J/22s, J/88s, C420s, and the WASZP. I was also the captain of the St. Mary’s High School sailing team for three years and placed top 10 among all female C420 skippers in North America as part of the One United race team!

I’m super excited to coach this summer!

Intermediate Opti

Hi, my name is James Rizek and I’m 20 years old. I’m a sophomore at Georgetown University studying Philosophy and Government on the Pre-Law track. I grew up sailing here in Annapolis, and continued sailing into high school, where I was captain of the Key School team for my junior and senior years. I now sail on the Georgetown Sailing Team, where we sail 420s and FJs competitively in the MAISA conference.

This is my second summer coaching at SSA and I am super excited to be returning to coach intermediate Optis!

Beginner/Intermediate Opti

Hi my name is James O’Leary, and this summer will be my second coaching optis at SSA. I am currently studying Business IT at Old Dominion University. I am also on the ODU sailing team, and I’ve sailed in Annapolis since I was 8 years old. I have 4 years of high-school sailing experience being captain of my team for 2 of them. Along with my High school experience I have sailed C420’s at a highly competitive level, participating in C420 Nationals and North Americans multiple years in a row. I am excited to be back for the season and excited to be working doing what I enjoy most!

Intermediate Opti

Hi my name is Henry Raymond and I’m beyond excited to return to SSA for my third year of coaching. I grew up sailing on Long Island sound at Noroton Yacht Club starting at the age of 8 years old. I’ve sailed Optis, lasers, Fevas, and offshore boats. I enjoy racing J70s on Thursday nights with my father and sailing lasers in TESODS. I’m going into my senior year at Colorado State University double majoring in political science and history. I’m so excited to return to my SSA family of coaches for another incredible summer!

ILCA 6 Race Team

Hi, I’m Charlie Anderson, the Assistant Sailing Coach at Connecticut College. I graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland, class of 2025, where I competed at the highest level in college sailing for four years. I began my racing career at Severn Sailing Association, and now this will be my sixth year coaching. I have competed in multiple North American Championships and ILCA World Championships.  

I am excited to return home this summer to Annapolis to coach dedicated, Corinthian, and talented sailors. My goal is to build on advanced racing skills and the love of sailing through competition. 

ILCA 4 Development Race Team

Hi, I’m Nathan Jensen, a skipper on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team, class of 2027. I currently study Economics, Business Administration, and Political Science at St. Mary’s. I learned to sail at age eight on the Chesapeake Bay and have extensive racing experience in Optis and ILCAs. I spent two years on the SSA ILCA Race Team, traveling to major regattas, including many major ILCA North America events and two ILCA 6 Youth World Championships. 

This summer, I’m excited to help the next generation of sailors build strong fundamental racing skills and techniques while emphasizing confidence, enjoyment, and a genuine love for being on the water. My goal is to create a positive, fun, and supportive environment where young sailors can grow, challenge themselves, and develop a foundation that will serve them not only in the ILCA class, but throughout their sailing journey.

29er Development Race Team

Blue Fleet Coach

Eric is excited to return to Annapolis for his second summer coaching the 29er Development Race Team. After a strong first summer on the water, his focus remains on developing skiff sailors and supporting their progression in the 29er class.

Originally from Switzerland, Eric began sailing at age 8 and progressed through Optimists, 420s, and 29ers before skippering keelboats and serving as a tactician on high-performance multihulls in international competition.

During COVID, he transitioned fully into coaching, building and leading a successful 29er fleet at his home club and coaching extensively across Switzerland. Today, he combines that experience with a strong educational background to deliver structured, athlete-centered coaching on and off the water.

Eric is excited to be back on the water in Annapolis — working with the fleet, refining fundamentals, and continuing to develop high-performance skiff sailors.

Opti RWB Race Team

Marina Conde, from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, began her sailing journey at the age of 8 in the Optimist class before moving to the 29ers. She earned several national medals in the 29er class, including a gold medal in 2024.

Marina has also competed in various European and World Championships, where she placed 14th at the Youth World Championships in 2024.

Prior to coming to the U.S., Marina coached Optimists at the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

She is now studying Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at Old Dominion University, where she is also a member of the sailing team.

Opti Green Fleet

Hi, My name is Indiana Theurer. I am a sailor on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team, class of 2026. I currently study marine science. I have been around the water since I was a kid and sailing is a true passion of mine. I have been able to turn that passion into a competitive sailing career where I have competed in over 30 college regattas and competed in major events like Women’s Fleet Race Nationals. 

This will be my second summer coaching at SSA and I couldn’t be happier to return! Coaching has become a true passion of mine and I thoroughly enjoy teaching young sailors the fundamentals of sailing, racing, and a love for the water. As a coach I strive to create a positive learning environment that fosters growth on and off the water while emphasizing the importance of fun. I look forward to coaching Green Fleet this summer and I can’t wait to get on the water!