Ava's Bio: I am currently a freshman at Bowdoin College in Maine. I was born in Maryland and although my family moved to Atlanta, Georgia when I was four, we kept our roots in Oxford and have spent every summer in Oxford since I can remember. I started in the TAYC Junior Sailing Program when I was six and continued to sail under the TAYC burgee in my Opti at local events until 2019, when I began sailing on a National level. After graduating from Opti's I had two exciting summers sailing the C420 National Circuit and just last summer I returned to TAYC to coach the Intro to Sailing Class. This year I have been on the Bowdoin Varsity Sailing Team which has allowed me to travel and compete against some of the best sailors in the country, so my knowledge of this sport continues to grow. I am excited to be gearing up to coach the Green Fleet team this summer!

Skylor, a sailor since age six on the Chesapeake Bay, knows its winds and waters well. Raised amidst the sails of North East River Yacht Club, he's a seasoned racer with salt in his veins. 

In the world of Opti sailing, Skylor's prowess shines bright - he's claimed 2nd in the cutthroat CBYRA High Point series and conquered many a regatta. Transitioning to C420, his dominance continued, clinching 2nd in the elite ranks of the CBYRA High Point competition two years running. Crowded Maryland State Champion and victor of prestigious titles like the Oxford Regatta and Mid-Atlantic Midget Championship, Skylor's legend grows.

Skylor has continued his dominance in the art of sailing through four seasons at the very competitive level for Connecticut College culminating with being selected to represent his team in a national championship. Returning for his third season imparting knowledge at TAYC, Skylor's ties to the club run deep. Beginning with attendance at the Oxford Regatta for nine years in a row to eventually sailing alongside the TAYC C420 team with TAYC's own Ava Arepally. 

With summer's breeze beckoning, Skylor eagerly anticipates sharing his passion for sailing at one of the Bay's finest venues.

TAYC Junior Sailing could not be happier that Robbie Wilmer is joining us this summer. Robbie sailed in AYC's Green and RWB Opti Fleets from 2011-2020 competing both locally as well as nationally. While at AYC he rounded out his impressive Optimist experience on keel boats gaining experience on their fleet of J22s. Finding time between Optis and J22s he also honed his skills on J105s, one of the most competitive classes on the Bay. He took his hard won experience and parlayed it into a successful career racing double handed dinghies first for the Herons of Gunston and later the Bruins of Broadneck. Robbie looks forward to passing along some of the knowledge he has acquired as well as a strong sense of the Corinthian spirit to our junior sailors this summer.

Emily grew up at TAYC every summer from Opti's to 420's. She loves sponge tag and adventuring to little beaches down by the river. Windy days with whitecaps are her favorite, and she's always excited to get out on the water. As a yoga teacher and holistic health coach, she loves sharing helpful techniques and knowledge. You'll likely find her smiling and outside in the sunshine. 

Dingo is from Rosario, Argentina were he started sail in Optis since 6 years old, and continues in Laser, 29er, F18, J70, Waszp, Snipe, Sunfish, and keel boats. After Optimist, jumped to the Laser Class (Actually ILCA), and other skiff class achieving several titles in National and Internationals Regattas such as Youth National Champion, Laser Radial South American Champion and more. Member of ARG National Team competed in 5 Laser Radial and Sunfish World Championship. Sailing in multiple kind of boats give me self confidence and experience to have a full vision.

Coaching in different levels, from youth to Olympics. Coach member of Argentina Olympic Team attending at Tokio 2020 Olympics and also with different countries at 4 Pan-American Games, winning 2x Bronce Medal. Always following the Olympic dream, he was attending at Senior, Youth Worlds, European, WS World Cup and many International Regattas.

In the US coaching at various sailing program with ILCA, Optimist, C420, Skiff, Nacra 17, and Waszp, coaching at Fishing Bay Yacht Club, Olympia Yacht Club, North East River Yacht Club, Oakcliff Sailing, WeCan Foil and others. 

This 2024 summer Season, Dingo will be part of TAYC Coaching Staff to make the best Team ever on the Chesapeake Bay 

TAYC Junior Sailing would like to welcome Grace-Ann Phillips for the 2024 season. Grace-Ann is an experienced varsity college sailor at St. Mary's College of Maryland with a passion for sharing her love of sailing with others. A graduate of The Gunston School, she has extensive experience on the water. She spent last summer as a Junior Kid Ship instructor at Annapolis Sailing School, where she was able to effectively teach 150 students of all ages a comprehensive sailing program.