About MSSA
We're dedicated to the family sport of sailing!
RACING: The club sponsors yacht racing involving cruiser/racers in the 20- to 45-foot range. Racing is conducted under the PHRF handicap system, which theoretically renders all boats competitive regardless of design or vintage. In 2024, about thirty-six races of various types will be held. Distances will vary from two to sixty miles, while starting times will range from weekday early evenings to weekends.
CRUISING: The Association has weekend cruises and a summer long cruise to ports on Long Island Sound, Connecticut, and Rhode Island as well as frequent raft-ups/barbecues and Summer Fun-Days filled with family-oriented activities. In addition, many members cruise on an informal basis with other sailors they have met through the Association
ACTIVITIES: In addition to the on-the-water activities, the association also holds meetings and social activities on land. Regular meetings are held from October to May. Please refer to the MSSA website and/or the newsletter for date, place and time of upcoming meetings. Prospective members are always welcome. The MSSA hosts one major charity regatta each year, now in its 44th year, the American Cancer Society Regatta raised over a million dollars for cancer research.
MEMBERSHIP: The annual family dues of $110 entitle all members of the immediate family residing at the same address to participate in association activities. In addition, each family receives a comprehensive yearbook and membership in our online Google group for communication with other MSSA sailors. For further information about MSSA, speak to any of the flag officers or write to:
Mount Sinai Sailing Association
P.O. Box 291, Mount Sinai, NY 11766
www.mssa.org
Our 2026 MSSA Yearbook is available
MSSA Bridge and Officers, 2026
| MSSA FLAG OFFICERS | |
| Commodore | Kenneth Nilsen |
| Vice Commodore | Haley DeCarlo |
| Rear Commodore | Lauren Nilsen |
| Fleet Captain | Craig Brekne |
| Secretary | Audra Mammina |
| Treasurer | Robert Lukachinski |
| Past Commodore | Marianne Waterbury |
| Race Committee Chair | Haley DeCarlo |
| Race Results | John Baker Audra Mammina |
| Handicap Committee | Haley DeCarlo |
| John Baker | |
| Audra Mammina | |
| Yearbook Committee | Kenneth Nilsen |
| Haley DeCarlo | |
| Lauren Nilsen | |
| Craig Brenke | |
| Audra Mammina | |
| Rober Lukachinski | |
| ACS Regatta Chairs | |
| Cruise Committee | Craig Brekne Kenneth Nilsen |
| Social Committee | Lauren Nilsen Kenneth Nilsen Haley DeCarlo |
| Website | John Hobbs |
| PAST COMMODORES | |
| 2022-2023 | Marianne Waterbury |
| 2020-2021 | Jennifer Hegreness |
| 2018-2019 | David Randle |
| 2016-2017 | Lonnie Cardinuto |
| 2014-2015 | Mark Hegreness |
| 2012-2013 | Stewart Arnold |
| 2010-2011 | Ted Turner |
| 2008-2009 | Dean Doty |
| 2006-2007 | Tom Brischler |
| 2004-2005 | John Baker |
| 2002-2003 | Fran Nilsen |
| 2000-2001 | Ted Turner |
| 1998-1999 | Phil Pape |
| 1996-1997 | Thomas W. Cramer |
| 1994-1995 | James Burke |
| 1992-1993 | Robert Hall |
| 1990-1991 | Mike Sawka |
| 1988-1989 | Bill Trainor |
| 1986-1987 | Bill Johansmeyer |
| 1984-1985 | Don Hegreness |
| 1982-1983 | Will Conwell |
| 1980-1981 | Victor Baum |
| 1978-1979 | Gene Sief |
| 1976-1977 | Don Winters |
| 1975-1976 | Lou Van Camp |