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2017 GBCA Board of Governors
Commodore, Darin Keever
Past Commodore
Vice Commodore, Mike Lewis
Rear Commodore, Amy Crowell
Fleet Captain, Scott Tuma
I was pretty much born into GBCA. My dad got involved in the early 60s. I've personally been "involved" with GBCA since 1978, at the old Yellow Clubhouse. As a small kid, I would help set up for parties, clean up afterwards, help organize the office, send out mailers, and help organize the race equipment. I have raced and run a variety of events; Regatta de Amigos (and the off year offshore events), Spring and Fall Series, Icicle, Frostbite, Wells Fargo Bank Regatta, Rebel Cup, Charge Cup, TORC, Elissa Regatta, Leukemia Cup, J-105 Fall Invitational, Galveston Bay Catamaran Championships, Redfish Reach, Texas 2-Step, Harvest Moon Regatta, Ruff Riders, Chicago-Mac, North Texas Catamaran Championships, Wurstfest, Performance Mid-Winters, Round the Island, seminars, and TGIF (Rum Races) races. I have raced on boats ranging from a Sunfish, to Nacras/Prindles/Tornados, to a Condor 40, to a Swan 54, but my passion is multihulls. My dad brought the first multihull into Galveston Bay almost 60 years ago. Since 1988, I have been organizing and running traditional (triangle windward/leeward), modern (windward/leeward), distance races, and off-the-wall fun events for a wide variety of boats and racers in Galveston Bay and along the Texas coast. In the early 2000s, I took a hiatus to raise my kids, and was able to come back with a different point of view for racing. I have an understanding of highly competitive, tight racing; but I realize that is not what maintains a club - fun events that involve family and friends do. With this POV, I am hoping to bring forward some ideas to strengthen GBCA's role in Galveston Bay as the place to race, and have fun doing it.
Treasurer, Aaron Brittain
The love for sun and water started at an early age. I learned to swim soon after walking due to my dad being a naval diver.
At 18 I started sailing a Hobie 16 and then a 38 ft Schooner with friends in Clear Lake and Galveston Bay for Rum Races.
With a long pause in between, it wasn’t till 2010 when a friend said they were doing Wednesday Night Races that I actively started pursuing sailboat racing.
Since then I’ve been Wednesday Night Racing, running around in the J/24 Texas Circuit, 2012 J/24 World’s in Rochester, NY, J/22 Nationals at Ft. Walton, FL and Catalina 22 Nationals (right here in our own back yard). Mid-winters, Harvest Moon and much more, all challenging and all fun.
In my book, any time on the water is a good time. Always learning, always looking for the wind. Glad to be here!!
Secretary, Kelley Dees
And she's a fantastic cook!
Governor Member, Kevin Bednar
Kevin sails with his Dad, Bee Bednar on their J105, Stinger.
Governor Member, Chris May
I grew up in Galveston, and landed in the Clear Lake area after graduating college in 1997. Always a water sports enthusiast, I was introduced to sailing soon after graduating college and have been racing ever since. I have raced both large and small boats over the years, including J22, J24, J109, J46, Peterson 38, Melges 24, Melges 32, and Ker 43. I have raced mostly in Galveston Bay and near-coastal Texas, but have also participated in various national events as well. I have a keen interest in growing racing participation in the area, and helping to develop GBCA as a key regatta provider in the region.
I have previously served on various not-for-profit and corporate Board of Directors. I am currently a Director on the Board of the Texas Bay Area Lacrosse Association, an organization focused on growing and developing youth lacrosse in the local area.
Governor Member, Kevin Hayes
Owner and proprietor of Hayes Rigging
Governor Member, Ron Eddleman
Governor Member, Greg Casamayor
Lifelong sailor and racing experience since the late 80s. Previous board service from 2002 through 2006.A financial advisor with Merrill Lynch when not sailing.
Governor Member, Bruce Martin
