The MSA Team
Tommy McCormick
Program Director
Miami, Florida
MAST Academy '22, Kenyon College '26
tommy@manchestersailing.org
Tommy is returning to MSA for his second year in the program's leadership. He currently studies political science and religious studies at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, has many years of sailing instruction and coaching under his belt at top programs, and is a world-class sailor. He has more than ten years of combined racing experience in the Optimist, C420 (as skipper and crew), and ILCA/Laser classes at regional, national, and international events. Additionally, Tommy has represented Team USA at multiple ILCA World Championships! When not racing himself, Tommy works at regattas as a race official. His expertise and passion for sailing make him a valuable addition to our team.
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MSA is Hiring!
Spend Summer 2025 teaching and sailing on Cape Ann! We'd love to have you join us.
Send your resume to tommy@manchestersailing.org
Cole Cote
Senior Instructor
Manchester, Massachusetts
Manchester-Essex Regional High School
As a member of the MERHS sailing team and an MSA alum, Cole is passionate about sailing and teaching! 2025 will be Cole's second summer as a Senior Instructor.
Beckett Gibbons
Junior Instructor
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Beckett, an MSA alumni, will join the MSA staff as a new Junior Instructor in 2025!