Commodore: Suzanne Brown

My exposure to sailing began when I joined Polaris in 2000. I thought it would be fun to learn how to sail. Since then I have owned four sailboats and crewed on dozens of others. To-date my experience includes blue-water sailing off the coast of California, in the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the Great Lakes.

Junior Staff Commodore: Gail Davie

I am a retired cardiac ICU nurse so I have time for all my hobbies.  I am a pilot and also love to sail.  I’ve served on the board of Polaris and am a member of Harbor Island Yacht Club.  I crew on a 30’ Islander and love to teach others to sail.  Kayaking and canoeing are hobbies as is anything to do with boating.

Vice Commodore of Sail: Elaine Krott

I was raised in Connecticut where I fished aboard my father's small power boat. I moved to California to teach and retired here. I love being on the water and have been a Polaris member for about ten years. This has given me the chance to sail aboard a variety of boats included being on an all women's racing team. I have had the pleasure of being Commodore, Vice Commodore of Social and Programs in the club.

Vice Commodore of Programs Brenda Lanza

I was born in New York and moved to California when I was eight. I have been living in San Diego since I was seventeen. I was brought up in the sport fishing industry. I owned my own ski boat when I was seventeen. In those days I water skied, surfed and fished. When I married, my husband and I owned a fishing boat and a 16 foot Hobiecat. My husband and I were also involved in the marine hardware business.

I enjoy playing golf and boxing. I have a passion for cookbooks and love learning about wines. I love water sports and I am looking forward to learning how to sail.

Membership Chairperson: Connie Clark

I was a member of Mission Bay Yacht Club where I sailed a 32’ Islander, 20’ Victory and a Brian Thomas woody sabot. I also crewed for racing and most of my racing was done on Thistles. I am thoroughly enjoying the people and sailing with the Polaris Sailing Club. I volunteer for the America’s Cup and the American Cancer Society. I also enjoy family and friends, biking, snow skiing, gardening, quilting, cooking, football (Pro and College) and taking my 1980 Porsche for a spin.

Treasurer: Ann Lampkin

Owner/skipper of Newport 30 "Puffin" (9 yrs.). Previously captian of Coronado 25 (13 yrs) and Victory 21 (23 yrs.). Over 25 cruises to Catalina & other Channel Islands. 1st Mate on boat deliveries that include: Ensenada to Oceanside, Ensenada to San Diego, Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara to San Francisco. Member Mission Bay Yacht Club 30 yrs.

Secretary: Cathy Cullen

I was born in New York and moved to California when I was eight.  I have been living in San Diego since I was seventeen. I was brought up in the sport fishing industry.  I owned my own ski boat when I was seventeen.  In those days I waterskied, surfed and fished. When I married my husband and I owned a fishing boat and a 16 foot Hobiecat.

Boat Owners Rep: Tom Henry

Born and raised in San Diego, I have always loved the water and sailing. Back in the day, my uncle was Commodore of Silver Gate Yacht Club and I was influenced by his sailing experience and expertise.

I was looking for more sailing and social activities and a sailing instructor suggested I check out Polaris. He was right. I am happy to be here.

Boat Owners Rep: John Prior

Born in Columbus, Ohio, I am an Ohio State Alumnus. In my 20’s I was an airline pilot. After that, a Financial Planner (now retired).

I have been active in Polaris for many years, having served three terms as Vice Commodore of Sail, four terms as Commodore, and four terms as Junior Staff Commodore.

I Captain a 45’ Lancer Sailboat, God’s Blessing.

Non Boat Owners Rep. Al Yatrofsky

After serving in the United States Navy for 24 years as a Naval Communicator, I worked for Scripps Institution of Oceanography in their marine radio station, (WWD) for 19 years; First as a Morse code operator; than as the station manger.

Now I like to spend time on the water in my modified Hobie Kayak. I sail it (with a good strong wind I might get it up to 4 knots). I also use it for fishing (using an ice” poll with 6 lb test line).

I am a member in good standing in the following organizations: Chula Vista Yacht club, American Legion, VFW, South Bay Sail & Power Squadron, and the FRA.

Recently widowed, I was at the Chula Vista Yacht Club one night last spring “looking for something to do” and wandered into a Polaris Meeting. The rest, as they say, is history.

Non Boat Owners Rep. Linda Woodbury

A member of Polaris intermittently since 2000, I often crew on Polaris boats. I also sail with Challenged America Transpak Team as a back-up, race in the adapted 16-foot Martins, and take disabled children to swim with dolphins. When I’m racing with sailors who have no hands or legs, I remember that there’s no ‘I’ in TEAM. When I parasail, I’m conscious of the need in our personal and professional lives for trust and interdependence. When I swim with dolphins, I experience firsthand their unique ability to bond with people and help to bring back the abilities of many children and adults having experienced disabling accidents or diseases.

Education Director: Kirk Gardner

I have been sailing since I was a kid, including a Sabatical at sea.  I sailed 10,000 miles into the Caribbean, and back up into the North East.

I am a Certified ASA Sailing instructor, a licensed Yacht broker specializing in sail boats.

I teach sailing classes at Polaris and I am the Chairman of the Safety Committee.