Head Instructor  -  Eva Rossell

We are excited to have Eva Rossell leading our Jr Sailing program this summer! Eva graduates from Michigan State University this spring 2023. She grew up sailing on big lakes in Michigan, learning to sail in Opti's and later graduating to Lasers, 420s and FJs. She has won multiple awards over the years, racing for Bayview Yacht Club and Grosse Pointe South High School. She is also an experienced big boat racer and has competed in keelboat races in multiple states. Here are some highlights from Eva's resume:

Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit MI - Assistant Head Coach. Taught introductory racing to children on Optimists. Adult Learn to Sail Instructor. Junior Sailing Instructor. Coached advanced level 420 jib and main racers and Laser sailors. Developed and practiced advanced curriculum and drills to enhance the skills of the sailors, resulting in multiple sailors achieving high rankings within their fleet at weekly regattas.

Michigan State University Sailing Team, East Lansing MI -

Commodore 2020-2022 

Raised MSU Sailing ranking in the Midwest Conference from 12th to 3rd. 

Captain, Michigan State Sailing Team 2019 

Certifications:

First Aid/CPR

US Sailing Level 3 Head Instructor

US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 2

US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 

Assistant Head Coach  -  Ashley Graham

Ashley graduates from Colorado Academy this spring. She grew up sailing in Bow Mar and has been a valuable part of our Jr Sailing program for over 8 years. She was co-head instructor last year and we are so fortunate to have her back this summer! Ashley is an experienced jr sailing instructor in Bow Mar as well as being an accomplished sailor and racer in Lasers, Fevas, and Snipes. This will be Ashley's third summer in the role of Certified Sailing Instructor at Bow Mar Jr Sailing. 

Certifications:

First Aid/CPR

US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1 

Junior Instructors 

Parent reps  -

Lacey Books and Susu Baker

If you have any questions about Bow Mar Jr Sailing, please contact Lacey Books or Susu Baker at  bowmarjrsailing@gmail.com .