Tommy McCormick
Program Director

Tommy is returning to MSA for his second year in the program's leadership. He currently studies political science 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.

Aidan Golomb
Head Instructor

Born and raised in NYC, Aidan spends every summer in Manchester where he began sailing at the age of ten. Moving up through the MSA program, working as a junior instructor, and racing for both MSA and Pleon's 420 race teams, Aidan has competed in regattas throughout the East Coast. Aidan attends the University of Miami and studies Finance and Legal Studies and competes on the varsity sailing team. Before becoming Head Instructror, Aidan taught beginner Opti sailors and coached the Opti Race Team.

Cole Cote
Senior Instructor

As a MERHS sailing team and MSA alum, Cole is passionate about sailing and teaching local sailors! 2025 will be Cole's second summer as a Senior Instructor.

Gavin Golomb
Senior Instructor

2025 is Gavin's second year as an MSA instructor. Please join us in welcoming him back!

Beckett Gibbons
Junior Instructor

Beckett is currently a high school student. He started sailing in seventh grade when he joined the school’s spring sailing team. He later participated in MSA's Summer Camp and has been sailing there ever since! Beckett fell in love with racing on the C420 Team in 2024, and he's excited to teach kids to sail and continue sailing during 2025 as a new instructor!

Dahlia Beltramini
Junior Instructor

Dahlia fell in love with sailing at summer camp five summers ago! She's been sailing every summer since moving to Manchester. Dahlia is a rising sophmore and is on the soccer, lacrosse, and wrestling team! She also races on MSA's C420 Team during the summer. When not training herself, Dahlia enjoys working with kids, sharing her love for sailing, and being on the water as much as possible!

Leo Somma
Junior Instructor

Leo began sailing with MSA's Dyer program at 7 years old, moved up through Opti classes, and eventually raced in local regattas as a member of the C420 Team.  More recently, Leo sailed with Pleon Yacht Club and on Tabor Academy's High School 420 Team. Leo was a Sea Cadet from 2018 – 2022 in the Navy Leauge Cadet Corps, David G. Oullet Division in Gloucester. 

Max Schulmeyer
Junior Instructor

Max is a rising senior from New York City. He has been sailing at MSA for seven years and is excited to teach the next generation of MSA sailors!