About Us

Emily Richardson

Director of Sailing Instruction and Head Youth Instructor

Emily is a US Sailing-certified instructor who has been around CYC since she was a toddler and has been either a CIT or an instructor at CCS for 11 years. She became the Head Youth Instructor in 2021. She always has a smile on her face and loves working with kids. She is an active racer at CYC and was formerly on her high school sailing team.

Emily is excited to share her passion for sailing by providing the best possible instructional programs for youth and adults. 

Christine Brown

Assistant Youth Instructor

Christine is an experienced sailing instructor, having worked previously for several years at CYC. She is an active sailor and racer, sailing the apporpirately named "Lovely Lady" at CYC. She has a great sense of humor and looks forward to sharing her love of Canandaigua with the kids at CCS. 

Zander Veeck

Assistant Youth Instructor

Brennon Blodgett

Race Club Coach

Brennon is a US Sailing-certified instructor with several years of experience as an advanced Youth Instructor previously. A lifelong sailor who grew up at CYC, he is an avid and competitive racer, having competed at both regional and world championship levels. Brennon has returned to CCS from the Marines and is excited to work with our racers this summer.

Steve Heinzelman

CCS Board President

Steve is passionate about sailing and providing our youth and adult sailors with the best possible instructional program. He’s been managing the program since 2012 and loves to see people discover the joy of sailing. Steve has been sailing his entire life. He currently races in the Ensign, Vanguard 15, and Sunfish fleets. The sailing skills he and his family have honed on Canandaigua Lake have taken them sailing in places as far away as New Zealand.