Meet the Windworks Team!
Stanley
General Manager
Stanley has been sailing since he was a young boy, learning the craft from his father as they spent time on Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Sailing later turned into a family affair. With their two children, Stanley and his wife, Patty, have cruised the Salish Sea, spending time in the San Juans, the South Sound, the Gulf Islands and reaching as far north as Desolation Sound. Stanley also has raced J boats in South Florida and in Puget Sound, sailed on Lake Michigan, drove a skiff for a 58-foot commercial purse seiner in SE Alaska and chased cod and red snapper on a 100-foot trawler in the North Pacific. He borrowed his dad’s Hunter 28 to take Patty to the San Juans on their honeymoon. Stanley has US Sailing certifications and a keen desire to share his passion with others. He remains drawn by the discipline, the freedom and the enduring pull of the sea.
Paige
Admin Assistant
While there’s nothing quite like being out on the water, Paige is your go-to person in the office. She is ready to assist with any inquiries, schedule your charter, or book you into one of our many classes. With so much happening at Windworks, Paige is here to help you navigate all that we have to offer!
Brittney
Dock Manager
Brittney has been a key member of the docks team since 2021 and was promoted to Assistant Dock Manager in 2023. Recently earning her US Sailing Bareboat certification, she is eager to apply her new knowledge and explore further opportunities in the boating world. Brittney enjoys engaging with charter clients before their departures and looks forward to expanding her expertise with our exceptional group of club members, students, and charter guests. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm contribute significantly to the team’s high morale.
Aaron
Fleet Manager
Aaron, a native of Oregon, has a deep passion for all that the Pacific Northwest offers to boating enthusiasts. With extensive experience managing the Windworks fleet of power and sailboats, he handles everything from engine overhauls to rigging replacements on sailing yachts. As the overseer of the Windworks charter fleet and new yacht commissioning, Aaron excels in educating our guests about complex yacht systems and the unique features of our charter boats. He also provides ongoing support to clients, offering guidance on the best service, repairs, and modifications for their yachts. For any systems assistance, Aaron is the expert you can rely on.
Victor
Captain & Sailing Instructor
Victor, a Seattle native with a lifelong connection to boating, has been assisting clients in getting out on the water since 2012. His extensive experience has allowed him to gain profound knowledge of the market and yacht handling systems, enabling him to match clients with the ideal vessel. As a US Sailing and US Powerboating instructor, Victor is passionate about sharing his decade of boating expertise. He dedicates significant time to teaching both novice sailors and experienced clients how to master cruising vessels. You can often find him on the docks with members or out on the water, ensuring that our fleet of yachts remains in peak condition.
Meet Our US Sailing & Powerboatung Accredited Instructors
Victor
Captain & Sailing Instructor
Time With Windworks: Since 2012 | Licenses: USCG 50 Ton Masters License, Commercial Assistance Towing, Auxiliary Sail Endorsement, Certified Professional Yacht Broker
US Sailing Certifications: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, Catamaran Endorsement
Victor, a Seattle native with a lifelong connection to boating, has been assisting clients in getting out on the water since 2012. His extensive experience has allowed him to gain profound knowledge of the market and yacht handling systems, enabling him to match clients with the ideal vessel. As a US Sailing and US Powerboating instructor, Victor is passionate about sharing his decade of boating expertise. He dedicates significant time to teaching both novice sailors and experienced clients how to master cruising vessels. You can often find him on the docks with members or out on the water, ensuring that our fleet of yachts remains in peak condition.
Eric Jonsen
Sail Instructor
Time With Windworks: Since 2007 | Licenses: USCG 50 Ton Masters License
US Sailing Certifications: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, Coastal Navigation, Catamaran, Basic Keelboat Instructor Trainer
I am a Seattle native who began sailing dinghies as a kid in the San Juan Islands. Since that time I have sailed most of the Salish Sea as a cruiser. I learned how much I enjoyed sharing my passion for sailing when I volunteered to teach at the Center for Wooden Boats. When I am not sailing I like to build small boats (up to 20′ as that is what I can fit in the garage), SCUBA diving, reading, and camping with my family. I have been a club member since 2003 and an instructor at Windworks since 2007.
Oliver Davis
Sail Instructor
Time With Windworks: Since 2008 | Licenses: 50 ton Coast Guard license
US Sailing Certifications: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, Racing
I got hooked on sailing when I was a kid at summer camp, and also helping family friends cruise their boats around the East Coast, especially Rhode Island and Long Island Sound. In 1986 I was backpacking through Spain and ended up jumping on a boat sailing from Gibraltar to the Bahamas! What an adventure. Later I spent about 15 years crewing on big boats in local and national aces. Best professional achievements would be winning three National Championships on Samba Pa Ti or teaching at the Naval Academy every summer, what an honor. Probably some of the most fun I ever had sailing was racing big boats in Seattle and making (talking) my way onto some fast boats, and I also have a vague memory of skimming across the water on a Sailfish off Cape Cod.
Margaret Pommert
Sail & Powerboat Instructor
Time With Windworks: Since 2010 | Licenses: USCG 100 Ton Masters License
US Sailing Certifications: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, Coastal Navigation, Coastal Passagemaking, Performance Sailing, Cruising Catamaran, Night Cruising
A Puget Sound native, Margaret learned to sail here about 40 years ago. She’s enjoyed exploring many of the world’s top cruising destinations, and racing a variety of sailboats. Every summer, she helps lead a flotilla of recreational sail and power boats up the Inside Passage to Alaska. She also works locally to promote boating safety and women in boating.
Eulalie Sullivan
Sail Instructor
Time With Windworks: Club member since late 1990’s; Instructor since 2007 | Licenses: USCG licensed 100-ton Master of Near Coastal Waters with Sailing and Towing Endorsements
US Sailing Certifications: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, Navigation
I learned to sail when I was 13, began teaching sailing at 16, and became a lifelong sailor, coastal/ocean passage cruiser, environmental and marine biologist, and outdoor educator. I’ve sailed along North Pacific coastlines to French Polynesia and back. And along the North Atlantic coastlines and Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. From 2013-2017 my husband and I cruised our 1985 Passport 40 from Seattle to Maine via Central America, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, Cuba, Bahamas and Antigua. My homeport waters are the Salish Sea and Southeast Alaska. As captain on a 63-foot yawl for Salish Sea Expeditions, I worked with youth in science-under-sail programs. I continue to share my passion for science and sailing teamwork for all ages and to promote women in sailing.
US Sailing & US Powerboating Lessons
Windworks shares US Sailing's vision of introducing as many people as possible to this exhilarating sport. We're committed to ensuring your learning experience is safe, enjoyable, and of the highest quality. Windworks Club allows individuals to learn from scratch or improve their existing boating skills. Once qualified, go sailing as often as you'd like - in the same manner you would as if you owned a boat - for a day, a weekend, or a week.
Windworks Sailing Lessons
At Windworks, we share US Sailing’s vision of introducing as many people as possible to this exhilarating sport. We’re committed to ensuring your learning experience is safe, enjoyable, and of the highest quality. We believe that a well-trained, competent sailor will develop the same love for sailing that we hold dear. Part of US Sailing’s vision is to introduce as many people as possible to this great sport. We want to make sure you’re learning in a safe, fun, high-quality environment…because if you’re a well-trained, competent sailor you’ll love sailing as much as we do.
Ready to Sail Beyond the Basics?
For sailors looking to advance their skills, Windworks offers several courses to further your sailing education and earn additional certifications. These lessons include US Sailling courses, such as Coastal Navigation, Passagemaking, and Catamaran, as well as a Windworks recommended course, Navigation and Piloting.