Executive Director Bobby Martin is a passionate, lifelong sailor and veteran racing coach having served various clubs and youth teams over the course of his career. He developed a passion for the water at a young age growing up on the Delaware River and cruising with his family on the Chesapeake Bay. He was an avid junior racer at the national level and later became head racing coach at Riverton Yacht Club and Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May. Martin moved to Boston to attend the Boston University School of Management where he captained the nationally-ranked Boston University Sailing Team. Martin completed a transatlantic crossing and has extensive experience in the marine industry. His previous financial management experience includes providing brokerage services for Raymond James Financial Services.

Maureen McKinnon-Tucker

Adaptive Director Maureen McKinnon-Tucker has played a key role in the success of PPSC’s Adaptive Sailing programs for people with disabilities. A paraplegic herself, she is a strong voice for disability advocacy and has become increasingly more involved in the sport. Working in concert with the Americans with Disabilities Act, executive staff and board members are dedicated to providing the most supportive and inclusive services, ensuring people of all abilities can fully access docks, vessels and possibilities. Currently, 15% of PPSC’s young sailors live with disabilities. The crowning achievement of Maureen’s exciting career was at the 2008 Paralympic Games in China where she became the first American and first woman in history to win the Gold Medal in sailing.

Head Instructor Gray Harrington joined Piers Park Sailing Center in the Fall of 2010. Gray previously taught sailing to adults, students and youth on the Charles River at Boston University. She majored in Philosophy and Music Theory as a student-athlete for the Boston University Sailing Team.  Gray learned to sail off the coast of North Carolina at the Cape Fear Yacht Club. 

Office Manager Barbara Flockhart is a previous corporate vice president and entrepreneur with over 25 years business experience.  She is an avid photographer and world traveler who always comes home to Boston.  Barbara works part-time managing our office and records.

Boatswain Brandon Gatti is a wooden boat enthusiast. He provides the sailing center with special project assistance and event support. He is a graduate of the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, R.I. and the University of Colorado.