Instructor, Fleet Onboarding Coordinator
Philip got hooked on sailing after a family trip to the British Virgin Islands just before college. He joined as crew on a J/105 that campaigned throughout the Chesapeake Bay.
In 2013, Philip embarked on a solo sailing adventure, navigating his 1966 Bristol 27 from Annapolis, Maryland to Key West, Florida. After relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015, he immersed himself in the local sailing scene, racing out of Berkeley Yacht Club.
Philip joined OCSC Sailing that same year where he honed his management skills as Club Manager, overseeing corporate events, flotillas, and adventure travel. He subsequently served as General Manager at Berkeley Yacht Club, then moved across the marina in 2021 as the General Manager of Inspire Sailing, bringing his extensive experience to each role. In 2022, Philip transferred to Modern Sailing Sausalito as General Manager and earned his USCG Captains license.
Currently, Philip continues to contribute to the sailing community as a valued member of the Modern Sailing team. He assists with fleet onboarding and shares his expertise as an exceptional sailing instructor.
Beyond his professional endeavors, he remains an active sailor. He and his wife Moni actively race Wolpertinger, a 1976 Santa Cruz 27, and frequently crews aboard Sea Star, a Cal 39.
