Meet Our Team
This dedicated team leads and supports all junior sailing activities at our club. Passionate about the sport and committed to sharing their knowledge, they ensure that every sailor, from beginner to advanced, enjoys a safe, fun, and rewarding experience on the water.
Thomas serves as our Senior Sailing Professional at CYC and has been a part of the team since March 2018. He actively coached across all groups, with a particular focus on the Optimist Champ Fleet. Thomas grew up sailing a variety of classes, including Optis, i420s, Snipes, and Lightnings. Among his notable achievements, he is a two-time Youth World Champion for Brazil in the Lightning class and was a member of the Brazilian Youth National Team. Thomas also competed in the Star class, where he was runner-up at the prestigious King of Spain Regatta. When he's not on the water, he enjoys sharing strategy and racing tactics with his team through Virtual Regatta.
Gabriel is our Senior Sailing Professional and has been a key member of the coaching team since June 2022, serving as Head Coach for the 420 and High School programs while also working with Optis, Beginners and Adult sailors. Originally from Brazil, he began sailing at age six and grew up in Optis and i420s, earning titles at the South American and National Championships and representing the Brazilian Youth National Team at multiple World Championships. He has also competed in Snipes, 470s, and keelboats. Gabriel’s broad experience—as both a top youth athlete and a successful coach who has led CYC sailors to major achievements including the C420 Triple Crown and other top results at national and regional events—continues to make him a strong leader on and off the water.
Gabriella is our Optimist Head Coach, bringing a wealth of experience as both a high-level athlete and coach. A lifelong sailor from Rio de Janeiro, she began sailing at age six and has since represented Brazil on the international stage, including qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the ILCA 6 class. Gabriella is a multiple-time Brazilian National Champion and South American medalist, and she placed in the top 10 at both the Pan American Games and Laser Radial Junior World Championship. In addition to her competitive career, she has coached beginner through advanced sailors. Gabriella combines her passion for competition with a collaborative spirit to inspire the next generation of sailors.
