Rick Guardia

Rick Guardia is an experienced and dedicated sailing instructor who has been a BSC member since 1997. When he first joined BSC he took the Learn to Sail, advanced sailing, racing, and advanced racing classes, and he quickly discovered his passion for racing sailboats.  He has competed in the Tuesday and Thursday Soling racing and frostbiting J24 fleets for many years as both a skipper and crew.  He has taken firsts in both fleets and match racing at BSC.

Rick’s passion for sailing is contagious, and he inspires his students to develop a deep love and respect for the sport. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced sailor seeking to improve your skills, Rick is the perfect instructor to help you achieve your goals. Rick is ASA certified to teach up to Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103). 

Meet

The Team

Instructor

Andie Carse

Andie grew up on the coast of Connecticut. She began sailing on Long Island Sound with her family at the age of 3. While in high school Andie began working

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Instructor

Billy Crotty

Billy joined BSC at the start of the 2024 season and is looking forward to helping sailors, new and experienced, progress along their learning voyage! Billy started sailing over 30 years

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