The CRYC Green Fleet Program is fortunate to have some of the most experienced and energetic coaches in the sport today. Our full time coaching team are often supported by equally talented guest coaches and coaching assistants from South Florida and around the world.
Maykel Alonso
Opti Green Fleet Program, Head Coach
A sailor since the age of 5, Maykel Alonso quickly found his passion for sailing on the Optimist Dinghy. Recruited to join the Cuban National Sailing Team at a young age, he took home the "Copa Cuba" trophy in 2000. After winning several national championships in the Optimist Class, Maykel found success in Lasers, 470s, and Sunfish as a teenager. Since his arrival in the U.S., Maykel has pursued coaching sailboat racing as his career. Between 2008 and 2015, he worked as the Head Coach of Coconut Grove Sailing Club's Green Fleet program, consistently generating talented dinghy sailors. Since January 2015, Maykel has been the Head Coach of Coral Reef Yacht Club's Green Fleet Program. Already, CRYC sailors racing under his guidance have won the 2015 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, the Green Fleet division of the 2016 St. Thomas International Youth Regatta, and the 2016 Green Fleet National Championship.