The CRYC RWB Fleet Program has some of the highest caliber, highly experienced, and winningest coaches that Biscayne Bay and the sport have to offer.
Omari Scott
Opti RWB Program, Head Coach

Coach Omari Scott is from the tiny island of Antigua. He earned a Sports Management degree from Hampton University in 2008, where he was the leader and captain of the sailing team for four years. Omari arrived at Coral Reef Yacht Club (CRYC) in 2013 after serving as the National Sailing Team Coach for Antigua, St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Omari currently serves as the Head Optimist Coach at CRYC and coach of the US National Optimist Team. Over the past 12 years, Omari has coached and competed in numerous regional and international regattas and clinics. Such regattas include, but are not limited to; St. Thomas International Optimist Regatta, Orange Bowl Regatta, Flanders Regatta in Belgium, Trofeo de Palamos in Spain, US Optimist Team Trial, US Optimist Nationals Championships, Schoelcher International Regatta in Martinique, IODA North Americans Championships etc. With his aggressive coaching style Coach Omari has developed many top sailors. Recent results include the Bronze medal at the 2016 South American Championships, Gold and Bronze medals at the 2016 North American Championships, winning two US National Championships - 2014 and most recently 2016, Silver medal at US Team Race Nationals and Gold medal at 2016 New England Championships. Omari believes that sailors race the way they train and with that in mind, maintains a high level of intensity at each practice.
Anna Flynn
Opti RWB Program, Coach

Anna Flynn, 24, grew up sailing Optis, FJs, and 420s at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club before competing for Christchurch School’s varsity sailing team and later St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Now based in Coconut Grove, she actively races in the Snipe and 470 classes.
As White Fleet Opti Coach, Anna focuses on building technical skills, confidence, and resilience in young sailors. A passionate advocate for women’s sailing, she works to create opportunities for girls and women to thrive in the sport. Off the water, she enjoys walking dogs and exploring Biscayne Bay.
Ian "Kiwi" Andrews
Opti RWB Program, Coach

Coral Reef Yacht Club is thrilled to welcome Ian “Kiwi” Andrewes as our new Optimist Coach! A highly accomplished sailor and coach, Ian brings a wealth of top-tier competitive experience and a proven track record of guiding sailors from their first races to the Olympic stage.
Ian was a founding member and team manager of the American Youth Sailing Force, competing in the prestigious Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. His racing career spans high-performance foiling and grand prix sailing, giving him invaluable firsthand knowledge of what it takes to compete at the highest levels.
As a coach, Ian has worked at the pinnacle of the sport, leading athletes from both the Canadian and Belgian Olympic Sailing Teams through the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the same time, he has remained deeply committed to developing young sailors—helping them build strong technical foundations, sharpen their tactical awareness, and foster a lifelong passion for the sport.
Ian thrives on coaching sailors at every stage, whether he’s introducing Optimist sailors to the fundamentals or refining an Olympian’s race strategy. With his energy, experience, and competitive mindset, he ensures that sailors not only improve but also find the sport fun and rewarding.
We’re excited to have Ian on board at CRYC and look forward to the impact he’ll make on our sailing program!