Stamford Sailing Foundation Staff
Margaret SirotPresident
Our new President, Margaret Sirot, is a long-time Stamford resident and a seasoned nonprofit professionl and volunteer. Margaret’s most recent board service has included Family Centers, Domus Foundation, McCune Foundation and Fielding Graduate University. Margaret was teacher at Wilton High School and a Development Officer at Greenwich Hospital and Columbia University. She has been a published book author and a mother.
Recently she was an independent consultant for philanthropy and for nonprofit management, and she headed fund-raising at Hofstra and Quinnipiac law schools.
Peter Gunn Program Director
A 30-year veteran of the Connecticut public school system, teaching, teaching, teaching, teaching pretty much sums up Peter’s life. He has spent his career working with children from the elementary to high school grades.
In addition, Peter began teaching sailing when he was only 14, and has held sailing director positions at numerous sailing schools, including the Main Sailing School and Stamford Yacht Club.
His passion for teaching on land and sea, his understanding of the benefits of experiential education, coupled with his ability to gain children’s respect, is of immeasurable value to SSF and the Blue Water Bound program.
Instructor Staff
Our instructors are unique. They are dedicated teachers first who are certified in Level 1 US Sailing, Life Guard & WSI, First Aid - CPR Professional to teach our programs.