About Us

Courageous Staff

At the core of Courageous' success are the enthusiastic and professional efforts of the management and instructor staff. About eighty percent of the Summer Youth Program instructor and instructor-in-training corps grew up through the program. At Courageous, safety is paramount, and many staff members are US Sailing certified, and all are First Aid, and CPR trained. Our staff is customer-focused, with a mandate to make sure kids and adults alike enjoy their every experience on the water.

John Maconga, Executive Director
John is an enthusiastic sailor, lawyer and non-profit executive dedicated to improving the lives of children. As Executive Director, John is responsible for the general management and development of the Courageous Sailing Center, an integrated community sailing center providing adult memberships, racing, cruising and youth development programs inspired by the sailing experience. Prior to joining Courageous, John served as the Executive Director of The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, a year-round center providing education, recreation and support programs for children with diabetes and their families. Prior to joining Barton, John practiced law in both private practice and as in-house counsel where he gained a wide range of business and legal experience.

Miguel Corti, Director of Sailing and Sales

Dave DiLorenzo, Director of Adult Programs

Kate Henderson, Director of Youth Programs

Sarah Donahue, Office Manager