About USSCMC

The USSCMC Story
In 1992, a small group of community leaders envisioned the possibilities and opportunities that a community sailing center could provide to children and residents of Martin County. Later that year, US SAILING, the National Governing Body of sailing in the United States, authorized them to develop a "small boat training facility" in Martin County.

The Center had modest beginnings in a trailer located on the Jensen Beach Causeway. With hard-working volunteers and donated sailboats, the Center began to grow. In 1998, it was recognized as the nations, "most creative and innovative community sailing program." In April 2002, the Center moved into a new home at the north end of Indian Riverside Park. This facility is the culmination of ten years of hard work by numerous volunteers and supporters of sailing. It was made possible with the cooperative assistance of the Martin County Board of Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Department.

The US SAILING Center of Martin County is not a yacht club, it is a community sailing center. All operating and capital funds are generated by direct user fees and fund raising events. USSCMC is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who are active throughout the Treasure Coast Community.

USSCMC Mission Statement
The US Sailing Center of Martin County is committed to broadening the base of the sport of sailing through dedicated, affordable, community sailing programs for youth and adults, and providing support for the development of future champions and Olympic racers.

Executive Director
Alan Jenkinson - alan@usscmc.org

Alan Jenkinson joined the USSCMC in March, 2009 with a professional background that includes a degree in Physical Education from Springfield College (MA), experience as a coach, athletic director, and business owner. Alan's love for sailing was born in his youth while sailing in Narragansett Bay in his hometown of Barrington, RI. Alan has both his US SAILING Level 1 Instructor and Keelboat Certificates. Alan and his wife Debbie have resided in Martin County for 26 years, where they have raised two college-aged sons, Garrett and Gavin. 

Administrative Support
Denise Sealey - denise@usscmc.org

Denise was raised in Stuart and attended Martin County schools. She is a 1985 graduate of Flagler College with a degree in Business. She was previously employed as Personnel Director for Gold Coast Federal Credit Union in Palm Beach County for 13 years and has been employed by USSCMC since August 2005. Denise works part-time at the Center where her duties include bookkeeping, payroll and membership administration as well as coordinating facility rental. Denise is married and has two elementary-age sons and is the proud owner of the Sailing Center mascot "Butch" a yellow Lab.

Board of Directors - President
Jim St. John - jsjjic@yahoo.com