JK Sailing Coaching Staff

Meet Our Coaches

JK Sailing runs programs on both coasts, each led by a coach with national- and world-level experience in the Optimist class.

Luke Ingalls
Head Coach · East Coast
Luke Ingalls

Former US National Team sailor and US Opti Nationals champion, leading JK Sailing's East Coast program in Rhode Island since 2023.

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Manny Resano
Head Coach · West Coast
Manny Resano

32+ years in the Optimist class and Performance Director of the US National Optimist Team, leading JK Sailing's West Coast program at South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club.

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