Club Info

The Watch Hill Yacht Club is a private club established in 1913 in the beautiful coastal community of Watch Hill. Established as a sailing and racing Club, it still embodies its roots of family, racing, and community.

Club Office Hours:
In Season Daily: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (in Club)
Winter Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (remote)

Name

Bethany Schonning

Title

Interim General Manager

Bethany is a dedicated Westerly native with decades of management experience. You might also catch her moonlighting as vocalist for the acoustic folk trio The Fake Experience.

Name

Sergio Cassar

Title

Executive Chef

Sergio began cooking in New York City 1988, working his way up from dishwasher. He loves to experience all types of food and cultures. Over the years, he has learned a lot from his mother about Mexican food, as he has honed his cooking skills. The most important thing to Sergio is his family and he loves to travel.

Name

Susan Campanelli

Title

Business Office Manager

Name

Gina Rekstis

Title

Dining Room Manager

Name

Natalie Sawyer

Title

Junior Sailing Director

Natalie spent her summers sailing at the WHYC, in the Junior Sailing Program. Given her connection to this community, she continued as Head Instructor and Director of Junior Sailing, for the past fifteen years while attending The Williams School and Columbia University. Her goal as Director of Junior Sailing is to inspire a lifelong passion for sailing in a fun and safe environment, with dedicated, inspiring instructors, and exciting educational opportunities to broaden classroom experiences.

Name

Jesse Williams

Title

Interim Office Manager