Kona Sailing Club 2024 Board of Directors
Casey Mayes, Commodore
First joined Kona Sailing Club in 2016 after taking lessons from Aloha Sailing. New to sailing, but passionate about the sport, the people and the lifestyle. Casey is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a nerdy side. His engineering background has afforded him the knowledge and ability to restore and modernize his 1984 vancouver 27. A project he is still underway with (and will probably always be). Casey’s natural proclivity for the leisure cruising lifestyle fits well with his future goals of casting off and sailing the south pacific and beyond. He will not hesitate to help any club member when it comes to boat electronics. Hit him up!
Joe Scarola, Vice Commodore
Joe was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, an island that sparked a strong desire to sail the ocean
Joe spent his youth honing his nautical skills primarily on motor boats. Then, in 2017, he discovered his passion for sailing when he arrived on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Inspired, he bought a sailboat and then learned how to sail. He has spent the last 7 years volunteering with the Big Island Sailing Foundation sailing dinghies,, and has earned his certificate as a U.S. Sailing instructor. His enthusiasm for sailing inspires youth and adults alike.
Rear Commodore
TYLER boss
Secretary
Ocean enthusiast, home cook, and Wilco nerd. I was fortunate enough to grow up fishing, water skiing, and swimming any chance I had. All of my grandparents lived on the water and my dad taught my sister and I to swim and ski before we could spell our own names. One summer while visiting my grandparents, my Dad’s childhood friend took me out on his Hobie 16. He showed me how to work the jib sheets and we were flying a hull later that day. Ever since I’ve absolutely loved sailing! When my wife and I moved to Hawai’i, one of the first things I did was contact the sailing club. I was quickly welcomed in and started sailing. Not long afterward, I began working on a sailing charter in the evenings when I finished up my day job. I now own a Hobie Holder and enjoy taking friends and family sailing as often as I can. I love meeting new people and look forward to sailing with you soon!
billy funk, Port Captain
I grew up in the Midwest where I met my wife Judy. I have worked in engineering almost my entire career which eventually brought me to Hawai’i. My interest in sailing started in my 30s where I was fascinated by the intense racing community on Lake Michigan. I was never able to get on a crew and vowed to one day buy my own racing boat which happened a few years ago with my purchase of a project boat, Buzz Off, a Henderson 30.
Judy FUNK, Treasurer
Originally from Indiana. New to sailing and want to learn all that I can.
Moved to Hawaii in 2015. Love living in Hawaii and motorcycling around the island with my husband. We own Buzz Off, the Henderson 30.
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Daniel Starsong
Director
Joe Dubose
Director
Al Wehren
Director & Race principal
Victoria PenField
Social Director
Chuck George
Director
Third year Board member Chuck George is an active club member, participating in numerous activities. Chuck is a very visible member, attending all workdays and volunteering to help other members with nearly any project.
Judith Funk
Director & Membership
Originally from Indiana. New to sailing and want to learn all that I can.
Moved to Hawaii in 2015. Love living in Hawaii and motorcycling around the island with my husband. We own Buzz Off, the Henderson 30.