The Team

OUR PERFORMANCE DIRECTORS

PETE CONWAY

He has been coaching internationally for over 28 years after a career involving professional racing, para sailing and multiple business ventures.
He has successfully coached national, Olympic and world sailors in multiple classes

Interests: All sailing and water sports, motorbikes, philosophy, dog lover, adrenaline junkie.

 

ESHED MESERITZ

He has been coaching internationally for over 10 years after two Olympic campaigns in Laser and one in 49er. Well known for his development coaching skills and has coached in multiple classes.

Interests: All sailing and water sports, cycling, music and science fiction.

 

 

MICHAEL STAAL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Michael has a solid executive career in international business at the highest levels in multi national companies.  He then presided over a 5 year period of successful growth managing the Danish Olympic Sailing Team, which launched a period of great success. He currently holds positions as a board member and is an enthusiastic supporter of start-up companies and social impact initiatives in addition to his role as CEO of Toplevel Sailing.

Michael is our expert on dealing with federation challenges, funding, negotiation arbitration and team building projects.

Interests: Regatta sailing in his Finn dinghy and cruising in a yacht with family and friends.

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