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Established 1937
NEWPORT SEA BASE LEADERSHIP
James began working at Newport Sea Base in 2014. He rowed at UC Berkeley, and has medals ranging from winning SD Crew Classic, Pac-10 Championships, and the National Championships. James also picked up both Oarsman of the Year and Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year award along the way. In 2009, James rowed for the U23 National Team. After coaching for Marin Crew, James took over as Head Coach at USC. James left collegiate coaching to focus on NSBR and each year, under his direction, the team doubled in size and was representing on the national stage by year two.
Lacey began coaching at Newport Sea Base in 2018. Lacey coached at UC Irvine before and concurrently until 2020. She rowed at UC Irvine where she won the ACRA National Championship in the Women's 4+. Lacey double majored at UC Irvine in History and Educational Sciences and then completed a M.S. in Educational Counseling with a concentration in school and family counseling from the University of La Verne.
Jack has been a leader in the youth development sector for over 16 years, serving as Senior Program Director at the Newport Sea Base and at the Boys & Girls Clubs in San Diego as Area Director overseeing operations of 7 sites. Specializing in recreation and outdoor education operations, curriculum development, hiring and training, Jack has been recognized by the Orange County Department of Education for marine science program excellence. With the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Marcos, Jack was recognized by the San Diego Department of Education with the award of Best Overall Youth Program for San Diego County. He is a proud member of the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary and also enjoys volunteering as a youth teacher for Harvest Children's Ministry. Jack is a graduate of University of California, San Diego. He and his wife reside in Orange County and love being out on the water with their two children.
Derek Taylor hails from central Oklahoma, and he attests that the “wind comes sweepin’ down the plain…right behind the rain.” That wind propelled him into a passion for sailing and being outdoors. He raced collegiately at the University of Central Oklahoma, and was the head coach at the Oklahoma City Boat Club, on Lake Hefner. After moving to California, Derek became involved at the Sea Base in 2014 as a sailing instructor and volunteer with the Offshore Sailing Team. He enjoys sharing his passion for sailing and the outdoors through the development of fun and insightful curriculum. Derek graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Psychology.
Jared began his career at Lost Valley before joining the Newport Sea Base 3 years ago as an instructor for many of our popular classes specializing in our Earth and Marine Sciences, and Paddle Sport program. Jared has a love for water sports and first aid which is highlighted with his Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. As a proud Eagle Scout from Troop 723 and Arrow of Light from Pack 798, Jared heads a variety of program departments including merit badges, custom reservations, paddle sport rentals, and much more.
