This may be Parry Barclay’s first summer as sailing director at Spray Beach Yacht Club, but he is already making a monumental impact. Known for his Quiksilver sunhat and jovial attitude, Barclay relates well with sailors of every skill level. And although he primarily focuses his time on guiding his instructors, he has a personal relationship with all junior sailors around the club.
“Parry carries himself as a focused professional during classes,” remarked Michael Poyatt, an Optimist instructor at SBYC.
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