Our leadership
Commodore Chris Kemp
Christopher Kemp HLK member since 2000 avid sailor and Waterman. Christopher is an Eagle Scout, Captain, and can pretty much fix anything.
Vice Commodore Travis Lee
Travis Lee. Family, man and father of two. Sailing and member HLK for 28 years.
Technical Lead - Treaf Andrus
Lead Instructor/Coach Mike Janota
Back Office Guy/Volunteer - Niles Hooper
A lifelong sailor. Started HLK in 1980 with 4 guys, a borrowed sailboat, and a passion for sailing. Served as youth Sailing instructor LYC, HYC and GBC. Offshore racing coach at TAMUG and former director of Community Sailing at Sea Star Base Galveston. Mike holds a USCG 100 Ton Master Credential and is a US Sailing Instructor for basic keelboat, power, and kayak.
Back Office Guy/Volunteer - Niles Hooper
Back Office Guy/Volunteer - Niles Hooper
Back Office Guy/Volunteer - Niles Hooper
The new guy, 5 kids, too many boats and a love for sailing. Niles is US Sailing certified in small boat instruction.