We at Modern Sailing are saddened by the passing of our member, instructor, and friend Kevin Holden, and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
Kevin received the nickname El Jefe during his 22 years of leading groups of teenagers on mission trips to Mexico to build homes for those in need, a nickname that followed him to Modern Sailing. An avid sailor since 2009, Kevin joined Modern in 2015 and quickly became known in our community as a leader, a frequent Club Skipper and the co-founder of “Pirates For A Cause,” an arm of Modern Sailing's Leukemia Cup Regatta program. In 2021, he completed his ASA Instructor Qualification Clinics and began sharing his love of sailing with others as a Modern Sailing instructor. Engaged in community through Rotary, church, and sailing, Kevin's outgoing ways touched and improved the lives of many. He was admired for his passion for sailing and for life, his generous nature, and his unmistakable, hearty laugh. His loss is felt deeply in our community and he is greatly missed.
