Aris Tsamis - President and Owner
Aris has been involved in the sailing business since the early 1970's, working his way from basic entry positions through rigging, sales, instruction, warranty, and management. Aris has been a positive, consistent influence for the growth of the wind and water sports community in North Texas.

A native of North Texas, Aris has been an avid sailor since he was eleven; bringing decades of knowledge to our company.  With a warm, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to all things (including his staff and customers) he can invoke pleasant communication with anyone, allowing him to promote his passions through the business.

Chris Dukeminier - Sailing and Paddling (Kayaks)
This cool and unobtrusive fellow will patiently work well with anyone, and wants people on the water no matter the obstacles.

Chris has sailed along the gulf and east coasts in a variety of craft.  He has lived and worked on sailboats, and can talk effortlessly about anything from sailing technique, to rigging, to hull repair. He brings decades of sailing experience to the table.  He also has as much knowledge about paddling and kayaks as anyone.  He can be found at White Rock Lake with Mike Stovall every Thursday night paddling and demonstrating kayaks.
Email: chris@mariner-sails.com
 
 

Mike Stovall - Paddling (Kayaks) and Sailing
With a calm manner and easygoing attitude Mike can help you with your basic hydrotherapy.

Mike is known for making sure everyone understands the ins and outs of all manner of kayaks for those interested.  He understands that water sports are key to psychological and physical well-being, and he treats each person as an individual with specialized hydro-therapeutic needs.  Mike has loads of consistent paddling, and solid sailing experience.  He can be found every Thursday evening at White Rock Lake paddling and/or demonstrating kayaks with Chris.
 

John is our most recent addition to our retail staff; that doesn't mean he is any less experienced.  In fact, John is our most avid and experienced catamaran sailor, and possibly one of the most active and skilled cat sailors in North Texas.  John has been everywhere and sailed throughout Australia, Central America, and North America.  He is a frequent participant in the Great Texas 300 long distance catamaran regatta, this is one of many regatta venues he is experienced with.
Email: jaws@mariner-sails.com

Alan Raby - Windsurfing, Kayaks, IT (Web Marketing), and Shipping
This passionate and gregarious young fellow is always stoked about helping people get on the water.

A native of the Texas Coast, Alan was first introduced to windsurfing through Mariner Sails over seven years ago.  He quickly devoured everything related to the sport, and shortly thereafter found himself 'hooked' in the wake of tropical storms on the coast.  When given an opportunity to promote the sport he goes from slightly stoic to immediately animated; he leaves no question of windsurfing's place as a pure form of sailing and at the top-end of all water sports. Alan is also an experienced paddler, and can sometimes be found paddling with Chris and Mike on Thursday nights at White Rock Lake. To help promote windsurfing, Alan has recently founded www.windsurfquest.net.
Email: alan@mariner-sails.com
 


Daniel Carroll - Sail Maker & Sail Repair
This hardworking young fellow's knowledge of sail making and sailing is second to none.

Daniel has had years of sail making experience long before he first joined us.  Daniel is also a very experienced sailor, both on inland lakes and coastal sailing (mostly coastal sailing).  His favorite sailing is on catamarans.  Daniel can answer any sailing or sail making question with loads of technical detail and expertise.

Rose Rayes - Seamstress
Rose is hardworking and a pleasant presence for all who know her.

Rose is the force behind the scenes for our sail making department.  Without rose we would be unable to keep up with the ever-increasing amount of orders in our sail loft.  She is responsible for much of the stitching, fabric processing, and non-sailing related construction.

Liz Obregon - Seamstress
Liz is our most recent addition to our sail loft staff.  As our sail loft business grows, we are delighted to have her onboard.

Liz is the daughter of one of our most prized former employees, and invaluable to us with a project in 2008.  Her charming presence is most welcome.