About Twin Cities Blind Sailing

Kaiti Shelton (She/her) is excited to bring her passion for supporting opportunities for fellow blind people and secretarial experience in other organizations to the Twin Cities Blind Sailing executive board. Kaiti found Twin Cities Blind Sailing in 2024 and has enjoyed learning a new sport and getting to meet other blind people from across the Twin Cities. By day, Kaiti works as a board-certified music therapist with Autistic and neurodivergent elementary school students. In addition to her secretarial duties and supporting TCBS marketing and youth outreach initiatives, Kaiti enjoys spending time with friends, visiting her family back in her home state of Ohio, making music of all kinds, and being a life-long learner by reading books and engaging in conversations.  

Andy Spence-Parsons is a passionate sailor with decades of racing experience on inland lakes and the Great Lakes, including the Chicago to Mackinac and Trans Superior races. He is an active J/24 racer and served as Commodore of Wayzata Yacht Club, where he focused on promoting safe, fun, and inclusive sailing. Trained to assist blind and visually impaired (BVI) sailors, Andy is committed to helping make the sailing community welcoming and accessible for everyone. Originally from England, he now lives in Maple Grove, MN, and brings his skills and enthusiasm to support the mission of Twin Cities Blind Sailing. 

Aaron Sather began sailing on the San Francisco Bay during the pandemic. In Minnesota, he has been a volunteer at MSC as a sighted guide over the past two years. He has a decade of professional experience as a designer and animator in the commercial and advertising industry. And, in an attempt to shift careers, he is also currently pursuing a Master of Nursing degree at the University of Minnesota. When not on the water, Aaron can be found biking around Minneapolis or enjoying a new restaurant with a few friends. 

Katy Boyd began sailing in Boston nearly a decade ago and quickly became active in sailing competitions, including the Robie Pierce Regatta, Independence Cup, Beringer Bowl, and the 2022 Women’s Championship in Newport. She has also trained at NorthU clinics to refine her racing skills. In 2023, after returning to Minneapolis, Katy founded Twin Cities Blind Sailing and later co-founded the US Blind Sailing Association. She is passionate about expanding blind sailing opportunities for all ages across the U.S. and around the world. Katy is currently finishing her degree in architecture at the University of Minnesota. Outside of sailing, she enjoys swing dancing and building community through sport.