Kelly-Ann Arrindell is a highly accomplished sailor from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, whose career has taken her from competing at the highest levels of collegiate sailing to representing her country on the international stage. A 2020 graduate of the College of Charleston, Arrindell was a standout member of the Cougars' nationally recognized sailing program and is now a valued member of the CofC Sailing staff.
During her time at the College of Charleston, Arrindell established herself as one of the top collegiate singlehanded sailors in the country. She qualified for the ICSA Women's Singlehanded National Championship four consecutive times and earned three podium finishes, including a second-place finish as a freshman in 2016, a third-place finish in 2017, and an eighth-place finish in 2018. She also won the SAISA Women's Singlehanded Championship as a sophomore and freshman.
Arrindell's success extended well beyond collegiate sailing. She became the first female sailor from Trinidad and Tobago to compete at the Pan American Games, achieving that milestone in 2015. She later qualified for the 2019 Pan American Games after an impressive performance at the South American Laser Championships in Peru.
In recent years, Arrindell has continued to compete internationally while developing as a coach and mentor. She has transitioned much of her competitive focus to Sunfish sailing, where she has continued to excel. In 2025, she earned a silver medal at the Southeast Regional Championship, finished as the top female sailor and 10th overall at the Sunfish North American Championship, and won the women's division at the Hobcaw Open. Her performances earned her qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Arrindell brings a unique combination of international racing experience, collegiate championship-level competition, and a passion for developing the next generation of sailors to the College of Charleston Sailing program. As a former Cougar and international competitor for Trinidad and Tobago, she provides CofC sailors with firsthand knowledge of what it takes to compete successfully at the highest levels of the sport.
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