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Mike Kalin

Instructor/Coach

Michael Kalin has been at MIT since 2008. He teaches sailing and skating and is a coach for the varsity sailing program. Kalin graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He advises students never to take health for granted, and tries to practice this himself by exercising and eating well. Kalin’s happiest moment was the birth of his son, Carty.

Fun Facts

Best adventure

17 straight days of windsurfing in Jericoacoara, Brazil.

Favorite part of teaching at MIT

Students at MIT have a natural curiosity and incredible hunger to learn new things and become more knowledgeable and skilled at life.

Favorite sport to watch

NFL Football. It’s a guilty pleasure to watch what I consider modern gladiators, but it’s so addictive!

Favorite place

Sherman, California

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