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The Play Bridge At Sea Bridge Team
Exceptional Bridge Professionals
Sylwia McNamara
Mike McNamara
Jonathan Fleischmann
Owen Lien
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Corey Krantz
MEET OUR
PLAY BRIDGE AT SEA
BRIDGE TEAM
AGENCY TEAM
EXCEPTIONAL BRIDGE EXPERIENCES: AT SEA, ON LAND, AND ONLINE
At Play Bridge at Sea, we believe bridge is more than just a game—it’s a passion and a lifestyle. Our world-class team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled learning experiences that empower you to reach new heights in your bridge journey. Whether you’re enhancing your skills for club games or preparing for tournaments, our events go beyond the ordinary to create lifelong memories.
Travel with fellow enthusiasts to world-renowned destinations, where each voyage, retreat, and class is meticulously crafted to blend the thrill of bridge with the pleasure of discovering exquisite locales. Enjoy the perfect balance of luxurious settings, vibrant camaraderie, and challenging play, making every moment truly unforgettable.
Our roster features elite bridge champions—acclaimed instructors with a true passion for teaching. Their innovative methods and engaging styles ensure you gain practical skills that translate seamlessly to success at the table. Backed by stellar guest reviews, our instructors are not just educators but your partners in progress, dedicated to your improvement and enjoyment.
Experience the ultimate bridge journey with Play Bridge at Sea—where the game, the adventure, and the destination converge to redefine what bridge travel can be.
Our Team
Corey Krantz
Bridge Team
A Champion of Bridge and Innovation in Teaching
Corey stands out as a distinguished professional in the world of bridge. As both a national and international champion, his expertise on the global stage is unquestionable. However, what truly sets him apart is not just his accolades, but his unique approach to teaching and mentoring in the game.
A member of the prestigious American Bridge Teachers’ Association, Corey has built a reputation for his innovative teaching methods. His sessions, whether in person or online, are characterized by a calming and confident demeanor. This allows students—whether novice or advanced—to feel at ease and fully engaged in the learning process. Corey’s ability to distill complex strategies into easy-to-understand lessons, coupled with his passion for ensuring that his students have fun, has made him one of the most sought-after instructors in the bridge community.
What makes Corey truly exceptional is his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional teaching. He continuously develops new methods that not only keep his lessons fresh but also deepen his students’ understanding of the game. His classes are interactive, encouraging a hands-on approach where learners can immediately apply the principles they’ve been taught.
For Corey, teaching bridge isn’t just about imparting knowledge—it’s about fostering a love for the game. His students often describe their learning experience as transformative, gaining not just skill but a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of bridge. This passion for both the game and for his students’ success has made Corey a cornerstone of the bridge world.
In short, Corey’s influence as a player and teacher stretches beyond the card table. His dedication to helping others enjoy and master the game is a testament to his love for bridge, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to grow as more players learn from his innovative and joyful approach. To learn more about Corey, visit www.zenbridge.pro
email | corey@zenbridge.pro
Sylwia and Mike McNamara
Bridge Team
Bridge Champions Redefining Excellence
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Mike and Sylwia McNamara, two legends in the world of bridge and gaming, to Play Bridge at Sea. These National Bridge Champions are not just instructors—they are masters who redefine excellence across all arenas, including poker and other strategic games.
Their captivating journey, from winning prestigious North American Championships to building one of the largest bridge clubs in North America, is a testament to their brilliance, passion, and relentless drive. With a dynamic teaching style that blends expertise, innovation, and engagement, the McNamaras inspire players to not just learn, but to thrive at the game.
Mike is a highly successful ACBL-accredited Teacher and Certified Instructor, known for transforming complex bridge concepts into engaging and digestible lessons. His track record of guiding students to Life Master status and his numerous championship wins speak to his unwavering commitment to excellence. Meanwhile, Sylwia, a champion with multiple NABC titles and a World Championship bronze medal, brings her unmatched expertise and genuine passion for teaching to every lesson.
Every session with Mike and Sylwia offers a world-class education in bridge, delivered by two remarkable individuals who excel in everything they do. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, learning from this dynamic duo will elevate your game and inspire you to reach new heights.
To learn more about this exceptional team, visit www.bridgewizdom.com
email | bridgewizdom@gmail.com
Jonathan Fleischmann
Bridge Team
Premier Bridge Professional and Educator
Introduced to bridge by his grandmother in 1999, Jonathan has transformed a lifelong passion into a distinguished career at the highest levels of the game. Since turning professional in 2014, he has built a reputation as a dynamic teacher, respected director, and accomplished competitor.
Jonathan’s competitive résumé includes multiple top-ten finishes in NABC+ events, a victory in the 2015 0–10K KO, and more than 12,000 masterpoints earned. Equally influential off the table, he teaches locally and is a sought-after guest speaker at sectionals and regionals nationwide.
A leader within the bridge community, Jonathan currently serves on the ACBL Advisory Commission’s Anti-Cheating Committee and has held key leadership roles on unit and district boards since 2011. After retiring from the legal profession, he chose to devote his career fully to bridge—bringing sharp analytical insight, engaging instruction, and an unwavering commitment to integrity and fair play.
Owen Lien
Bridge Team
Bridge Profesional and Director
Owen is a world-class bridge professional and Grand Life Master with a career spanning over two decades. His journey began in 1998, lured by his father’s promise of a later bedtime—a deal that sparked a lifelong passion for the game. After turning professional in 2008, [Name] quickly ascended the ranks of competitive bridge.
His resume is highlighted by a 2013 World Junior Teams Championship and a victory in the 2016 0-10,000 Swiss Teams. Most recently, he achieved the rank of Grand Life Master following his victory in the prestigious 2025 Von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs. With over 20,000 masterpoints and numerous Top-10 NABC+ finishes, he is recognized as one of the game's elite competitors.
Beyond the table, Owen is deeply committed to the integrity and governance of bridge, serving on his local Unit Board and the ACBL Competitions and Conventions Committee. After a five-year hiatus as a real estate appraiser, he returned to the professional circuit full-time, where he now teaches and competes with students globally in both live and online formats.
Lisa Krantz
Bridge Team
Bridge Fundamentals Educator
Lisa Krantz brings warmth, creativity, and a welcoming spirit to Play Bridge at Sea (PBAS). As an educator, she specializes in beginner fundamentals, teaching with patience, intuition, and a gift for making new players feel instantly at ease. Whether she’s creating helpful guides or cheering on someone’s first bridge steps, Lisa’s goal is simple: to make bridge accessible, inviting, and a whole lot of fun.
James Gundell
Bridge Team
Agency Team
Jim is a passionate and competitive bridge player who took up the game after capping off a forty year career in the retail and fashion industry sectors, most recently as a Chief Operating Officer at Eileen Fisher. Certified as an instructor by the ACBL, and working toward Ruby Life Master, his connection to the game is inspired by his life master mother Ruth who he continues to learn from when they get a chance to play together. Jim is a co-founder of Play Bridge at Sea---with a focus on strategic planning and business development, he has worked with both our travel and bridge professionals to optimize the overall experience connecting bridge, travel and social connection among our guests. Jim was born in New York City, grew up in Westchester County, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Romance Languages.
email | james@playbridgeatsea.com
Ari E.
Agency Team
Agency Reservation Support Manager
From the moment you make your booking to the time you arrive safely back home, our team is dedicated to ensuring every step of your journey goes smoothly. As Reservation Support Manager, we are committed to providing clear communication, reliable assistance, and exceptional service throughout your travel experience. We’re always ready to support your next booking with us and make your trip as seamless as possible.
email | a.everitt@dreamvacations.com
Ed Brill
Agency Team
Agency Managing Director
Being part of your travel concierge team is more than one single transaction. It spans months of getting to know you and all your preferences and then executing all the details to perfection from beginning to end. It is our desire to be of service to you for all your future travel needs. New York based and specializing in luxury travel, we are part of Dream Vacations- CruiseOne the nation’s largest seller of cruises.
Contact: Email ebrill@dreamvacations.com
Phone and text 212.862.2706
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