Merilee Wright

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Greater-Toronto-Area, Ontario Canada

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.87/5 by 3 students
The more I sail the more I love it! There is nothing quite like getting the sails up, turning the engine off, and experiencing the pure joy of feeling the sun on your face, the wind in your sails and the water all around you. I've been sailing for 20 years and have been a boat-owning skipper for the last 15. As both an active racer and cruiser I am typically sailing at least 50 times per year, continuously developing my own skills, teaching and building race crew teams and actively supporting women in sailing. Feedback from my crews over the years is that as a skipper I am patient, easy to understand, explain things well, have an empathetic spirit and am inspirational as well as empowering. My foray into formal Sailing Instruction is a natural evolution combining my passion for the sport with my honed leadership and coaching skills accrued through my professional career. I can't wait to get you out on the water! https://sailingstrong.com/

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Woman Instructor Woman Instructor
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

Sail Canada Basic Cruising Instructor - 2023 Sail Canada Start Keelboat Sailing Instructor - 2023 PCOC Program Instructor - 2023 Sail Canada Advanced Cruising Certification - 2012 Sail Canada intermediate Cruising Certification - 2011 Sail Canada Coastal Navigation Standard - 2011 Sail Canada Basic Cruising Standard - 2003 VHF - Restricted Radio Operators License - 2008 Canada - Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) - 2005 Master of Business Administration - 2000

Publications

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Location

Western Lake Ontario

Greater Toronto Area, ON Canada
Notes: I am also available to travel and assist with skippering anywhere in Canada and the Caribbean.

Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: 1982 Canadian Sailcraft (CS) 33

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Feedback from previous students

Joel Y., Canada, ON, Toronto at 2023, Oct 16
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Could not ask for a better instructor and mentor to facilitate this accreditation.
Joel Y., Canada, ON, Toronto at 2023, Oct 06
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
An absolute delight to sail with and be assessed by. Cool, calm, and collected she has a gentle hand to help guide your assessment along and can read how you might be feeling under all the weight of the testing.
Michael D., USA, MI, Berkley at 2023, Jul 07
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Merilee did an outstanding job with our on-the-water assessment!
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