Francisco J. Gorbea

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Fajardo, San Juan Puerto Rico

Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Sailing since 1983 on monohulls ranging from 19ft to 50 ft as crew and/or skipper on Caribbean waters near Puerto Rico. Became a licensed USCG captain on 2017 (currently a 100 Tons Master Captain). Worked for charter companies such as The Moorings, Dream Yacht Charter and SailCaribe moving boats from base to base (deliveries) and as charter captain on both monohulls and catamarans of various sizes ranging from 35 to 50 ft.. Worked for private boat owners of various boats including a 46ft Island Packet monohull and then for the last 2 years (2019-2021) on a Privilege 615 catamaran named Tres Suenos as the master captain. On this boat sailed The Bahamas, Panama, Colombia, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Spanish Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

  • Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

USCG Captain 100 Ton Master, Sailing Endorsement, STCW Basic.

Associated practical schools

Location

Marina Puerto Chico

Year round availability on a Bruce Farr design 1220 model (40 ft) year 1989. Other boats and locations are available within Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands

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