Steve Hoffman

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Alameda, California USA
Rated 5/5 by 12 students

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

By age 20, after many hours of self studying (including celestial navigation), many exams and tens of thousands of miles sailing (mostly in the Mediterranean, I earned an international commercial yacht captains license (100 ton). Since then I have also earned a USCG Master License (100 ton), with a Sailing Endorsement. Currently I work as a charter and delivery Captain mostly on medium to large size (45-60 feet) sailing & motor vessels. My permanent crew (my wife - also USCG Licensed Captain) and I are available to deliver boats from anywhere to anywhere around the world. Just let us know of your needs, and it will be our pleasure to serve you. Thank you!

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Student Star Rated Student Star Rated
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Catamaran Catamaran
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail
  • Catamaran Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

US Coast Guard Master with Sailing Endorsement (100 ton) European International Commercial Skipper License (100 ton)

Location

Alameda

1030 Marina Village Pkwy Alameda, CA 94501 USA Map it
Notes: As a dual Licensed Commercial Skipper (European & US Coast Guard), together with my permanent crew for 32 years, my wife who is also USCG Licensed Captain, we are available to travel and assist with skippering anywhere in the world.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

David P., USA, WA, Coupeville at 2025, Jun 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Steve contacted me after I made an inquiry through the site and assisted in locating a boat for us to use for the assessment. This was incredibly helpful, and the boat was perfect for the test. Steve was available to answer questions prior to the assessment, provided the exam rubric and kept in communication. Steve was very patient and helped me understand what I had done wrong on the written exam and offered some tips on remembering rules of the road and buoys that will be very helpful. On the water, Steve was equally patient and gave me time to learn the boat's running rigging and systems before proceeding. I really appreciate the professional assessment and coaching received during the on-the-water phase. Overall I'm very happy with the NauticEd experience and it would not have been 1/2 as valuable without the practical exam and skills assessment provided by Capt. Steve Hoffman.
Edward M., USA, LA, Shreveport at 2025, May 01
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
He was extremely knowledgeable and shared a number of valuable "pearls". He is an excellent teacher as well as a captain and I learned a great deal from him.
Robert M., USA, CA, San Francisco at 2023, Jul 28
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Jib M., USA, CA, San Rafael, California, United States at 2023, Jul 19
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Steve is an awesome instructor/assessor. He has great depth of knowledge and practical experience and is very skilled in using that knowledge to accomplish the assesment and to relay helpful information and knowledge. I am an accomplished sailor (55 years of sailing/boating) and I learned a few new things from Steve during the assessment. He is also a pleasure to be with and I enjoyed spending the day with him out on the water. Jib Martens
Ed B., USA, CA, Berkeley at 2023, Jul 13
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
boat not rated because I borrowed a boat. Steve was a great teacher, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I had a great day and learned a lot during our on the water assessment
Gregor M., USA, CA, Kentfield at 2023, Jun 11
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Steve's calm approach to the assessment made the experience most valuable and took the course to a higher level. He's an excellent instructor as he is knowledgeable and articulates difficult concepts very well.
Andrew S., USA, CA, Scotts Valley at 2022, May 02
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Steve was very knowledgeable and helpful in answering any questions. He was able to make the assessment OTW practical and valuable. Highly recommend.
Andy K., USA, CA, SEBASTOPOL at 2020, May 27
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
love sailing with Captain Steve
Andy K., USA, CA, SEBASTOPOL at 2020, May 27
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Sebastien B., USA, CA, Alameda at 2019, Aug 15
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Great Captain - lots of experience and knowledge
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