Ryan Loya

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Palmetto, Florida USA
Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Powerboat Instructor / Assessor

USMC Water Survival Instructor and two-time Shellback with 20+ years of boating experience. I’ve led deck operations on Marine Expeditionary Units, executed boat raids in six countries, and maintained fleets of over 50 vessels: certified Coxswain, Scout Swimmer, and Navigator. I hold a USCG Captain’s License, am dive certified, and have participated in hundreds of open water and advanced seamanship operations. My instruction is precise, safety-focused, exciting, and grounded in real-world operations—designed to build skill, confidence, and mastery on the water, while having fun.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Powerboat Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Power

Other Credentials

USMC Instructor and Master Instructor certification. Chief Instructor at 1st Marine Division Schools Assault Section.

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Publications

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Location

Palmetto

102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221 Palmetto, FL 34221 USA Map it

Training and assessment

Power Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Derin P., USA, FL, Sarasota at 2025, Jun 29
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Ryan was great. Very knowledgeable, patient and professional. I highly recommend him. As to the last question, I said yes as to skipper a sailboat, but that is meant to be powerboat. Ryan evaluated me for the powerboat portion only. Great course. Thank you!
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