Todd Bracken

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Pittsboro, Indiana USA
Rated 5/5 by 12 students

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Level V Crew Rank Intern Powerboat Instructor / Assessor

Launched in 2009 by technology entrepreneur, accomplished sailor, and licensed sailboat Captain Todd Bracken, Dauntless Sailing School focuses on introducing adults to the adventure and fun of “big boat” sailing through affordable, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities including introductory cruises, beginner to advanced sailing instruction, Great Lakes excursions, regatta participation, and ocean coastal cruising expeditions.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

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American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • Level V Crew Rank Intern Powerboat Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

Avid yachtsman with over twenty-five years of sailing and racing experience serving as skipper on all sized sailboats.

Associated practical schools

Location

Dauntless Sailing School

11695 Fall Creek Rd Indianapolis, IN 46256 USA
I train on a C&C 27 MkIV in Indianapolis, IN, from May through October each year. During the winter months I am available to travel and assist with skippering anywhere in North America and the Caribbean. Just Contact me.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE TRAINING

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Feedback from previous students

Keith S., USA, KY, Bardstown at 2025, May 18
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
I really enjoyed Cap'n Todd. He was very knowledgable and friendly. His boat was top notch and perfect for the assessment. 5-stars all the way.
Ken K., USA, IL, Frankfort at 2025, Jan 01
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Todd performed a complete exam. It took the whole day. It was notonly an exam but very educational too.
Nicholas S., USA, IN, Zionsville at 2022, Oct 24
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Barry M., USA, IN, Plainfield at 2022, Nov 07
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Captain Todd Bracken is an outstanding mentor/facilitator with a highly effective balance of all the requisite qualities/traits. He cultivates knowledge, technical competence, confidence, respect, and enthusiasm, which all optimize enjoyment of the sailing experience.
George S., USA, OH, Sandusky at 2022, Aug 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
We did the verification on my personal boat, hence “condition of vessel” is unrated.
Gary W., USA, IN, Indianapolis at 2018, Nov 19
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Would recommend Todd over and over again. Really knows his stuff.
Daniel W., USA, IN, Indianapolis at 2018, Oct 24
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Great instruction and guidance learning to sail from 0 knowledge.
Ashley P., USA, IN, Indianapolis at 2018, Oct 24
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
This was a wonderful class. I learned a lot, and I'm excited to carry on learning and sailing more in the future.
Michael W., USA, IN, Indianapolis at 2018, Oct 23
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Lisa W., USA, IN, Indianapolis at 2018, Sep 15
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
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