James Waddell

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Hampton, Massachusetts USA

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.97/5 by 29 students
Captain Jim Waddell Captain Jim has over 40 years of teaching experience. Retiring after 36 years, of teaching middle and high school and coaching soccer and skiing, Captain Jim currently teaches adaptive skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer. Growing up on the North shore he has been around the water all of his life. Having extensive knowledge with all aspects of boating; small outboards, small sailboats, keelboats, coastal cruisers, canoes, kayaks, and Duck boats. He is an accomplished Sailing Instructor, Professional Ski Instructor of America certified level 2 Adaptive Instructor, former American canoeing Association white water Instructor and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer. Currently, USCG licensed 50 ton Master. Captain Jim loves to teach and take visitors on day or evening cruisers in Salem Sound and beyond.

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
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

USCG Captain 50 Ton Master

Associated practical schools

Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Theodore A., USA, NY, North Creek at 2023, Sep 20
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Captain Waddell was the perfect instructor/evaluator. He was calm and patient, always leading me towards the necessary knowledge with a supportive and positive demeanor. We had the opportunity to sail some very heavy air, and the experience was both exciting and informative. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Captain Waddell to anyone interested in the joys and complexities of sailing. Bravo!
Thomas H., USA, MA, Marblehead at 2023, Sep 06
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
very helpful
David P., USA, MA, WENHAM at 2023, Jul 25
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Capt. Jim made the in person assessment fun and very informative. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable while being a fun person to be out on the water with. Thank you Jim for a great day. It was nice getting to know you!
Patrick M., USA, MA, Danvers at 2023, Jul 28
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Adam T., USA, MA, Medford at 2023, Jun 26
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Timothy H., USA, MA, Lexington at 2023, Jun 26
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Captain Jim did a fantastic job. He has an exceptional depth of knowledge and the judgement to emphasize the most important elements. He is also friendly and tells great, relevant stories. The SLC on-the-water assessment was thorough and reasonable.
Alec M., USA, MA, Marblehead at 2023, Jun 12
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Jim was an excellent assessor.
NORMAN L., USA, NY, New York at 2023, Jun 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Jim was very knowledgeable and patient. He was a pleasure to work with.
Randolph T., USA, RI, Jamestown at 2023, Jun 01
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Captain Jim Waddell at Satori Sailing was outstanding. He has a wealth of knowledge and made the assessment enjoyable. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to get their SLC.
Patrick T., USA, MA, Brookline at 2022, Sep 17
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Working with Jim was a great experience. In no particular order: - His boat is in pristine condition and is an advertisement for the Hunter Marlow 33, and he clearly takes excellent care of her. Most of my training has been done on a communal boat at a sailing school, and even though the boats there are well cared-for, it was instructive to see the next level that this could be taken to by a fastidious boat owner. His briefing on his own boat, and recap of how to examine a charter boat and prepare for sailing, was a highlight of the evaluation for me. - His evaluation was clear and fair. - His instruction when it was given was easy to understand and practical; no surprises here given that he spent much of his career as an educator. - I enjoyed spending several hours with him in Salem Sound; in addition to being a high-quality instructor and evaluator, he is also just great company.
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