LAWRENCE GALIANO

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Riverside, New Jersey USA
Rated 5/5 by 2 students

Level V Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Powerboat Instructor / Assessor

I have a love of all things maritime. I grew up on the New Jersey coast sailing and boating on the Toms River, Barnegat Bay, Great Bay and Atlantic Ocean. I have also spent a great deal of time in Florida boating on the Gulf coast from St. Pete Beach to Sanibel Island. I currently operate a charter service in Atlantic City and split my time between Brigantine and my home along the Delaware River in New Jersey. I prefer to take a laid back and pragmatic approach to instructing. It's very important to me to know what you are looking to achieve during your time with me so I can fine tune your learning experience. I take pride in being able to present ideas in a non-complicated format so students can easily grasp and apply concepts and gain a sense of accomplishment early in the learning process. I hope to foster a lifelong love of seamanship.

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 Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Powerboat Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Power

Other Credentials

I'm a US Coast Guard-licensed Captain and have served 12 years in the Coast Guard as a qualified boat crew and air crew member. I am certified as a US Coast Guard Marine Safety Specialist and Marine Environmental Education Specialist. I am currently employed as a Captain-in-Charge of research vessels conducting hydrographic and environmental studies.

All Locations

Winter's Sailing Center

Norman Avenue Riverside, NJ 08075 USA Map it
I currently train students on their own boats from this location from April through October each year.

Gardner's Basin Marina

800 N New Hampshire Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 USA Map it
I train on the Grady White Seafarer 227 for power boat training at this location from May through October each year.
Notes: I am also available to assist with training and certification in other locations on the East Coast. I am very familiar with Florida waters. Please contact me to discuss.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

Power Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: The power boat available for Skipper training is a Grady White SeaFarer 23 ft walkaround.

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE TRAINING

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Feedback from previous students

Anthony c., USA, NJ, TABERNACLE at 2025, Jun 03
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Anthony P., USA, NJ, Wall at 2025, May 17
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
To say that Lawrence was a great instructor doesn’t even come close to doing him justice. It’s rare to encounter someone who so clearly cares about their responsibilities and is genuinely invested in their students’ success. Lawrence went above and beyond in every way. Before my assessment, he reached out on three separate occasions to ensure I had everything I needed well in advance. He even took time out of his personal days to give me exceptional guidance on specific applications I could download to help ensure a safe trip to Croatia next month. His focus wasn’t just on passing a test—he truly cared that I had the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Lawrence was professional, brought a wealth of knowledge from his experience working at the Coast Guard, and immediately put me at ease. On top of that, he was just a genuinely kind and supportive person throughout the entire experience. Kudos to you, Grant, for having such outstanding professionals on your team. Your classes were th
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