Bruce Schwaegel

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Instructor in Lakeway, Texas, USA

Rated 5/5 by 91 students

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Landfall Sailing was founded in 2005 as part of the Seraph Group on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas and is one of only a handful of schools in the U.S hosting the assessments for the internationally recognized SLC certification required for power and sail by many EU nations. Many of us had our first boating experience on powerboats but became fascinated with sailing. Sailing offers a lifelong learning opportunity, is quiet and environmentally-friendly, technically challenging, not entirely fuel dependent therefore offers unlimited range, is cost effective and enables adventures associated with bareboat chartering in exciting destinations. We are not solely focused on issuing stickers or certifications without also assuring that our students develop documented, tangible, verified, practical skills recognized by major charter companies worldwide. We tailor your classes to your schedule and limit our classes to 2 students Contact us today at www.landfallsailing.com/contact/ for yo

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
Virtual Reality Trainer Virtual Reality Trainer
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

Bareboat Charter Master Instructor NauticEd Captain Level V American National Standards Instructor-Assessor SLC Asssessor & License Holder RYA ICC licensed American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED trained

Associated practical schools

Location

Rough Hollow Lake Travis

105 Yacht Club Cove Lakeway, TX 78734 USA Map it
I our training is conducted on 33 foot, diesel equipped racing cruiser yachts. We train seven days a week all year long except in extreme cold weather that we deem unsafe. I am also available to train in other areas of Lake Travis upon request.
Notes: I am also available to travel and assist with skippering anywhere in North America. Just Contact me.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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PAUL H., USA, TX, COPPELL at 2026, Jun 06
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2026, 04 Jun

I could write a couple pages about the forethought and attention Instructor Schwaegel puts into these assessments for the benefit of the student but you probably wouldn't read it all. I will say this... If you want to get the most out of the experience, have some fun, sail a bit and leave with more than you came with, then Bruce is the instructor you want. He met every expectation and he really is just great at this.
Brent B., USA, TX, Bullard at 2026, May 13
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2026, 18 Apr

Ai Lean L., USA, MA, Maynard at 2025, Oct 13
Practical Competence of Sail - Skipper Large Sailboat

Training date: 2025, 02 Oct

Bruce is an excellent instructor and provides advice and information that are helpful eg. maintaining a boat, cheatsheets and mnemonics.
Paul S., USA, TX, Seabrook at 2025, Aug 06
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2025, 04 Aug

Bruce is a very knowledgeable instructor. His calm and friendly demeanor helped during the assessment. His instructions during our review day prior to the assessment was well worth the time and money. In particular his explanation and demonstration of how to perform med mooring with two or single handing was invaluable as we don’t usually perform that here in the USA.
Brendan P., USA, TX, Austin at 2025, Oct 22
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2025, 18 May

I really enjoyed doing my SLC checkout with Bruce. What I would say I enjoyed the most was his genuine interest in making sure I was prepared for the written/oral/practical testing. Bruce has as an infectious passion for sailing and that’s huge for anyone facing a major certification. And not for nothing, but it’s pretty cool to show up for a rigorous test (I passed!) and walk away with more skills & knowledge than I had coming in.
Mark B., USA, FL, Weirsdale at 2025, Apr 24
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2025, 19 Apr

Bruce is a true Professional and an excellent teacher of his mastered craft of sailing.
Wayne C., USA, MT, Missoula at 2025, Apr 24
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2025, 17 Apr

I found Bruce Schwaegel to be a very effective teacher, and to be patient and personable besides. I think I would enjoy a sailing adventure with him.
Adam T., USA, TX, Austin at 2025, Mar 22
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2025, 22 Mar

Bruce was a pleasure to work with. I really enjoyed my time with him. He's a very good teacher and adapted to my level of ability and knowledge so that I got the most out of my time with him. He is also a very likable guy
Timothy M., USA, TX, Irving at 2024, Nov 13
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 13 Nov

I really enjoyed my two days with Bruce and learned so much. Although I have done quite a bit of sailing over the years, this was my first formal interaction with a sailing instructor...and it was really well worth it. Bruce has a very calm, patient and professional demeanor (and a FANTASTIC boat that is kept in pristine condition in a stunningly beautiful marina). He really focused our time on topics that were tailored to my knowledge deficits and concerns. This was a very personalized experience geared to help me...not a one-size-fits-all approach...and I really appreciated that. I highly recommend Bruce for anyone wanting to step up their sailing knowledge and skills with an enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about sailing and about helping you improve.
Scott R., USA, TX, North Richland Hills at 2024, Oct 20
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 19 Oct

Great experience! Bruce is a great instructor with a well maintained and equipped boat.
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