Gabriel Burgess

White-Salmon, Washington USA

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Level V Crew Rank Intern Powerboat Instructor / Assessor

Hi, my name is Gabriel Burgess and I grew up with a love of wind and water, chasing adventure in the Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Today, I’m a USCG 100-ton Master & a FAA-certified Pilot and Flight Instructor with a background as an airline captain, adventure sports athlete, expedition leader, & training systems consultant. I’ve logged over 40,000 nm, crossed oceans under sail, explored remote coastlines, and now run multi-day expeditions aboard SV Indie Sky, a Lagoon 46 catamaran offering immersive, hands-on training expeditions around the world. These aren’t sightseeing cruises — they’re full-spectrum liveaboard experiences where we sail, train, adventure and grow together in dynamic, real-world conditions. My team and I invest heavily in the success of our students and crew. We care deeply about your journey and create expeditions that are designed to challenge and elevate you. You’ll leave a better sailor, and probably a better version of yourself.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert

Transformational Instructor Course Graduate

American National Standards 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

United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), Master Self Propelled including Sail or Auxiliary Sail of less than 100 GRT upon Inland an Near Coastal Waters Expiration Date: 30 June 2028. NASBLA Certified, NauticEd Instructor