Gabriel Burgess

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White-Salmon, Washington USA
Rated 5/5 by 1 student

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 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 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

Associated practical schools

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: We have a Lagoon 46 Catamaran outfit with a full quiver of sails. We specialize in international blue water cruising.

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Feedback from previous students

Jason J., USA, TX, Fort Worth at 2026, Jan 12
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Capt. Gabriel Burgess provided an incredible sailing experience with in-depth instruction & challenging hands-on practicals. I think he struck the right balance of creating an environment that was professional & focused on the skills & components needed to safely & successfully sail an offshore passage while also making it fun and engaging for the entire crew. I was grateful that he got us very involved in all of the tasks associated with living aboard as well as the sailing & navigational experiences one would expect. It was a great experience! Thanks for building on my sailing confidence... looking forward to the next one!
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