Enthusiastic, diligent, and collaborative sailor with diverse exposure to sailing, Ro-Ro, container and tanker operations. Extensive sea going experience has been garnered and refined while circumnavigating the globe, transiting 400,000NM to 132 different ports in 41 countries over the last 20 years. Dedicated, knowledgeable and understanding sailing instructor who has worked with a multitude of skill levels and ages. Taught sailing and navigation individually and in class settings to kids, high schoolers, college students, naval officers, and adults. Chartered regularly in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Far East locales. Proficient in coastal/ocean navigation, celestial navigation, small-vessel boat handling, ship handling, voyage planning, weather forecasting, heavy weather sailing, chartering, emergency management, GMDSS system operation, cargo loading, oil transfer procedure, vessel security management, and marine regulations.
Location notes:
I have sailboats (both wheel and tiller boats up to 30') available for use on Lake Lanier. I am available throughout Atlanta (Lakes Allatoona, Oconee, Hartwell, and others), the greater Southeast Region (GA, SC, NC, TN, FL, or AL), and BVI/US Virgin Islands for training on your vessel.