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Pilot Cove Ventures

Chapin, South Carolina USA

Pilot Cove Ventures is a NauticEd-certified sailing and powerboat school serving Lake Murray and Charleston, SC, led by a USCG Master Captain and NauticEd Level V Master Instructor for sail and power. We teach all levels, from complete beginners through offshore certification, including the SLC (sail) and SLC-P (power) credentials recognized for bareboat chartering in the Mediterranean. Instruction aboard a Catalina 30, or worldwide charter, on request. Private lessons year-round. Veteran-owned.

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School Locations

Lake Murray, SC

164 Mystic Ct Columbia, SC 29212 USA

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101 River Landing Dr Charleston, SC, SC 29492 USA

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647 Main St Bangor, ME 04401 USA

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Ben Stickney

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
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  • 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
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Master Captain Ben Stickney, a Naval Academy graduate, combat fighter pilot, and seasoned professional sailor, has taught students worldwide some of the most challenging skills to master. With exp ...
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Take online theory sailing courses with NauticEd, then use our skilled in-house sailing instructors to gain practical sailing experience and confidence. Once you pass the courses and practical training, you'll be awarded with a NauticEd Sailing Certification with Verified Practical Competency.

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