What Are Your Sailing Goals?
(We'd Love to Customize Your Experience)- Show me the ropes.I'm just getting started
- Be a better local sailor.I have some experience
- Skipper a yacht on a sailing vacation.
- The deep blue and beyond.
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Credentials
NauticEd Credentials
- Level V Captain Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
- American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
- SLC Instructor/Assessor
Other Credentials
US Coast Guard Master with Sailing Endorcemenet
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My personal comment and commitment to you
At age 10, upon seeing a sailing boat for the very first time, something flipped in my brain and I instantaneously fell in love with sailing. That thing in my brain never turned off. My immense love of sailing has just grown stronger over the past 45 years since then.
By age 16, after many hours of self studying (including celestial navigation), many exams and tens of thousands of miles sailing, I earned an international commercial yacht captains license (100 ton). Since then I have also earned a USCG Master License with its Sailing Endorsement.
Currently I work as a charter and delivery Captain mostly on medium to large size sailing vessels, and my crew (wife) and I are available to deliver boats from anywhere to anywhere around the world. Just let us know of your needs, and it will be our pleasure to serve you. Thank you!
Juice up your Sailing Certificate. Take an online sailing course from NauticEd and get professional practical sailing instruction from Steve Hoffman.
Feedback from previous students
love sailing with Captain Steve
Great Captain - lots of experience and knowledge
A true professional.
Steve was very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. I learned a lot of tips and enjoyed my day with him.
Very knowledgeable and competent sailor! Great experience thanks!