As a Captain, I offer the following services:
Yacht Delivery, Sail Training, Private Skipper, Charter Captain, Yacht Care and Maintenance.
Yacht Delivery, Sail Training, Private Skipper, Charter Captain, Yacht Care and Maintenance.
Sail Training
Pleasure is the main objective!
How to enjoy sailing on your boat even more
Regardless of your level of experience, sailing should be fun. It is possible to improve your knowledge and skill level, broaden your personal goals within a limited amount of time, and make sailing your boat even more fun and relaxing.
How can you improve your sailing skills and become more confident sailing your yacht even if the weather seems somewhat challenging?
How can you improve your sailing skills and become more confident sailing your yacht even if the weather seems somewhat challenging?
- Get to know the systems on your boat.
- Learn how to quickly put reefs in your sails so you can sail comfortably even with more wind than you really appreciate.
- Improve your tacks and jibes so you can perform these maneuvers with confidence and less effort.
- Learn more about balancing your boat ( with your sails) so she becomes easier to handle.
- Learn how to execute a MOB maneuver. These are great sailing and boat handling exercises and could just prove to be life saving.
- Learn some important skills about maneuvering and docking/undocking your boat.
- Learn more about safety equipment and radio procedures.
I offer a flexible schedule totally at your convenience depending on availability. I offer daily, multi-days, weekends and night sailing.
In my opinion, the most effective way to learn is by doing a complete course over 5 days including 4 nights.
You sail during the day and some hours after sunset. ( or a night crossing) Lots of sailing exercises during the day and some theory where necessary. You anchor in the afternoon or evening or visit another marina. After this week you will be comfortable sailing in most (reasonable) circumstances. Safety will always be an important and ever returning topic any day on the water. However, most people lack the time to do what I think is most effective and others don't feel comfortable going out for such an extended time. This is totally understandable, therefore you can break a complete course up into several steps on a day to day basis, a couple of days at a time or during three weekends.
This can be accomplished with one to three persons. I offer lessons on my boat or yours. I can also accommodate four people if your boat is at least 34 feet.
In my opinion, the most effective way to learn is by doing a complete course over 5 days including 4 nights.
You sail during the day and some hours after sunset. ( or a night crossing) Lots of sailing exercises during the day and some theory where necessary. You anchor in the afternoon or evening or visit another marina. After this week you will be comfortable sailing in most (reasonable) circumstances. Safety will always be an important and ever returning topic any day on the water. However, most people lack the time to do what I think is most effective and others don't feel comfortable going out for such an extended time. This is totally understandable, therefore you can break a complete course up into several steps on a day to day basis, a couple of days at a time or during three weekends.
This can be accomplished with one to three persons. I offer lessons on my boat or yours. I can also accommodate four people if your boat is at least 34 feet.
I love sailing and have made it my profession. So for me, it is a pleasure to help you get more out of your boat through hands on practice. Even after successfully completing any of the great ASA or RYA sailing courses, (all of which I recommend strongly), there is still more to learn. With training on your own boat, you remove the sailing school environment constraints and seize the opportunity to take the next step.
The Chesapeake bay is a great sailing area!
Close to the bay we can choose to sail into the bay or the Rappahannock, depending on the weather and /or your experience level.
There is also the opportunity to sail longer distances and become proficient in night sailing.
There is also the opportunity to sail longer distances and become proficient in night sailing.
If you are interested.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.
If you are interested in more advanced/offshore sail training hit the button below.
Yacht Delivery
Fast Safe Worldwide
I relocate sailing vessels for private owners, companies and yacht builders. This includes coastal, inland waters, and ocean passages worldwide. Care for your yacht and safety during any passage always comes first. Deliveries are carried out professionally with professional crew.
If you are interested.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.
Click the button below for more information about the deliveries I do.
Skipper your Yacht
Skipper your yacht
If you just wish to sit back and relax, I can assist you as a skipper on your yacht.
If you are an experienced sailor, I can provide you with an experienced pair of helping hands.
Sometimes hiring a skipper simply takes away time consuming tasks so that you and your family can enjoy a well earned vacation.
When unexpected commitments interrupt a planned passage, I can help by moving your boat to any destination and ensure her safety and security.
If you just wish to sit back and relax, I can assist you as a skipper on your yacht.
If you are an experienced sailor, I can provide you with an experienced pair of helping hands.
Sometimes hiring a skipper simply takes away time consuming tasks so that you and your family can enjoy a well earned vacation.
When unexpected commitments interrupt a planned passage, I can help by moving your boat to any destination and ensure her safety and security.
I can take care of your yacht
With my experience as both a licensed Captain and Engineer, I can offer supervision, specification and organization of maintenance, repairs and refit activities.
I can:
Prepare your boat for the season.
Deliver your boat to your sailing destination.
Organize maintenance and repairs and make certain the job gets done properly.
Sail her home before the beginning of the next season.
With my experience as both a licensed Captain and Engineer, I can offer supervision, specification and organization of maintenance, repairs and refit activities.
I can:
Prepare your boat for the season.
Deliver your boat to your sailing destination.
Organize maintenance and repairs and make certain the job gets done properly.
Sail her home before the beginning of the next season.
If you are interested.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Or fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.
Call me: +1 804-350-6433
Send an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Or fill in the contact form below and I will contact you.
Or request a quote using the button below.