Instructors Archives - American Sailing

Featured Instructor: Sailing Maestro — Unveiling the Stories and Passion of Captain Ricardo Barradas

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Ricardo Barradas, the seasoned sailing instructor at Atlantic Explorers in Portugal, stands against the backdrop of the vast Atlantic, his eyes reflecting the depth of his maritime experiences. More than just a guide on the water, he is a storyteller of the sea, weaving tales of adventure, friendship, and the joy of sailing.

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Featured Instructor: Jack Karger, The Adventurous Sailor Behind Vagabonde Adventures

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:31:32 +0000

Meet Jack Karger, the adventurous sailor behind Vagabonde Adventures. Our latest featured instructor, Jack believes sailing is truly for everyone and a lifelong pursuit of learning and discovery. Capture the spirit of sailing as you read of Jack's adventures.

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Featured Instructor: Captain Chris Cooper

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 08 May 2023 17:39:02 +0000

Meet this month's American Sailing featured instructor, Captain Chris Cooper, of Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, Connecticut. He has been sailing for more than 40 years on all styles of boats, from a 14-foot Sunfish to a 48-foot catamaran. He has his 100-ton Near Coastal Captain’s License, and he is a retired Navy Commander.

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Featured Instructor: Captain Cara Brown

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:19:00 +0000

Cara Brown is living your dream life. This American Sailing sailing instructor is teaching and sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Horizon Sailing School. Her life is about adventure and following a dream to work outdoors and share her passions. Ask her about it, and she’ll explain that she traded in her Giant Slalom skis and ski parka for sunglasses and flipflops on a sailboat. Her story is about sailing and she shares he enthusiasm for the sailing lifestyle with her students. Captain Cara Brown is this month’s Featured Instructor. ASA: What got you into sailing? Captain Cara Brown: ...

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Meet Some American Sailing Instructors

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:47:00 +0000

American Sailing is a worldwide sailing education organization started 40 years ago by our founder Lenny Shabes. Back then, Lenny saw a need for a structured sailing education system and set out to build what you know as American Sailing today. 40 years have passed, and today American Sailing boasts sailing schools around the globe and over half a million certified sailors who have earned over 1.3 million sailing certifications. The foundation of the ASA Sailing education lies in the strength of our instructors. Let us introduce you to some of the people who share their passion for sailing with ...

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Do You Want to Be an ASA Sailing Instructor?

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:01:00 +0000

You love sailing and you love to share your expertise, you might be a sailing instructor. Find out how to start teaching the art of sailing and get paid for it.

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Featured Instructor: Captain Margaret Pommert

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:40:00 +0000

Captain Margaret Pommert of Seattle has been named the recipient of the 2020 BoatUS/National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. The award annually recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating, and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Margaret is an ASA instructor, Instructor Evaluator, and holds a 100-ton USCG Captain’s License. “Margaret has been called ‘a force of nature’ for her enthusiasm and effectiveness in getting more women on the water,” said NWSA President Debbie Huntsman. “She encourages women to step up to new responsibilities and to expand their capabilities, confidence, and ...

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Featured Instructor: Captain Rose Ann Points

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:16:00 +0000

As the owner of St. Augustine Sailing, Captain Rose Ann Points manages the company’s various member clubs, the local SailTime franchise, American Sailing Association School, and the new and used boat sales brokerage. Rose Ann founded a variety of team-building programs and sailing activities. She established Women on the Water (WOW) to enhance the lives of women through education, practical application and access to sailing vessels, and to develop skills to sail with confidence. Captain Rose Ann Points of St. Augustine Sailing is this month’s Featured Instructor. ASA: What got you into sailing? Captain Rose Ann Points: I grew up ...

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Getting Ready for ASA 104

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:54:00 +0000

Captain Cam Seamus from Harbor Sailboats in San Diego California shared a few tips about the journey to taking ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy and eventually going on your first Bareboat Charter Sailing Vacation. So, you’ve realized that it’s time to pursue your dream to bareboat charter – chartering boats without a licensed captain. Fortunately, the American Sailing Association has laid out three courses to help realize that dream: ASA 101, 103, and 104. Will you be ready to charter a bareboat once you finish the courses? Yes, and no. Yes, you will have the certifications that will on ...

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Featured Instructor: Captain Leigh Hunt

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:52:00 +0000

Captain Leigh Hunt of Modern Sailing shares his passion for sailing with students at Modern Sailing in Sausalito, California. His sailing paradise is one of the most challenging spots to sail with the currents, wind, and weather of the San Francisco Bay area. He does it all with a smile. Leigh Hunt of Modern Sailing is this month’s Featured Instructor. ASA: What got you into sailing? Captain Leigh Hunt: I was attracted by the idea of sailing in tropical locations. I’d like the scenes in movies of people sailing in Paradise, and I wanted to be able to do it ...

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