Instructors Archive - Page 2 of 3 - American Sailing

Nikki Henderson

World-class offshore skipper, ocean racing leader, and sailing coach inspiring sailors through offshore adventures, leadership, and seamanship.

​Jeffrey Isaac

Emergency medicine expert, offshore sailor, and Wilderness Medical Associates instructor specializing in first aid and medical emergencies at sea.

Rick Robey

US Coast Guard Licensed Captain and Master Instructor teaching practical seamanship, heavy weather sailing, and emergency preparedness to help sailors…

Craig Smith

PredictWind weather routing specialist and offshore racing veteran with over 120,000 offshore miles, helping sailors master weather forecasting and pa…

Peter Isler

Two-time America’s Cup champion, ASA co-founder, bestselling author, and world-renowned sailing educator with expertise in racing, navigation, and s…

Cliff & Rachael Wilson

Owners of Belize Sailing Vacations, combining decades of cruising, chartering, and sailing instruction to help sailors confidently explore Belize and …

Dave Perry

National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, North U coach, Olympic rules advisor, and one of the world’s leading experts on racing rules, tactics, and c…

Jeff & Jean

Founders of Two Can Sail, experienced offshore cruisers and ASA instructors helping couples master cruising, navigation, and life aboard together.

Lisa & Andy Batchelor

Award-winning ASA instructors, retired military officers, and authors of ASA cruising textbooks specializing in bareboat cruising, catamarans, and pas…

Gio & Julie Cappelli

Offshore cruising experts, USCG captains, and Pelagic Blue founders teaching marine systems, electrical troubleshooting, diesel engines, and bluewater…

Ed Tillett

Editor-in-Chief of Waterway Guide Media and lifelong sailor sharing practical cruising, navigation, and boating knowledge through engaging instruction…

Tim Geisler

Founder of Nautilus Sailing, specializing in liveaboard catamaran training and sailing adventures in world-class cruising destinations.

Samantha & Holly

Marine finance professionals helping boaters understand boat loans, financing options, and the path to successful boat ownership.

Nigel Calder & Jan Athenstadt

Internationally recognized marine systems experts and BoatHowTo founders teaching marine electrical systems, diesel engines, and advanced boat mainten…

Jamie & Behan Gifford

Full-time circumnavigators and Sailing Totem founders sharing practical offshore cruising, family voyaging, and bluewater sailing expertise.

Darren & Amanda Seltzer

Offshore sailors and Outer Passage founders specializing in multihull sailing, Atlantic crossings, and adventure sail training.

Ben & Teresa Carey

Professional mariners, educators, and Morse Alpha Expeditions founders teaching navigation, seamanship, and offshore sailing skills.

Erica Georgaklis

Sailmaker and Port Townsend Sails manager with expertise in sail design, sail trim, cruising performance, and offshore seamanship.