John Richards
John started sailing as a 12 year old sea cadet in England. That's a few years ago now. Since then John has sailed in many parts of the world - racing, cruising, or chartering. In his former life as an engineer, construction and project manager for Bechtel, he and his wife lived in several countries and took every opportunity to sail.
John became a professional sailor and instructor at Club Nautique seven years ago and has followed the goal of continuously increasing his knowledge and qualifications to teach sailing. John is a US SAILING Coastal Passage Making Instructor and also holds the British Yachtmaster (Ocean) qualification. He also holds a US Coast Guard Masters license.
John is an active sailor in of the world. He recently returned from the South Pacific where he sailed from New Zealand to New Caledonia. Two years ago he took the same boat to New Zealand from Bora Bora. In recent years he has also sailed in Northern British Columbia, the Taiwan Strait, and Mexico. As John puts it, "Sailing has given me many years of enjoyment and fun. I want to make sailing an important and enjoyable part of my students' lives, as well."
SPECIALS
"Basic Cruising Skippers Course"
Special Package
Basic Keelboat Certification = $895
Basic Cruising Certification = $1095
Bay Cruising Workshop = $75
On year US SAILING Membership = $60
Plus! Rugged West Marine
Foul Weather Gear! = $238*
PLUS! Membership Included! = $695
Total Package Value = $3200!
ONLY $1,595!
Offer good through 3/31/2012