Mike Nyakas

Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Mike Nyakas grew up on the ocean in Prince Rupert, commercial fished as a youth, and spent his adult career in the hospitality industry and Corporate Sales. Mike believes the best environment for learning is allowing nature and the sailboat to present the best platform in a relaxed way while enjoying all aspects of the cruising lifestyle… after all, someone has to snorkel, paddleboard and visit these amazing anchorages. He has taught and sailed in many of the world’s most popular sailing grounds: Greece, Thailand, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, San Francisco, USA, and Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Mike holds a Transport Canada SVOP Captains license, Commercial Helicopter License, alongside sailing instructor credentials with CRYA, IYT, Sail Canada, ISPA, and ASA.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert

Transformational Instructor Course Graduate

American National Standards Instructor/Assessor

SLC Instructor/Assessor

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

SVOP ISPA Offshore Master and affiliate school ASA Advanced Coastal, Catamaran, weather, docking CRYA IYT

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Salish Sea

Vancouver, BC Canada

I typically am available Summer season in BC for sailing season then make way south to Mexico for winter sailing season in the Sea of Cortez. I typically train on charter boats of all variety and sizes. Always available to travel and have assisted on numerous adventures with clients fulfilling their sailing dreams

Sea of Cortez

La Paz, Baja California Sur Mexico

The Sea of Cortez was where my Live aboard sailing journey began and had always been special place to share and build confidence with prospective sailors. One of the best training grounds to get your feet wet☺️

Notes: I have travelled to Italy. Greece, Bahamas, California and plenty of remote BC locations to assist with skipper training to build confidence with new sailors or power boaters. Also available to travel and assist with Skippering.