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Credentials
NauticEd Credentials
- Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
- American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
Other Credentials
I’ve been sailing the Texas Gulf Coast and Caribbean since purchasing my first sailboat, backed by an Associate of Science in Engineering Design.
I’m completing my NauticEd Captain Rank, with SLC and Catamaran endorsements coming in early 2025. These credentials and my extensive hands-on experience enable me to provide tailored, comprehensive sailing instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.
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Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
When training in the Austin, Texas area, you'll be learning aboard a well-equipped 27' Pearson monohull, perfect for mastering essential sailing skills in a hands-on environment. This classic sailboat provides a stable and responsive platform, ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
British Virgin Islands
Upon request, I will travel to the BVI to provide personalized sailing instruction for small groups and couples aboard their chartered vessels. We'll work together to build an instructional itinerary based on the NauticEd curriculum, with assessments available to ensure you're achieving your sailing goals.
Notes: In addition to traveling to the BVI for custom sailing instruction, I offer year-round training in the Austin, Texas area, where you can learn on beautiful Lake Travis. I'm also available for hire across the USA and the Caribbean, bringing expert sailing instruction to the location of your choice. Whether you're local or looking for instruction in a dream destination, I'll work with you to create a tailored learning experience that aligns with your goals.
Training and assessment
Practical Training Courses
Notes: When working together in the Austin, Texas area, sail training is done on a 27' Pearson monohull. I am also available to work with you to learn sailing on chartered sailboats in destinations across the USA and the Caribbean.
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Feedback from previous students
Emily is so passionate about sailing and it truly reflects how she teaches. Clear explanations on what we were doing, and if she felt I didn’t do the maneuver to a 100% she would give me excellent feedback and have me redo it. Her approach and knowledge is at another level. Communicates so well and is incredible patient. Was a whirl wind of intense but always enjoyable work and I came away from our time a much more competent and knowledgeable skipper, Thank you Emily!!!
Emily was an awesome instructor! Over my 3 days spent with her I feel that my skills and abilities increased dramatically. Moreover, I feel my confidence grew! Emily created a comfortable, safe environment for learning where I was able to safely grow. I would highly recommend Emily for anyone learning to sail or up their abilities!
she honestly explained to me how she would not allow me to go to certain areas of the boat and why. She would adapt methods of sailing to my physical abilities. She listens to the student without judgement.
Emily was great from getting the charter organized to ensuring we had opportunities to practice, improve, and hone our skills during the week. Feedback was clear, consistent, fair, and directive with suggestions and examples given for demonstrating desired skills in subsequent days/exercises. I would highly recommend NauticEd instruction to anyone truly interested in advancing in the sport and accelerating learning.
A wonderful experience on a great boat in a beautiful location. Emily adapted our curriculum to the conditions and tailored it to focus on our needs while encouraging us to exceed our expectations while having a great time. I highly recommend her instruction and competence.
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