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Sail with Confidence, Learn with Joy!
Voyages filled with adventure, lessons and cherished memories.
Sailing Traditions, Modern Instruction
Captain Ryan Craft, an exceptional sailboat captain and internationally rated instructor, takes you on unforgettable sailing experiences, tailoring each journey to your desires. With a keen focus on safety and fun, he ensures you feel at ease throughout the voyage. Customers praise Ryan's engaging teaching style, where even beginners quickly become addicted to sailing and yearn for more. Whether you're chartering for a special occasion or seeking top-notch sailing lessons, join Captain Ryan for a voyage filled with adventure, learning, and cherished memories.
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FAQs
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I started sailing when I was about 8 years old at a summer program my Grandmother signed me up for. The first time a sheeted in and felt the boat heel over and take off, I knew this was all I wanted to do. I’m grateful everyday I get out on the water and love that I get to expose sailing to people for the first time.
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It was my first and I intend to be my last job! I started volunteering in Jr. High, worked teaching club, competitive and PE Level at college. Side hustled here and there for years and after a stint in a real job, decided to return to doing what I love, teaching and captaining full time ever since.
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Shoot me a text or fill out the contact form on this website! Tell me what you’re looking for and when and we’ll connect by phone, work out some dates and get you a budgetary quote. If you like it we’ll lock in the dates and go sailing!
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I hold a master near coastal merchant mariners credential (Captains License). ASA Instructor for Keelboats through Advanced Navigation (ASA 101-106, 114 and Docking Endorsement). US Sailing Dinghy and Adaptive Instructor. I’m a certified Scuba and Freediver. I hold current healthcare provider First Aid, CPR, and am enrolled in random drug testing program through APCA. I’ve raced, sailed, worked on, and driven boats all over the world in all shapes and sizes. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA which comes in handy every day on and off the water! Have a question about what I’ve done or can do for you please reach out!
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Currently focused on Lessons and Coaching, Destination Charters. Onboard Chef and Provisioning services are available and delicious! Now offering Yacht Management in Southern California. On set and remote support for film and movie projects coaching actors and providing last looks for sailing and boating scenes and stories. Yacht purchase, sale and deliveries for current customers.
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Anywhere! Currently been enjoying teaching and charters in Sea of Cortez in Winter, Split Croatia in Summer, and Southern California in Fall and Spring. I’m collecting guests interested for 2024 and 2025 in Mallorca, the Canary Islands and El Salvador. Where do you want sail next?
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I appreciate the opportunity, let’s find out! For day trips and short notice Texting at 858-461-9160 is best. For overnights and lessons, use the contact form and I’ll get back to you when I’m back on land. Peak season and weekends book up fast.
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Looking forward to sailing with you!