Captain Tim McMahon

Thailand

Level III Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.82/5 by 11 students
Captain Tim McMahon grew up in the sailing community of Maine, USA. As a licensed US Merchant Marine 100 Ton Master, Captain Tim has lived and worked on the water for most of his life. Following many years as a busy charter and yacht delivery captain in and around Hawaiian/Pacific waters, Tim spent 7 years living aboard the his own classic yacht Houhere and cruising the oceans and waterways of the world. Settling in Thailand in 1997, Tim operated a live aboard sail/dive charter company embarking on adventure voyages along the Malacca Straits, Thailand & Malaysian coastal cruising and pioneering live aboard cruising into Myanmar and the exotic Andaman Islands. In 2004, Captain Tim partnered up with Gulf Charters Thailand as operations manager for a fleet of 10 active charter yachts. This experience has provided him with the genuine knowledge of yachts, world cruising and the live aboard lifestyle which he enthusiastically passes on to SailQuest Sailing School Center students.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

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SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level III Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • ICC Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

USCG 100 Ton Master, STCW 95, UH Celestial Navigation, IYT Yachtmaster Ocean, IYT Instructor

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Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Ross C., China, Tianjin at 2018, Aug 02
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Tim McMahan and his co-instructors were at all times professional, generous with their abundant knowledge, courteous and fulfilled all they had said they would. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. I extend my gratitude and appreciation!
Eystein H., Norway, Bodo at 2017, Sep 19
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Guy W., Australia, WA, Perth at 2016, Aug 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Loved the course.Lots of fun and really feel I now have the knowledge and know how to sail .
Shaun W., Singapore, Singapore at 2015, May 10
Practical Competence of Off Shore Captain Rank
Calvin C., USA, UT, Mantua at 2014, Dec 08
Practical Competence of Off Shore Captain Rank
It was a really fantastic experience and Captain Tim kept it interesting, informative and fun.
Rocky Z., USA, UT, Mantua at 2014, Dec 09
Practical Competence of Off Shore Captain Rank
I learned a lot. Captain Tim has some great stories and can relate his experiences very well through them, giving great examples of real life situations and what to when something challenging happens.
Francois M., Mauritius, Tamarin at 2014, Aug 20
Practical Competence of Off Shore Captain Rank
Ana Cristina C., United Arab Emirates, Dubai, UAE at 2014, Feb 15
Practical Competence of Off Shore Captain Rank
Jim S., USA, TN, Mount Juliet at 2012, Jan 31
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Tim was an absolutely fabulous instructor. Every topic was covered in great detail, and he was very willing to go deeper when needed, and tailor the session to the student. If you're looking for more than just a certificate, but a genuine learning experience in a unique environment, SailQuest is the place.
Zivko M., United Kingdom, Hinckley at 2011, Sep 07
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
If you want to learn to sail and do it thorough Tim's the man. I haven't been so impressed with someone's knowleage of their field in a long time. Highly recomended.
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