Roger Hudson

La-MIrada, California USA

Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.98/5 by 33 students
I started out sailing at 16 years old by buying a home built 12' sloop. Over the years have owned 6 boats and sailed OPB (other peoples boats) for many years. Some highlights are sailing from Hawaii to Dana Point on a 54' Morgan center cockpit (three weeks at sea), racing from Newport to Ensenada (4 times), and crewing on two historic schooners, Kelpie and Curlew. Both built in the 1920's and 82' long. I love to share sailing with people and have done teaching at Aventura Sailing Assoc. I am known for my patience and calm demeanor onboard. Sailing is in my blood and teaching is my pleasure.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

  • Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

USCG Captain 100 ton Master

Associated practical schools

Training and assessment

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Matt O., USA, CA, Irvine at 2023, Jan 09
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Excellent course
Trevor H., USA, CA, Pasadena at 2023, Jan 12
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Trevor H., USA, CA, Pasadena at 2023, Jan 12
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Cory M., USA, CA, Santa Ana at 2022, Nov 23
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Cory M., USA, CA, Santa Ana at 2022, Nov 23
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Trevor H., USA, CA, Pasadena at 2022, Nov 08
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
I definitely need more practice and I'm taking the next course, but overall I feel like I learned a ton and got some really great foundations!
Jennifer A., USA, CA, West Covina at 2022, Aug 19
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Roger has a wonderful and patient demeanor. Being a newbie, the amount of information can be a bit overwhelming, but his ability to use anecdotes to impart his knowledge, made it fun to learn and easier to understand. All around a great experience and would highly recommend learning from him.
Jonathan B., USA, CA, Long Beach at 2022, Jul 19
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
I want to continue to practice all that I learned, which is why I'm back for more. Roger is an excellent teacher and gives his students confidence in understanding what and why we are executing particular maneuvers.
Rich C., USA, CA, Elk Grove at 2022, Jul 03
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Great experience! Roger did a wonderful job of bringing the right balance of encouragement and teaching.
Kenji G., USA, CA, Los Angeles at 2022, Jul 27
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Roger was incredible. The perfect teacher. Would recommend to anyone, anytime.
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