Tyler Martin

Key-west, Florida USA

Level IV Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.92/5 by 15 students
Having started sailing at around 23 years old I have now logged more than 25,000 sailing miles not only recreationally, but also as a sailing instructor, delivery and charter captain on both coasts of the United States, several passages to/from Cuba and the Bahamas. I've also completed a number of passages through the ICW between Florida and Maine in addition to Gulf of Mexico crossings. Of the 25,000+ nautical miles sailed, roughly 10,000 have been offshore sailing making my experience perfect for teaching sailing in The Florida Keys. I've skippered countless boat types and styles, so picking my favorite is tough. Some have been as old as my grandmother, some have been so new that they were just delivered from the factory. Some have been the size of your bathtub, and others were straight out of yachting magazines. I've sailed them all...catamarans, trimarans, monohulls and all the unique ones in between! Each boat handles differently and has qualities that I like. For charte

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Student Star Rated Student Star Rated
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Catamaran Catamaran
  • Level IV Captain Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Catamaran Instructor/Assessor

Other Credentials

USCG Captain 50 Ton Master

Associated practical schools

Publications

Read the Expert Article Tyler Martin has written

Location

Bluesail Yachting

7005 Shrimp Road Key West, FL 33040 USA Map it

Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: I only teach on vessels that are properly documented, titled, and insured, including passenger liability coverage, through Bluesail Yachting in Key West, Florida. Primary instruction vessels include a 40 foot catamaran a 38 foot monohull. I also offer a Mobile Instructor service through Bluesail Yachting, where I will come out to your boat for instruction.

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Feedback from previous students

Terence H., Canada, SK, Crossmount at 2023, Jun 20
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
I had a great learning experience with Tyler. He had an easy manner and presented new techniques clearly so that I found it easy to take on new skills. He also simulated numerous scenarios to help consolidate my new knowledge and skills. I highly recommend Tyler as an instructor. No matter your current skill level Tyler will be able to help you advance to the next level.
Terence H., Canada, SK, Crossmount at 2023, Jun 20
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
I had a great learning experience with Tyler. He had an easy manner and presented new techniques clearly so that I found it easy to take on new skills. He also simulated numerous scenarios to help consolidate my new knowledge and skills. I highly recommend Tyler as an instructor. No matter your current skill level Tyler will be able to help you advance to the next level.
Phillip C., Canada, AB, Calgary at 2023, Jul 18
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Tyler is the best! See the review for SLC Competency (done at the same time)
Phillip C., Canada, AB, Calgary at 2022, Jun 03
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Tyler is an outstanding person, sailor, and instructor. His demeanor and confidence are perfect for bringing out the best in his students. His coaching, feedback, and evaluation are clear, instructional and constructive. My highest recommendation!
Dasiel M., USA, FL, Hialeah at 2021, Jul 17
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Best instructor in the world!
Dasiel M., USA, FL, Hialeah at 2021, Jul 17
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Very knowledgeable instructor with great patience and teaching ability.
John P., USA, NY, New York at 2021, Mar 29
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Tyler was terrific, as was the boat from Bluesail/NauticEd. Tyler was an excellent teacher, very affable, extremely competent and a genuine pleasure to sail with for those two very long days and evenings on the water. WOULD RECOMMEND!! My only (very small) disappointment was that the boat was not equipped to fly a spinnaker.
Julia L., USA, FL, Stuart at 2021, Oct 21
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Tyler is a fantastic instructor and I would recommend him to anyone looking for quality instruction. Hope to return and continue training with him in the future!
Rick P., USA, FL, Milton at 2020, Nov 30
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
an outstanding teacher, professional, knowledgeable and thorough. His sailing skills are far above the normal teacher, but he communicates it in such an easy smooth style that everyone from beginner to expert gets it easily and enjoyably. We used a different boat from another charter company and it was less that the normal conditions from Bluesail, however he methodically evaluated the shortcomings and we corrected all the necessary issues, but clearly not up to his standards. but we made the most of it and had a great day! AWESOME Instructor and sailor!
Martin M., USA, GA, Richmond Hill at 2020, Oct 20
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Tyler is an absolutely fantastic instructor. I could not have imagined how much I would learn from spending five days with him on the water. Tyler has a way of sharing his wealth of knowledge in situations where it's immediately applicable, which makes the learning experience so much more effective. I had taken ASA101-106 before, but a week with Tyler has added so much to my understanding of the theory, my ability to apply it in practice, and to my confidence on the water. Thank you Tyler for everything!!!
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