James Waddell

Hampton, Massachusetts USA
Rated 4.93/5 by 31 students

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Captain Jim Waddell Captain Jim has over 40 years of teaching experience. Retiring after 36 years, of teaching middle and high school and coaching soccer and skiing, Captain Jim currently teaches adaptive skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer. Growing up on the North shore he has been around the water all of his life. Having extensive knowledge with all aspects of boating; small outboards, small sailboats, keelboats, coastal cruisers, canoes, kayaks, and Duck boats. He is an accomplished Sailing Instructor, Professional Ski Instructor of America certified level 2 Adaptive Instructor, former American canoeing Association white water Instructor and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer. Currently, USCG licensed 50 ton Master. Captain Jim loves to teach and take visitors on day or evening cruisers in Salem Sound and beyond.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Student Star Rated Student Star Rated
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

USCG Captain 50 Ton Master

Associated practical schools

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Kimberlee V., USA, MA, Littleton at 2024, Aug 05
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 31 Jul

Great experience!
Joshua C., USA, VA, Radford at 2024, Jun 29
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 29 Jun

Jim was personable and welcoming. He respected my long-time sailing experience and was efficient with our time.
Jennifer C., USA, VA, Radford at 2024, Jul 05
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 29 Jun

Wyllys T., USA, MA, Boston at 2024, May 22
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2024, 22 May

James is a star. Thank you.
Theodore A., USA, NY, North Creek at 2023, Sep 20
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 20 Sep

Captain Waddell was the perfect instructor/evaluator. He was calm and patient, always leading me towards the necessary knowledge with a supportive and positive demeanor. We had the opportunity to sail some very heavy air, and the experience was both exciting and informative. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Captain Waddell to anyone interested in the joys and complexities of sailing. Bravo!
Thomas H., USA, MA, Marblehead at 2023, Sep 06
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 28 Aug

very helpful
David P., USA, MA, WENHAM at 2023, Jul 25
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 25 Jul

Capt. Jim made the in person assessment fun and very informative. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable while being a fun person to be out on the water with. Thank you Jim for a great day. It was nice getting to know you!
Patrick M., USA, MA, Danvers at 2023, Jul 28
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 10 Jul

Adam T., USA, MA, Medford at 2023, Jun 26
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 25 Jun

Timothy H., USA, MA, Lexington at 2023, Jun 26
Practical Competence of Sail - Bareboat Charter Master

Training date: 2023, 25 Jun

Captain Jim did a fantastic job. He has an exceptional depth of knowledge and the judgement to emphasize the most important elements. He is also friendly and tells great, relevant stories. The SLC on-the-water assessment was thorough and reasonable.
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