Nat Powning

Portland, Oregon USA

Level IV Skipper (small keelboat) Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.95/5 by 23 students

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Student Star Rated Student Star Rated
  • Level IV Skipper (small keelboat) Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor

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USCG Captain 50 Ton Master

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Feedback from previous students

Gary M., USA at 2018, Oct 08
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Excellent class. Looking forward to sailing.
Suzanne F., at 2018, Jul 23
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Nate was patient, so knowlegable and professional. We spent more time learning on the boat and it all came together.
Mark J., USA, WA, Kennewick at 2018, Jul 03
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Nat was excellent in all areas. He took the time to explain maneuvers, gave good feedback, was willing to listen to sometimes repetitive questions, and was willing to admit when he forgot to tell us something or didn’t communicate the entire situation.
Jimmy S., USA, OR, Portland at 2018, Jul 02
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Kalina L., USA at 2018, Jul 02
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Nat is everything you hope your instructor will be: friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about sailing.
Janelle T., USA, OR, Gresham at 2018, May 23
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Katie B., USA, OR, Porltand at 2018, Jun 15
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Really great enthusiasm & professional, knowledgeable instruction!
Amber D., at 2018, May 21
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Nat was an excellent instructor. He assessed our starting skills and abilities well and was able to adjust to our different learning styles. Nat was incredibly patient and calm - making for a very relaxed but safe learning environment. He did a great job explaining concepts using a couple of different methods as well as by demonstrating and giving us hands-on learning to solidify the knowledge. I have nothing but great feedback for Nat as an instructor - he was fantastic.
Adua Teresa B., USA, WA, Vancouver at 2018, May 14
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Besides being knowledgeable and very kind with our mistakes, Nat has a lot of patient and the right ways to teach. It was a fantastic class!
John W., USA, OR, Portland at 2018, Sep 25
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Nick was a patient and informative teacher. I would certainly take another course with him.
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