Stephen Frankland

Portland, Oregon USA

Level V Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.94/5 by 95 students
I grew up sailing on Lake Michigan – I got a Sunfish when I was ten and have been in love with sailing ever since. At 12 I was ‘adopted’ by the crew of The Northern Light: the 1938 12 meter US14. I raced and cruised on the boat until I was 19; the high point each summer being the famous Chicago to Mackinac race. For six years I worked the waters of Alaska from Prince William Sound to the top of the Bearing Sea as a commercial fisherman. I chose to settle down in Portland, Or. and was very happily surprised to discover the amazing sailing on the Columbia! I joined ISC right away and began racing avidly and working and teaching at the club. Now I sail my 78 C&C Lancer 30 out of Portland – sharing the joy of flying along in almost daily 15-20+ mph summer winds with countless friends through the years. Teaching allows me the pleasure of sharing this amazing world of sailing with the many wonderful students who, like me, "have been called by the sea..."

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

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 Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • ICC Preparatory Instructor

Other Credentials

USCG Near Coastal OUPV license. Certified Bareboat Yacht Charter Instructor

Associated practical schools

Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Amy P., USA, OR, Portland at 2018, Sep 17
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
The course and the instructor were great. I especially appreciated the instruction and practice on the "less fun", but critical skills of leaving the marina and docking. I will only feel competent, in my own mind, after many more days of practice and time on the water - which I am looking forward to.
Kristine W., USA, OR, Portland at 2018, Sep 18
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Thank you for an informative and enjoyable weekend, Stephen!
Bob E., USA, WA at 2018, Sep 03
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Josephine T., USA, Vancouver at 2018, Sep 03
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Great Instructor, very patient. Really learned a lot and had a great time!
Benjamin G., USA, WA, North Boneville at 2018, Aug 22
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Benjamin G., USA, WA, North Boneville at 2018, Aug 22
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Michelle J., USA at 2018, Aug 24
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Cindy B., USA, OR, Tillamook at 2018, Aug 20
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Stephan is a fantastic instructor and very kind in how he corrected us as we learned. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to sail or sail better. Thank youso much!!
Laurell H., USA, OR, Tillamook at 2018, Aug 20
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Amazing instructor!
Erik L., USA, OR, BEND at 2018, Aug 29
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Stephen was very personable and an effective instructor.
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