John Sezer

Kirkland, Washington USA

Level V Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Great sailing instructors must be good sailors but more importantly they must be great teachers. Not only have I taught a variety of topics ranging from computer science to ballroom dancing and paragliding, but I have also been a student of many others, like springboard diving, motorcycle racing and eventually sailing. With such a wide range of experiences and a background in engineering, I feel uniquely qualified to teach sailing no matter the level or learning style of the student. As for my sailing credentials, I picked up sailing in my 30s. I have been racing for nearly a decade, have sailed the Pacific coast, and crossed to Hawaii racking up more than 5000 offshore miles and have chartered boats in the BVIs and the Mediterranean. I am also a US Sailing Instructor and have been teaching at the Kirkland Sailing Club since 2022.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
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

Other Credentials

USCG Captain w/ towing and aux sailing endorsements US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor US Sailing Cruising Instructor US Sailing Coastal Navigation Instructor  

Associated practical schools

Publications

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All Locations

Kirkland Downtown

135 Lake St S Kirkland, WA 98033 USA Map it
This convenient downtown location is a great way to get on the water quickly and then enjoy what downtown Kirkland has to offer afterwards, with access to Capri 22's, J/22's and the Catalina 30.

Kirkland Carillon Point

2240 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 USA Map it
This is where Kirkland Sailing Club conducts the majority of its US Sailing classes. Carillon Kitchen is a great meet up spot as well as the American Bistro for post-lesson snacks and drinks. Access to Capri 22's and J/80 is available.

Seattle

7001 Seaview Ave NW #100 Seattle, WA 98117 USA Map it
Home to the J/80's and the Beneteau First 36.7, this location offers immediate access to the Sound with great breeze and many day sailing opportunities.

Training and assessment

Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

Notes: Kirkland Sailing Club offers a variety of boats and convenient locations to choose from Small keelboat include Capri 22's, J/22's and J/80's whereas the Catalina 30 and the Beneteau First 36.7 make for excellent large keelboats.

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE TRAINING

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