Julian Croxall

Kirkland, Washington USA

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Rated 4.94/5 by 13 students
I was introduced to dinghy sailing by a retired neighbor when I was 7 years old. I was so hooked that I had my own boat by the time I was 10 and haven't been without one since. I've owned many cruising and racing yachts, powerboats/ cruisers, raced and cruised and sailed tall ships, raced many yachts locally and across oceans. There are so many different ways to enjoy boating and I enjoy taking part in as many as I can. I started and now run Kirkland Sailing Club where I get the pleasure of teaching many newcomers to sailing each year and have built an entirely new network of friends as a result. I hold a number of maritime qualifications including USCG Captain, RYA Yachtmaster and US SAILING instructor.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • ICC Preparatory Instructor

Other Credentials

USCG Captain OUPV RYA Yachtmaster US SAILING Basic Keelboat Instructor US SAILING Coastal Navigation Instructor US SAILING Bareboat Cruising Instructor NauticEd SLC Instructor/ Assessor

Associated practical schools

All Locations

Kirkland, WA

All year round. Catalina 30, J/22, Capri 22, J/80

Seattle, WA

All year round- Beneteau First 36.7 and J/80's

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Feedback from previous students

Mark n., USA, WA, Seattle at 2024, May 31
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
I was very nervous about taking the BBCM and SLC practical. Julian immediately helped put me at ease, not because I thought he was going to be easy on me, but through his welcoming, not competitive way of being. I feel Julian struck a good balance between friendliness and seriousness. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience and I learned quite a bit throughout the evaluation. Over all, the practical assessment process was a very positive experience with Julian.
Alan M., USA, WA, Kent at 2024, Mar 31
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian Croxall was great to work with. It's a test so it's expected there will be some tension but Julian kept it light and as stress free as possible. He met us at the marina on time and kept the testing moving along thru the written portion, a working lunch and on the water. There was two of us testing and he kept us both engaged by alternating questions and skill tests. We've already recommended him to friends of ours and would recommend him to you as well. Job well done! Thanks Julian!
Andrea M., USA, WA, Kent at 2024, Mar 19
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian was friendly and professional! From the start with scheduling our practical test, he was kind and helpful. He tailored our practical exam to reflect our upcoming charter (Med mooring, differences IALA-A vs. B). He was thorough and followed the expected rubrics. We appreciated his expertise and the tips he gave along the way. A very challenging yet positive experience!
Anton K., USA, WA, Mercer Island at 2024, Jan 25
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian has been helpful, clear in communication, strict and fair in attesting me.
Dave B., USA, OR, Eugene at 2023, Sep 30
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
I met with Julian twice, the first was intended to be an SLC assesment, but clearly I wasn't prepared for the testing. Julian was the epitome of professionalism and was kind and helpful and declared the day a prep day. (We didn't go out on the water). The second meeting went musch better. After evaluating each phase of the rubric, Julian time passing on some unknown and not covered pieces of information. While I haven't taken any formal classes with him, these conversations convinced me his knowledge and methodolgy make him an excellent teacher.
Geoffrey T., USA, WA, Bellingham at 2022, Sep 09
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian is very knowledge, flexible, and someone I'd enjoy sailing with socially. I learned several valuable things I didn't know before the assessment that were peripheral to my chartering plans.
Richard J., USA, WA, Carnation at 2022, Aug 05
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian was very thorough and conscientious.
Emre Can S., USA, WA, Kirkland at 2023, Feb 04
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Stephen H., USA, WA, Kirkland at 2022, May 25
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian is an extremely competent sailor. I highly recommend him.
Keegan B., USA, WA, Seattle at 2022, Apr 22
Practical Competence of Bareboat Charter Master Rank
Julian was a excellent instructor. Knowledgeable and helpful. Great time on the water.
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