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Raymond McCormack - SAILING TRAINING
Private Instructor - VANCOUVER, WA, USA
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Since a small child I have been on the water. From sailing in Connecticut, to a junior at Kaneohe Yacht Club, and college sailing laid my foundation for a passion of the water. Owned a Melges 24, Cal 20, and many laser's. For 12 years raced lasers at Willamette Sailing Club, while also performing race management at WSC, VLSC, CGRA, and CYC in PDX. Raced on many larger sailboats and multihulls. Commercially fished off the oregon/washington coast line and up in alaska. For 6 years ran the sailing school at VLSC. Over 107k miles on the water with over 3300… more›
Since a small child I have been on the water. From sailing in Connecticut, to a junior at Kaneohe Yacht Club, and college sailing laid my foundation for a passion of the water. Owned a Melges 24, Cal 20, and many laser's. For 12 years raced lasers at Willamette Sailing Club, while also performing race management at WSC, VLSC, CGRA, and CYC in PDX. Raced on many larger sailboats and multihulls. Commercially fished off the oregon/washington coast line and up in alaska. For 6 years ran the sailing school at VLSC. Over 107k miles on the water with over 3300 days, and 8 hawaii crossings. Experience in alaska, east and west coast of US, mexico, central america, panama canal, and the carribean.
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I am based here in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area. Can operate any where in the world, and only 10 minutes from PDX airport.
I am based here in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area. Can operate any where in the world, and only 10 minutes from PDX airport.
Kirkland Sailing Club - SAILING TRAINING
Kirkland, WA, USA
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Kirkland Sailing Club is a great low-cost way to enjoy sailing on the East Side of Lake Washington. From beginners training with our certified instructors to racing, we cater to all levels of experience.
Chance Encounters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Brinnon, WA, USA
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Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea
Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.
Chance Encounters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Bellingham, WA, USA
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Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea
Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.
Northwest Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Kirkland, WA, USA
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Learn to sail and join our Club to use Northwest Sailing Centers' fleet of available boats throughout the Pacific Northwest
Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - SAILING TRAINING
Shelton, WA, USA
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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International
- One-of-a-kind, 12-month, Sailing Immersion Program.
- 1-week cruise and learn sailing bareboat charter master course, Pacifc NW or Sea of Cortez.
- Monohull or Catamaran Sailing Certifications
- Couples/family focused, 1-week cruise and learn sailing courses.
- Private and customized Sailing courses.
- On-water practical competency Assessments
- SLC Assessments
Sail with us in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, Sea of Cortez and world-wide
Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - SAILING TRAINING
Anacortes, WA, USA
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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International
- One-of-a-kind, 12-month, Sailing Immersion Program.
- 1-week cruise and learn sailing bareboat charter master course, Pacifc NW or Sea of Cortez.
- Monohull or Catamaran Sailing Certifications
- Couples/family focused, 1-week cruise and learn sailing courses.
- Private and customized Sailing courses.
- On-water practical competency Assessments
- SLC Assessments
Sail with us in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, Sea of Cortez and world-wide
Northwest Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Seattle, WA, USA
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Learn to sail and join our Club to use Northwest Sailing Centers' fleet of available boats throughout the Pacific Northwest