Reviews
"We're a family with zero prior sailing experience, and we'd just bought a Bali 5.4 catamaran, a big step up for total beginners. Jan came aboard for a week to help us get comfortable before a passage from the Bahamas back to the US, and the transformation in our confidence was night and day.
He covered everything: docking and maneuvering in tight marinas, engine and systems checks, troubleshooting, emergency preparedness, and safety protocols for the whole family, including our kids. He has a calm, patient teaching style that never made us feel rushed or judged for not knowing something. He just made sure we actually understood it, not just watched him do it.
By the end of the week, we made the crossing back to the US on our own and felt genuinely in control of our own boat. That's a direct result of how thorough and clear Jan was with us.
If you're a new owner, especially a family, looking for someone who can turn 'we bought a boat and have no idea what we're doing' into real competence and confidence in a matter of days, Jan is exactly who you want. Highly recommend him without hesitation."
Whether you sailed with me as a student, a charter client, or delivery crew, I'd love to hear from you. All reviews are approved before going live.