The wind is always changing. Sailors must be willing and ready to tack when doing so puts us on a better course to our destination.
Sailboat Instructor exists to introduce new sailors to the sport and provide tools and resources to keep them on the pathway to becoming lifelong sailors. The purpose has not changed, but it is time to change course.
Filming and editing sailing videos is rewarding because videos help promote sailing, build knowledge and develop skills and confidence. My videos and courses have helped thousands of sailors. I will continue to publish new videos to my Sailboat Instructor channel and offer free courses here on this site.
However, so that sailors can continue to enjoy courses at no cost, I have moved away from a paid course delivery platform and have developed my own new club building engine with built-in courses. ClubBuilder.org (coming in 2027) will include Sailboat Instructor courses as well as powerful fleet development tools to help clubs grow their clubs.
I'll continue to publish videos that demonstrate the skills and concepts featured on the new platform. In the meantime, enjoy the free courses here on this site.
Pick the level of footage that fits what you're trying to improve — or capture.
Instruction and coaching are complimentary for fellow sailing club members, and membership is only $100/year. Quality Flying Scots are available to borrow, and we can arrange coaching and video review sessions on race weekends so you can make the most of the weekend.
I show up and shoot — action cameras, drones, and coverage from shore. A full day on location, capturing your sailing from every angle.
Your regatta or race day, streamed live — so friends, family, and fellow sailors can watch as it happens instead of waiting for the recap.
Twenty-one free courses, from your very first sail to racing your own one-design class. Take them at your own pace; your progress is saved with your email, so you can pick up where you left off on any device.
Technique breakdowns, on-water footage and how-to videos, made the same way I coach: by watching real sailing, not lecturing about it. Start with the original Introduction to Sailing video, then subscribe so you don't miss the next one.
Questions about coaching, videography, livestreams or the sailing courses? Send a message and I'll get back to you.