# My Own Sailboat (MOS)
# https://myownsailboat.com

## Who We Are

My Own Sailboat (MOS) is a NauticEd affiliate sailing school and charter brokerage founded by Captain Mike Nyakas. MOS operates out of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Sea of Cortez) in winter and Vancouver, BC, Canada (Pacific Northwest) in summer. MOS offers bareboat sailing certification, private on-boat mentorship, global sailing charter brokerage, and a community of 360+ certified sailors. Charter partners include Dream Yachts, Sunsail, and The Moorings across 42+ destinations worldwide.

## Captain Mike Nyakas

- Transport Canada SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)
- NauticEd Certified Instructor — Official NauticEd Affiliate School
- ASA Instructor of the Year
- Honored Member — Killer Whale Clan, Gitga'at First Nation, Hartley Bay, BC
- 10,000+ hours on the water
- 360+ sailors trained since 2017
- Sailing regions: Sea of Cortez, Pacific Northwest BC, Greece, Croatia, BVI, Thailand, Bahamas, and more

## What MOS Offers

- Sailing Certification: 7-day liveaboard Cruise-and-Learn in Beautiful BC or Sea of Cortez (La Paz). NauticEd Bareboat Master and Catamaran Endorsement. Internationally recognised SLC licence included.
- Charter Brokerage: Bareboat and crewed charters across 42+ global destinations — BVI, Greece, Croatia, Sea of Cortez, Tahiti, Thailand, Turkey, and more. No broker fee to the client.
- On-Boat Mentorship: Private sailing coaching aboard the client's own vessel. Sessions in La Paz and Vancouver BC. Docking, passages, anchoring, offshore readiness.
- Community & Gear: MOS Sailing Community (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube). MOS Orca Series sailing gear — paddleboards, caps, travel mugs, hydration gear.

## Primary Locations

- La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico — Sea of Cortez (winter base)
- Vancouver, BC, Canada — Pacific Northwest (summer base)

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://myownsailboat.com
- Training & Certification: https://myownsailboat.com/training
- Sailing Charter Broker: https://myownsailboat.com/charters
- On-Boat Mentorship: https://myownsailboat.com/mentorship
- MOS Community: https://myownsailboat.com/community
- Sailing Gear: https://myownsailboat.com/gear
- FAQ: https://myownsailboat.com/faq
- About Captain Mike: https://myownsailboat.com/about

## Contact

Email: info@myownsailboat.com
WhatsApp: +1 604 600 4799
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myownsailboat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AzJYNVajX/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myownsailboat
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myownsailboat