SEAMANSHIP TRAINING WITH CAPTAIN MIKE

Seamanship Training With Captain Mike

Training that focuses on clear decisions, calm reactions, and real understanding.
You learn in a cruise-and-learn environment that builds confidence through real conditions.

WHAT YOU LEARN WITH ME

You learn seamanship through hands-on practice and clear explanation.

Skills you develop:
• Weather awareness
• Navigation and route planning
• Taking control of the boat
• Docking and slow-speed handling
• Anchoring
• Scientific principles: how things move and respond around you
• Preparation and checklists
• Situational awareness
• Clear, confident decision-making

Everything is taught in real conditions, at a calm pace.

HOW MY TRAINING WORKS

Training starts with a solid foundation — then we build

real seamanship on the water.I teach in real conditions.

The environment shapes every lesson.

What you can expect:
• A relaxed learning environment
• Time to understand each skill
• Space to make mistakes safely
• Step-by-step progress
• Real scenarios, not simulations
• Techniques that work anywhere in the world

Your progress is supported by NauticEd’s online courses,

which integrate seamlessly with how I teach.

“I teach in real conditions. The environment shapes every lesson.”

ONLINE COURSES INCLUDED

Your training includes NauticEd’s online courses,

which prepare you for the practical work we do together on the water.

You have access to:
• Bareboat Master
• Bareboat Master with Catamaran Endorsement

These courses cover the theory and knowledge required for safe,

confident chartering worldwide.

You complete the online portion at your pace.
I guide you through the practical skills that bring it all together.

Together, they form a complete seamanship path — clear, simple, and internationally recognized.

TRAINING PATH

Your seamanship path is simple and clear.

Step 1 — Start With Two Free Lessons
• Basic Sail Trim
• Navigation Rules

Step 2 — Complete Your Online Courses
• Bareboat Master
• Bareboat Master + Catamaran Endorsement

These courses give you the foundation.
I guide you through the real-conditions skills that bring everything together.

Step 3 — Train With Me
Hands-on seamanship in BC or the Sea of Cortez.

Step 4 — Earn Your SLC (Optional)
NauticEd’s international Sailing License and Certification.
I assess your on-water skills.

Step 5 — Explore the World
Guided access to 42+ global destinations.

Step 6 — Join the MOS Family
Ongoing support for future trips and flotillas.

REVIEWS FROM TRAINING

“Mike created a learning environment where everything made sense. I understood the ‘why’ behind each step.”
— Conaf Flair

“It was the most comfortable I’ve ever felt learning something new. I never felt rushed or overwhelmed.”
— Jaymie Friesen

“Every part of the course was clear and practical. I came away with real skills I can trust.”
— Tracy Sarich

“I felt supported the entire time. Mike stayed patient and steady no matter what we were working on.”
— Beth Nelson

“Understanding weather, routes, and decisions became simple. Mike kept everything easy to follow.”
— Sup Johan

“The confidence I gained stayed with me long after the trip. I know I can handle more now.”
— Amanda Schubert

“Mike’s guidance continues even after training. I always know I can check in when I need advice.”
— John House

WHERE I TRAIN

Sea of Cortez
Calm, marine-rich, and ideal for real practice.

Beautiful BC
Quiet inlets, steady conditions, and a coastline worth exploring.

BOOK YOUR TRAINING

Start Your Seamanship Training

Begin with a calm, clear approach that builds real understanding.
I guide you step by step, from your first lesson to your first adventure.

INTERNATIONAL SAILING LICENSE (SLC)

As part of your training, you have the option to complete NauticEd’s SLC — Sailing License and Certification.

This is an internationally accepted sailing license that supports global chartering.
It verifies:

• Knowledge
• Practical skills
• On-water competence

I guide you through the on-water part.
NauticEd provides the certification pathway.

The SLC is recognized by charter companies in Europe, the Med, and many other regions.