Instructor
Originally from Nebraska, Gene discovered a passion for sailing while building a successful career leading global sales and business development teams. Over the past 20 years, he has extensively sailed the San Francisco Bay. As an ASA Certified Sailing Instructor and USCG Licensed Captain, Gene focuses on helping students develop the skills, confidence, and teamwork required to become capable sailors, effective leaders, and responsible captains.
With a professional background rooted in team building and leadership, he approaches instruction with a belief that success stems from clear communication, trust, accountability, and calm execution under changing conditions. Gene's teaching style combines patience, encouragement, and hands-on coaching to create a positive learning environment both on the water and in the classroom.
Dedicated to helping others grow and build self-reliance, he views sailing as a unique opportunity to develop technical competency, sound decision-making, and the self-esteem that comes from meeting new challenges and working successfully as a team.
Sailing Certifications: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), 104 (Bareboat Cruising), 105 (Coastal Navigation), 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), 118 (Docking Endorsement)
Instructor Qualifications: ASA IQC 201, 203, 204, 218
USCG MMC Captain’s Credentials: 50 Ton Inland, OUVG Near Coastal, Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement, Towing Endorsement
