Greg Allen Sailing Experience:
Instructor
Narragansett Sailing School, Rhode Island, 2017
• Conducted ASA 101, 103, 104, 114, and 118 courses
• Delivered comprehensive sailing instruction to students of varying skill levels
Charter Captain/Instructor
Narragansett Sailing School and Charters
• Captained three to seven-day charters on various sailboats
• Sailboat models: Bristol 41, Lagoon 450, Ericsson 38, and Hunter 38
• Navigated to destinations such as Block Island, Bristol, Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, and Nantucket
Founder and Operator of spiritSAIL/Boston Sailing Meetup
• Conducted charters on various sailboat models
• Organized sailing excursions to the British Virgin Islands, Grenada/Carriacou, Antigua, Martinique, and St. Martin
Courageous Sailing Center, Cruising for Teens, 2005
• Provided sailing instruction to teenage participants in a structured program
• Program Director and Lead Instructor of Work to Sail, 2006
• Managed program operations and led a team of instructors.
• Developed curriculum and ensured high-quality instruction delivery
Coastal Cruising
• Extensive experience cruising from Boston Harbor to various locations
• Sailing passionately for twenty-five years
• Former owner of "Azzurra" – Jean Finot designed Comar Comet 910 Plus (30ft)
• Cruising Member for over ten years at the Boston Sailing Center (J30, C&C33, and 34)
Offshore Experience
• Completed offshore voyages on various sailboats
• Notable voyages include Charleston, S.C. to Norfolk, VA; Hawaii to Los Angeles; Bermuda to Halifax, Nova Scotia; Marion, MA, to Hamilton, Bermuda; Jacksonville, FL, to Abaco, Bahamas
Racing Skipper
• Skipper for seven seasons on a Soling in the BSC spring, summer, and fall series
• Led a J24 team for four seasons in the BSC Frostbite Series
• Notable regatta highlights include Flip-Flop Regatta, Match Racing Frostbite Series, and Spring Regatta
Certifications:
• ASA Professional Instructor Certification (Instructor # 2016013039)
• Instructor Ratings: 201, 203, 204, 205, 214, 218
• International Proficiency Certificate
• World Cruising Survival at Sea
• Basic First Aid/CPR/AED
• USCG Captain's License Course – Atlantic Captain's Academy
Skills:
• Exceptional sailing skills and extensive knowledge of various sailboat models
• Strong instructional abilities, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learners' needs
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in navigation, chart reading, and coastal cruising
• Proven expertise in organizing and managing sailing excursions
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious approach
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in challenging situations
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