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Boat Handling Training

I recently was contact by Cathie. She was feeling less than confident about her ability to command her vessel (power) into and out of her slip. We spent about an hour together performing departures and landings into her slip. We went over the characteristics of her particular boat and how to recognize and control drift,Continue reading “Boat Handling Training”

Veteran’s Boat Parade

It was a thrill to be able to honor our country’s veterans as we participated in the 2024 Veteran’s Boat Parade. We decorated the Sailing Vessel Kraken with the service flags and powered around the parade route. I look forward in participating in future events to honor our nation’s heroes.

Cabo to San Diego – Delivery recap

Consolidated Trip Log – Mostly for me to archive my trip but I’m willing to share: Cabo to San DiegoTravel DayThe day is finally here. (Wednesday, March 15, 23) Michael Roll arrived at my house about 10:30 and after a brief tour of the house we loaded up the car and my wife Belen droveContinue reading “Cabo to San Diego – Delivery recap”

On The Water Training

I had the pleasure of working with Doug and Sheri Sanchiolli. They had expressed concerns of lacking confidence in their comfort level with taking their boat Chateau Relaxo out to the ocean. We worked on checking weather forecasts, boat handling (tacking/gybing), sail handling, compass and gps navigation. I helped them learn about reefing and reinforcedContinue reading “On The Water Training”

Thistle Nationals – Here we come!!!

My daughter, Miranda Poltorak and I (Michael Poltorak) are getting excited to be participating in the 75th Thistle Class Anniversary Race, and the Thistle Nationals. The event will be taking place at the Cleveland Yachting Club beginning on July 31st., 2021. This event is special to me because the last time the Nationals were inContinue reading “Thistle Nationals – Here we come!!!”

Delivery of Sugar Magnolia

Having made a connection with a student looking for instruction on familiarizing herself with her new (to her) Catalina 36 sailboat, I learned that she also needed help with the delivery. We were thrilled to be able to help her out and get the vessel moved from San Pedro to Chula Vista. I arranged forContinue reading “Delivery of Sugar Magnolia”

Docking Training on Triple Threat

I was contacted by a sailor (Lee R.) who had completed a full suite of instruction through ASA. They were somewhat experienced with boats in the 30 to 40 foot range, but remained a bit unsure of themselves with regards to their docking ability. After doing a little bit discovery about their learning objective, weContinue reading “Docking Training on Triple Threat”

New Client!!!

I was thrilled to work with Tamara Krimstock of South Coast Yachts yesterday. With short notice I was contacted to help her and her client with an On-the-water photo shoot. I was hired to captain the vessel. We went out and set sails, including a brand new asymmetrical Spinnaker. We had a photographer aboard andContinue reading “New Client!!!”