​Our principal surveyor, Kevin Tear is originally from the UK and has been in, on or around the water for much of his life.  He is a Chapman trained marine surveyor and an ABYC certified standards advisor with strong engineering, mechanical and rigging skills. He has been the captain on many different types of sail and power yachts from 30’ to 150’ and has over 100,000NM.  Kev has a love for teaching and sharing knowledge and is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor for both sail and motor, cruising throughout the world has thrown up every different kind of challenge you can imagine on the water.

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Originally hailing from Montana, Val left the states at a young age in search of the ocean. She has a proven track record in resort, yacht and restaurant management world-wide. She is also an HABC Level 4 Food Safety consultant, trainer and author, as well as an RYA Yachtmaster.

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We have cruised all over the Caribbean, Atlantic, Med and Indo Pacific, and have commercially run power and sail charter yachts as well as superyachts as a couple for decades. Together we mentor couples to get your confidence levels to where they need to be for a continued safe and enjoyable sailing lifestyle..

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We are not there for you just online after you set sail!