SailorMD1, LLC
A.S.A. Compliant Sailboat Training and
General Seamanship Skill Building
About SailorMD1,LLC
SailorMD1, LLC is an A.S.A. (American Sailing Association) compliant training and recreational marine services company founded by Captain Bill. He is an A.S.A. Advanced Coastal Cruising, Docking, and Catamaran Instructor. He holds merchant marine accreditation as a 25-ton Master Coast Guard Captain, near coastal. Captain Bill is a lifelong sailing instructor who was a paid trainer beginning as a 19-year-old at summer camp. Captain Bill’s work background also consists of extensive teaching and training experience. With over 20,000 sea miles of experience across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. He has a broad variety of sailing experience.
Captain Bill’s primary interest is to educate and train people to participate in the great sport of sailing. And, to provide enjoyable, quality instruction for students to pass A.S.A. certifications.
While our training conforms to ASA standards, SailorMD1 is not a chartered ASA school. Therefore, we can offer personalized instruction develop or refresh your “Skipper” skill set; however, not issue an ASA certification sticker. Whether you’re pursuing skipper certification, seeking to enhance your sailing abilities, or planning your next maritime adventure, SailorMD1, LLC delivers professional, comprehensive training grounded in real-world experience and proven methodologies.
Our Services
Skipper Training
Comprehensive sailboat training conforming to ASA standards, including basic ASA 101/103 and 104 bareboat courses. Multiday, overnight training for ASA 104, 105, & 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising instruction is available.
Develop the skills and knowledge required to safely command a sailboat and earn your skipper certification at a charter school.
Catamaran Training
Specialized instruction in catamaran sailing techniques and operations. Learn the unique handling characteristics and advantages of multihull vessels from a certified ASA 114 Catamaran Instructor with extensive catamaran experience.
Trip Planning & On-Board Consultation
Expert guidance for planning your sailing adventures and on-board consultation during your voyage. Benefit from decades of cruising experience across multiple continents to ensure safe, enjoyable, and well-organized maritime journeys. Tutoring is available to pass ASA 105, Coastal Navigation. Captain Bill is a certified instructor for ASA 105.
Contact Us
Area water way service to the Upper Chesapeake Bay Maryland (the MD, in SailorMD1), the Potomac River: Upper Basin Alexandria to Washington DC. And, the Lower Chesapeake Bay as South as the Solomon Isl. and Eastern Shore, Bay side only.
