Portland Sailing Center's Instructors
Nigel Dickens, instructor. Nigel comes to us with a life of sailing experience, most recently teaching on the challenging waters of San Francisco Bay. Coast Guard licensed, ASA certified.
Bruce Faling, instructor. Commutes from Astoria, gets great reviews from students. Bruce has a degree in Vessel Operations and a list of Coast Guard credentials as long as your arm and is our star navigation instuctor. Also ASA Certified.
Steve Huserik, instructor. Veteran sailor, patient and kind instructor. Gets great reviews from his students, sometimes forgets when class is over, sails on into the night!
Cliff Mason, instructor. Honed his reefing skills sailing in The Gorge; teaching on Sundays since 1995. Talk to Cliff about our big boat and saltwater classes. Coast Guard licensed, ASA certified.
John Schroeder, instructor. The most veteran of the crew. A true salty sailor and great mate! Coast Guard licensed since I don't know when.
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