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RYA Yachtmaster Instructor & RYA Shorebased Navigation Instructor What would I bring onboard?

Sailing experience… in brief

* 15 years
* 15.000 nautical miles (mostly tidal)
* Atlantic Ocean crossing experience (ARC+ 2017)
* RYA Cruising Instructor Certificate (about 50 RYA sailing courses delivered in 3 seasons)
* RYA Shorebased Navigation Instructor Certificate
* RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence (commercially endorsed)
* RYA GMDSS Short Range
* RYA Diesel Engine Mainte

nance
* ENG1 Medical Certificate
* Lev2 Food Hygiene
* STCW Basic Safety Training:
- Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques;
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting;
- Elementary First Aid;
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities;
- Proficiency in Security Awareness. My passion for sailing, a bit of Italian taste (Moka coffee & pasta are always granted if I’m on board), and all the knowledge and skills I’ve developed in my previous career path:

* Marketing, Communication, Advertising, Social Media: 11 years in Advertising Agencies. Last office job as Manager for Facebook Advertising Platform.
* People Management: Direct report for 10-16 people team in PayPal & Accenture.
* Project Management: Years of field experience and a PMP certificate.
* Freelancing Writing: Articles on sailing magazines (Yachting World, etc.)

05/12/2025

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my boutique tour business: Testaccio Uncovered!

I'll be guiding intimate groups (maximum 4 people) through Rome's authentic heart—the historic Testaccio neighborhood—far from the crowded tourist trails. These tours will be available during the months I take a break from my sailing life to spend time home in Rome.

Know someone visiting Rome? Send them my way! I promise an unforgettable experience filled with hidden history, local cuisine, and stories you won't find in any guidebook.

Your support in sharing my new venture would mean the world to me. Follow along for a taste of Rome's authentic soul:

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/testacciouncovered/
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testacciouncovered/

Ready to book a Testaccio Uncovered tour?
📱 +39 348 5627975 (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)
📧 [email protected]

You can currently find my tour on GetYourGuide as Testaccio Uncovered. Coming soon to Airbnb and TripAdvisor under the same name!

https://www.getyourguide.com/rome-l33/testaccio-uncovered-5-hour-walking-tour-max-4-guests-t1150742

12/09/2025

Last week of the season as an instructor — time to say goodbye to my beloved North Ionian Sea and head back to Rome!

A big thank you to everyone in Corfu who has welcomed me so warmly.

And last but not least, congratulations to Dawn, Deb, Alan, and Steve for successfully completing their Competent Crew course!

06/09/2025

Congratulations to Rebecca, Ben, Gavin, and James on achieving their Day Skipper qualification!

A special shout-out to the first three for completing an intense two-week combined course — and for putting up with my company the whole time! 🙂

29/08/2025

It’s been a fantastic week delivering another Competent Crew course, sailing around Petriti, Mongonissi, Gaios, Antipaxos and Mandraki in Corfu Town.

Congratulations to Rebecca, Alice, Ben, and Gavin on achieving their Competent Crew qualification!
Fair winds to Alice as she sets off this weekend, and the very best of luck to Ben, Gavin, and Rebecca as they continue on to their Day Skipper course next week.

23/08/2025

Second week of our combined two-week Competent Crew + Day Skipper course.

What a fantastic week on the water, capped off by two incredible days of sailing around the Kassiopi area with steady 18–22 knot winds!

Huge congratulations to John and Harvey on earning their Day Skipper certificates, and a big thanks to Jude for supporting them as an excellent Competent Crew.

15/08/2025

First of a combined two weeks Competent Crew + Day Skipper course.

A great week with some extra stops on the way I did not cover for 4 years: Nikolaos island close to Sivota, Mongonissi, Roda bay in Antipaxos, Blue Caves in Paxos, Gaios, Lakka… all my favourites in one single week!

Moreover I had the pleasure to meet Paul, one of my July students, being the skipper for his lovely family in a Sailing Holidays flotilla!

Well done to John, Harvey and Jude for their Competent Crew certificates!

09/08/2025

Fantastic week on the water with Ekatharine, Hussein, and George!
Well done to everyone for earning your Competent Crew certification, and best of luck with your Day Skipper next week!

03/08/2025

Week 8 of Training Complete!
Another fantastic week wrapped up—breezy afternoons made for ideal sailing conditions, and the sunshine gave us every excuse to enjoy the Ionian waters.

A big congratulations to Liam and Malcolm on earning their Day Skipper certificates!
Wishing you fair wind and following seas! !

25/07/2025

What an incredible, all-female, chilled-out week on the water!
Huge congratulations to Elaine and Harriet on earning their Competent
Crew certificates — well deserved!
And a big thank you once again for such a fantastic and memorable week at sea!

19/07/2025

Another incredible week of training on the water!

Huge congratulations to Alexandra on earning her Day Skipper license—a fantastic achievement! And hats off to Natalia, Raphael, and Jona for completing their Competent Crew certificates—well done!

Thank you all for the energy, enthusiasm, and great company. Wishing you fair winds and following seas on all your sailing adventures!

16/07/2025

Sunset is always perfect in Sagiada!

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http://www.becomingyachtmaster.com/

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