Pathways
NauticEd pathways
- Crew and crewmember foundations
- Catamaran certification
- Bareboat and SLC
- Offshore sailing and passage preparation
Skills for real life aboard, not just a certificate.
Sailing instruction
Sailing instruction for people who want the lifestyle — not just the certificate
Learn to sail and get NauticEd certified with an instructor living the cruising life aboard a Leopard 45 — 16,000+ nm under the keel.
- 16,000+ nm
- Leopard 45
- NauticEd Level V + PADI
Who this is for
Who this is for
- Aspiring cruisers ready to move beyond someday.
- New catamaran owners who want a practical reality check.
- Families building skills together.
- Sailors who want confidence for charters, passages, and life aboard.
Difference
What makes this different
Real weather. Real systems. Real decisions.
Dave teaches from the deck of the lifestyle you're aiming for — calm, practical, and honest about what matters when you're away from the marina comfort blanket.
Skills that travel with you when the charter ends and the dream gets serious.
How to start
Begin on NauticEd. Then talk to us.
Primary path: start a certification conversation with Dave on NauticEd. If you have questions about fit, timing, or what to study first, write us.
Training platform
Sailing training is performed on our 2021 Leopard 45 — home, classroom, and the miles themselves.
Dave's NauticEd profileNext step
Ready to learn the lifestyle — not just collect a card?
Get certified with Dave on NauticEd, or send a note about where you are in the dream.