Pathways
NauticEd pathways
- Crew foundations
- Catamaran
- Bareboat/SLC
- Offshore/passage prep
Skills for the cruising life, not just a certificate.
Sailing instruction
Sailing instruction for the lifestyle — not just the card.
Get NauticEd certified with an instructor who lives aboard a Leopard 45 and has sailed more than 16,000 nautical miles as a family, across both our boats. The classroom is the boat. The homework is real weather.
- 16,000+ nm · As a family, both boats
- Leopard 45
- NauticEd Level V + PADI
Who this is for
Who this is for
- People done with someday.
- New catamaran owners who want a reality check.
- Families learning together.
- Sailors who need confidence after charter.
Difference
What makes this different
Dave teaches the way he cruises: calm, practical, and honest about what matters away from dock power.
Skills that travel with you when the charter ends and the dream gets serious.
How to start
Start with NauticEd. Or ask which path fits.
Get certified with Dave on NauticEd. If you want help choosing a pathway, write Dave@sailinglifewarriors.com.
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 life, not just collect the certificate?
Get certified with Dave on NauticEd, or send a note about where you are in the dream.