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Sailing 28 years
Racing 12 years
Extensive offshore experience in Bering Sea, Caribbean Sea, Central/North/South Pacific, Atlantic Oceans
Delivered 17 yachts, three in transoceanic voyages.
Logged over 34,000 NM
American Sailing Association certified instructor
USCG 100T Master upgrade in progress
US Sailing Member
Certified Rescue SCUBA Diver

Past Schedule

2010 S/V "Adventure" delivery from New Zealand to San Francisco

2008/2009/2010 SFYRA Racing Season, San Francisco Bay

Grand Cayman Island Easter Regatta
2006

Columbia River Racing Series
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Kona - Tahiti
2006

Oahu, Maui, Molokai Charter, skipper
2004, 2005

Maui, Lanai Charter
2004

Bridge-to-Bridge Race, Astoria-Newport
2004, 2005

CYC Oregon Offshore International Race
2003, 2004, 2005

Swiftsure International, Victoria, B.C.
2003, 2004, 2005

Maui, Molokini Charter, skipper
2003

Tortola-St. Maartens teaching charter, crew
2002

Racing

Foredeck, big boats - 10 years

Trim, big boats - 8 years

Pit & Mastman, big boats - 5 years

Helm, big boats - 6 years

All positions, dinghies and small boats (under 65')- 15 years

Singlehanded Santana 22 - 2 years

Charlie Wood
Owner and Director

In his own words, Charlie says,

"Sailing is a way of life. The teamwork, shared responsibility, and mental and physical challenges are as demanding as the benefits are rewarding. Each experience teaches us something new–about sailing, the sea, and often about ourselves as well. I have been blessed to have worked on boats that have not only won prestigious recognition but have challenged me to continue learning and growing my skills. I have had the opportunity to understand how knowledge, preparation and focus give me the courage and capability to make dreams into reality, to sail across oceans, to learn valuable self-reliance in the face of Mother Nature's fickle presentation, and to meet wonderful people who share a common goal: Live life to its fullest, take care of each other and have fun. It is an honor to have worked with such skilled sailors."

More information on Captain Charlie Wood can be found here.