A sailing enthusiast for many years, and a graduate of the CYA "Learn to Cruise Program" he knows what it's like being a student! His emphasis is on providing an environment that's safe, interesting, and fun for his students.

Born in Toronto, Eric moved to Nova Scotia in 1974 and currently resides in Western Shore (between Chester and Mahone Bay).

Starting with white sail levels in the mid-eighties ,and a series of boats from 4.8 meter daysailor to 17, 24, 28 and now 33 foot cruising boats he continued to expand his cruising horizons.

Extensive coastal and offshore cruising of the Maritime provinces, New England, Inter-coastal Waterway, combined with blue water passages to Bermuda and the Caribbean have provided extensive experience, and added to his conviction that the skills and training acquired from CYA training are essential.

When the opportunity came to pursue a new career, Eric decided to become certified as a CYA instructor, open this school, and combine his love of sailing with the opportunity to teach others to do so.

He's looking forward to sailing with you, and showing you the beauty of Mahone Bay ,and Nova Scotia's "South Shore" which he thinks can only be seen properly from the deck of a cruising sailboat!

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