From Certified to Confident

A Structured Path to Charter Confidence

Become a Confident Charter Skipper

You’ve got the qualifications. This course builds real-world skipper confidence to plan, decide, and lead a charter — calmly and professionally.

  • Charter-ready decision frameworks

  • Leadership & crew management

  • Docking strategy & risk management

  • Structured path from certified → confident

Taught by Alex Fajardo — ASA Instructor • USCG Captain • Former RYA Yachtmaster Instructor • Years of Real-World Charter Instruction

The “Qualified but Not Confident” Gap

Many sailors complete certifications… then hesitate when it’s time to be skipper.

  • Docking with crosswind and audience

  • Crew expecting direction

  • Weather decisions under pressure

  • Charter check-in stress

  • Responsibility weight

This course closes that gap.

After This Course, You’ll Be Ready To:

  • Plan a full charter week with confidence

  • Make calm go/no-go decisions

  • Brief and lead your crew effectively

  • Approach docking with a structured plan

  • Manage risk without overreacting

  • Walk into charter check-in prepared

How the Course Works

Phase 1 — Video Modules

Learn structured skipper thinking at your own pace.

  • Charter planning system

  • Decision-making tools

  • Leadership frameworks

  • Docking strategy breakdown

  • Risk management principles

Phase 2 — Live Cohort Sessions

Practice real scenarios and build decision confidence.

  • Charter plan reviews

  • Q&A on your trips

  • Docking case studies

Phase 3 — Optional Sailing Week

Apply everything on the water (optional).
Accelerated real-world confidence building.

This Is For You If:

  • You’ve completed ASA / RYA or similar training

  • You can sail, but hesitate to skipper

  • You’re planning to charter in Greece, Caribbean, Med, Belize

  • You want less stress and better decisions

What’s Included

  • Structured video curriculum

  • Live cohort sessions + replays

  • Skipper planning templates

  • Docking strategy framework

  • Charter readiness checklists

  • Optional sailing week details

FAQ

• Do I need advanced sailing skills?

No,

• Is the sailing week required?

No

• Are live sessions mandatory?

Yes,

• When does it start?

Dates

• What if I’m rusty?

No problemo

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