Sailing Captain, instructor, and guide;
based in Los Angeles
Sailing Captain, instructor, and guide;
based in Los Angeles
Captain Stephen
Bio
Captain Stephen grew up sailing on Lake George in the heart of New York's Adirondack Park. After earning a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University, he worked as deckhand aboard a schooner in the Caribbean, then first-mated on Nantucket Island. He earned his 100 Ton US Coast Guard License in New York City, teaching sailing with the Manhattan Yacht Club, and skippering bareboat charters boats in the Virgin Islands. He received advanced training as a Wilderness First Responder and EMT in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He now operates pleasure vessels and teaches sailing in Southern California.
Private sailing lessons: curated to your goals
Want to be useful on your friends boat? Or perhaps looking to get your own but don't know where to start?
We will create a plan based on your goals with focuses on anchoring, sailing, close-quarters maneuvering, docking, terminology, and knots.
$150/hr
(includes boat rental, cost split by up to 4 persons max.)
Charters: Half day on a 1974 Classic Ketch Yacht
Get together a group of up to 12 friends for a boat day. The vessel is equipped with working plumbing, a sound system, and the freedom to explore and swim the dolphin rich waters of Santa Monica Bay.
$795-$995 (3 or 4 hours, 12 persons max.)
Retreats: Multi-day options available to Catalina Island and abroad
Looking to travel in a new way?
Explore the coastlines of the world from La Paz to Sardinia
(prices and occupancy vary based on location, meal plan, and boat size)
Portrait and candid photography
(included with charters and lessons)
Reviews
"We had a group of 11 on this boat, and had an awesome time with Captain Stephen. He brought his camera aboard and took some great pics of the group, and was super accommodating all the way through. The boat is rad- our group fit perfectly on it (not too crowded), and we had fun eating lunch, sailing, and swimming in the water. We'll definitely be back!" - Victoria, June 2023
"From start to finish our group had an amazing time. Dock parking was super convenient to the boat. Captain Stephen was super responsive and informative before our trip. On the day of the trip Stephen was super chill and accommodating for all our needs. Swimming in the ocean was definitely the highlight of our day. It was the hottest day in LA, but on the water the temperature was perfect. We will def book this boat again in the future. Highly recommend Stephen as a captain. Best boat vibes to date." - Lauren, September 2022
"Captain Stephen is the man. Definitely recommend! Very fun experience, beautiful boat. Tip your captain, folks." - Tyler, April 202
"I held a birthday party with 10 people on this boat and it was perfect. The boat itself is beautiful and had everything we needed to feel comfortable and kick back. They put me in touch with a captain, shoutout captain Stephen! He was very responsible and clear about the rules, made us feel very safe and also made sure we were all comfortable and having a good time. All around wonderful experience." - Timothy, August 2021
"We had a great experience. The communication is great, they are super responsive! We went with captain Stephen, and he was the best! 😊 Thanks for the awesome day." - Fernanda, August 2021
"The boat is gorgeous and Captain Stephen was the BEST. Everyone at the Bachelorette party was a fan of his vibes, his jokes, his photo skills, etc." - Sommer, March 2022
Music Journalism and Writing
Stephen also dabbles in music and writes for The Indy Review: specializing in immersive experiential pieces, album reviews, and artist profiles in a wide range of genres.