All our skippers are RYA qualified instructors. We feel that great instructors make a big difference in learning, retention and fun.
Our instructors have been sailing for years in many locations, waters and environments. This experience provides a wealth of knowledge far beyond the average instructor. More importantly our instructors love sailing and love sharing their passion with you.
We have very high standards for our instructors and only continue working with the best, and our instructors participate in regular, structured staff training to ensure they are up to date with changes and continue to work to a high standard.
Keith Charlton
After leaving corporate life back in the UK, where he had a hectic work schedule within the oil business, Keith turned his passion for sailing into his life.
Keith is one of the founding members of Endeavour Sailing and our Chief Instructor. He is also the RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, and has been instructing for many years.
He has been sailing for over 40 years (although he will not admit it) with a vast amount of racing and cruising.
Keith sets high standards and thus ensures that the yachtmaster candidates are well prepared for their exams before.
But beware of the Geordie accent!
 Alan Bishop
Alan is one of our cruising instructors.
Ex military, Army and RAF, having served in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, Belize, Northern Ireland & Germany, where he flew helicopters and trained others. This experience ensures Alan is well prepared, calm and patient.
With many miles cruising under his belt, Caribbean, Cape Verdes & Canaries has given Alan a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Alan is well respected and crews love him and he has a never ending supply of witty one liners. Feedback for Alan is fantastic and very positive
But beware of the bandy legs!
 Stephanie Charlton
Stephanie also left the corporate life behind. As a Regional Business Manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry and previous to that a Trainer, she has a wealth of knowledge on organising, people management and development, which she brings to her current role as School Principle. Along with Keith, Stephanie is driven in turning their dream into a success
Stephanie as the school principle, and has set standards for staff training, far above those of other sailing schools, to ensure excellent instruction.
As a RYA Cruising Instructor, RYA Yachtmaster Theory Instructor, RYA First Aid and RYA VHF Instructor, Stephanie plays an active role in the instruction as well as running the school.
Colin Irving
Colin has a left a career in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry, and brings with him extensive experience in management and training.
Colin is a fitness fanatic and regularly competes in Triathlons and marathons, raising over £20,000 for charity. He has also ran across the Sahara desert! On top of this he enjoys squash, teaching Karate (1st Dan) and golf.
In between all his other activities Colin has managed a substantial amount of sailing, in cruising, racing and deliveries. As one of our cruising Instructors he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is always positive, enthusiastic and personable.
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