Sailing instructors

Colleen Bennett: A student favorite, great teaching style honed from experience teaching both flying and sailing.

Jon Copper: Jon is the get-on-the-boat-and-go instuctor, and an expert sail racer. Unfortunately Jon only fills in when we can talk him into it.

Leslie Heimer: Leslie is taking the Coastal Navigation class to new waters this year, and helping with the off-season sailing classes.

Steve Huserik: Instructor. Veteran sailor, gets great reviews from his students, sometimes forgets when class is over, sails on into the night! Contact steve@portlandsailing.com about rentals.

Cliff Mason: Instructor; honed his reefing skills sailing in The Gorge; teaching on Sundays since 1995. Talk to Cliff about our big boat and saltwater classes.

John Schroeder: Instructor; the most veteran of the crew. A true salty sailor and great mate! Coast Guard licensed since I don't know when.