Spinnaker Instructors

bob diamond

Bob has been sailing professionally and teaching at Spinnaker Sailing since 1984. He likes everything about working at Spinnaker Sailing except the commute on 101. His favorite part is organizing and leading overseas flotilla charter trips. He’s been doing several trips a year since 1986. He also likes to do aerobatic flying, photography, stargazing, and scuba diving.

qualifications

  • Head Instructor for Spinnaker Sailing 
  • 100 Ton Coast Guard Masters License
  • ASA Certified Instructor in Basic Small Boat Sailing, Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising Coastal Navigation, Bareboat Charter, and Advanced Coastal Cruising
  • US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor
  • ASA Instructor Evaluator
  • Flotilla Leader
  • California Teaching Credential 
  • Private Pilot
  • Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
  • Scuba Diver
  • Advanced Amateur Radio License