MIKE RICE, OWNER & DIRECTOR
Mike’s enthusiasm, dedication to students and clear subject presentation are inherent traits of a well-seasoned instructor. He is Coast Guard licensed and a certified instructor with the American Sailing Association. Along with his concise presentation of nautical skills, he always includes a boat load of exciting sea stories!
8-TIME ASA OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
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EXCELLENCEMike has been awarded the prestigious American Sailing Association Instructor of the Year award an unprecedented NINE times, in 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2016 and 2017! The Outstanding Instructor of the Year is given to 12 outstanding instructors out of over 3000 licensed by the American Sailing Association (ASA). There are 3 instructors honored in each of 4 regions in the United States. The award is based solely on evaluations sent back anonymously to ASA by students who are completing their certification.
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EXPERIENCEMike has logged over 100,000 nautical miles at sea and has instructed over 10,000 students. He has crewed in the Los Angeles to Tahiti Race. From there he cruised the South Pacific, returning to Los Angeles by way of Hawaii - a three month, 10,000 nautical mile voyage. His sailing background also includes two Honolulu Transpac Races, cruises and offshore classes from Hawaii to the West Coast, races to Mexico, plus numerous Southern California and Puget Sound races and cruises.
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10,000 STUDENTS & 100,000 NAUTICAL MILES
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APPOINTED TO THE ASA STANDARDS COMMITTEE
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SAILING STANDARDSMike was one of ten chosen back in 2007 to join the Standards Committee by ASA Director, Charlie Noble. ASA started this committee to evaluate the standards and professionalism of their sailing programs. The committee meets bi-monthly in a conference call. Together they have helped ASA re-write their textbooks, tests, curriculum, teaching standards and even the new ASA logbook!
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