Tanja Koster - Captain
Tanja's on the water experience began at the age of two and has expanded to serving owners of power and sailing yachts world-wide to realize their cruising goals. She has completed a circumnavigation of the world logging over 55,071nm offshore, and holds a 100 ton US Coast Guard Master's license.
Tanja has focused on empowering people on and off the water for over 34 years. As a certified mentor, with a master's degree in education, and a US Sailing Instructor, she has a special talent for identifying each person's skills and gradually supporting their growth one step at a time. Her proactive approach focuses on identifying and using individual strengths to turn challenges into successes.
Tanja is fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan. .
Robert Barrett - Systems Engineer and Remote Consultant
Robert's vast knowledge of boat system’s maintenance and repair has developed over a life-time working on different diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and power generating equipment. His professional experience includes twelve and a half years in the Air Force as a 7th level hydraulics, engine, airframe and power plant expert, lead mechanic for Martin Marietta, and road machinist for the Union Pacific as a Journeyman Mechanic.
Helping you to help yourself, Robert coaches people, in person and remotely, to use all their senses to diagnose and resolve
on-board system challenges. Building confidence in what your hands and eyes are leading into, he supports as much or as little as you desire.
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Being safe is paramount,” Robert explains, “You don’t get a second chance to be safe.”