Daniel VanWinkle, Ph.D.

Dan has sailed for 40 years.  His early years were spent rebuilding wooden boats and sailing on inland lakes in the Midwest.  After college, he served as lieutenant aboard ships in the U.S. Navy.  During a career in the agricultural research, he remained active in sailing by teaching USCG Auxiliary sailing and coastal navigation courses, serving as captain/instructor in his company’s sailing club, and chartering on the Chesapeake.  He holds the USCG Auxiliary Master Instructor Certificate.  Offshore sailing includes trips as crew/navigator to Bermuda, the Dry Tortugas, and the Bahamas on boats from 24 to 100 ft.  Dan currently holds a USCG 100Ton, near coastal license, a Marine Radio Operator’s Permit and four levels of ASA instructor certification.  He teaches our basic level courses.  Dan currently owns a Cape Dory 25D sailboat and enjoys coastal cruising and sailing on Barnegat Bay, NJ and along the NJ coast.

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