Daniel VanWinkle, Ph.D.

Dan has sailed for 40 years.  His early years were spent rebuilding wooden boats (Penquins and Lightnings) and sailing on inland lakes in the Midwest. After college, he served as lieutenant aboard ship in the U.S. Navy.  During a career in 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 is a USCG Auxiliary Master Instructor. 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 with sail/auxiliary endorsement, a Marine Radio Operator’s Permit and four levels of ASA instructor certification.   Dan owns a Cape Dory 25D and enjoys coastal cruising and sailing on Barnegat Bay and along the New Jersey coast. He teaches at our basic level on Chesapeake Bay.

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