Skippers, instructors and the dock office: the crew who get you out on the water and back again.
The crew
Every skipper at Tiller also teaches, and everyone in the dock office has sailed the Bay.
Commodore
Sailing from Pier 6 since 1994
Runs the committee and still crews on Kestrel every Friday.
Head of the sailing school
12 seasons, 1,200 students
Teaches First Sail and runs the launch on most Fridays.
Harbor master
On the pier since 2011
Berths, fuel, haul-out and anything with a rope on it.
PN
Racing secretary
Skipper member since 2023
Sets Friday's course and keeps the results board.
Before anyone takes you out
Every instructor is certified to teach the level they teach.
Renewed every spring, with a practical day on the water.
Every charter skipper holds a captain's license for paying guests.
A season of crewing at Tiller before anyone skippers a charter.
Work on Pier 6
We hire each winter for the season ahead. Members and sailing school graduates come first, but anyone who loves the water is welcome to write.
Lines, fuel and a hand onto the boats; weekends a must.
Seasonal, April to October
US Sailing level 1 or ready to train for it.
Seasonal, May to October
Galley and guests on the long lunch and the full day.
Part time, June to September
