Peter Isler

Peter Isler

Internationally renowned sailor, co-founder of Marine Weather University, motivational speaker and author, Peter Isler has parlayed his love of sailing into a career.

Lisa Downey

Lisa Downey

A certified instructor and instructor trainer, Lisa has been coaching racing and team racing for decades.  A veteran of the J22 and J24 circuit, Lisa has raced the Rolex Women’s Keelboat Championship as skipper and crew.

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Bill Gladstone

Bill is the Director of North U and author of the North U Racing Trim, North U Racing Tactics, and North U Cruising and Seamanship books and discs.  In addition, Bill is a collaborator in the creation of the Rules and Match Racing programs and materials. 

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Dobbs Davis

Dobbs Davis

As a sail trimmer, tactician, and navigator with over 20 years’ experience and many championship titles to his credit, Dobbs has competed in nearly every major offshore race and inshore regatta in the US and around the world on everything from small keelboats to offshore one-designs to America’s Cup yachts to Maxis.

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Dave Franzel

Dave Franzel

A veteran coach and champion racer, Dave Franzel founded the Boston Sailing Center in 1977.  Through coaching, clinics and seminars, he has helped thousands of people become better sailors and racers.

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