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Independent Boat Captain | Sailing Instructor | Scuba Instructor | First Aid Instructor
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Hi there!
I am Coach Javan and I am your Sailing and Scuba Instructor. I love teaching people how to sail. The best part is that you get to spend a week on the water and you get the added bonus of getting your sea-legs!
My sailing journey began on an Optimist at the tender age of 6 in Road Harbour. For the next decade, we (my fellow sailors and I) competed in a dozen regattas every year. Over the years, more than a dozen sailing instructors volunteered and poured into us to ensure that we would have the opportunity to become professional sailors. Our last regatta sailboat was a IC24 (a modified J/24). It was fun sailboat to dock and depart under sail. I continue to enjoy living on Tortola and working as a private instructor at any charter company in The British Virgin Islands - The Sailing Capital of the WorldTM. I love the nautical lifestyle and nurturing new sailors.
It's true that sailing a large boat can be stressful - it is actually super rewarding once you master it. Once you achieve mastery, you will be able to sail around and explore like no one else can. That is why I love teaching sailing classes: I help people gain confidence whilst having fun!
If you would like to learn more about our Sailing (NauticEd & American Sailing) or SCUBA (PSS & PADI) Courses, please feel free to reach out!
I look forward to welcoming you to The British Virgin Islands - Sailing Capital of the WorldTM.
Recent Reviews
I was in Croatia last 2 weeks … saw some bad- ass sail boats … smiled to myself looking at all the lines .. I will never look at another sailboat the same after our week together. M.B. August 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better captain on our family vacation. Thank you or being flexible our itinerary. A.W. January 2025
We couldn’t have asked for better instruction on our family vacation. Thank you or being flexible our itinerary. M.R. December 2024
We couldn’t have asked for a better trip and instruction. We more than appreciate the flexibility. J.B. December 2024
You give very good instructions. I think I found the best instructor for me. D.V. October 2024
Dad, you found the best instructor. He is very patient. L.D. December 2023
Javan made our trip very easy and enjoyable. B.W. December 2023
Very fun trip! Learned a lot! S.P. November 2023
Best vacation of my life! R.R. October 2023
Thank you for the excellent instruction and assistance! When I docked in a slip at The Bitter End YC the gents there couldn't believe I had never handled a catamaran just a few days before, all due to your teaching. H.T. March 2023
Muchas muchas gracias for a great week 💛 One step at a time on the boat to get more out of my head and become the confident, more fearless, assertive boss lady I am in the rest of my life. I can guarantee I’ll be closer to that Michelle next time we meet! 😎 M.G. November 2022
I personally wanted to say how much I appreciate your skills and heart. You are a true gentleman and a great captain. C.T. May 2022
Javan was part of our family for 8 magical days cruising, snorkeling, dining, and general touring of the BVIs. He was professional, courteous, effective, and congenial in satisfying our many requests for the ideal mooring locations, meal reservations, and visiting “the right locations”. We would ask him to Captain / guide us on our next BVI charter. J.M. April 2022
Our Offerings
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Scuba Reservations
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Spa Reservations
Certifications
Sailing
United States Coast Guard 100-Ton Master (Near Coastal) w/ Sailing and Towing Endorsements
Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Certificate (STCW)
NauticEd Instructor (Nautical Education)
American Sailing Instructor (ASA)
SCUBA
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PSS Instructor
First Aid
EFR Instructor