“Sean’s abilities as a sailor and future ASA instructor was quite obvious to me while Sean was attending the IQC I held in Portland, OR for Passion Yachts Sailing. His sailing technique was very precise and illustrated much knowledge and past experience getting a wind powered vessel through the water. Sean’s teaching technique was thoroughly thought out and illustrated an easy teaching approach for new sailors. Sean Maloney will be a nice asset for any Sailing School he would be involved with. Nice work Sean.”
– Steve Barber – ASA IQC Instructor
“I hired Sean to help me get a new sailboat from Portland to Seattle and give a few lessons along the way. The trip was planned flawlessly and I learned a considerable amount along the way. Sean is one of the most knowledgeable sailors I have met and I would hire him again for any major moves or brushing up on more advanced sailing skills”
– Rodney
“My wife and I are from Montana and had virtually no sailing experience when we signed up for Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising, and Bareboat Cruising on The Sea of Cortez in southern Baja, Mexico. We were lucky enough to have Sean Maloney as our ASA instructor! Our week long course turned out to be one of the best experiences we have had as a couple and we both emerged with the confidence and skills to feel comfortable chartering a boat and setting sail on our own.”
– Damon
“Sean Maloney has taught at GoBajaSailing on several occasions always professional and he has consistently received the best reviews from the students. It comes with great pleasure to recommend Sean to other schools and students that might be interested in learning ASA sailing. Sean is the constant professional and his bilingual abilities has also been an advantage to some of our students.”
– Michael Madlock – Owner-GoBajaSailing
“I have taught and sailed alongside Captain Sean. He is a great sailing instructor, who places emphasis on safety, teamwork and fun. I recommend Captain Sean as a sailing instructor and fellow Captain. He would be an asset to any sailing school or sailing vessel”
– Captain Rodrigo Macaya
“As a new member learning to sail through Oregon Women’s Sailing Association, I have found Sean’s patient instruction style instills confidence. Additionally, while chartering with Sean’s service, my friends and I spent time enjoying his beautiful boat and acquiring greater sailing skill. Sailing with Sean is both informative and stress free.”
– Sami
“Sean was an outstanding instructor. He immediately made us feel comfortable and welcome for our ASA certifications. Sean was very patient, easy going, and professional. Both my wife and I highly recommend him!”
– Travis and Mandie
As an owner of a sailboat charter company, Sean is one of only two other sailors outside of myself that I have ever approved to skipper my yacht. He is a very knowledgeable USCG Certified Captain, always making safety a number one priority, while giving outstanding instructions and commands to his crew and passengers. A very personable individual, he is one of the finest Captains I have ever been associated with, and is a true asset to the Portland sailing community.
– Capt. Henry