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Brian Storts

Captain, A.S.A. Sailing Instructor

Profile

I have spent my lifetime on the water.  I first learned to sail at age 16 racing my 14 foot Turbo Hobie Cat.  I ran a fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico and other power boats along the coast of Texas.  I found my way back to my original love of sailing and have been sharing my enthusiasm for it with students and guest for the last 6 years!

I am currently a full time live aboard with my yellow dog Briley.  I split my time between the Texas Coast and St. Vincent The Grenadines.  My training and experience as a Fire Captain has molded me as a calm leader, proficient teacher, and perpetual problem solver.  I look forward to sharing my skills with you!

EDUCATION

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential

2021- Current

100 Ton Master

American Sailing Association Instructor

2022 – Current

101, 103, 104, 114, 201, 203, 204, 214

Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)

1997 - Current

WORK EXPERIENCE

Windward Sea Ventures

Charter Captain / Sailing Instructor

2021–Current

Charter day trips and dinner cruises on both monohauls and catamarans. 

Instructing A.S.A courses 101 through 114.

South Coast Sailing Adventures

Charter Captain / Sailing Instructor

2021- Current

Charter day trips and dinner cruises on both monohauls and catamarans. 

Instructing A.S.A courses 101 through 114.

Houston Fire Department 

Fire Captain / E.M.T.

1997–Current

Manage a crew of 6 firefighters in fire suppression and Emergency  Medicine. 

Training the same personnel on these topics to maintain the highest level of skills.

Barefoot Offshore Sailing School (BOSS)

Charter Captain / Sailing Instructor

2023 - Current

Charter weeks long cruises on 50 foot monohauls and catamarans throughout the Grenadines and West Indies.

Instructing A.S.A courses 101 through 114.

notable experience

Sailing Experience

  • Captain of “Alhambra” 2001 Oyster 62
  • Multiple passage crossings of the Gulf of Mexico on both monohauls and catamarans
  • Yacht Deliveries from the East Coast of the U.S. to Galveston, Texas
  • Navigated the lower quadrant of The Great Loop
  • Raced the Harvest Moon Offshore Regatta from Galveston to Port Aransas, Texas

notable experience

Sailing Experience

  • Captain of “Alhambra” 2001 Oyster 62
  • Multiple passage crossings of the Gulf of Mexico on both monohauls and catamarans
  • Yacht Deliveries from the East Coast of the U.S. to Galveston, Texas
  • Navigated the lower quadrant of The Great Loop
  • Raced the Harvest Moon Offshore Regatta from Galveston to Port Aransas, Texas

Hobbies

Sailing
SCUBA, P.A.D.I. Dive Master
Cooking
Distilling
Fishing
Swimming

Contact

713 858-1979
BEStorts@yahoo.com
http://Yellowroseyachtcharters.com
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