Sailing Envera Crew

We are passionate sailors, storytellers, and dreamers who turned our love for the sea into a way of life. After crossing the North Atlantic on our sailboat Envera with our 13-year-old Yorkie, Bobby, we realized that sailing is more than a hobby—it’s a gateway to freedom, adventure, and connection with the world.

Through our journey, we discovered that many people dream of sailing, but don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve created a complete “From Dream to Deck” program, designed to guide you step-by-step:

  • Choosing the right boat for your lifestyle and goals

  • Preparing and equipping your boat for safety and comfort

  • Learning the fundamentals of sailing and seamanship

  • Hands-on sailing experience, from short trips to multi-day voyages

You can join us wherever we are in the world—sail side-by-side with us, explore hidden bays, discover new cultures, and experience the beauty and challenge of life at sea.

Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some experience, we’ll help you turn your sailing dream into a reality.

Bring your Dream to Reality ,

Ella, Peck and Bobby

sailing couple Ell and Peck crossing North Atlantic with dog Bobby

Meet your instructor

Captain Peck

Captain Peck is a sailor shaped by experience, not shortcuts. With hands that have rebuilt a boat plank by plank and miles that include a full Atlantic crossing, his approach to sailing is grounded, practical, and deeply respectful of the sea.

Since 2012, the sea has been his home. More than 45,000 nautical miles — across the North Atlantic, the Florida coast, northern Bahamian waters, the U.S. East and West Coasts, and from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Adriatic — have shaped the sailor he is today.

Before crossing the Atlantic, Peck fully rebuilt his own sailboat — learning every system, every weakness, and every strength along the way. Preparation wasn’t optional; it was survival. That experience now defines how he mentors others: with honesty, clarity, and a strong focus on decision-making rather than bravado.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our mentorship sessions cover all aspects of sailing from the dream stage to actual cruising. Depending on the program, we guide you through:

    • Choosing and buying a boat

    • Restoration and refit planning

    • Sailing skills and safety

    • Preparing for longer passages

    • Ongoing advice and support

  • Yes! Each program is tailored to your experience level. Beginners can start with our Free Discovery Call to understand sailing and boat ownership. Advanced programs are designed for those ready to buy, restore, or sail confidently.

  • All mentorships are online, via Zoom, video calls, or email correspondence. Some programs include follow-up notes, checklists, and support between sessions.

  • How long are the sessions?

    • Discovery Call: 30 minutes

    • Boat Buying & Planning Mentorship: 1.5 hours

    • Restoration & Refit Mentorship: 3 hours (can be split)

    • Advanced Sailing Confidence Mentorship: Ongoing monthly support, flexible scheduling, 45 min everyday video call for 30 days

  • Yes! Depending on your program, you can ask follow-up questions via email or messaging. Our goal is to support you throughout your journey, not just during the session.

  • Our programs are not formal certification courses — and that is intentional.

    What we offer is something far more valuable: real, lifetime experience shared by sailors who have lived this journey themselves. The knowledge you gain here comes from rebuilding a boat, preparing for ocean passages, making real decisions at sea, and sailing thousands of miles — lessons that can’t be taught in a classroom alone.

    Everything you learn through our mentorship is designed to prepare you mentally, practically, and confidently for formal sailing certifications if you choose to pursue them. Many people find that certification becomes clearer, easier, and far less intimidating after gaining this kind of real-world understanding.

    If you decide to move forward with official licensing, we can help organize and guide you toward taking the skipper exam and obtaining a Skipper License valid for EU coastal waters, through recognized training and examination partners.

    In short:
    These programs don’t sell certificates — they build confidence, judgment, and seamanship, which are priceless foundations for any sailor.

  • Start with our Discovery Call. It helps you clarify your goals, assess your experience level, and find the program that fits your needs.

  • Absolutely. Many of our clients use these mentorships to gain confidence and knowledge before chartering, buying, or restoring a boat, so they’re ready for hands-on experiences with more security and skill.

  • Yes! Most mentorships include follow-up notes, step-by-step checklists, or planning templates that help you implement what you’ve learned.

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