Training Philosophy
We prioritize judgment, seamanship, and communication under real conditions. Training is structured and practical enough to transfer directly to live cruising environments.
About
Meet Your Instructor and Training Platform
Coastal Sailing Adventures delivers advanced offshore instruction built on practical seamanship, real decision-making, and professional standards students can trust.
What Makes It Different
Students are active participants in watch duties, route checks, and vessel operations. The goal is capable leadership on the water.
About Jason Cox
Instructor/Captain
Proven Instruction, Real-World Offshore Experience
2020, 2021, and 2022 ASA Outstanding Instructor of the Year (Top 1% of 900+ instructors).
Jason was born and raised in Myrtle Beach and has spent most of his life on the water. After college and a career in graphic and web design, he and his wife Amy returned to the coast to build a life and career around sailing.
His sailing journey accelerated when his family purchased a 44' CSY for local cruising and charter work. He progressed from crew to ASA student to professional instructor while also serving as a part-time charter captain.
In 2013, Jason launched Myrtle Beach Sailing School and in 2014 moved to a formal ASA certification pathway to give students clearer standards and stronger long-term outcomes.
Today, he teaches throughout the East Coast and Bahamas, focusing on confident boat handling, practical navigation, and strong crew communication that hold up in real offshore conditions.
The Training Boat
Storyteller (Elan Impression 444, 45ft) is the offshore training platform supporting practical seamanship, passage planning, and real-world decision making.
- Performance cruiser setup for capable offshore training
- 4 private cabins
- 2 heads and 1 shower
- Solar power + wind generator
- Watermaker for extended range and comfort
- GPS tracker so family and friends can follow each passage
Why This Matters for Students
You train with an award-winning instructor in a practical on-water environment designed to build confidence, not just checkboxes.