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John Martino
Founder and President
John Holds a 500 Ton, All Oceans Coast Guard captain's license and is a
graduate of Georgetown University, where he was a member of the varsity sailing
team. He served as an instructor/captain for the Annapolis Sailing School and
the Annapolis Powerboat School. John also served as Captain of the Schooner
Kathryn B, a 105-foot three-masted schooner carrying guests on luxury charters
in the Caribbean. John has delivered many different yachts, traveling from
Grenada to Maine, through the Panama Canal, to Bermuda, and up and down the
east coast regularly. Most recently, he has produced and taught several training
courses for recreational boaters. John serves as president and handles the commercial
fleet management division of Annapolis Yacht Management.
Susann Catterton
Vice President
Susann is a Maryland native and twenty year veteran Annapolis Sailing School
instructor/captain. She holds a 100 Ton Coast Guard captain's license and is a
U.S. Sailing certified instructor. Susann was featured in Out Side Magazine for
her career as a sailing instructor and ski professional. She also received
recognition in Chesapeake Bay Magazine for her contribution to the United States
Sailboat and Powerboat Shows as the "voice of boat shows". She has extensive
sailing experience in the Chesapeake and Caribbean, and is a graduate of West
Virginia University. Susann serves as operations director and oversees the
private client division of Annapolis Yacht Management.
Scott Bierman
Instructor
Master 100-Tons
Scott Bierman retired at the rank of Battalion Chief from the Anne Arundel County
Fire Department in 2004 after 28 years of service. His career responsibilities
covered the complete spectrum of emergency care, code enforcement, training and
fire mitigation.
He currently holds a Master 100 Ton captains license and operates several
of the larger tour and charter vessels at the city dock. In addition to being
a valued instructor for Annapolis School of Seamanship, Scott is life-long
resident and serves the city as certified tour guide. His intimate knowledge
of our town makes him an ideal resource for visitors looking for that
quintessential Annapolis experience.
Paul Truelove
Instructor
Master 100-Tons
Paul Truelove is a certified navigation instructor with 20 years sailing and
motorboat experience. Paul began his teaching career with the United States
Power Squadron in 1987 culminating in his being named Teacher of the Year in
1991-93 and again in 1995.
Paul moved to Annapolis, MD in 2002 where he became associated with the
Annapolis Sailing School and later the Annapolis School of Seamanship. He
teaches navigation and cruising classes at both schools. The curriculum
includes 2-day navigation seminars, as well as 5-day cruising classes. He
also participates in offshore deliveries for Annapolis Yacht Management, as well
as for private individuals. In 2007, Paul was certified by the American Sailing
Association as a Coastal Navigation Instructor.
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