Meet Jörg
Captain Joerg “CJ” Chabowski
ASA Instructor • USCG Certified Captain
It started with one sail in the Mediterranean in 2003. Now I live on a boat. These things happen.
Greece grabbed me early and hasn't let go — 35+ weeks of island hopping over 20 years, plus detours through Spain, Italy, the Caribbean, and British Columbia (where the scenery is stunning and the water is aggressively cold).
I'm an ASA sailing instructor with Modern Sailing on San Francisco Bay and a USCG-certified OUPV captain, which is a lot of acronyms that basically mean: I know what I'm doing out there, and I am legally allowed to prove it.
Home is my Ocean Alexander 48, Canto Del Mare, moored in Sausalito. She's a better address than anything I ever rented on land, and she never once raised the rent.
Credentials:
ASA 201, 203, 204, 214, 218, 216, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 114, 116
USCG Captain (OUPV)
Sailing Trips 2026
Greece Sailing Adventure
June 29 - July 10, 2026
Limited to 5 participants
This trip offers the perfect blend of learning, adventure, and relaxation for sailors of all levels, in particular ASA 104 graduates. Ideal for people looking to build confidence and gain real cruising experience. Whether you want to sharpen your skills or simply soak up the sun, this adventure will leave you more confident, capable, and inspired to charter.
Greece is one of the premier cruising grounds in the world: beautiful, historic, and wonderfully challenging. Harbors here still capture the wild charm of the Mediterranean. Each day begins with a morning briefing and goal setting. You’ll work on chart reading, anchoring techniques, and scouting out the best spots to drop anchor. Spend time at the helm, fine-tune your sail trim. and experience the challenges of Mediterranean-style docking.
Testimonials
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Jörg Chabowski is a skilled sailor and an outstanding teacher, a rare combination. Hats off to Jörg for the calm, clear, and dynamic way in which he took me from being a novice to growing into a confident and competent sailor. It was a seamless leap up to the challenge and exhilaration of several two-week bareboat cruises, also led by Jörg. One word to describe that: AWESOME!
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