Experience with Captain

Captain Les George has been sailing yachts for the past 40+ years. He currently holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master license with a 100 ton rating. This license has a sailing, steam, power and towing endorsements. This is Captain George’s Fifth license. He has been a professional Captain for over 25+ years.

• Captain Les George is a retired Fire Captain from the City of Vista, Fire department. He worked for the City of Vista Fire Department for 26 years of the 32 years he worked in the fire service. During his time working for the City of Vista he has worked in the following positions. Firefighter (1year) Firefighter/Paramedic (10 years) Fire Engineer (10 years). Captain George’s last assignment was working on as Captain on a Para-medic assessment Engine. Captain George is a Certified Fire Officer with the State Of California.

• Captain Les George began sailing for pleasure in the early 1980’s. He started racing with friends and quickly became an avid racer/cruiser. Due to his abilities and experience as a Paramedic he began receiving invitations to race on off shore race boats for his Medical experience. He has served on many race boats as medical officer and crew person. All the time learning and becoming a more experienced crew person. Captain George bought his first boat in 1980. He began racing his own boats and eventually began racing his own boats on long distance off shore races.

• Over the past 5 years Captain George has expanded his experience by running many different power boats. He currently owns a Skipjack 24 in addition to his Yacht “Obsession” a 44 foot sailboat. He is also a skipper for the Yacht “Azure Seas” (73 foot) power boat operating out of Oceanside Harbor. Captain George now teaches new boat owners basic boat operation, anchoring, and general boat safety on both sail and motor yachts.

• Captain George specializes in teaching boating safety and yacht operations. He is a patient and knowledgeable instructor.

• Captain George is the owner of Pacific Coast Sail Charters in Oceanside Harbor California. Captain George has been running the business for the past 15 years. He is the Captain of the sailing yacht Obsession. Pacific coast sail charters have been serving the guests of the Grand Pacific resorts since Captain George started the business. During this time he has shared sailing with thousands of visitors from all over the world.