Captain Karen Gilbert

For almost as long as she can remember, Ren has enjoyed sailing & racing boats of all different sizes and designs. It is an even greater delight to bring joy and satisfaction to new sailors in lessons. A career classroom teacher, Ren is honored to also be certified as an American Sailing Association instructor on multiple levels. Teaching courses on the history and culture of the Chesapeake, as well as captains and masters courses for the Coast Guard, have enhanced her maritime learning. Depending on the conditions, Ren loves to sail her O’Day DaySailer and Cabo Rico 42, and she holds a USCG Masters license with Aux Sail & Towing endorsements.