Gareneco Training

ASA Outstanding Instructor of the Year 2021, Capt. Barnard was born in South Africa where the diversity of the waters around this southern point of the continent made its impression, and a love of the sea, and a love of sailing came early. In the 70’s he, along with his dad and brother built a hard chine 38’ steel sloop which still sails the waters of the south east coast of Africa. After moving to the US in the 90’s, racing in Lighthouse Point, the Keys, and St. Maarten honed his sailing skills, while the cruising grounds of Florida and the Bahamas fed the need to cruise and explore. North Abaco became a favorite for this solo sailor because of its quiet isolation and natural beauty. When the opportunity arose, after 20 years in business with 10 years in an executive position, the choice was obvious. Want to go sailing? Combining the expertise of small business and over 30 years of sail experience makes for an instructor that can empathize with his student while directing their training. His philosophy is to enrich an individual by building a new skill set, through proper understanding of the theory and practice behind a specific way of life. Simply put, the love of sailing.