Meet the Team
Jason Burns
Instructor and General Manager
Jason is an ASA-certified sailing instructor teaching ASA 101 through 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising and Seamanship) and ASA 114 (Catamaran Cruising). He began sailing on a Hobie Cat before progressing to full-sized cruising yachts, building extensive experience on both inland lakes and coastal waters. Jason completed his ASA training at Outbound Sailing and has since logged thousands of miles sailing and teaching across Central Texas, the Florida coast, the Caribbean—including the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, St. Maarten/Martin, Anguilla, and St. Barts—and Greece’s Dodecanese Islands. His passion is preparing new sailors to safely skipper larger cruising sailboats with confidence, combining structured instruction with real-world seamanship to help students become capable, independent mariners ready to cruise anywhere in the world.
Captain Kurt Carson
Instructor
Captain Kurt is a USCG licensed Captain and an ASA-certified sailing instructor teaching ASA 101 through 104 and ASA 114 (Catamaran Cruising).
John Biehn
Instructor
John began sailing small boats in his teens and later transitioned to keelboats when he and his wife, Becky, took their ASA 101 course with Outbound Sailing. They continued their training through an Outbound Caribbean Adventure, earning ASA 104 and ASA 114 certifications. Now an ASA instructor certified to teach ASA 101–106 and ASA 114, John has logged several thousand nautical miles across Lake Travis, coastal U.S. waters, the British Virgin Islands, and Greece’s Dodecanese Islands. He is especially known for his exceptional knowledge of Lake Travis and his ability to read its shifting winds and conditions, sailing efficient courses with remarkably few tacks or jibes.
Captain Tim Taylor
Founder
Captain Tim has been an ASA Instructor and a US Coast Guard licensed captain since 2005. He has twice received the ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor award which ranks him in the top 2% of ASA sailing instructors worldwide. He has accumulated 20,000+ miles sailing all over the Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Lake Erie, and three years in San Francisco Bay. In 2019 he made an Atlantic crossing in a 47-foot catamaran.
Jennifer Schneider
Professional Travel Planner and Owner, Be Well Traveled
Meet our Professional Travel Planner and Owner of Be Well Traveled, who coordinates, organizes, and plans all of our clients' charter vacations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences, Jennifer ensures that every aspect of your sailing adventure is seamlessly arranged. From personalized itineraries to managing all logistics, you'll enjoy a stress-free and memorable journey on the water. Jennifer is excited to craft the perfect sailing vacation tailored to your dreams.