About Me
Hello! My name's Margaret Pommert
I work in the Pacific Northwest as a boating instructor, captain, and writer. I also actively volunteer to promote women in boating, and boating safety education.
I'm a sailor, power boater, racer, and cruiser.
The purpose of this website is not to sell you anything.
Regardless of your budget, I hope you'll find resources here that will get you out on the water... following your boating dreams!
Newest member of John Neal's Team Mahina
Explore the Best of Cruising with Team Mahina
I'm newest member of John Neal's Team Mahina, working with both sail and power cruisers, coastal and offshore. Honored to be included on this list of experts I admire!
Team Mahina
Sailing Textbook Co-Author
Co-Author of US Sailing Basic Keelboat Book 2024
US Sailing "Basic Keelboat; From Novice to Skipper: Your Essential Keelboat Sailing Guide" is the "The national Standard for Quality Sailing Instruction" for all US Sailing keelboat students.
https://shop.ussailing.org/basic-keelboat.html
This book is the first in the US Sailing Certification Series, and is used by every US Sailing Keelboat school in the country. ('keelboat' means medium to large size sailboats, not small sailing "dinghies" that children often learn in)
"Basic Keelboat is intended to give you the foundation in your sailing education. It was created to help you accelerate your understanding of the concepts and techniques of sailing."
US Sailing is recognized by the U.S. Congress as the National Governing Body for the sport of Sailing.
"Man Overboard" Rescue Instructor
Hands-on Lifesling Crew Overboard Rescue Training
In my role as VP of Safety at Sea for The Sailing Foundation, I teach free Lifesling Crew Overboard rescue courses around the Pacific Northwest for a variety of boaters.
Press
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
I typically write articles on the subject of women in boating, safety, and boating education.
Articles and posts from others about what I do
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
My Monthly "Onboard" Column in Northwest Yachting Magazine
My 48° North Sailing Magazine/Three Sheets Northwest Articles
My Monthly "Onboard" Column in Northwest Yachting Magazine
My monthly column for Northwest Yachting Magazine titled "Onboard". 2020-2021: I often wrote about women in boating, safety, and boater education