Collection: Nautilus Sailing Adventures

Born near the border of Maine, USA in New Brunswick, Canada, Troy has been a life-long lover of sailing. At 3 years old, his parents took him on his first sailing trip, but he did not get back into sailing until much later in life when he was invited by a co-worker to sail across Lake Ontario. After this trip, he knew sailing was his passion, and he went on to obtain a sailing certification from the American Sailing Association (ASA) in 2010. Since then, he has obtained multiple other sailing certificates as well as become a certified sailing instructor in 2014. In his free time, Troy enjoys volunteering at the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario and teaching online ASL classes.

Paul first got into the sailing world while he was studying at a university in England, where he got the opportunity to sail for a month from England to Spain. While it was a great and unforgettable experience, Paul didn't start actively pursuing sailing until years later.  Later on, he took up scuba diving and from that, he would hear about the thrill of sailing. Paul is a lover of water and started to pursue sailing and got certified with American Sailing Association (ASA).  In his free time, Paul enjoys swimming, biking and traveling to new places. Originally from Canada, Paul now resides in Virginia, USA.

Doug Matchett is a lifelong outdoor adventurer whose passions span air, land, mountains, and sea, with experience in activities like flying, skiing, motorcycling, camping, and scuba diving. His rekindled love for boating, sparked by Deaf Cape Cod trips, led him to pursue sailing certifications, including ASA 101–104, ASA 114 Catamaran, and an International Proficiency Certificate. He is also a certified scuba instructor, CPR/First Aid instructor, and holds safety credentials in boating and food handling. Doug is eager to share his enthusiasm for sailing and the outdoors with others, always seeking new thrills and opportunities for adventure.