Set sail with us as Grant Headifen takes us around the globe to different, gorgeous destinations on the planet. Grant will cover a variety of topics, such as licensing needs, where to anchor or moor, cultural nuances, marina protocols, and more. After his presentation, the only thing you’ll be left wondering is where to sail first!
The meeting will be on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for socializing and dinner. Guests are always welcome!
Location: Dave and Busters in Tempe Marketplace (in the Showroom)
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy / Suite 1100 / Tempe AZ 85281
Grant Headifen is the founder and Global Director of Education of NauticEd, a state-of-the-art international sailing education organization established in 2008.
Grant’s love for the water began at the age of eight when he learned to sail. In his youth, he envisioned a life that would combine his passion for sailing with long-term career aspirations in the marine industry. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree with honors in mechanical engineering from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, followed by a master’s degree from the University of Texas in Austin.
Grant’s first major marine industry achievement was the co-launch of SailTime in the early 2000’s, becoming its first CEO. This global fractional ownership company was the first to blend technology innovation with sailing operation and boat ownership. Through this experience dealing with sailors of all skill levels from global ports of call, he recognized a compelling need for streamlining competency and instruction. Upon the successful international expansion and eventual sale of SailTime, he was able to focus all of his experience, energy and enthusiasm to build an online sailing educational platform which he branded, NauticEd. Today, NauticEd offers 24 online courses and five ranks of on-the-water practical certificates, all training to the highest international standards. You can learn more about NauticEd here, and more about Grant Headifen on their site.
Hope to see you there!