For the past nine years, Steven Henkind has served as a Navigator (Quartermaster of the Watch) and Navigation Instructor on board the Coast Guard’s training ship, EAGLE. In this capacity, he stands navigational watches and trains Coast Guard Cadets and Officer Candidates in piloting, celestial navigation, and electronic navigation. He is also qualified as a crew member on the Coast Guard UTB41 and RBS25 boats and has participated in numerous safety and search and rescue missions.

In addition to his time on board EAGLE, he is also an experienced offshore sailor with over 20,000 ocean miles, including two transatlantics, and a second place finish (acting as the Navigator) in the Marion to Bermuda Race. Additional qualifications include:

• ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor
• BCU Three Star Sea Kayak Award
• USCG 200 Ton Auxiliary Sail Master’s license
• ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising and Celestial Navigation Instructor
• US Sailing Powerboat Instructor
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• Author of numerous articles in SAIL magazine and other leading publications