Meet Captain Chris Munson: ASA Sailing Instructor

Meet ASA Sailing Instructor, Captain Chris Munson! Captain Chris joins us with expertise in the Chesapeake Bay area and a wealth of knowledge from his illustrious sailing career. Learn something new or brush up on your skills⁠— now is the perfect time to enroll in our ASA Sailing Courses!

Chris Munson is an American Sailing Association Instructor, rated to teach ASA courses 201 – Basic Keelboat, 203 – Basic Coastal Cruising, 204 – Bareboat Cruising and 214 – Cruising Catamaran. He is an active sailor with 30 years’ experience cruising by sail on the Chesapeake Bay. He is a licensed Coast Guard Captain and provides a hands-on experience that connects his students with the boat, the wind, and the Bay. Chris brings his knowledge and sailing skills on board for a fun, interactive and informative experience whether you are learning to sail or taking your skills to a higher level.

Since moving to Annapolis in 2014 he has been active in community affairs. His community involvement includes being a docent for the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Watermark Colonial Annapolis and Naval Academy Tour Guide, & Shipboard Narrator, Chesapeake Harbour Community volunteer,  Eastport Yacht Club Member (participating on Environmental and Building and Grounds Committees), and volunteer for Sailing Heals and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Regatta.

Chris will be working with sailing students of all levels and creating amazing experiences on the water! Browse our courses and class dates here.