Women Centered Training & Coaching
Support - Encouragement - Growth
Tracy Sarich
Tracy is the founder and principle of Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures and an advanced instructor known for coaching and training boaters to develop confidence, strong seamanship skills and joy on the water. With nearly 25 years of experience, including offshore deliveries, she strives to create a learning environment that feels elevated, accessible and professional - but never intimidating.
She has worked with hundreds of clients seeking to purchase and become competent on boats of all sizes, power and sail, and become qualified to bareboat charter.
She is a sought-after speaker and active member of the women's recreational boating community in the Pacific Northwest.
Tracy is available for speaking engagements, flotillas, deliveries, coaching and instruction worldwide.
Marla Hedman
Marla is widely recognized as one of the region's most sought-after sail, power and catamaran instructors. She has taught hundreds of students who now sail and power boat on adventures throughout the world.
For more than 20 years, Marla has taught, coached and lead flotillas in B.C., Washington State, Turkey, Corsica, Sardinia, Croatia, British Virgin Islands & the Sea of Cortez. Focusing on creating "conscientious skippers" - her goal is to create a happy & safe mindset for everyone aboard.
Marla is an active member of the women's sailing community, including Women Who Sail, and appears as a frequent speaker and trainer throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Marla is available for speaking engagements, flotillas, deliveries, coaching for teams & new boat owners, & instruction at all levels on sail, power & catamaran.