Captain Todd Shuster has been involved in sailing education for over 35 years. Todd is a US Coast Guard licensed Captain, a USSAILING instructor and instructor trainer. He has taught wilderness sailing courses in Baja, Mexico for The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), and has run several sailing programs for universities, yacht clubs, and summer camps.

Other major experience includes work in the sport and commercial fishing fleets of Alaska and six years live-aboard cruising. His undergraduate work focused on outdoor experiential education and adventure therapy.