TRANSFORM 72 Leadership Experience

Leadership Sailing
Portsmouth to Cowes

Steer your business like a captain. Build resilience, decision-making, and team leadership through hands-on sailing and coaching. Transform your leadership in just 72 hours.

Senior leaders and entrepreneurs
No sailing experience required
72-hour transformation
$1,499

Complete 72-Hour Leadership Transformation

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Where Leadership Meets
the Open Sea

Welcome to The Navigator — an exclusive, high-impact leadership experience designed for senior managers, directors, and C-suite leaders who want to lead their organizations with the clarity and confidence of a seasoned captain.

Leadership doesn't happen in a boardroom alone — it happens out in the real world, amidst unpredictability and pressure. Here, on the water, you will be immersed in a dynamic, hands-on experience that blends expert sailing with executive coaching.

You will learn to navigate your business like a ship through the open sea, mastering decision-making, resilience, and team leadership in real time.

This isn't a classroom — it's the ocean. It's fresh air, teamwork, strategy, and real-time problem solving that builds resilience and sharpens your leadership instincts.

Three beautiful yachts sailboats with white sails racing close to each other on a bright sunny day

Leadership Benefits

Team Leadership
Build Trust & Unity
Decision Making
Under Pressure
Resilience
Navigate Storms
Clear Vision
Chart Your Course

Why Sailing Is the Ultimate Leadership Metaphor

Sailing across the vast ocean requires much more than skill — it requires mindset, intuition, and adaptability. You are the captain of your boat — your business.

Your Boat

Whether you lead a small startup or a multinational company, your boat is your vessel. It must be maintained and balanced through calm waters and storms alike.

Your Compass

Your inner guidance — your vision, values, and instincts — keeps you on course when the horizon is unclear.

Your Crew

The people who believe in you, who support you through every challenge. Your leadership inspires their loyalty and trust.

Lighthouses

These are your guiding lights — mentors, principles, and experiences that help you steer clear of danger and find safe harbour.

Grand Harbour, Malta - October 22, 2022: Crew of the Yacht Freya handling the sails and spinnaker.

Leadership on land is complex — but on the water, it becomes clear.

You must act decisively, communicate clearly, and inspire trust.

As someone who has coached over 250 C-suite leaders, I've seen how these lessons translate to real-world success.

What You'll Experience

A carefully crafted journey that transforms how you lead, combining hands-on sailing with deep leadership insights.

Friday
Evening

Check-in & Intentions

Settle into your accomodation by the sea. Meet fellow leaders, share your journey, and set your intentions for the weekend. This is the calm before the voyage — time for reflection and alignment.

Saturday
Morning

Leadership in Action

We set sail from Portsmouth to Cowes after practical training. You will helm and learn how to lead your crew through the unpredictable sea through fun exercises onboard.

Departure from Portsmouth • Hands-on sailing training • Leadership challenges on deck

Saturday
Afternoon

Real-Time Leadership Challenges

As conditions change, so will your leadership approach. Practice resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork in authentic scenarios — all while surrounded by the stunning beauty of the coast.Stay overnight in Cowes. Time for reflection and connection.

Sunday
Morning

 Leadership Mapping

Morning review of your leadership lessons from the sea and translate them into your business context before setting sail back to Portsmouth. You will craft a renewed leadership course, aligned with your vision.

Sunday
Afternoon

Closing & Commitment

We arrive back into Portsmouthand close with a powerful 90 day action sprint to anchor your learning and commit to your leadership journey. You leave with actionable insights to captain your business confidently and scale faster.

Who This Is For

This weekend immersion is crafted for senior leaders who are ready to transform their leadership approach and navigate their business like seasoned captains. No sailing experience required.

Leadership Levels

Senior Managers & Directors
C-suite Executives (CEO, COO, CFO, CTO)
Division & Department Heads
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

Ready To Transform

Escape the Boardroom

Gain fresh perspective outside traditional settings

Build Leadership Skills

Grounded in experience, not theory

Develop Mental Strength

Positive mindset like elite athletes

Lead Teams Effectively

With clarity, confidence, and resilience

Master Captaincy

Transform how you lead through metaphor

Are You Ready to Navigate Your Business Like a Captain?

This experience is for leaders who want to explore their current leadership zone, excel, and rise into the next phase. No sailing experience required.

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Why Choose The Navigator?

We know you're exhausted by traditional classroom training. Another PowerPoint deck, another conference room, another "leadership expert" who's never actually led. It's time for a change. Time to experience leadership—not just talk about it. The Navigator combines proven expertise, world-class sailing experience, and transformative leadership development in a way that will fundamentally shift how you lead your organization.

Proven Expertise

Over 250 C-suite leaders coached across industries with measurable, transformative impact on their leadership effectiveness and business results.

Intimate Group Size

Small group sizes ensure personalized coaching, deep connection with fellow leaders, and maximum attention to your specific leadership challenges. This is not about being a sailor. It's about unlocking your leadership superpowers through sailing.

Experiential Learning

Theory meets practice on the water, where leadership skills come alive in real time. No classroom theory — just authentic, immersive learning that sticks.

Portsmouth To Cowes

Set sail from historic Portsmouth, experiencing nature's power and serenity firsthand while learning to navigate both waters and business challenges. Sail back on Sunday.

Meet Your Expert Team

Marina Nicholas

Leadership Coach

Executive leadership coach with over 250 C-suite leaders transformed. Specializes in experiential leadership development and metaphorical learning.

Proven track record across industries

Sailing Experts

Professional Sailing Instructors

World-class sailing professionals providing expert instruction, safety oversight, and hands-on guidance throughout your nautical leadership journey.

Certified marine professionals

Lasting Impact

You won't just learn — you'll transform the way you lead, with insights and metaphors that guide your decisions long after the weekend ends.

Leadership skills that last a lifetime

Gallery Moments

Capturing the essence of our leadership sailing experiences. Unlock your leadership superpowers on the water.

Portsmouth Harbor
Team Navigation
Leadership Workshop
Open Waters
Cowes Arrival
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Unlock The True Leader Within

Transform your leadership approach in just one weekend. This is your opportunity to navigate your business like a seasoned captain.

Complete Weekend Investment

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for the complete
weekend experience

What's Included

All sailing instruction & equipment
Expert leadership coaching
Lunch on Day 1
Retreat materials & resources
Professional sailing charter
90-day business acceleration plan
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Limited to small groups for personalized attention • Next available dates coming soon

Sailing Partner

We partner with world-class sailing professionals providing expert instruction and safety oversight.

Portsmouth, UK

Departing from historic Portsmouth Harbor, one of the UK's premier sailing destinations with stunning coastlines and challenging waters.

Additional locations available • Corporate group pricing available

Ready to Chart Your Course?

This is a rare opportunity to step into your leadership power with hands-on learning that combines nature, mindset, and strategy.

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Chart Your Leadership Course

Ready to navigate your business like a seasoned captain? Apply now for The Navigator leadership experience and transform your approach to leadership.

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Small Groups

Maximum 12 leaders for personalized attention

Premium Experience

Professional sailing charter with expert instruction