Capt. Robert H. Vance, USCG 100-Ton Master | Maritime Profile & Editorial Record

Capt. Robert H. Vance

USCG 100-Ton Master • Marine Safety Director • Editor-in-Chief

Capt. Robert H. Vance has spent over 35 years in maritime command, offshore yacht delivery, and marine education. Holding a US Coast Guard 100-Ton Master Merchant Mariner Credential with sailing and commercial towing endorsements, he has logged over 85,000 nautical miles across the North Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Mediterranean.

USCG 100-Ton Master Commercial Towing Endorsement US Sailing Certified 85,000+ Sea Miles Annapolis, MD

Editorial Responsibilities & Archival Role

As Editor-in-Chief at SailingManuals.com since its inception, Capt. Vance oversees the seamanship curriculum, sail trim aerodynamic analyses, heavy-weather tactics, and navigation safety protocols. Every guide addressing vessel handling, docking under adverse conditions, and coastal pilotage is directly audited by Capt. Vance to reflect real-world offshore experience.

Maritime Career Milestones

• 1988 – 1996: Offshore passage skipper for trans-Atlantic and Caribbean sailing yacht deliveries.
• 1996 – 2004: Safety Director and lead navigation instructor at Chesapeake Maritime Academy.
• 2000 – Present: Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of SailingManuals.com.
• 2012 – Present: Contributing advisor on coastal navigation rules and emergency towing procedures for maritime safety panels.

Featured Publications & Reviews on SailingManuals

• The Master Sail Trim & Rigging Guide (Lead Reviewer & Aerodynamics Editor)
• Sailing Basics for Beginners (Author & Curriculum Designer)
• Types of Sailboats: Comprehensive Rigging & Hull Guide (Technical Reviewer)
• Cruising Grounds, Navigable Waters & Permits (Author)