Meet our Instructor
Nico Giovannoni
Hi! I’m from Italy, and I left the corporate world to follow my heart into the sailing world, where my passion for the sea and nature truly belong. Sailing isn’t just a hobby for me, it’s a lifestyle. I live at sea, and I love sharing my knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with others, which makes teaching incredibly fun and rewarding.
In my free time, I’m often in Cornwall working on my boat, Harmony, with the dream of one day setting off on a big sailing adventure. More recently, I’ve discovered racing and become very passionate about it. Beyond sailing, I love traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. I’m passionate about water sports like kitesurfing, diving, and freediving, and even though I don’t always find the time for them, I especially love tennis and boxing. I also enjoy yoga and meditation and of course, food is a big love of mine, especially pizza!
Why Tip Your Instructor
At LTD Sailing, we are striving to offer you the best sailing school experience in the Caribbean. We hand pick our instructors who work hard to ensure you learn lots, sail even more and most importantly - enjoy yourself along the way.
I often get asked how much students should tip their instructors and even why students should tip their instructors at all. LTD Sailing pays your instructor to teach sailing. You aren’t tipping them for that. The reason you should consider tipping your instructor is if they went above and beyond – if they not only taught you to sail but also gave you the experience of a lifetime.
If you think your instructor has gone above and beyond this week, a gratuity is highly appreciated. The industry standard is 15% - 20% and tipping is, as always, at your discretion.
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Electronic Payment Information for Nico
Name: Nicola Giovannoni
Account number: 8310895135
Account type: Checking
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Routing number (for wire and ACH): 026073150
Swift/BIC: CMFGUS33
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Bank name and address: Community Federal Savings Bank, 89-16 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, NY, 11421, United States
