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About Starboard Passage

Welcome to Starboard Passage

Making Sailing More Accessible Since 2006

Founded in 2006 by Eduardo Cordero and me, Starboard Passage was born out of a shared passion and a desire to give back to the sailing community. Now, alongside my sons, we begin a new chapter, still rooted in the belief that sailing is more than a sport.

To us, sailing is a niche discipline built on preparation, collaboration, awareness, and a commitment to growth. Whether you’re racing, training, or simply enjoying the breeze, sailing offers a rare state of flow, where movement feels natural and your senses sharpen in sync with the wind and water.

We believe sailing should be accessible, not just to the few, but to the many. It’s our hope that what you find here inspires you to learn more, engage more deeply, and most of all, to share the experience with others. Together, we can grow the reach and understanding of one of the world’s oldest and most rewarding sports.

About Paul Jon Patin

A former Sunfish World Champion, NA and National champion in Interclub Dinghys, Sunfish and JY15s, Paul-Jon (PJ) brings decades of elite-level racing experience to Starboard Passage. Known for his sharp technical insights and passion for coaching, he has trained sailors at every level, from first-time sailors to world champions. PJ believes sailing should be available to all who value the freedom of being on the water and the desire to navigate the wind and waves.

Paul-Jon’s creative approach blends preparation and mindset with strategy and on-the-water awareness, helping sailors elevate both skill and confidence.

About Eduardo Cordero

Eduardo is an 8-time Sunfish World Champion, 2x Pan American and has 10+ Continental and National Championship victories in his wake. He was born in Bilbao Spain, grew up in Venezuela and became a US Citizen in 2007. As a student then coach in his mother’s sailing school Eduardo began to master the sport. Now based in the US he has a sailing supply business complementing his coaching on the international stage, now, for decades. Eduardo’s coaching style is hands-on and encouraging. Whether he’s sailing alongside you or analyzing performance on shore, he’s focused on building well-rounded sailors with the skills and self-awareness to grow on and off the water.

Check out his sailing business here. EC Sailing

EC Mission

EC Sailing was founded by Eduardo Cordero, an 8-time Sunfish® World Champion and double Pan Am Games Gold Medalist in the Sunfish® event. Eduardo is committed to sharing his love of the sport and helping others discover the joy of sailing. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just starting out, EC Sailing has something for everyone!

The Heart of Sailing

More Than Movement. A State of Flow

Sailing sharpens more than technique. Over time, it builds instinct. You learn to feel pressure in the sail, notice shifts in the wind, and sense the motion beneath the hull—all before your brain catches up.

It’s in those moments that sailing becomes a state of flow. Focus narrows. Distractions disappear. You respond naturally and fully present to the rhythm of the wind and water. In this space, sailors discover freedom, confidence, and deep connection, not just to the craft, but to themselves.

Go with the Flow. Literally.

Sailing is not just about control, it’s about timing, awareness, and learning to move with the environment rather than against it. This mindset translates into every part of life.

Our Values

Access Over Exclusivity

We believe sailing should be for everyone, not just the few with club memberships or big boats. You don’t need fancy gear to start. Just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.

Craft Through Repetition

Sailing is both art and discipline. We teach the details, over and over again because progress doesn’t come from shortcuts, but from showing up, learning the craft, and refining it with intention.

Awareness in Motion

Great sailing is about more than skill, it is about a feel and when allowed, a recognition of senses. We train sailors to listen and feel the wind, read and hear the water, and move with awareness and precision. Letting the boat go, as opposed to making it do so, we call going with the Flow.

Lifelong Learning

Whether you’re racing at a high level or setting sail for the first time, there’s always more to discover. We coach with humility, knowing that every sail is a chance to learn something new.

Community, Not Competition

Sailing connects people, across generations, backgrounds, and ability levels. We foster a culture of respect, sportsmanship, and shared growth. This is a place where everyone belongs on the water.