People make the school

Meet our team

Experienced instruction, local operational knowledge and the personal support to make every training week run smoothly.

Steve Miller, Chief Instructor

Chief Instructor

Steve Miller

Commercially Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Ocean — Sail and Power

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor SailRYA Shorebased Theory InstructorVHF/DSC Assessor

Steve is an accomplished RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Shorebased Theory Instructor with more than a decade of professional teaching experience and over 30,000 sea miles. His training experience spans the Baltic, UK and Atlantic coasts, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands.

In 2018, Steve founded Marbella Sailing School and served as Principal and Chief Instructor for five years. He is known for clear explanations, a calm and patient approach, and an ability to build confidence without reducing the standard of training.

Steve also completed two teaching seasons with Red Cap Sailing School in Langkawi, delivering courses and making regular passages between Langkawi and Phuket. That experience gives him valuable familiarity with the local weather, passages and training waters of the Andaman Sea.

30,000+
sea miles
10+
years teaching
500+
students trained
EN · ES
languages
Daisy Yan, School Admin

School Admin

Daisy Yan

Booking management · Customer support · Asia–Europe coordination

Daisy brings more than a decade of international leadership experience from Apple and Inditex to the world of sailing education. Having worked across Beijing, Shanghai and London in senior management, retail programmes and area management, she understands how to build strong teams, deliver excellence and create customer experiences that inspire loyalty.

At Phuket Sea School, Daisy channels that expertise into ensuring every student receives world-class support both on and off the water. She oversees the details that shape a seamless course journey, from the first conversation and travel planning through to arrival, training and follow-up.

Daisy also runs a yacht charter agency in Greece serving Chinese clients. This gives her first-hand experience in managing international bookings, understanding the needs of Asian travellers and coordinating sailing journeys across languages, cultures and time zones.

As a central link between Asia and Europe, Daisy leads the school's efforts to welcome students from China and beyond, nurture lasting relationships and make every journey smooth, personal and unforgettable. Her attention to detail, operational expertise and genuine care for people make her the steady wind behind Phuket Sea School.

Interested in joining our team?

We welcome contact from qualified RYA instructors interested in spending a season teaching in Phuket.

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