Faces of J World San Diego:

Amanda Denton

When did you start sailing?

Birth. By myself when I was about seven.

Where have you sailed?

Puget Sound, Gulf Islands, Sea of Cortez, Desolation Sound, East Coast U.S., Caribbean, Lake Washington, West Coast Mexico, U.S. West Coast

What have you sailed?

Lasers, 420's, FJ's, C-Lark, Pearson 10m, Freedom 40, J/80, Catalina 22 and 34, windsurfer, 83' Topsail Schooner

What other jobs on the water have you held?

Tacoma Yacht Club junior sailing program Head Instructor, Crew on multiple coastal deliveries, Volunteer 1st mate and sailing instructor on 83' Topsail Schooner

Goals?

Complete my USCG 100 ton captain's license by the end of summer, sail around the world.