"I feel that a person that has been doing something for a big part of their life is the true 'expert' and this is Arista. She is a natural, but she has the wonderful ability to teach in a logical, down-to-earth, step-by-step way that if you listen to her, sets you up for success. Love Arista's interactive lessons! Arista is a beautiful person, and that still shines through even in times of streets. She thinks the best of everyone. She's approachable and a gem." –Cindy, Colorado, 2019
"Arista is a great leader. I always felt like things were under control in her hands. She has a positive attitude and outlook on life. She is very inclusive of everyone and made me feel comfortable right off the bat. She is lovely to be around. Her laughter is contagious and made me feel more at home. She did a great job complementing my strengths on the boat, and helping correct things I could improve on. She makes people feel special." – Allie, North Carolina, 2023
"I really had a super experience with Arista. Not only did I greatly improve my skills and confidence but we had some fantastic learning adventures visiting beautiful Islands. A few months later, I was on the helm for setting and pulling the anchor - again no problem after practicing with Arista at Potato and Little Sheep Islands. I even had to jump off the boat onto a floating dock while we waited for the fuel dock to open. I did everything Arista taught us - devised a plan, got the lines ready, put the fenders out, etc. All in all, Arista catapulted my skills a couple levels forward." –Christina P., Annapolis, 2019
"I wanted to thank you again for your support and training aboard Nasket! Your calm, confident nature and training us to stay calm and evaluate options became critical when our boat encountered quite the challenge on Friday... Through it all I kept your training in mind and was able to stay focused and calm. Thank you for that!!" Kim, Maine, 2024
"Arista is a truly phenomenal leader in every way. The amount of trust I felt instantly shows how intuitive and intelligent she is, both emotionally and with sailing. She made me feel so safe, protected, and cared for. Arista deeply cares and loves what she does and I felt it beaming out of her." –K., 2023
"Arista has so much knowledge of sailing and a peaceful centeredness that I really felt and appreciated." – Naomi, 2023
"Arista was so warm and joyful. I really appreciated her teaching style and how easy it was to sail with her. She is so experienced and knowledgeable about sailing and I feel lucky to have learned to sail from a woman who is a leader in the sailing world." –Margo, Washington, 2024
"Arista has clear, direct communication. She is knowledgeable and flexible. Kept us all safe and cohesive. She is a fun, interesting and approachable leader." A., 2024
"Arista, you are a great teacher, super calm and patient. I found the way you explained knots really stuck and made sense." – Jenny, Colorado, 2024
"Arista leads by example. She is truly open to the life experiences of others. Efficient teaching style. Contagious laugh. Gives constructive corrections in a non-personal way." Sarah, Oklahoma, 2024
"Arista is a great leader. I always felt like things were under control in her hands. She has a positive attitude and outlook on life. She is very inclusive of everyone and made me feel comfortable right off the bat. She is lovely to be around. Her laughter is contagious and made me feel more at home. She did a great job complementing my strengths on the boat, and helping correct things I could improve on. She makes people feel special." – Allie, North Carolina, 2023
"I really had a super experience with Arista. Not only did I greatly improve my skills and confidence but we had some fantastic learning adventures visiting beautiful Islands. A few months later, I was on the helm for setting and pulling the anchor - again no problem after practicing with Arista at Potato and Little Sheep Islands. I even had to jump off the boat onto a floating dock while we waited for the fuel dock to open. I did everything Arista taught us - devised a plan, got the lines ready, put the fenders out, etc. All in all, Arista catapulted my skills a couple levels forward." –Christina P., Annapolis, 2019
"I wanted to thank you again for your support and training aboard Nasket! Your calm, confident nature and training us to stay calm and evaluate options became critical when our boat encountered quite the challenge on Friday... Through it all I kept your training in mind and was able to stay focused and calm. Thank you for that!!" Kim, Maine, 2024
"Arista is a truly phenomenal leader in every way. The amount of trust I felt instantly shows how intuitive and intelligent she is, both emotionally and with sailing. She made me feel so safe, protected, and cared for. Arista deeply cares and loves what she does and I felt it beaming out of her." –K., 2023
"Arista has so much knowledge of sailing and a peaceful centeredness that I really felt and appreciated." – Naomi, 2023
"Arista was so warm and joyful. I really appreciated her teaching style and how easy it was to sail with her. She is so experienced and knowledgeable about sailing and I feel lucky to have learned to sail from a woman who is a leader in the sailing world." –Margo, Washington, 2024
"Arista has clear, direct communication. She is knowledgeable and flexible. Kept us all safe and cohesive. She is a fun, interesting and approachable leader." A., 2024
"Arista, you are a great teacher, super calm and patient. I found the way you explained knots really stuck and made sense." – Jenny, Colorado, 2024
"Arista leads by example. She is truly open to the life experiences of others. Efficient teaching style. Contagious laugh. Gives constructive corrections in a non-personal way." Sarah, Oklahoma, 2024