Captain Sofia-Cristina Visan

Sofia-Cristina Visan was born in Romania and first sailed in the Mediterranean in 2012, racing on a Grand Surprise during the Tacita Med Cup while crewing with her French employer, Orange. Following this experience, she joined the French Sailing Club CAEC, where she trained in Cherbourg and cruised the waters of France, Spain, Croatia, Greece, and Romania.

In 2017, after relocating from Paris to Seattle, Sofia-Cristina committed to sailing more regularly. She joined several all-women crews and pursued formal sailing education here at Seattle Sailing Club. She also volunteered as a skipper for SSC’s Women’s Program, committing her time helping women sailors gain confidence while developing their skills on the water. 

In 2023, she earned her USCG Captain’s license and became certified by SSC to teach ASA 101. She plans to obtain her certifications for ASA 203 and 204 by the end of 2024. 

Sofia-Cristina speaks Sailing in Romanian, French, and English and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and passion for sailing with sailors of all levels of experience.