The world's leading authority in the areas of boating, marine safety and sailing.
Author of the world's most successful "Learn to Sail" book Start Sailing Right; adopted by US Sailing and the American Red Cross.
Winner of 6 world sailing titles and 15 North American/National Sailing Championships.
Phone
248.265.9171 home
248.941.1365 cell
US Post
7320 Scenic Ridge
Clarkston, MI 48346
e-mail
dfries@emich.edu
Derrick Fries is the world's leading expert in Boating/Sailing Instruction and Safety. As author of the most successful "Learn to Sail" book Start Sailing Right, which was adopted by US Sailing and the American Red Cross, he is the perfect choice in a wide area of services. These include, Sailing Seminars, Marine Safety Consultant, and many others which can be found on the services page.
Derrick is the original US Sailing's Master Instructor Trainer (1985). He has certified over 165 Instructor Trainers in the United States and around the world. Dr. Fries was recently inducted into the Sunfish Class Hall of Fame and in 2005 was nominated for the Sailing World International Hall of Fame.
1984 - Author of best selling book Successful Sunfish Racing
1985 - First US Sailing Master Training Instructor
1986 - Is author of the world's best "Learn to Sail" book, Start Sailing Right
1991 - US Sunfish Class Association Hall of Fame inductee
2001 - National Exemplary Blue Ribbon School Principal
2003 - Michigan Regional Principal of the Year
2005 - Nominated to the Sailing World International Hall of Fame
If you have any questions regarding availability or pricing, please contact Dr. Fries for a more personally tailored response.
1972 | B.A. | Michigan State University - Education East Lansing, MI |
1979 | M.A. | Oakland University - Special Education Rochester, MI |
1993 | Ph. D. | University of Michigan - Educational Administration Ann Arbor, MI |
1986 | NASA | Teacher in Space Finalist Washington D.C. |
1987- 2000 |
NASA | Space Ambassador Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH |
1976- 2005 |
Teacher, Department Head, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Deputy Superintendant (MI Public Schools) |