California Sailing Merchant Mariner Academy
WEB DESIGN
The California Sailing Merchant Mariner Academy (CSMMA) is a Los Angeles‑based maritime training institute offering US Coast Guard licensing courses, American Sailing Association safety‑at‑sea programs, and one‑on‑one instruction for the next generation of professional mariners and racers. The California Sailing Merchant Mariner Academy (CSMMA) is a Los Angeles‑based maritime training institute offering US Coast Guard licensing courses, American Sailing Association safety‑at‑sea programs, and one‑on‑one instruction for the next generation of professional mariners and racers.
Overview
As a sailor myself, working with Captain Wendy Sarnoff and the California Sailing Merchant Mariner Academy was a total honor. Wendy’s a legend in the Los Angeles sailing scene — so when she needed updates to her site, I was all in.
I handled site maintenance and functionality upgrades, including fixing broken links, integrating new forms, setting up payment processing, and building a fresh new page to support course registration. The result? A smoother digital experience for students ready to hit the water — and a site that sails as smoothly as the captain herself.
I crafted a new visual direction through a custom color palette and font system, and designed a clean, high-impact Squarespace website that supports her speaking career, memoir, podcast, and growing platform. The final result is bold, clear, and deeply personal — just like Rhoda herself.
What we did
Website Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Development
Form Integration
Payment Processing Setup
Responsive Page Design
Client Collaboration
Ocean-Industry Insight
