Objective
Seek to do deliveries to/from Chicago-Great Lakes via western rivers or New York Canal system. Seeking position as full-time yacht captain of fishing and/or pleasure yacht, responsible for full operation and management of asset including navigation, maintenance, scheduling, refits, provisioning, accounting, crew, delivery, and relocation to safe harbor from threatening weather.
Experience
Self-employed in the construction industry as a Florida State-Certified General Contractor (CGC 012923) 1978-2005. Self-employed as a Construction Consultant, specializing in Building Inspections and Evaluations, Problem Diagnostics, Plan Compliance, Quality Control, Indoor Air Quality, and Expert Witness Testimony, 1985 to present. Have been on numerous deliveries in the following waters:
* EAST COAST: Connecticut to Florida
* GULF OF MEXICO: Key West, Florida to Mobile, Alabama
* CARIBBEAN: Virgin Islands to Florida
* BAHAMAS: Turks & Caicos to Western Bahamas
* FLORIDA: All Coasts, ICW, OkeechobeeWaterway
* WESTERN RIVERS: Lake Michigan, Cal-Sag Canal, Illinois River, Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, Cumberland River, Tombigbee River, Tenn-Tom Canal
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor of Architecture, 1976 (5 year degree)
MARITIME PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Miscellaneous License Upgrade courses and Training, 2007-2008
Certification
* USCG 100 Gross Ton Master #1214482 Near Coastal (Issue # 6)
* USCG STCW’95 Certified #0051621
* Radar Observer Unlimited Endorsement
* Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement
* Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement
* FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit
* FCC Licensed General Amateur Radio Operator (KD4CNK)
* FAA Licensed Private Pilot
* PADI Certified Advanced Open-Water SCUBA
Skils
• Extensive project and asset management skills
• Ability to trouble-shoot, identify and rectify problems
• Experienced in weapons and firearms/Concealed Weapon Permit
• Extensive inshore/offshore fishing and hunting experience
• Welding, advanced fabrication, and mechanical skills
US Passport • MMD Card • TWIC Card
Non-Smoker • Married • 35 Yrs. Boating
Obtained original 6-Pack license in 1981. Boat owner from 1977 to present. I am a soon-to-be empty-nester and ready to captain a boat full-time. My wife is experienced as Mate, Crew, Massage Therapist or Cook when needed.
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