Objective
Dedicated, dependable, non-smoker, non-tatooted, and resourceful Boat Captain looking for a position aboard a yacht. I have 34 years experience working with boats and love being on the water. My hobbies include kite-boarding and I am a member of the Fort Lauderdale Outrigger Canoe Club. I have extensive experience as a boat captain as well as working on the systems of a yacht. I am willing to go for drug testing and am currently enrolled in the random drug testing program. I am a US citizen with a valid passport.
Experience
Professional Experience
Water Taxi - Fort Lauderdale, FL
2008
Tour Boat Captain
Narrate and conduct tours of the waterways of Fort Lauderdale
Maintain records and logs on arrival and departure times, fuel and oil purchases, inspections, maintenance, radio and passengers served.
Explain and provide information on surroundings to include the local flora and fauna.
Collect ticket/receipt from passengers and provide information to passengers.
Confer with maritime officials through radio or direct telephone contact.
Maintain current charts, certificates, and licenses.
M/Y Voyager - 70' - Captain
2002-2005
Set up charter operation
Supervised and worked with crew in refit and repair of defective vessel gear and equipment
Supervised crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge.
Captained yacht around Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Bahamas and Caribbean.
M/Y Alyeska - 47' - Captain
1999-2002
Supervised and worked with crew in refit and repair of defective vessel gear and equipment
Captained yacht around New England, piloted yacht from New England to Fort Lauderdale via Intracoastal Waterway
Captained yacht around Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Bahamas
Supervised crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge.
Inspected equipment, such as lifesaving equipment and visual-signaling equipment for defects.
Quinta - 34' Sailboat - Captain
1981-1996
Total refit
Captained vessel around New England
Wanderer - 60' MotorSailor - Captain
1989-1990
Captained Yacht delivery from Antigua to Bermuda
Adventure - 125' - Windjammer Schooner - Mate
1988-1989
Week long cruises Maine Coast
Observed water from masthead and advised navigational direction.
Steered vessel utilizing navigational devices such as compass and radar, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
Stood watch on vessel during specified periods while vessel was underway.
Observed loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage were according to specifications.
Assumed command of vessel when boat captain slept.
Education
I have a BS degree in Physics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Certification
Education and Professional Training
Valid U.S.C.G. Master 100 Ton License
F.C.C. Commercial Radio Operator's License
TWIC Card
Brown Belt in Karate
CPR & First Aid Certification
Florida Driver License
Towing Endorsement
Scuba Certification
Sailing Endorsement
Skils
Exceptional ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Thorough knowledge of state and US Coast Guard (USCG) regulations
Great ability to detect improper functioning of mechanical systems on the vessel
Extensive knowledge of each system on a vessel
Captained boats from canoes to 125'
Uncommon ability to react promptly and appropriately in emergency situations
I am available ASAP and am willing to travel and cruise for extended time periods.