Objective
Looking for position as Captain, Relief Captain, or First Mate aboard charter, research, or private sailing vessel. Willing to operate anywhere in the world.
Experience
I have 12 years experience running sail boat charters in the USVI's, and sailing the waters from North Carolina to Puerto Rico, Granada, Venezuela, and most of the islands between. I hold a USCG 100 Ton Masters license with sailing and towing endorsements, a TWIC, and International Safety Credentials. I have charter captained numerous multi-hull sailboats including the 76', schooner rigged "Spirit" catamaran out of St Thomas.
Education
One year Liberal Arts at University of Maine
One year Electronics Engineering at Lane Community College, Oregon
Certification
100T USCG Masters, Near Coastal, with sail and towing endorsements
TWIC
International Safety Certificate
Rescue Diver
Skils
Intuitive boat handler and sail trimmer, able to predict wind, wave, and current effects and compensate accordingly. Able to reduce sights and navigate celestially, but currently rusty (damn GPS!). Able to manage crew, and give clear direction without causing resentment. Am skilled with epoxies, cloth, and paints, and in finding creative solutions to unusual situations.
I have been aeway from the sea for a few years, and need to return. Shore life is not for me.