Objective
Looking for a full time Captain's position, sail or power. 30 years, on the water experience as a licensed captain with numerous endorsements. Thousands of coastal and off-shore delivery miles with my longest off-shore trip being 14 days. Dependable, easy going with a great work history and excellent references. I would also consider an estate manager position with yacht captain/care.
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Experience
BOATING EXPERIENCE
? Private/charter Captain aboard vessels up to 70’ holding a U.S.C.G. U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, 100 Ton Masters License (7th issue) for both power and sail.
? Unlimited Radar Observer, STCW-95, Assisted Towing, TWIC card, Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit, Open Water P.A.D.I. & SSI certified, Power Squadron, US Sailing.
? 15-years with one owner and five boats, m/v “Meatloaf 1,2,3,4 & 5” (45’ Viking, 45’ Sea Ray, 50’ Sea Ray, 54’ Hatteras & 60’ Hatteras)
? 4-years with s/v “Aquarius” ex-“Ondine II” 58’ Tripp Yawl
? 1-year with s/v “Iemanja” ex-“Paliwan” 68’ Aberking & Rasmussen Ketch
? 1-year aboard s/v “Nightwind” 52’ Irwin Ketch as mate.
? Charters based out of Ft. Lauderdale, St. Croix, Antigua, Annapolis & Newport, RI.
? Responsibilities included the well being of the vessel and all aboard, scheduling of charters, maintenance of vessel (hands-on mechanical, paint, bright work, etc.), navigation, delivery, accounting and the hiring and managing of crew.
? 35+ years as a delivery captain moving boats between the Caribbean, Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda, New England and the Great Lakes, boats from 34’ to 92’, power and sail.
? Strong sailboat racing background of 35 years, 12+ Chicago Macs, Chicago to Port Huron, 40+ cross Lake Michigan Races, NOOD Regatta’s, One design nationals, 3-Antigua Race Weeks, Many Caribbean races, New York Cruising Club and Caribbean 1500 rally 2008.
? In my many years of boat sales I captained all of my own sea trials and vessel orientations on boats from 25’-70’ covering boat operation, shipboard systems, electronics, boat handling, docking, etc. I have good boat construction knowledge having toured most of the major boat manufactures and have been involved in literally hundreds of boat surveys.
1998 PORTSIDE YACHT BROKERS, Spring Lake, MI.
Present Owner and president, started company from the ground floor, delivering professional presentation and marketing of used power and sailboats with focus on a strong internet presence. Excellent customer satisfaction and repeat business. Handled all aspects of the business; advertising, accounting, website development, employee management, facility maintenance, legal, etc.
1982/ NEW/USED BOATS SALES
1998 Specializing in high quality yachts 30’ to 60’ in both power and sail. Consistently a top producer at West Michigan’s largest and finest full service marinas. Have represented most of the biggest names in boat manufacturing, both power and sail. Strong prospecting and contract background with attention to details, follow-up and servicing the customers needs, with a focus on quality and value. Held both sales & marina management positions.
Education
Certification
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Skils
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