Objective
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. Also seeking deliveries to/from Florida, East Coast, Great Lakes, Bahamas, Caribbean.
Experience
Self-employed in the Construction Industry as a Florida State-Certified General Contractor (CGC 012923) 1978-2005. Self-employed 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 done numerous deliveries in past 30 years both as Captain and crew:
• 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, Okeechobee Waterway
• WESTERN RIVERS Lake Michigan, Cal-Sag Canal,
Illinois River, Mississippi River,
Ohio River, Tennessee River,
Cumberland River,Tombigbee River,
Tenn-Tom Canal
Education
5-year Bachelor of Architecture, 1976
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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 #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 #3320757
• PADI Certified Advanced Open-Water SCUBA
• FLORIDA Concealed Weapon License #9823055
Also have: US Passport, MMD Card, TWIC Card
Skils
• Extensive project and asset management skills
• Ability to trouble-shoot, identify and rectify problems
• Experienced in weapons and firearms
• Extensive inshore/offshore fishing and hunting experience
• Welding, advanced fabrication and mechanical skills
Obtained original 6-Pack License in 1981. Boat owner from 1977 to present. Soon-to-be empty-nester and ready to captain a boat full-time and/or deliver yachts. Wife is experienced as Mate, Crew, Massage Therapist or Cook, when needed.