Qualifications
I
have been captaining and crewing for the last 14 years in a variety
of positions throughout the Mediterranean, US East Coast, Bahamas,
Mexico, West Coast, Hawaii and the Caribbean including ocean
crossings. I have lived on boats my entire life, and am familiar with
all aspects of sailing, maintenance, crewing, and general seamanship.
Education
December
5, 2007 ABYC Certified Marine Electrician
November
15, 2005 Waikiki Beach USCG Special Operators Permit
February
9, 2005 PADI Rescue Diver, with Emergency First Responder
October
15, 2004 ASA Certified Sailing Instructor, ASA 201-205
September
16, 2002 USCG masters 100-ton with Commercial Towing and
Sail
December
19, 2001 Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Central
Florida
Engineering/Technology
Experience
Sept 2015-May 2016 Electrician, Electronics and Systems Installation and Repair, New England Boat Works
Worked as an electrician and systems tech for a large boat yard (700+ boats), doing everything
from engine overhauls to complete rewiring jobs. Worked on boats from 50'-120' mainly, both
power and sail. Several large electronics packages installed, including a complete overhaul
of a boat due to lightning damage
May
2012- April 2013 Captain/Engineer, Greenboats Technology
We designed and built a new prototype design
for wireless onboard
communications. From the yard all the way across 8000 sea miles, we
tested and
developed new technology for a Nautitech 54 catamaran. Installed all
major
systems and integrated them with a custom NMEA2000 interface, did most
of the
programming and debugging.
2009-May
2012 Owner/Operator, Better Marine Services
Owner of a marine repair and captain
services company in San Diego. Trained
and worked with several employees, expanded to cover lower SD bay area.
Installing and repairing marine electronics, electrical, mechanical,
and general
yacht maintenance (sail and power) including emergency services.
December
2006-May 2008 Systems Installer, Aquarius Boatworks
Installation
of marine electrical systems, plumbing, diesel mechanic, repowers,
rudder and hull repair, and drive train adjustment and repair. All
aspects of boat maintenance and repair in a busy yard. Promoted
twice, and went to electrical school.
2001-2004
Lead Programmer, Healthsoft Online Learning
Worked
on building an online learning system for nurses to get CE credits
online. Heavy database design and programming, following DoD
and
other guidelines to create a reusable online testing system.
Worked from the office for 1 year, then telecommuted while
cruising the northern Caribbean.
Charter
Experience
June 2014-Present
Captain, Night Train & Poppy
Captain of 51' Hinkley and 30' Sparkman & Stevens wooden sloop. Handling all aspects of maintenance, rigging, sailing, and deliveries. Day sails with owner 5 days a week, in Newport, RI and surrounding areas. Designed new computer system to track inventory and safety items.
October 2013-June 2014
Captain, Resolute
Operating
a 53' private crewed charter boat with a chef, running 8-day charters
in the USVI and BVIs. Maintaining the boat, coordinating
schedules, and keeping charter guests happy during island cruising for
a busy charter season. Delivery back to RI 2900 Nm. Designed new computer system to track inventory and safety items.
April 2013-October 2013
Captain,
Schooner Madeleine
Operating
a 74' schooner as a day sail charter boat in Newport, Rhode Island.
Duties include 5 daily trips with up to 49 passengers, managing crew,
handling basic boat maintenance and following USCG Inspected Vessel
rules.
May
2012-April 2013 Captain/Boat Manager, Greenboats
Ran crewed charter in BVIs on 54' catamaran.
Delivery 8000nm to
Caribbean/boat show from Europe. Preparing and operating a new build
Nautitech 54 for
charter and private use.
Managing
the launching and testing of prototype design for wireless onboard
communications, see more details in Engineering section.
2009-2012 Captain, Aolani Catamaran
Running
private charters aboard a 55’ custom luxury catamaran in San Diego
Harbor. Harbor cruises, dinner cruises and catered events.
July
2005-December 2006 Charter Captain, Outrigger Catamaran
Operating
a 45' USCG Inspected high-speed racing catamaran for charter off
Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Duties include running day sails, snorkel
trips, and sunset sails for up to 49 passengers, vessel maintenance,
and keeping an extremely temperamental boat running in peak condition
to provide 20+ knot "thrill rides" in heavy offshore
conditions.
January
2005-June 2005 Captain, S/V Graziafelice
Operating
a 70' luxury catamaran in Roatan. Duties included managing 5
full-time crew & 6 day crew, running day sails for up to 75
passengers, overnight luxury dive charters, web design. Also all
maintenance including everything from electrical to plumbing to
engines to rigging, generally all the work needed to keep a 96-ton
charter vessel operating at her best.
June
2004-July 2004 Captain of “Rainbow Rocket”
Maintained
and operated a 1600 horsepower turbocharged racing boat on high-speed
trips. 40+ passengers, travelling over 50 mph for 45-minute trips,
often up to 8 trips a day in Long Beach Rainbow Harbor.
November
2003 – May 2004 Captain, Sebago Catamarans
Operating
three charter catamarans 54’ – 63’ for day sails and
snorkelling in Key West. Duties included managing 11 full-time crew,
keeping up to 125 passengers safe and happy, and assisting with
troubleshooting and safety drills.
Teaching/Instruction
Experience
2009-
2012 Instructor, Harbor Sailboats
Teaching
advanced coastal cruising and bareboat classes, and occasional
corporate regattas and basic sailing classes according to the ASA
program. Also delivering boats both to Mexico and up the CA coast.
June
2005-August 2005 Sailing Instructor, Kama’aina Kids
Taught
sailing to children ages 6-13 at a summer camp. Ran sailing trips and
swimming for 40-70 children daily, helped manage large groups in a
summer camp environment. Operated and maintained a variety of small
boats, including Hobie cats, power-driven chase boats, and sailing
dinghies.
June
2004-December 2004 Sailing Instructor & Maintenance Manager
Taught
sailing classes following ASA standards. Also performed all
maintenance and repairs for an active charter fleet (18 cruising
mono-hulls ranging in size from 25' to 48') and skippered weekend
charters for a large West Coast charter company.
October
2004-December 2004 Sailing Instructor, USC
Taught
sailing classes University of Southern California course curriculum.
Ran overnight teaching trips from Long Beach harbour across to
Catalina Island, teaching navigation, seamanship, and sailing.
June
2004-July 2004 Captain for Access to Sailing
Worked
as a captain for Access to Sailing, an organisation that provides
sailing instruction for physically disabled and mentally handicapped
patients as part of their rehabilitation. I sailed a Cal 25, an O’Day
20, a Hood 60, and a 43’ ferro-cement sail boat. Duties included
sail and line handling, steering, sailing instruction, and helping
with the special needs of handicapped people is a sailing
environment.
December
1995-October 1998 Instructor, Seafoam Sailing
Worked
in family charter business and summer sailing school, 34’ Morgan
sloop, and a pair of 18’ sprit-rigged sailing dinghies.
Other
Experience
May
2008-2009 Captain, S/V Astra in Mediterranean Sea
Sailing
and general maintenance of a 63’ high-performance cruising yacht. I
sailed with and without owner aboard throughout Greece in Aegean
Sea and Turkey coastal waters.
December
2001-October 2003 Captain of S/V Jeito
Captained
a 30’ sloop with no engine from North Florida down the “Thorny
Path”1200 miles upwind to the Caribbean, spending 2 years island
hopping. Duties included all aspects of sailing and working on a
small cruising sailboat.
July
1999-October 1999 Crew to Bahamas
Worked
on a Hunter 42 cruising the Bahamas for several months. Helped the
85-year-old owner maintain the vessel and make safe island hops down
the chain to Georgetown and then back to Miami.
Teaching
Deliveries, working as Instructor and Captain
November
2011 58’ Hatteras Motor Yacht – San Diego to La Paz, Mexico
January
2011 46’ Cruising Ketch – San Diego to Ensenada and back twice
April
2010 38’ Catalina Sailboat – Newport to San Diego
October
2003 42’ Hunter Sailboat - Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico
Other
Deliveries
June 2014
53’
Little Harbor Sailboat – 2900nm, Caribbean to Newport, RI
2013
54’
Catamaran – 8000nm, France to Caribbean to Miami
December
2011 39’ Beneteau Sailboat – Tortola to Miami, Miami to Houston,
TX
May
2010 85’ Motor Yacht “Valerie” – San Francisco to LA
June
2005 54’ Racer/Cruiser Catamaran - Newport to San Francisco
May
2004 43’ Cruising Sailboat Trans-Atlantic Delivery – Tortola,
BVI to Azores
July
1999 48’ Irwin Sailboat – Pensacola, Florida to Mexico
May
1999 33’ Pearson Sailboat - Key West to Titusville
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