Highly experienced and sought after boating and fishing professional who is well established in the industry. Organized, efficient and driven to provide exceptional service on any vessel as Captain or crew member.
Helm duties on overnight runs to the canyons observing radar, navigation and the VHF while running the vessel while the crew sleep.
Manage and operate the cockpit while fishing the canyons.
Observe and provide guidance on weather forecasts, SST reports and intel for all offshore fishing trips to the owner.
61' Viking - Gloucester
Crew member for offshore fishing trips out of Gloucester, South Florida & the Bahamas
Manage, organize, plan and run the offshore fishing operation for the 61' Viking Yacht " Gamechanger"
Monitor and advise on trip planning, weather observations, location choices and safety equipment for canyon and offshore fishing trips.
Oversea, purchase, organize and utilize all fishing tackle and gear for the vessel.
Captain the vessel during night voyages and daytime fishing when required.
Manage and operate the fishing operation on offshore fishing trips to the Bahamas.
Captain the helm on 100+ mile Bahama trips.
Observe weather forecasts, SST reports and intel and provide this information to the owner.
Manage and work the cockpit for both offshore canyon, Bluefin tuna and inshore fishing trips.
Prepare tackle, gear and equipment for all trips.
Run the helm during night voyages to the canyons observing radar, navigations and VHF radio to ensure safe passage up to 140 miles offshore.
Captain of the Provider, a 42' Wesmac Downeast boat.
Managed the commercial business, charter business and family boating and fishing operation of the Provider.
Commercially fished for striped bass, cod, haddock, tuna and pelagic fish both inshore and offshore up to 140 miles from the coast.
Managed and maintained the boats engine, systems, electronics and fishing equipment.
Trained and instructed all crew members in safety at sea procedures and safety measures to stay coast guard compliant.
Captain and Crewed for an overnight fishing charter operation departing from San Diego and fishing in both Mexican and U.S. waters for Tuna.
Manage and run all fishing operations for a 3 man crew and 6 paying customers running 100-160 miles at night into Mexican water to fish for tuna.
Radar observation and day and nighttime navigation of the boat.
Captain and/or Crew For Hire
Hired to run or crew sportfishing boats for the past 25 years both on the East and West coasts.
Tournament Crew- Have been hired to fish on many sport boats over the past 25 years for offshore canyon, Bluefin tuna trips and to fish offshore tournaments.
Boat Handling
Radar Observer
Marine Electronics
Sea Surface Temperature Readings
Safety Training & Safety Minded
Strong interpersonal skills
Expert Fishermen
Team Building
Extensive boating & fishing both on the East and West coasts of the U.S., The Gulf, The Islands, The Keys, The Bahamas and Mexico.
Have won and placed in the top 3 boats in 8 offshore tournaments over the past 10 years.
Pro-Staff: AFTCO, COSTA Sunglasses, RonZ, Melton International Tackle, Yeti.
100 Ton Master Captains License
AMSEA Certified (Alaska Marine Safety Cert)
FAA Remote Pilots License