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Captain Johnny Walker

Boston

Summary

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.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain & Crew

Loose Cannon - 38' Cabo Sportfish
03.2017 - Current

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.



Crew

Pipe Dreams
01.2023 - Current

61' Viking - Gloucester

Crew member for offshore fishing trips out of Gloucester, South Florida & the Bahamas

Captain & Crew

Gamechanger 61' Viking Sportfish
05.2019 - 01.2025

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.

Crew

All Risk - 61' Garlington Sportfish
01.2020 - Current

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.

Captain & Crew

Top Dog 52' Viking Sportfish
03.2019 - Current

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

Provider Sportfishing 42' Westmac
03.2011 - 11.2018

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 & Crew

Limitless 44' Pacifica Sportfish
01.2014 - 10.2016

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.



Freelance Captain & Crew

Many Boats
01.1995 - Current

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
06.1987

Skills

    Boat Handling

    Radar Observer

    Marine Electronics

    Sea Surface Temperature Readings

    Safety Training & Safety Minded

    Strong interpersonal skills

    Expert Fishermen

    Team Building

Accomplishments

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.





Certification

100 Ton Master Captains License


AMSEA Certified (Alaska Marine Safety Cert)


FAA Remote Pilots License






Timeline

Crew

Pipe Dreams
01.2023 - Current

Crew

All Risk - 61' Garlington Sportfish
01.2020 - Current

Captain & Crew

Gamechanger 61' Viking Sportfish
05.2019 - 01.2025

Captain & Crew

Top Dog 52' Viking Sportfish
03.2019 - Current

Captain & Crew

Loose Cannon - 38' Cabo Sportfish
03.2017 - Current

Captain & Crew

Limitless 44' Pacifica Sportfish
01.2014 - 10.2016

Captain

Provider Sportfishing 42' Westmac
03.2011 - 11.2018

Freelance Captain & Crew

Many Boats
01.1995 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

Plymouth State University
Captain Johnny Walker