- USCG LICENSE
... 150 ton Master of Motor and Auxiliary Sail Vessels: first issue 1984
- Ocean & Coatal sailing experience
... world wide on vessels from 34 to 87 feet
... over 1,400 documented days on motor & sail since 1977
RAJ 82' Bristol Ketch - CAPTAIN (refit version of 72’ Raj (below)) - 1996
RAJ 72' Bristol Ketch - CAPTAIN 1992-1994
various responsibilites on Raj detailed below:
Maintenance
- Diesel engines: Perkins turbocharged - 2 @ 200 hp ea.
- Diesel generators: Westerbeke 15 kW & 32 kW
- Outboard engines: Johnson 70; Yamaha 70 & 75; Johnson 9.9
- Electronics: Computer interfaced nav equip, RADAR, HF radio, SatCom
- Electrical system: 12 VDC, 110 & 220 VAC, 2.1 kW Inverter
- Hydraulics: Steering, Autopilot, Bow Thruster, Backstay
- Woodwork: Varnish interior & exterior, Teak decks
- Deck: Electric furling; Electric & manual winches, ketch sailing rig
- Air conditioning: Chilled water, twin compressor system, evaporators
- Plumbing: Electric & manual heads, bilge & grey water pumps
- Water maker: 63 gph Sea Recovery system
- Dive & Recreation: SCUBA Compressor, Regulators, Water sports equipment
- Appliances: Range, Washer, Dryer, Stereos, TV's, VCR's
Navigation
- Electronic:
CD & computer interfaced GPS; Radar; Loran
- Celestial: Experienced in celestial navigation
- Weather: Interpretation of Weather Facsimile Maps
- Cruising area: Nova Scotia to Venezuela
Management
- Organized and supervised $100,000 refit: directed sub-contractors & shipyard
- Abstracted ten foot hull extension & related modifications for $600,000 refit
- Scheduled regular maintenance, arranged dockage, coordinated ocean passages and guest charters
- Prepared ships registrations, renewals & handled all customs and immigration formalities
Accounting
- Created computer spreadsheet to detail $270,000 annual budget
- Maintained & balanced detailed accounts: cash, credit and checking
- Prepared monthly statements summarizing account activity
Cruising Area
- Nova Scotia to Venezuela with extended stays in Trinidad, New England and Sint Maarten
SEAMANSHIP CONSULTANT, Boston, MA - 1994-1995
- Owner & operator of seamanship consultant business
- Trained yacht owners in docking, maneuvering, navigation & seamanship
INFINITY 74' Chris Craft motor yacht - CAPTAIN summer 1995
- Charter captain on luxury motor yacht for week charter: Boston to Newport, RI
RENAISSANCE 34' Southern Cross - CAPTAIN 1986-1992
- Double Handed: Boston to Australia via Panama Canal
- Single Handed: San Francisco to Boston via Panama Canal
- Electrical, cosmetic and structural refit in New Zealand
- Maintained smooth & safe operation of ship w/ limited resources
- Performed customs formalities and general business in three languages
NON SEQUITUR 56' Bristol Sloop - CAPTAIN 1991
- Newport, Rhode Island to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Worked boat into show-ready condition in limited time: Annapolis Boat Show
BELAIR 41' Sigma Cutter - FIRST MATE 1987
- Panama to Tahiti via Galapagos
- Navigated with sextant during 3,000 mile Ocean Crossing
VOLCANO 64' custom Frers - FIRST MATE 1983-1986
- Multiple trips between Maine, Newport, Bermuda & Antigua
- Over 7,000 miles at sea
- Race preparation, live aboard work before and after deliveries
- Personalized Yacht Training / Seamanship consultant 1977 - present
Instruction customized to suit individual needs and particular vessel
Clients include owners of motor and sail yachts from 25 to 72 feet.
Teaching boat handling, navigation, electronics including Radar, GPS, etc...
- Boston Harbor Sailing Club 1991 - 1992
Led ASA certified courses in basic to advanced sailing & navigation on shore & the water
Taught students Advanced Hydro & Aerodynamics including on the water training,
Celestial Navigation, Safety, Cruising skills, etc...
- Boston Sailing Center 1984 - 1985
Taught basic through advanced instruction in Soling and J24 sailboats.
- Community Boating Inc. 1977 - 1983
Director of sailing program of 3,000+ members and 100+ boats
Responsible for safety of boats and members
Trained instructors to teach all level of sailing courses
Managed staff of 30 employees
- Author: Ocean Navigator magazine, Imperfect Calm (book)
- SCUBA: Advanced open water diver, PADI certified
- Amateur Radio: General class license, N1GXE
- Sports: Wind surfing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Bicycling, Running, Karate
- Racing: Extensive experience racing Hobie 16, Cape Cod Mercury (15-1/2')
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