Profile

Highly Experienced Mariner & US Citizen with 20 years of maritime history. An "Operator-level" Mate capable of standing solo watch, navigating without GPS, and managing complex deck operations. Extensive background in technical troubleshooting and tender driving (Surface/Pod/Outboard). Professionally trained chef available to assist in galley duties.

Maritime Experience

Freelance Captain / Mate / Sea Trial Specialist

2012 – Present | South Florida & Bahamas

Leveraged roles in yacht sales (VanDutch/Zeelander) to gain extensive operational experience on varied vessels.

  • Drive Systems: Mastered handling/docking of Surface Drives (Pershing), IPS (Pardo), Jets (Mangusta), and Shafts.
  • Technical: Routinely managed sea trials, shadowing surveyors in engine rooms to identify mechanical faults and troubleshooting electrical systems.
  • Mate Duties: Overseeing deck operations, line handling, and tender driving for day charters and owner trips.

Captain (Liveaboard)

2021 – 2022 | 97’ Hargrave RPH | Miami & Bahamas
  • Sole operator for a private program; managed all daily systems and engineering checks.
  • Performed running repairs on pumps and electrical systems to minimize vendor costs.
  • Executed frequent Gulf Stream crossings and Bahamas itineraries.

Skipper / Refit Manager

2010 | S/V Carronade (40’ NY40) | New England
  • Single-Handed Delivery: Skippered solo from Newport to Maine (50 hours) without autopilot/radar.
  • Restoration: Complete refit including varnish, pump rebuilding, re-caulking, and hardware restoration.

Delivery Captain & Crew

2008 – 2012 | Ship to Shore Agency
  • Transatlantic: M/Y SEVEN SINS (146’ Heesen) - Deck/Watchkeeper (FL to France).
  • Transatlantic: S/V FADO (100’ Southern Wind) - Deck/Chef (St. Maarten to Italy).
  • Deliveries: S/V LADY TARA (66’ Oyster) & S/V SATORI (Farr 64).

Culinary Background

Executive Chef & Partner

Cork Wine & Tapas | New Bedford, MA
  • Managed back-of-house operations. Available for crew cooking/provisioning.

Education

  • 🎓 Maritime Professional Training (MPT), Fort Lauderdale
  • 🎓 Apicius International School of Hospitality, Florence, Italy
  • 🎓 French Culinary Institute, New York, NY