My experiences working on and around the water.

Born and raised in Coconut Grove Florida, I began sailing at the age of six, like everyone, in an Optimist. I quickly moved into racing one designs, keel boats, eventually working as a sailmaker and with a rigging shop as I continued to skipper and crew aboard a great many vessel from 420s up to a 72' Mini Maxi.  At the same time I developed a great passion for fishing, particularly with a fly rod. 

Fly fishing in canals, grew to chasing Bonefish, Permit Snook and Tarpon on the flats. It didn't take long for me to get the bug to go offshore, pursuing pelagics with the both conventional and fly gear.  I love putting friends and clients on fish, and spend a good portion of my leisure time poling the flats on my skiff. 

Fishing and diving (S.D.I. Divemaster) taught me very quickly to appreciate the ease of which a power vessel gets you where you want to go. I've since had the pleasure to master several motor yachts, including the  1964 Chris Craft Constellation (57 ft. L.O.A.) Karon Ella, which was quite the treat.  
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Known Routes

Florida's East Coast- Both offshore and via ICW, so much of what Florida has to offer along a coast choke full of history and welcoming communities. The Keys will forever be my go-to weekend get away, with incredible sites for nearly all water activities. Allow me to be be your guide! 

Florida's West Coast- Often called the forgotten coast (once you're north of the greater Tampa area), step through the time machine and see pristine beaches, enjoy world class wreck/reef fishing and cruise all the way to Belize.

The Bahamas- So close that I once sailed my Laser there. I've never met someone who doesn't love a trip across the stream.  The gin clear water, fantastic diving, fishing, beaches and ambiance make this a must in every Yacht owner's log book.

USVI, my lockdown adventure. I was Captain of a Voyage 580 catamaran, and ran term (5-7 day) charters during the pandemic, a beautiful venue for sailing, diving and snorkeling.  
Since 2022 I’ve been working aboard a 120 foot classic Feadship Motor Yacht, formerly as the mate, and since March of 2023 as Engineer, primarily private, with some light charter.