USCG 100 Ton Master providing independent contract services as Master, Mate or Engineer on privately owned US flagged vessels. Originally licensed by the USCG in 2005 with Auxiliary Sail and Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsements. Obtained STCW95 rating in 2006. Experienced offshore sailor having logged over 60,000 miles in the past 20 years on a variety of vessels from small cruisers to 125' schooners. Vast knowledge of Atlantic routes and ports along the US east coast, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America and Europe. Continued investment in training and improvement. Presently qualifying for a Unlimited Radar Endorsement and Able Seaman Merchant Marine Document, which will be complete by mid 2009.
Marine Electronics Consultant experienced in assisting vessel owners with designing and installing appropriate navigation & communication systems, integrated PCs and electrics on yachts. Owner operator of a computer technology company specializing in network system design and network administration for over 10 years before entering the maritime profession. Experience in the earlier business allows for excellence in specifying, reliable, robust and 'right sized' technology solutions for yachts. A licensed Ham operator since 2004, I have special interest in 'low bandwidth' communication connectivity.