“I wish I was back there piloting up & down the river again. Verily, all is vanity and little worth--save piloting. ”
MARK TWAIN
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am a semi-retired IT professional who has been around boats of all types and sizes since I was 15 years old. My first experience was with my father when we took delivery on a 47' Chris Craft. It was an eight hour journey across Lake Michigan in April. There was no heat on board and it was the first and only time I experienced sea sickness.
I specialize in re-locating vessels for their owners, acting as captain when they want to just relax, or showing new owners the ropes of piloting and navigation.
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I am also a Private Pilot (since 1981) who enjoys building and restoring aircraft. In many ways, flying a plane and piloting a water craft are very similar which is why I enjoy both.
EXPERIENCE
54 years of boating experience
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Florida Gulf Coast
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Mid-Atlantic Coast
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Great Lakes
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Inland Waterways
EDUCATION
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United States Power Squadron
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Advanced Pilot
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Weather
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Marine Electronics
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Engine Maintenance
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Licenses and Certificates
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Licensed Captain (OUPV) w/Near Coastal rating
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Licensed Private Pilot
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Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
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Certified in SCUBA
CONTACT ME
Rates quoted based on size of vessel by the day and half-day. Ask me about discounted fuel.
PHONE
804.332.0171
Locations
Virginia
Florida