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Captain Stephen J. Beuth |
Captain John E. Tilley |
LICENSED: By U.S. Coast Guard as Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 1600 Gross Registered Tons upon Oceans; also, Third Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons upon Oceans. STCW and OICNW.
CAPABILITIES: Serve as Master for management and navigation of inland and ocean vessels of up to 1600 Gross Tons. Serve as Third Mate on vessels of any Gross Tons. Serve as Port Captain/Marine Superintendent to coordinate the management of inland or seagoing vessels (provisioning, manning, maintenance, and repair in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and maritime industry standards). Professor of Nautical Science: Navigation (piloting, celestial, electronic), seamanship and boathandling, Coast Guard License Exam preparation, marine safety and fire-fighting, Rules of the Road, stability and trim, marine meteorology. EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE: 1976-2014: Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, N.C. Coordinator of Ship Operations, 1984-2014 Captain, R/V DAN MOORE (College training ship), 1982-2013 Captain, R/V CAPE HATTERAS, (College training ship), 2013-2014. Nautical Science Instructor, 1977-Present. Captain of College's Training Vessels, 1980-1982. Chief Mate, R/V ADVANCE II (College training ship), 1976-1980. 1975: Euro-Pirates International, New Orleans, La. Chief Mate, 190 ft. oil industry supply ship. 1974: Crescent Towing and Salvage, Algiers, La. 2nd Mate, 140 ft. ocean towing vessel. 1972-1975: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I. 2nd Mate, R/V TRIDENT (180 ft. oceanographic vessel) EDUCATION: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation, 1972. PERSONAL DATA: Born: May 25, 1951, Hartford, Conn. Military Status: Lieutenant J.G., USNR, Honorably Discharged, 1976. ADDITIONAL EXP.: 1994-2008: Chairman of Safety Committee, Cape Fear Community College. 1989-1997: Captain, M/V LIBERTY III owned by Dean Hardwoods Inc.,Wilmington, N.C. August, 2014: Relief Chief Mate on R/V ENDEAVOR, University of Rhode Island. Captain Roy Kuipers
LICENSED: By U.S. Coast Guard as Master of Sail or Motor Vessel of not more than 50 Gross Tons upon Near Coastal Waters with Aux Sailing Endorsement.PADI Certified Dive Master. CAPABILITIES: 48 years of sailing experience including; 25 years of racing as Captain, Helmsman and crew on various sailboats (Hunter 35.5,J/22, J/24, J/29, J/105, Beneteau 35, Oday 28, San Juan 28, Cal 28, Erickson 35, Islander 38, Henderson 30, Moorings 463). 25 years of cruising as Captain and Crew on various Catamarans, and Monohulls in the Caribbean. 48 years of sailing board boats (sunfish, laser, hobie-cat, wind-surfers, prams, lightening, 420, et al.). EMPLOYMENT /EXPERIENCE: 1973-1986 – crew - summers on various fishing boats on the Bay of St Lawrence 1973 & 1975 – crew - Sailed from Delfzijl Netherlands to Calais France aboard a Tjalk (Dutch Merchant Vessel (approx 20m length). 1978 – crew – Skutje sailing the lakes and canals in Sneek, Holland. 1989-1999&2009-present: Captain – Dallas Race Week Regatta (Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall, Texas– J/22, Islander 38,Beneteau 35, J/105, Oday 28, San Juan 28, Hunter 35.5) 1990-Present: Various terms as Chairman, Fleet Captain, Race Captain (1993, 1996, 2001), Secretary -Chandlers Landing Race Committee. 1990 – 1998 - yearly trips to the Caribbean as crew/captain (catamarans and monohulls – 38ft to 50ft) 1992 ASA Instructor Certification Classes (Basic Keel boat, Basic coastal Cruising, Bare Boat Charter) 1992: US Sailing Small Boat Instructor 1994 – Present: Board Boat, Keel Boat, Bare Boat chartering and Coastal Cruising instruction. Racing Expeience Captained and Crewed in multiple J/22 North American and World Championships (Rij Jij of Rij Ik,Ham&Roy, et al. ) Captained – J/24 North American championships (Blowout) 1994 -2005 – Captain - Campaigned my J/22 (Rji Jij of Rij Ik) on the J/22 Southwest District Circuit. 1996: US Sailing Certified Race Officer 1997: Commodore - Chandlers Landing Yacht and Tennis Club ASA Certified Instructor (BBCI - Basic Keel boat, Basic coastal Cruising, Bare Boat Charter, Coastal Navigation) 1999 – Captain - Moorings 463 (Zoe) – BVI Spring Regatta Chartering/Cruising Experience – (have cruised to nearly all islands in the Caribbean – captain on all vessels from 1999 to present). 1999 – Mooring 463 (monohull - ZOE) - BVIs 1999-2006 – Transport Cirrus (Beneteau 38) St Croix to Sint Maarten, Tortola to Puerto Rico, St Martin to Anegada 2000-2006 – 2 week charters 2-3 times per year - BVI’s, USVIs, Spanish Virgins and Netherlands Antilles aboard Cirrus (monohull Beneteau 38) 2000-2008: Senior Race Officer – Dallas Race Week Regatta1989 - Present: Race Officer for Club Races once per month (Chandlers Landing Race Committee) 2004 – Navigator/Crew - Chicago Mackinaw Race aboard Soap Opera (Hobie 33) 2006 – Captain - Harvest Moon Regatta aboard “Three Sheets to the Wind” Hunter 35.5 (Galveston to Port Aransas), 2007 – Sint Maarten Moorings 4000 (Catamaran - Adonis) 2009 – Conch Charters – Belize 43 (catamaran - Hazelnut) - BVIs Mechanical Engineer/designer – occupation General and in route motor and boat (electrical, plumbing, rigging, etc) repairs 2010 – Moorings SO40.3 (monohull - Ionea) Athens, Greece – Aegean Sea. 2011 – Horizon Yacht Charters (catamaran - Loma Dee) Sint Maarten. 2012 & 2014 – Galveston to Florida (three sheets to the wind) 2013 – Leopard 43 (catamaran - Kastor Pollux) BVIs 2014 – Galveston to Florida (Bucket List) First Mate/Relief Captain Ryan Thompson
LICENSED: By U.S. Coast Guard as Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels up to 100 Gross tons upon near Coastal waters. Holds TWIC, Red Cross CPR and First Aid. NASE open water diver and U.S. Passport. CAPABILITIES: 16 years sailing experience. Helmsman and crew aboard various sailboats. Beneteau 36.7, C&C 41, J70, J29, J35, SR33, Wauquiez 40, Laser, 420, Flying Scott. Waters navigated include Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean. Proficient in basic boat systems as well as diagnosing basic electrical and mechanical issues. EXPERIENCE: 2006-2011: U.S. Sailing Small Boat instructor. Taught basic sailing and coached a racing group at West River Yacht Club. 2005-2011: Galesville MD weekly racing fleet (Beneteau 36.7, C&C 41, J29,J35) 2007-2009: Southern Senior High School Sailing team. 2008: 420 Mid-Atlantic Championships 2009: Maryland Governors Cup (C&C 41) 2010: Maryland Governors Cup ( SR33) 2014-2015: Annapolis MD Weekly Spring Racing fleet (Beneteau 36.7, J70) 2015: Annapolis Leukemia Cup ( Beneteau 36.7 2015: Annapolis to Newport ( Beneteau 36.7) Work Experience: Hydrographic surveyor for Norfolk Dredging Company. U.S. Sailing Small Boat sailing instructor. EDUCATION: Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington NC. Associates in Applied Science, Marine Technology 2012. Caroline Plank Steward/Chef/Deckhand/Nanny/Tutor
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
• Cooking for owners, guests and crew • Interior cleaning and detailing • Training stewardess new to yachting • Watches, lines and mooring Tutor/Cook/Crew - S/Y Knot Crazy (51’ Dafour, GibSea), St Maarten – Australia May 2014 to Oct 2014 • Helping to look after and home school 3 children • Cooking for owners, and crew • Crew across Pacific including night watches and hand steering • Washdowns, helping with sails, lines and mooring, tender driving Chef / Stew - M/Y Outta Touch (105’ Intermarine), Nassau Bahamas Jan 2014 to May 2014 • Cooking for owners, charter guests and crew • Interior cleaning and detailing • Dinner service, laundry, turn downs • Lines and mooring Deck / Stew - Ponamu Yacht Management Team Dec 2013 to Jan 2014 - M/Y Victoria (113’ Hatteras), Ft. Lauderdale • Painting and polishing of the exterior • Interior cleaning and detailing • Anti Foul bottom paint, detailing engine room • Exterior wash down, stainless detailing, and two-part teak - M/Y Southern Comfort (66’ Offshore), Ft. Lauderdale • Addressed all items found in survey of new purchase • Anti Foul bottom paint, detailing engine room, light mechanical work • Interior cleaning and detailing • Exterior wash down, stainless detailing, and two-part teak - M/Y Line Drive (112’ Westport), Ft. Lauderdale • Interior cleaning and detailing • Exterior wash down stainless detailing, and two-part teak • Hosted two brokers cocktail parties RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
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LICENSED: By U.S. Coast Guard as Operator Of Uninspected Passenger Vessels up to 100 Gross Tons upon Near Coastal Waters. (200T masters in process.) Authorize to engage in Commerocial Assistance Towing. Holds TWIC, First Aid and CPR, PADI Open Water Diver, Certified High Angle Rescue Operator, and U.S. Passport.
CAPABILITIES: Over 20 years and a thousands days cruising and delivering boats. Waters navigated include Pacific, Atlantic, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, Sea of Cortez Caribbean, Great Lakes. Navigator aboard ocean going Research Vessel. Proficient at troubleshooting and fixing most boat systems. EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE: 2012-Present: Owner Operator Beacon Yacht Delivery. Delivery Captain, Consultant, and instructor. 2011-2012: Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington,N.C Assistant to Coordinator of Ship Operations. R/V Dan Moore and R/V Cape Hatteras 2006-2010: Sailboat Consultant, San Diego, CA Logged 1000+ days as Captain aboard multiple vessels. Cruise planning consultant. Owner operator Hunter Passage 42 Center Cockpit. Single handed 1000s of miles through the Pacific. 2000-2006: United Financial Services, Scottsdale, A.Z. Managing Partner. Responsibilities included all licensing, accounting, regulatory, technical, staffing, accounting and marketing issues. 20-30 employees. EDUCATION: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Bachelor of Art, History, 1997. Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, N.C. Associates in Applied Science, Marine Technology, 2013. LANGUAGES: English and Spanish. WATERS NAVIGATED AS CAPTAIN: Washington to Acapulco, All of the Sea of Cortez, Hawaii to Mainland, Grenada, All BVIs and USVIs, All of the Gulf of Mexico, SW pass of the Mississippi, Great Lakes, Canada, NY City via Hells gate, ICW NY to FL... Captain Claude Don Hoy
LICENSED: U.S. Dept. of Transportation U.S. Coast Guard #1505864 (Issue 4) - License includes: Master of steam or motor vessels of not more than 1600 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage), 3000 gross tons (ITC tonnage) upon near coastal waters; also Master of auxiliary sail vessels of not more than 100 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage) upon oceans; also Master of steam or motor vessels of not more than 500 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage) upon oceans; also, Master of towing vessels upon oceans and western rivers; also radar observer (unlimited). The Republic of Vanuatu #09-52102 – License identical to US Coast Guard #1505864. Commercial towing, auxiliary sailing vessel, STCW 95, ARPA unlimited radar observer, and fire fighting addendums. STCW 95, Merchant Mariners’ Document [Z-card], TWIC Card, GMDSS Radio Operator License #DOGB051204, Basic Medic First Aid, Dynamic Positioning Certificate, Coast Guard onboard Assessor Training, Visual Communications [Flashing Lights], Bridge Resource Management, and Proficiency in Survival Craft [Life Boatman]. CAPABILITIES: A licensed working professional with multiple vessel operational experience. Background includes engineering, celestial navigation, racing, provisioning, food preparation, management and administration. Trained in Marine Diesel and outboard motor repair. EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE: 04/14 to 11/14 - Captain on 220’ Offshore Supply Vessels w/Hornbeck Offshore Operators 08/11 to 09/12 - Captain on 150’ Offshore Tugs w/Dann Ocean Towing 08/00 to 08/11 - Captain on 220’ Offshore Supply Vessels and Offshore Tugs w/Tidewater Marine 04/00 to 08/00 - Mate on Research vessel for the University of Oregon 08/98 to 04/00 - Captain 110’ Paddle Wheel and 115’ Excursion M/V 1995 to 06/98 - Captain on vessels up to 111’ in the Louisiana Oil Fields 1989 to 1995 - Sailing Instructor at the Annapolis Sailing School, St. Petersburg, FL. 1993 to 1997 - Charter and Delivery Captain for ‘The Moorings’ St. Petersburg, FL. 1976 to Present -Extensive Sailing Vessel Racing experience EDUCATION: Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute Outboard Motor Repair [1991], Marine Diesel Repair [1992], Sea School in St. Petersburg, FL [1990], Annapolis Sailing School [1976], NAUI Scuba Diver, and Coast Guard Streamlined Inspection Program. Z-Drive experience, proven organizational, supervisory, and training skills. Experience in vessels up to 220ft. Assessment Certified Professional Food Manager. 25 years Restaurant Owner/ Operator with a successful career in the food service industry as franchisee, franchisor, and independent operator. Managed over 350 employees. First Mate/ Relief Captain Curtis McDaniel
LICENSED: USCG as Master of Self-Propelled Vessels including Auxiliary Sail of Less than 50 Gross Register Tones (GRT) Upon near Coastal Waters, Commercial Assistance Towing, Ordinary Seaman, Steward’s Department (F.H), Drug consortium CPR/AED first aid, Twic card, U.S. Passport. CAPABILITIES: 25 years’ experience operating and understanding of current ebb and flow in the tidal marshes in and around the South Carolina coast line. Keen understanding of tide and draft requirements of keel vessels in the rivers. Navigation, Marine operations, docking, anchoring, maneuvering single screw vessels to 56 feet. EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE: First Vehicle Services (April 2010 – June 2015 General Manager Contract management for 860 pieces of Beaufort County South Carolina - Equipment, Police, Ambulance, Heavy equipment, Tractor trailers and boats. All maintenance and repairs. Worked with outside vendors for repairs. Managed all payroll functions using ADP payroll systems. Managed 12 employees. Warehouse 50 to 60 thousand dollars in parts. Manage 5 revenue streams to include a working relationship with Mansfield Oil company. Managed over 2500 fuel cards. Fleet make up: Police cars, Ambulances, Lowboy trailers and tractor, Heavy equipment motor graders, front end loaders, and bull dozers. Managed the Complete safety program to include UST’s eye wash fire extinguishers, MSDS, All record keeping to comply with county policy, First Vehicle Services. Yancey Bros Co (Dec 1998 – December 2009) Fleet Manager Implemented system to Spec all company vehicles to meet application requirements. Develop, install and maintain systematic procedures of preventative maintenance for 517 vehicles as well as operational equipment. Set up filing and tracking systems for 25 branch operation to be in unison as required by D.O.T and Federal Motor Carrier Safety administration rules of compliance. Prepare and develop yearly budget based on the life cycle Analysis of current fleet needs Travel to each of the 25 branch locations to provide quarterly supervisor and driver training. Implement a Company-wide D.O.T compliant self Audit with a shared a scorecard. Participate as a Trained greenbelt in two Six-Sigma project; Transportation and Truck Revenue/Expense Field Service Responsible for all vehicle safety training as well as: Accident reporting, Accident investigating, Insurance reporting, cases follow up, driver re-training. Best Repair (Oct 1993 – Dec 1998) Fleet Manager Manage 15 mechanics in heavy equipment repair. (Field Repair) Spec new field service trucks, purchase all vehicles and parts required to repair heavy equipment, Buses and road tractors. Reviewed monthly Profit and Loss statements. Track employee time for ADP, Payroll schedule vacation and holidays. Tracked mechanic time for repair invoices to the customer. Purchase all equipment parts to repair heavy equipment to include;Caterpillar, Hitachi, Volvo, Komatsu, Dynapac, Deere, Peter built, Mack, IH. Write lease agreements for heavy equipment rental. Scheduled all field work with the customers and the technicians Dispatching 13 field service trucks to repair heavy Equipment Captain Deborah Ryder
LICENSED: USCG 150 Ton Masters with Auxiliary Sail, STCW 95, TWIC, and U.S. Passport. CAPABILITIES: Twenty-five years experience in all aspects of the marine industry. Lived, worked, traveled and raced on various vessels in the US, Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America and the Mediterranean providing priceless first hand knowledge. Dependable, loyal and good sense of humor. EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE: Relief Captain/Mate– 160’ PJ Schooner “Arabella”, New England, Chesapeake, Caribbean (www.cruisearabella.com) USCG Charter vessel certified for 49 passengers, requiring 2 licensed captains with auxiliary sail endorsements. CDC and SOLAS regulations. Duties included host for passengers on charter, training and scheduling six crew, watch duty, deck and rigging maintenance. Responsible for the upkeep of 3 tenders (1 USCG certified for 15 pass.), kayaks, and hot tub. Vessel Safety Officer. Year round weekly charter schedule. 4 shipyard maintenance periods for Coast Guard inspection and refits. 8 deliveries to and from Newport, R.I. to St. Thomas, USVI and Caribbean Islands Relief Captain/Mate – 80’ Inate,” Blond”, Bahamas and Florida Charter yacht based in the Bahamas. Responsible for 28’ tender, six to eight guests, formal dinners, snorkeling, and exploring the Bahamas. Mate/Cook-82’ Horizon,” Lady O”, Bahamas and Florida Private and Charter yacht based in the Bahamas Sailing Director-Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, Boothbay, Maine Director of summer sailing program for 100 youth sailors and six staff. Learn to sail and race programs in Optimists, Laser, 420 Race committee, scheduling, and curriculum development. Captain-49’Krogen Express, “Humdinger”, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Private Yacht. Travel Florida Keys, Bahamas, New England Chairman USA Junior Olympics-NE Championship Boothbay, ME Plan, organize and coordinate 50 volunteers for a major three-dayUS Sailing event of 300 youth sailors (Optimist, Club 420, Laser, Byte) Professional services on vessels from 30-156 feet for yacht owners. Project Management, deliveries, and sailing instruction, varnish projects, hiring subcontractors 2003 110’ Ketch “Sintra” France to Antigua, -Delivery Crew 2004 156’ Ketch “Scheherazade”- FL., GA, Bermuda -Delivery Crew/Cook 2004-2012 Project Manager -Restoration of 1900 Log Home Estate 2006 70’ Nordhaven “Mighty Mouse”, St. Thomas to Ft. Lauderdale Delivery Crew 2006 115 Passenger Vessel USCG inspection project-Ft. Lauderdale 2006 20 Passenger Vessel USCG inspection project-Whittier, Alaska Captain- “Starchaser”, Lindenburg 65’ Luxury Catamaran- Caribbean Duties included deliveries, crew training, and maintenance of diesels, generator, A/C systems, research and development for charter business Captain- “Princess of Lauderdale”40’ Day Charter Cat, Ft. Lauderdale, Management of all aspects of day charter business. training, scheduling and hiring. Captain- “Robin’s Way”, Gulfstar 40, Brooklin, Maine Captain-La Pantera”, 53’ Gold Coast Catamaran, Dom Republic Mate/Watch Captain- Dauntless, 70’ Maxi Race Sloop Captain-Women for Sail”, Key West, Annapolis, Europe. Navigator/Watch Captain- “Kroppduster”, Wylie 46 Race Sloop Captain- “Camp Fires”, Gulfstar 50, Ft. Laud. and St. John USVI EDUCATION: 2010 200 Ton Master USCG Maritime Professional Training 2006 USCG Towing Endorsement – Sea School, St. Thomas, USVI 2006 Crowd Control and Crisis Management NY Maritime Group 2003 STCW Maritime Professional School (Firefighting, Sea Survival,1st Aid) 2003 USSailing National Junior Sailing Symposium, Annapolis, MD 2000 USSailing Level 2 Coach Training-Portland, Maine 1998 USSailing Level 1 Instructor Training-Miami, Fl. 1996 Maritime Professional School-Marine Radio Operator 1985 Houston Marine Training-preparation for USCG Captain’s License 1975 University of New Hampshire, Plymouth, NH Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health |