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Captain Luis Sotero

Captain Luis Sotero

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Summary

Experienced third generation boater with a lifelong passion for being on the water. Skilled in operating luxury yachts and proficient captain with a track record of safely navigating south Florida and all Bahamas . Began yacht career in 2020 and have piloted a range of vessels, largest being 82' . Extensive experience as a freelance mate on charter vessels in the Bahamas. Seeking opportunities for full-time or temporary freelance work as Captain or First Officer On charter or private vessels

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Mate

DAY WORK
05.2020 - Current

Experienced freelance mate with a track record of temporary jobs on private and charter boats along the East Coast of Florida and in the Bahamas. Skilled in quickly adapting to new environments, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Proficient in piloting large tenders, managing them on tow, and strong line handling and deck management skills. Possess a solid understanding of engine room components and basic maintenance knowledge.

Freelance Captain

Freelance Day Work
01.2020 - Current

A freelance captain with a USCG 100T license working out of Miami, Florida, operating a variety of private and charter vessels ranging from 28ft to 82ft. Navigating between South Florida and the Bahamas.

Mate

Azimut 82 “REST”
01.2022 - 05.2023

Manage all deck operations with weekly routine wash downs and detail , weekly engine room maintenance.

Captain

Marfil 50 Cantius
01.2020 - 03.2022

Full time captain, private US flag.

solo crew member managing all roles. Weekly sandbar and dinner cruises.

Education

Merchant Mariner - USCG 200GT Master/ Mate

Sea School For
For Lauderdale
03.2024

Merchant Mariner - USCG 100GT MASTER

Sea School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2023

Emergency Medical Services - EMT-B

American Medical Academy
Miami, FL
06.2015

References

Vessel's I worked on

HARGRAVE 101 "SEAS THE DAY"

BROWARD 108 "DOUBLE DOWN" 

PRINCESS 95 "CURRENTSEA" 

Sunseeker Manhattan 80, "STRIPTEASE" 

Azimut 82, "REST" 

Cantius Cruiser 50,"MARFIL"

Ocean Sport FLY 53 "Sin or Swim" 

Fountaine Pajot 44 "ZOOM" 

Cigarette Topgun 38 "long story" 

Donzi ZRC 38 "ALL or NOTHIN " 

COBIA 35  t/t

COBIA 32 t/t

Intrepid 37 t/t 







Timeline

Mate

Azimut 82 “REST”
01.2022 - 05.2023

Freelance Mate

DAY WORK
05.2020 - Current

Freelance Captain

Freelance Day Work
01.2020 - Current

Captain

Marfil 50 Cantius
01.2020 - 03.2022

Merchant Mariner - USCG 200GT Master/ Mate

Sea School For

Merchant Mariner - USCG 100GT MASTER

Sea School

Emergency Medical Services - EMT-B

American Medical Academy

References
Captain Luis Sotero