RUSS S. NELSON

Operate three back to back charters based out of the Exumas

Conduct ship yard refit & class survey certification. Oversaw Cayaman Island and Rinna five year classurvays. Fixed on going issues needed to perform next years charters.

• Managed the completion of a major refit including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic and air conditioning upgrades and repairs.
• Prepared the yacht for Marshal Island charter Certification.
• Entertained owners and guests cruising Florida & the Bahamas waters.

• Finished extensive refit in Fort Lauderdale.
• Hired and trained crew.
• Duties include trouble shooting post refit issues onboard.
• One month long cruise in the Bahamas with six adult guests and five young children.

• Completed extensive US $ 1.2 M refit including ABS re-certification, mechanical, hydraulic, and interior refit, and complete exterior paint job.
• Planned and organized all aspects of Caribbean cruise from the BVI's to Grenada for owner's family and friends.
• Prepared yacht to be shipped to the owner's home port in Turkey where the owner hired local crew.
• Received great recommendations from satisfied owner.

• Hired crew, performed engineering and electrical maintenance, did a complete Atlas electrical system rebuild.
• Cruised with Saudi owner's and guests in the Bahamas and Caribbean, as well as the Mediterranean; Spain, France, Italy and Greek Islands, with a very hectic schedule.

• Russian owned vessel.
• Managed engineering warranty issues and maintenance.
• Cruised US east coast.

• Managed and maintained two yachts.
• Oversaw complete re-design of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems and the completion of a refit.
• Worked closely with manufacturer to resolve warranty issues.
• Yacht was then used for extensive entertaining in the Bahamas and Caribbean for Isidro Romero of Ecuador.

• Oversaw construction, engineering and design, while also captaining owner's 78ft yacht.
• Captain during maiden voyage in the Mediterranean.
• Entertained family and corporate guests in the Bahamas.

• Operating vessel for Israeli fighter pilot.
• Also provided yacht management, engineering and maintenance services.
• Very active program including diving, skiing, and cruising the Caribbean, Venezuela and the US east coast from Florida to Maine.

• This vessel was owned by Mr. Richard Rasmussen, the President of Hinckley Pacific together with 3 retired Navy Pilots.
• Responsible for planning, navigation, engineering, maintenance as well as provisioning for a lengthy trip in the South Pacific - a beautiful part of the world.

• Captain for ALFRED LOOMIS III, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club.
• Navigated over 12,000 miles from Maine to the Bahamas.
• Responsible for all engineering and maintenance as well as scuba diving equipment.
• Provisioned and cooked native dishes.

• Under Captain Ken Argent.
• Extensive corporate entertaining during a very busy season in New England.
• Responsible for maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, navigation and refrigeration systems.

• Under Captain Bob Terrell.
• Responsible for all Exterior & interior maintenance.
• Cooked and served dinner to owners and guests while in Nashville, on our trip down the Mississippi river and during charters in the Bahamas.