Clay Gaffney

April 2014-2017

Captain of "Mixed Bag" 40' Luhrs express and "Mixed Bag II" 32' Calypso Marine center console. Our primary goal was to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by ensuring maximum productivity with a variety of fishing techniques. Our model was designed around trolling dead bait and artificials and drift fishing live baits as well as Incorporating the use of FADS. 

Captain of 42' Invincible for a private 44m mothership program. In charge of all fishing, spear fishing and diving operations onboard. Responsible for care and maintenance of the boat and tackle.

2010-2011

NAUI Dive Master for Caneel Bay resort.  Guiding dives, handling and maintenance of dive equipment and insuring the highest level of satisfaction to our clients. 

• Captain of a 60' sportfishing vessel for charter service.
• Tournament Fishing.
• basic engineering and maintenance.
• Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.

45' CABO EXPRESS

On demand captain for a private sport fishing and cruising program transiting Florida and the Bahamas.

55" SUNSEEKER MANHATTEN

On demand captain for a private couple cruising the east coast.

Instructional role training new owners how to safely operate and maintain the vessel.

2010-2014

First mate for Capt. Rob Richards (owner/operator of Mixed Bag Sportfishing). Duties included assisting clients in all aspects, rigging baits, maintenance of tackle, control of inventory, cleaning fish and general cosmetic care and maintenance of the vessel. 

Delivery captain on the following vessels:

• Lady JJ, 130' Westport

Fort lauderdale > Charleston SC

Newport RI >Norfolk VA

• Annie , 55' Palm beach

Jupiter FL >Huntington NY x4

• Crystal Anne 120' Hargrave

Boston >Fort Lauderdale

• Forever Young 80" Ferretti

Florida keys

• Chillaxin 85' Ocean Alexander

Fort lauderdale>St Thomas USVI x2

• Plane Simple 77' Spencer

Bermuda> North Carolina.