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Kai Cabrera

Kai Cabrera

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Dynamic Captain and Manager with extensive experience at Yacht Hampton, recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in mechanical diagnosis and repair, I excel in project management and maintaining low crew turnover rates, ensuring seamless charter operations and exceptional service delivery.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain/Manager

Yacht Hampton
05.2020 - Current

Achieved high levels of guest satisfaction and safety by leading head captain and stewardess team for FL fleet in equipping vessels for charters. Successfully managed 60-80 charters for 62' Pershing during summer NY season, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Captain/Manager

Windtides Marine LLC
Miami, FL
12.2015 - Current

Freelance contracted yearly but mostly seasonally for exclusive private clients and luxury charter yacht programs in south FL and NY making all aspects of the experience more efficient for a higher owner/customer satisfaction rate.

76 Riva 2017 "Blonies Toy"

120 Technomar "Doubleshot"

100 Azimut Jumbo "Millennium"

80 Lazzara "Victoria"

97 Skipperliner "Dinner Boat"

68 Azimut "Cerulean"

74 Sunseeker "Strategic Dreams"

95 Hardgrave "Day One"

100 Broward "A Place in the Sun

90 Pershing "YCM"

Captain

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
Miami, FL
03.2013 - 12.2015

Charter Captain for private and open to the public day cruises to sandbar or snorkeling. I rotated as captain on the companies larger vessels: 80ft schooner Gold Coast in Miami and 49 ft custom catamaran in Fort Lauderdale.

Captain / Crew

Barbados Catamaran Industry
Barbados, WI
05.2005 - 04.2012

Developed my skills in yachting and service through hands-on experience with various companies on the island. Built strong relationships with mentors and industry crew members. This cultivated a passion for achieving my yachting aspirations.

Education

200 Ton US Coast Guard Master Captain - Maritime Studies

Martime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2018

100 Ton US Coast Guard Master Captain -

Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2013

MCA Yachtmaster 200 Ton - Maritime Captain

On Deck Sailing School
Antigua, WI
08.2010

Skills

    Mechanical diagnosis and repair

    Perform routine maintenance

    Equipment maintenance checklist

    Skilled navigator/boat handler

    Arneson and Jet drive Experience

    3000 Davs sea time

    Extensive Bahamas/Caribbean/USA Navigational Knowledge

    Proiect manager

    Fabrication and refits

    Charter operation

    Guest itineraries

    Procedures & protocols set up

    Hospitalitv experience

    Highly organized

    Weight/Balance loading

    Low crew turnover rates

Personal Information

• Married family man

• Barbados Passport Exp 02/2034

• British Passport Exp 02/2034

• US Passport Exp 02/2032

• Non-Smoker I Tattoos

• Excellent Health

• Location: Palm Beach - Fort Lauderdale

Certification

• USCG 200 GT MASTER W/ AUX SAIL

• MCA 200 GT YACHT MASTER COASTAL

• RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL II

• STCW 95

• HSE COMMERCIAL DIVING CERT.

• MARINE RADIO OPERATOR

• COASTAL/BLUE WATER NAVIGATION

Employment goals

Seeking a long-term FL based captain or couple (+wife ) management position on a private motor yacht 60-90 feet. Willing to charter and go to NE for summers with the right family and program. Together we apply more than 30 years of captaining, hands on engineering skills and luxury service experience in the restaurant and yachting industries.

Timeline

Captain/Manager

Yacht Hampton
05.2020 - Current

Captain/Manager

Windtides Marine LLC
12.2015 - Current

Captain

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
03.2013 - 12.2015

Captain / Crew

Barbados Catamaran Industry
05.2005 - 04.2012

200 Ton US Coast Guard Master Captain - Maritime Studies

Martime Professional Training

100 Ton US Coast Guard Master Captain -

Maritime Professional Training

MCA Yachtmaster 200 Ton - Maritime Captain

On Deck Sailing School
Kai Cabrera