Crew Biography: 20 years ago Kevin started his professional yachting career in 2002 in Fort Lauderdale FL employed as a day worker and crew chef on mega yachts. Kevin's work ethic and ability to add value to the deck department, galley, and wheel house was quickly recognized and he earned a deckhand position on a 150' foot mega yacht to get his professional career started. Over the past 20 years Kevin worked his way up the chain of command; working on both private yachts and commercial vessels ranging in size from 45' to 250' feet in the capacity of Captain, Officer of the Watch, Chef, Bosun, and Deckhand. Kevin earned his 100 Ton USCG Masters license with his Sailing Auxiliary and Towing Endorsements. In addition he followed his passion for scuba diving and earned a Padi Dive-Master certification for added value to yacht guests. Additional Biography Notes: Kevin has worked as a licensed real estate agent in Colorado and is currently licensed there. Kevin has also worked as a professional ski instructor at Breckenridge Colorado for part time.
Oversee all operations onboard the vessel, including
navigation, maintenance and compliance with
local regulations.
Instruct all new crewmembers in safety procedures.
Direct supervisor for crew of 3
Ensure the seaworthiness of the ship before every
departure.
I've successfully made several ocean crossings
including North Atlantic, Mid Atlantic, Caribbean
Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Northwest.
Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses
and determine ship position throughout travel.
Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting
sheets and compasses.
Problem solved while underway while keeping the
vessel safe and secure.
Experienced with several sizes/yacht designers
including 105' Ron Holland, 45'-65' Lagoon, Leopard
and Fountaine Pajot,52' Moody, 41' Morgan and
several other sailing vessels.
Provide excellent service to 49 Guests per charter.
Basic mechanical/electrical, trouble shooting,
preventative maintenance and repair skills.
Maintain records of daily activities, weather and sea
conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger
status.
Complete regular vessel inspections to identify
deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Thoroughly inspect boats before each embarkment
to verify maximum reliability.
Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or
other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
Clean cut, drug free, non smoker, and friendly,
confident engaging personality.
Proficient in maneuvering and operating a large
complex twin engine sailing vessel.
Comfortable with public speaking.
Assisting captain with administrative and safety
duties.
Management of deck crew and maintaining crew
discipline.
Arrange regular safety drills.
Setting watch schedules.
Maintenance and deck inventory and deck
equipment.
Stowage of yacht for sea.
Navigation
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and
written
Offer safe, friendly and efficient service to scuba
divers.
In charge of 45' catamaran dive boat including all
safety equipment, and dive equipment
maintenance.
Yacht Propulsion/Systems /Maintenance Experience Propulsion/Gen-Set Experience: Caterpillar, MTU, Yanmar, Volvo, Perkins, Kohler, Cummins, Onan, Westerbeke, Northern Lights
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