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SAMUEL HAGGARD

SAMUEL HAGGARD

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Knowledgeable Captain with robust background navigating diverse marine environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success, achieve positive results, and ready to tackle new challenges.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Michigan Sail and Power Boat Rental

  • Cleaned and maintained boats and jet skis
  • Prepared customers to operate equipment safely through detailed instructions.

Mate/Deckhand

S/Y Nauticat
04.2017 - 01.2022
  • Assisted captain while sailing the vessel
  • Responsible for exterior upkeep including painting, cleaning, wash downs, and any other maintenance needs
  • Took care of client bookings
  • Problem solved any customer issues
  • Tended bar during charters.

Temporary Deckhand

Chantal Ma Vie
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Daily running of deck duties
  • General deck maintenance
  • Teak maintenance
  • Paint repairs
  • General help with engineering
  • Varnish touch up work.

Mate

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted captain while sailing the vessel and docking.
  • Responsible for exterior upkeep including painting, cleaning, wash downs, and any other maintenance needs.
  • Problem solved any customer issues.
  • Provided tours of the history and current residents of the area.


Captain

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
01.2023 - Current
  • Identified potential hazards quickly, addressing them proactively to prevent accidents or damage to the vessel.
  • Navigated challenging waters skillfully, ensuring safe and efficient transit of passengers and cargo.
  • Conducted informative tours for passengers, sharing knowledge about local history, wildlife, and points of interest.
  • Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions and passenger status.

Daywork

Pura Vida (30m)
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Washdowns
  • Paint prep/work
  • Sanding
  • Assisting with basic engineering.

Education

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

Maritime Professional Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Hardworking
  • Sailing
  • Customer Service
  • Team Player
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • USCG 100 ton captain
  • STCW
  • VPDSD
  • ENG1
  • Divemaster
  • Marine radio license
  • Towing Endorsement
  • Sailing Endorsement

Timeline

Mate

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
01.2023 - Current

Captain

Tropical Sailing Catamaran Charters
01.2023 - Current

Daywork

Pura Vida (30m)
12.2022 - 01.2023

Temporary Deckhand

Chantal Ma Vie
10.2019 - 01.2020

Mate/Deckhand

S/Y Nauticat
04.2017 - 01.2022

Michigan Sail and Power Boat Rental

Northwestern Michigan College

Maritime Professional Training

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