Thomas Yorath
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned Boat Captain with 37 years of expertise in navigating marine vessels efficiently using specialized knowledge along the California and Mexico Coast. Proficient in maintain safe operations using navigational equipment, communication, planning and awareness of natural and manmade obstacles. Attentive Captain ready to enhance performance of hardworking crew. Accustomed to monitoring weather conditions and adapting routes.
Licensed and Bonded Yacht Broker in California. Member CYBA.
Licensed Boat Captain with more than 80,000 miles of navigation experience (Offshore and inland)
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Yacht Broker in California
Haven Harbour Yacht Exchange, Inc.
03.1992 - Current
- Enforced policies, procedures and legal standards equitably for optimal decision-making.
- Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork.
- Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict CYBA standards.
- Recorded supporting documentation for phone calls and written correspondence.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Answered customer questions about yacht and boat sizes, accessories, and maintenance programs.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans and inspections
- Negotiated CYBA contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers
- Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold boats and yachts.
- Advised clients on mortgage and yacht industry conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction
- Liaised between boat owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership
- Negotiated purchase contracts to establish maximum value for clients
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in boat investments
- Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for vessels.
- Evaluated boats for potential salability and pricing
- Developed successful marketing strategies to promote vessels and maximize exposure
Yacht Captain
Self-employeed
01.1990 - Current
- Adhered to safety protocols, assessing weather variables to promote passenger and vessel safety.
- Operated communications systems and equipment to transmit and receive messages related to waterway navigation and traffic management.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Directed Yachts by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
- Oversaw Yacht operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
- Selected optimal routes and speeds to guide vessels to destinations in and meet schedule demands.
- Used measuring tools to verify safety of planned navigational routes.
- Inspected equipment and completed basic repairs to maintain safety and efficiency of each trip.
- Followed marine regulations applicable to planned route locations.
- Maintained peak performance in varying conditions and researched weather, wind, current and tide conditions to avoid and manage issues.
- Stood watch to manage operating conditions and handle risks arising during multiple voyages, including ocean crossings.
- Adhered to safety protocols when launching, operating and landing large marine craft to protect crew, equipment and vessels.
- Determined ship course and location using celestial markers to back up navigation equipment and software systems.
- Managed docking and undocking maneuvers for Yachts as long as 120 ft..
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Verified proper loading of cargo holds to align with ship capacity and weight distribution requirements.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Navigated courses and determined speeds using navigation tools.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
- Set courses by using area plotting sheets, compasses and sextants.
- Organized transit and customer clearances and sought permits to enter specific water territories.
- Maintained records of daily activities, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts and passenger status
- Assessed course and weather to assist with managing passenger safety
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels
- Planned routes and travel speeds to meet scheduling and delivery goals
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability
Licensed Yacht Sales Agent in California
Haven Harbour Yacht Exchange, Inc.
06.1986 - 03.1992
- Assessed value of Boats and Yachts.
- Negotiated between sellers and buyers over Boat and Yacht prices and settlement deals.
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems that impact sales management and business direction.
- Juggled multiple deals and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Effective communication skills with customers
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Utilized targeted email campaigns and cold calling to increase revenue
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion
Skills
- Ship navigation
- Navigation expertise
- Route planning
- Marine safety procedures
- Radar information interpretation
- Safety equipment
- Geographic knowledge
- Route navigation software
- Waterway navigation
- Communication system management
- Deck and boat seamanship
- Map reading and interpretation
- Safety management
- Boat safety maintenance
- Route Navigation
- Vessel navigation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Yacht Broker in California
Haven Harbour Yacht Exchange, Inc.
03.1992 - Current
Yacht Captain
Self-employeed
01.1990 - Current
Licensed Yacht Sales Agent in California
Haven Harbour Yacht Exchange, Inc.
06.1986 - 03.1992
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