Tiffany Baldwin
Lahaina
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience at Teralani Sailing, excelling in leadership and vessel maintenance. Proven track record in training crews and ensuring passenger safety during high-stakes operations. Adept at problem-solving and effective communication, consistently exceeding customer expectations on whale watches and sunset cruises.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Mate
Pride of Maui Elua
Maalaea
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Promoted to First Mate after 2 months.
- Overseeing all aspects of snorkel trips, whale watches and sunset cruises.
- Ensuring passenger and crew safety.
- Proper line handling.
- Relieved captain during shifts.
- Exceeding passengers expectations.
Deck hand/Naturalist
Makai Adventures
Lahaina
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted five whale watches daily to provide educational experiences.
- Providing passengers with knowledge of Humpback whales as well as surrounding islands.
- Launched and loaded skiff at dock to prepare for passenger trips.
- Loading and offloading passengers safely.
- Tied up vessel securely at dock to ensure stability and safety.
Captain/Crew Trainer/First Mate/Warehouse Manager
Teralani Sailing/Ka'anapali Kai Adventures
Kā'anapali
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Captained a 49 passenger, 65' Schooner Creek build sailing catamaran.
- Trained new crew on all aspects of the job.
- Conducted snorkel, whale watch, and sunset tours along West Maui.
- Beached vessel on Ka'anapali for loading catering, crew and passengers.
- Attended COIs and assisted captain to ensure vessel met all USCG safety standards.
- Maintained all vessel systems: fiberglass, bilge, rigging, electrical, steerage, etc.
- Performed oil changes and other regular maintenance on 6.7 L Cummins engines.
- Performed oil changes and other regular maintenance on Yanmar engines.
- Crewed storm watches by moving vessel to safe anchorage and staying on board.
- Launched and landed skiff on beach at high speeds, at night, and in high surf for crew transfer.
- Assisted with multiple dry docks, including passages to and from Kona.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Carrington College of California
San Jose, CA03-2010
High school or equivalent -
Live Oak High School
Morgan Hill, CA05-2006
Skills
- Sailing
- Boat Crew
- Beach loading
- Skiff Beaching
- Vessel maintenance
- Engine Maintenance
- Drydock
- Passenger safety
- Crew training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Leadership
Certification
- 100T NC Masters
- Sailing Endorsement
- Towing Endorsement
- Cicerone Certification
Timeline
First Mate
Pride of Maui Elua
07.2025 - 03.2026
Deck hand/Naturalist
Makai Adventures
12.2024 - 04.2025
Captain/Crew Trainer/First Mate/Warehouse Manager
Teralani Sailing/Ka'anapali Kai Adventures
08.2016 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant -
Carrington College of California
High school or equivalent -
Live Oak High School