- Sailboat racing
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Swimming
- Photography
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Strategy Games
- Outdoor Recreation
- Backpacking and Hiking
Timothy Sanders
Portland
Summary
Seasoned maritime professional with a proven track record of leadership and adaptability, demonstrated during tenure as Captain at M/V My Lady Alaska and dozens of other vessels. Skilled in navigating complex compliance landscapes and fostering strong client relationships as a Yacht Broker. Excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and satisfaction with exceptional boat handling and effective communication as a teacher and instructor. Extremely well rounded in all aspects of boating, compliance with the law and sharing that knowledge with others.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
M/V My Lady Alaska
11.2023 - Current
- Team leader on a 32 metre motor yacht travelling the entire west coast of the USA from Alaska to California as well as Baja California and the Sea of Cortez.
- Working autonomously to achieve yacht owners goals, i.e. getting the yacht from Portland to Ketchikan by a certain date.
- Planning and preparing the yacht for ocean travel (including provisioning, charting courses, maintenance underway and compliance with immigration and US Coast Guard regulations.
- Instructing my crew and the yacht owners on safe navigation, maneuvering, docking and general boating practices underway in good seas and bad.
- Ensuring a fun and safe experience for the yacht owners as well as their family and friends
Yacht Broker
W S Yacht Brokers
04.2018 - Current
- Broker of record in California, leading a team of sales people while ensuring complete compliance with California State law.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and portfolio updates.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or questions from clients promptly and professionally.
- Negotiated favorable terms for clients during transactions, maximizing their profits in both buying and selling scenarios.
- Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork, and fulfilled quote requests to deliver excellent customer support.
- Attending several annual boat shows and educating potential buyers on our new line of boats.
Instructor
Self
01.2000 - Current
- Sailing and motorboat instructor to new boaters.
- Maintaining a calm demeanor during all conditions and circumstances to ensure students stay comfortable and confident.
- Promoting a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracking student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosting student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Education
No Degree - 100 Ton Captains Certification Course
California Maritime
San Diego, CA11-1999
High School Diploma -
Engadine High School
Engadine, N.S.W12-1981
Skills
- Excellent Leader and team member (able to change roles)
- Able to quickly adapt to changing conditions and circumstances
- Calm and friendly demeanor
- Self-Motivated Professional
- A lifetime gaining knowledge of recreational and professional boating, leading to an excellent understanding of the rules and safe boating practices
- Effective Communication Skills (individually or with groups)
- Excellent boat handling skills
- Very competent with computers, office software and most other forms of technology
- Experienced in complying with rules, policies and completing required documentation
- Always willing to accept feedback and to make appropriate changes
Accomplishments
- Successfully certified dozens of new sailors through the American Sailing Association.
- Started and successfully ran a new Yacht Brokerage in San Diego, CA with a team of 6 sales people.
- Wrote and implemented sales process instructions for the W S Yacht Brokers California sales office.
- Won several sailboat racing regattas and series's
Certification
- USCG Captains license (OUPV)
- PADI open water diver certification
Interests
Timeline
Captain
M/V My Lady Alaska
11.2023 - Current
Yacht Broker
W S Yacht Brokers
04.2018 - Current
Instructor
Self
01.2000 - Current
No Degree - 100 Ton Captains Certification Course
California Maritime
High School Diploma -
Engadine High School
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