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William Spangler

Belfast,ME

Summary

Deckhand / Mate with 6+ years of experience aboard traditionally rigged sailing vessels. Over 520 days at sea ranging from coastal Maine to offshore Caribbean passages. 6,800+ nautical miles traveled. ”Experienced in sail handling, watchkeeping, guest operations, vessel maintenance, rigging and deliveries. I have my 100-Ton Inland MMC and OUPV Near Coastal.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deckhand / Mate

Schooner Stephen Taber 115'
06.2019 - Current
  • Lead deck operations and daily vessel maintenance
  • Sail handling, Docking, anchoring, and line handling
  • Yawl Boat/Push boat operator
  • Small boat sailing with passengers
  • Passenger interaction and hospitality
  • Watchkeeping and participation in safety drills
  • Full up rig (Multiple Years)
  • Rigging inspections, painting, varnish, and brightwork
  • 3-6 Night cruises
  • Captain Noah Barnes: (207) 542-2285

Delivery Crew

Schooner Appledore II 86'
11.2025 - 11.2025
  • 12-day offshore delivery
  • Four-hour watch system (three watches)
  • Helm, lookout, sail handling
  • Hourly engine and bilge check
  • Logging conditions and provisioning stops (Norfolk, VA; Beaufort, NC)


Captain Matt Tkach: (216) 269-5802

Captain Sean Kelley: (843) 368-3494

Deckhand

When and If 83'
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • 11 day transit Salem, Ma to Key West, Fl (No Stops).
  • Provision and prepare for the transit.
  • Participated in day sail program in Salem before the transit.
  • Kept 3 hour watches.
  • Performed maintenance.


Captain Tyler Bullock: (347) 451-3600

Delivery Crew

Lazy Lightning. (45' Vision Catamaran)
05.2023 - 05.2024

1. St. George, Bermuda > English Harbour, Antigua
(Dec 2024, 6 day trip)

2. Marsh Harbor, Bahamas > Newport, Ri

(May 2024, 8 Day Trip)

3. St. George, Bermuda > Newport, Ri
(May 2023, 6 Day Trip)

  • 2 hour solo watches
  • Sail handling, provisioning, hourly checks

Owner Peter Adamson: (503) 880-9839

Relief Deckhand

Schooner Liberty Star 67'
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • While working as mate on Liberty Clipper I would relief crew for the Liberty Star a few trips a week.
  • Sail handling and Line handling
  • Bartending and hospitality


Captain Austin Harrelle: (804) 480-5556

Deckhand/ Steward/ Mate

Schooner Liberty Clipper. 125'
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Began contract as deckhand before also taking on steward role
  • As Mate (Boston):

-Watch standards and oversight

-Station bill management

-Crew scheduling and coordination

  • Sail handling and deck maintenance
  • Small boat and pushboat operator (Docking assistance)
  • Guest services including stateroom assignments, bar service, inventory, and linens
  • 6 night cruises in the Bahamas

Captain Jake Coal: (571) 355-6030

Captain Austin Harrelle: (803) 480-5556

Skills

  • Sail handling (traditional & modern rigs)
  • Watchkeeping (solo and multi-watch systems)
  • Navigation & lookout duties
  • Rigging inspection & maintenance
  • Painting, varnish, and brightwork
  • Docking, anchoring, and line handling
  • Safety drills & emergency response
  • Passenger service & hospitality

Certification

  • 100ton Inland MMC
  • OUPV Near Costal
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • CPR / First Aid Certified

Timeline

Delivery Crew

Schooner Appledore II 86'
11.2025 - 11.2025

Deckhand

When and If 83'
10.2024 - 11.2024

Relief Deckhand

Schooner Liberty Star 67'
06.2023 - 08.2023

Delivery Crew

Lazy Lightning. (45' Vision Catamaran)
05.2023 - 05.2024

Deckhand/ Steward/ Mate

Schooner Liberty Clipper. 125'
11.2022 - 08.2023

Deckhand / Mate

Schooner Stephen Taber 115'
06.2019 - Current
William Spangler