About the Captain
Sailing Experience
Sailing has been a central part of my life for decades, taking me across breathtaking coastlines, competitive races, and challenging long-distance passages.
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Boat Ownerships
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1980 Tartan 37 (1994 – 2007)
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Sailed the entire Chesapeake Bay and made annual passages around Cape May through the canal, returning to Annapolis each year.
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1990 Able Custom 42 (2007 – Present)
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Extensively sailed from Stonington, Connecticut, covering waters from Long Island Sound up to Providence and Marblehead.
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Charter Adventures
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Athens, Greece (1990) – Participated in an exhilarating race and returned two years later for a cruise.
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British Virgin Islands (5x with The Moorings) – Explored pristine Caribbean waters.
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Saint Martin – Sailed throughout the islands, enjoying both challenging passages and relaxing anchorages.
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Training & Certifications
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Safety at Sea Seminars
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Attended Annapolis (x4)
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Attended Boston (x2)
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J-World Key West – Advanced performance sailing program.
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U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential
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Licensed 100-Ton Captain
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Notable Sail Time & Races
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Annapolis to Newport Race (1995)
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Thistle Worlds (x2)
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42’ J-Boat Delivery – San Juan → Exuma
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Blue Skies Delivery – Marblehead → Annapolis
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Baltimore → Cape Fear River, NC