Sailed and lived aboard for over 10 years. Looking for sailing opportunities all Winter 2023. I will also consider professional delivery opportunities.

I am a very fun person to spend time on board with. Joie de Vivre is my middle name. I can handle emergencies a very calmly manner and add a positive dynamic to any group of people. I’m a hard worker, very knowledgeable of the sea world.

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Competences:
With Transport Canada -
STCW - Basic Safety
Small Vessel Operator proficiency (commercial)
Medical Emergency Duties (MED A3)
Pleasure Craft Operator
Basic First Aid
Boaters Operator
VHF Certified

With Canadian Power and Sail Squadron -
Seamanship
RADAR
Marine maintenance

Can be on board anywhere in the world within a weeks notice! I have lived aboard on my 42 feet S/V from 2009 to 2017. I am a professional mariner on tugboats when I am not sailing.

My offshore experiences is concentrated in the rugged North Atlantic in Eastern Canada but I have extensive experience in the St-Lawrence River, navigating with tides and currents. I am familiar with the St-Lawrence Seaway, Erie Barge Canal System, Trent Severn and Rideau Canals systems. I did some chartering in the Mediterranean Sea and deliveries in the Caribbean and Central America both as Captain and crew.

People perceive me as a very calm and patient person. I have introduce many neophyte to sailing and handled emergencies with composure.

On top of being a natural skipper, I can also be deckhand, watchman, bosom, cook (no weight loss program please), diesel mechanic and cultural ambassador.

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Formerly in the banking industry, I slowly steer towards work that brings me to the water. I am a staple at one of Toronto's Water Taxi Company in the Summer and work on tugboats in Spring and Fall.

I try to sailing warm places in the Winter.