Bahamas
Abacos & Exumas
Multiple seasons with owners aboard. Man-O-War Cay, Hope Town, Staniel Cay, the Exuma Sound. The cuts, the bars, the timing — learned it the right way.
Cruising grounds
Waters I know well.
From the cuts of the Abacos to open Lake Michigan, built over two decades of real programs with real owners aboard.
U.S. East Coast
ICW to New York
Seasonal runs up and down the Seaboard, offshore and ICW. Cape Hatteras, the Chesapeake, New York Harbor, the Hamptons. South Florida to the Northeast and back.
South Florida
Fort Lauderdale home base
Deep local knowledge of Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Biscayne Bay. Home waters, trusted marinas, maintenance infrastructure, and contractor relationships.
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan & Beyond
Long-range deliveries and summer programs out of Chicago and Holland, MI. Fresh-water operations, seasonal layup, and the Lakes’ distinctive conditions and infrastructure.
Vessels commanded
Programs managed.
Each command a full program — maintenance oversight, owner relations, crew, seasons, and budget responsibility included.
M/Y Lady Victory
88′ Rayburn · Private
2024–2025
LOA
88 ft
Program
South Florida → Hamptons
Builder
Rayburn
Base
Fort Lauderdale / New York
Assumed command after deferred maintenance and restored seaworthiness. Ran a full seasonal coastal program while prioritizing critical system upgrades and compliance.
M/Y Lady B
85′ Pacific Mariner · Private
2022–2023
LOA
85 ft
Program
Fort Lauderdale & Bahamas
Builder
Pacific Mariner
Refit
5-month interior & systems
Bahamas cruising with owner and guests through the Abacos and Exumas. Managed a five-month refit coordinating contractors, systems upgrades, and interior work.
M/Y Well Played
75′ Hatteras M75 · Private
2020–2021
LOA
75 ft
Program
Great Lakes & Bahamas
Builder
Hatteras
Routes
Chicago → Florida deliveries
Long-range deliveries between the Great Lakes and Florida, plus Bahamas cruising with owner aboard. Full maintenance, navigation, and guest operations management.
Freelance Command
80–90′ Private Motor Yachts
2023–2024
Range
80–90 ft
Grounds
Florida, Bahamas, Great Lakes
Role
Contract & Relief Captain
Type
Deliveries & Owner Programs
Selected for short-notice contract and relief roles requiring technical range and operational flexibility. Deliveries, owner programs, and Bahamas crossings.
Captain’s Log
Stories from the water.
Real programs, real owners, real sea time. Not a highlight reel — the actual work.
April 2026 · West Palm Beach → Northern New Jersey
Running the coast right now.
Currently underway on a delivery from West Palm Beach to Northern New Jersey — a route I know well. The ICW through Georgia and the Carolinas, offshore windows timed around the weather, a Chesapeake Bay run if the forecast cooperates north of Hatteras.
This kind of delivery focuses the mind. It’s just the vessel, the passage plan, and the decisions that need to be made as conditions develop. No drama, no improvising — just the methodical execution of a plan built on experience and good weather routing.
Available for introductions, conversations, and a new position immediately on arrival.
“There is something about a delivery that focuses the mind — just the boat, the passage, and the plan.”
June 2022 · Abacos & Exumas
Five weeks in the Bahamas with M/Y Lady B — Man-O-War Cay, then south to Staniel Cay and the Exumas. By the end of the trip, the owner wanted to buy land there. That’s the program you build when the systems are right and the captain has done the preparation.
Why this works
Signals that matter to owners.
Presentation without fluff
The site now sells confidence, range, and professionalism before anyone ever opens the PDF. That matters.
Photo-ready structure
When your real shots arrive, the hero and cruising sections can jump from polished to genuinely jaw-dropping without rebuilding the whole thing.
Built for real-world hiring
Fast CV access, QR handoff, and a mobile-friendly recruiting page make it practical, not just pretty.
Owner value
What you actually get.
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Technical command
Strong hands-on capability from helm to engine room: marine electronics, AV, onboard IT, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Fewer contractor call-outs, better maintenance decisions, more confidence underway.
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Program stability
Experience running structured multi-season programs with real maintenance culture: preventative schedules, yard period management, clear owner communication, and no surprises. The vessel is always ready when you are.
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Owner-first operations
Twelve years running a client services business before yachting. Tom understands long-term relationships, clear expectations, and what it means to work for someone — not just alongside them.
Command history
Full experience record.
M/Y Lady Victory — 88′ Rayburn
Lead Captain
- Restored safe operation after an extended deferred maintenance period; returned vessel to seaworthiness and compliance.
- Managed the full seasonal cruising program: South Florida to New York and the Hamptons.
- Identified and prioritized critical system upgrades; coordinated yard work and contractor relationships.
Freelance Captain — Private Motor Yachts
Contract Captain
- Contract and relief roles aboard multiple private yachts from 80′ to 90′.
- Deliveries, owner-operated cruising programs, and Bahamas crossings.
- Engaged for short-notice assignments requiring strong technical and operational range.
M/Y Lady B — 85′ Pacific Mariner
Lead Captain
- Bahamas cruising with owner and guests through the Abacos and Exumas.
- Managed a five-month interior and systems refit, coordinating contractors and upgrades.
- Full vessel operations, maintenance, and owner/guest experience management.
M/Y Well Played — 75′ Hatteras M75
Lead Captain
- Navigation, maintenance, logistics, guest services, and owner support across a multi-region program.
- Long-range deliveries between the Great Lakes and Florida.
- Bahamas cruising program with owner aboard.
Certifications & competencies
Credentials current.
Certifications
- USCG Master 200T Near Coastal
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 / USCG Medical
- TWIC
- FCC Marine Radio Operator
- FCC HAM Radio KE8KJU
- Garmin Certified Installer
- KVH Certified Installer
Core competencies
- Vessel Command
- Owner & Guest Operations
- Passage Planning
- Weather Routing
- Marine Electronics
- AV & IT Systems
- Refit Management
- Mechanical / Electrical
- Crew Leadership
- Preventative Maintenance
Get in touch
Let’s talk about
your program.
Available for conversations, introductions, and captain opportunities immediately following the current delivery. Fort Lauderdale home base.
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BaseFort Lauderdale, FL
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StatusAmerican citizen, current passport, clean driver’s license, non-smoker
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