HIGH SEAS CONSULTING LLC
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Cruising sailor & boat owner (1998-present) on the waters between Wilmington, NC and Nantucket, MA. Mostly in the Chesapeake Bay. Currently in a Jeanneau 45.
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Head Coach, Catholic University Sailing Team, Fall 2023 to present
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Coach - J World Annapolis, Sailing Fundamentals and US Sailing Basic Keelboat course (Spring 2023-present)
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Coach: Annapolis Sailing School, ASA Keelboat Sailing course, Spring 2023-present
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ASA certified instructor 201, 203, 204
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General knowledge of most marine systems - rigging, diesel engines, outboards, varnish, water and sanitation, electrical, etc.
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Experienced small power boat operator, frequent RIB operator
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45 years of dinghy racing experience (off and on)
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Mate on the Clearwater, a 100’ sloop. Inland waters around New York City, 1988
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USCG licenses: OUPV, near coastal. 50 ton Master, inland including auxiliary sail and towing
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Undergraduate degree in Biology, mainly Marine Biology
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Commercial fisherman operating a small sailboat in the Caribbean, near shore waters, US Peace Corps 1985-1987
A great coach must be a great teacher and communicator:
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Fall 2024-present, Adjunct Faculty, International Business, Costello School of Business, George Mason University
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Jan 2023-Spring 2024: Washington English Center/Washington, DC. English Language 1-1 tutor and group instructor. ​
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1990-1993: Braunschweig Technical University/Braunschweig, Germany. Technical English
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1994-1995: LADO International College/Arlington, VA. Group ESL instruction. Communications and Leadership
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Delivered many press and industry analyst briefings. Experienced public speaker, IRL & online, small groups to many thousands in English, German and Spanish.
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25 years experience building and managing diverse, global teams
Offshore Experience
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July 2023, Annapolis – Lunenburg, NS (Crew.) Farr 65 Falken with 59 North Sailing
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Fall 1984, St Thomas – Trinidad – Jamaica – Miami (Crew). 125' steel schooner R/V Westward.
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Annapolis – Nantucket, Jeanneau 45, 2015 and 1998 (Skipper)
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1997 Ft Pierce – Abacos, Catalina 30. (Crew)
