Professional Captain & Yacht Services
Here's how I can help you enjoy your time on the water. I operate powerboats and serve the San Francisco Bay Area, with deliveries and select services in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Tap any service to learn more.
I look after your boat completely, so you never have to worry about it.
With yacht management, I take full responsibility for your boat. Once a month I come aboard for a complete walk-through of every compartment. I run the engines, test the systems and make sure everything is working as it should. I arrange the bottom cleaning, handle haul-outs and take care of any repairs. Every aspect of your boat is managed and well taken care of, so it's always ready when you are.
- Monthly visit and complete walk-through of all compartments
- Engines run and systems tested
- Bottom cleaning and zincs arranged
- Haul-outs handled from start to finish
- Repairs and upgrades managed for you
- Maintenance coordination with yards and vendors
- Electronics checked and looked after
- Absentee-owner care with regular updates
- Detailing, washing, brightwork, decks and teak
- Dinghy and outboard care
- Vessel readiness before your outings
- Sailboat management, maintenance and repair coordination
A day on the Bay with the people you love.
Private charters are arranged through my network of Bay Area marine contacts, aboard vessels appropriately authorized to carry passengers. Tell me your group size, the occasion and how long you'd like to be out, and I'll help match you with the right boat.
Trips can range from a relaxed cruise along the San Francisco waterfront to a run under the Golden Gate Bridge or across to Angel Island. Sea lions, harbor seals and porpoises are regular sights, and humpback whales visit near the Golden Gate in season.
Let a professional captain take the wheel so you can relax.
Spend the day with your guests instead of at the controls. As a USCG-licensed 200-ton master, I'll run your powerboat and handle the docking, navigation, weather and safety, so everyone aboard can relax.
- Private outings with family and friends
- Business and client entertaining
- Relaxed recreational days on the Bay
- Special occasions
- Powerboats, small to large
Get comfortable running your own boat.
Personal, hands-on training aboard your own powerboat, at your dock or marina. Whether you've just bought a new boat or want to know your vessel's equipment and handling better, we'll work at your pace, on your boat, with your own equipment.
Training for insurance requirements. If your insurance company asks you to log time with a licensed captain, training can be tailored to your insurer's captain-training requirements, with customized hours and documentation of the instruction you complete. Your insurer makes the final decision on approval.
- Docking and close-quarters handling
- Day and overnight anchoring
- Knots and dock lines
- Charting and electronics
- Navigation rules, lights and sound signals
- Running at speed and at night
- Bay weather, tides and currents
- Aids to navigation on the Bay
- VHF radio use
- Fueling and preventive maintenance
- Coast Guard required safety equipment
- Emergency procedures and man overboard
Your boat, moved safely.
Moving a boat to a new marina, a yard, or a new home port? I'll plan the trip and deliver your powerboat with care, paying close attention to weather, routing and the boat's condition before we leave.
- Marina-to-marina moves within the Bay and the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta
- Runs to and from boatyards for haul-outs and service
- Coastal deliveries
- Pre-departure vessel check
- Trip planning, weather and routing
- Delivery after purchase
An experienced captain on your side before you sign.
Buying a boat is a big decision. I'll help you think it through before you buy, and through the first months of ownership.
- Choosing the right boat for how you'll use it
- Walk-throughs and sea trials with you
- Coordinating an independent marine survey
- Reviewing survey findings and repair priorities
- New boat commissioning and setup
- Equipment and electronics recommendations
- Slip and marina planning
Consulting complements, and does not replace, a professional marine survey.
Your special day, with a captain's personal touch.
Your ceremony should feel as personal as the promise you're making. Whether you're saying your vows aboard your own boat or at a beautiful spot on land, I'll bring warmth, calm and a touch of the sea, so you and your guests can relax and enjoy every moment. And yes, I'll be in my full captain's uniform.
Ceremonies can take place aboard your privately owned boat or at a suitable location on land. Venues, boats, photography and catering are not included. If you'd like a ceremony aboard a charter boat, ask me and we can look into it separately.
Wedding officiant services starting at $650
Travel, rehearsals, extensive customization or special arrangements may be quoted separately.
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Tell me about your boat and what you have in mind. A free 15-minute conversation, no pressure.