It is with great pleasure that I recommend Daryn as a Captain. He is kind hearted, honest loyal and professional. He treated our yacht as if it were his own and kept it in immaculate condition. He has a positive energy and genuine love for the ocean.

- Owner S/Y GRACE

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ABOUT ME

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My love for the ocean was instilled in me by my father and at 17 years old we built a sailing catamaran together. This was to become my first drive as Captain. They say if you love what you do then you will never work a day in your life. Nearly 20 years later, I can say with confidence this is not just a profession, it is my passion.

I strive to provide owners and guests the finest experience through a multi-faceted approach which not only includes guest facing processes but also behind-the-scenes organization, scheduling, crew and safety training, as well as a rigorous maintenance routine.

38 YEARS OF AGE

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

AMERICAN & SOUTH AFRICAN

FULLY VACCINATED

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS

MASTER 1600 GRT OCEANS (USCG)
MASTER 500 GT (ITC)
ADVANCED MEDICAL
ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
DIVE MASTER | NITROX & DEEP DIVE SPECIALITY
HELM MANAGMENT

NO LOSSES OR CLAIMS
GUEST EXPERIENCE CONCIERGE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
ENGINEERING & TROUBLESHOOTING
LEADERSHIP & TRAINING
BUDGET MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL REPORTING
SETTING UP OF NEW YACHT PROGRAMS

YACHTING EXPERIENCE

CAPTAIN

UNICA | 33M SAN LORENZO | DEC 2019 - DEC 2021

Complete set up of new program including routine maintenance systems & processes.
Cruising Grounds: New England, Newport, RI, New York, East Coast USA, Florida, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, USVI.
6 crew
Responsible for all engineering onboard.
Annual Yard Periods, under budget & on time.
Reason for Leaving: After nearly 2 years, the vessel is selling to a new Owner with their own Captain.

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CAPTAIN

SEVENSTAR | 26M SAN LORENZO JAN 2017 - DEC 2019

3 years based in South Florida with summers spent in Sag Harbor, NY. Bahamas winter trips.
3 Crew
Setup of new vessel program and was responsible for all warranty obligations.
Reason for Leaving: headhunted to join M/Y UNICA

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CAPTAIN

S7 | 40M TANSU | FEB 2022 - PRESENT

Manage and oversee the acquisition, refit, and change of flag.
Complete setup of the program and full commercial compliance certification.
Cruising Grounds: Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Florida.
7 crew
TransAtlantic crossing - First Tansu yacht to cross the Atlantic on its own bottom.

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CAPTAIN

GRACE | 18M SUNREEF | AUG 2013 - JULY 2016

Cruising Grounds: 6 months of each year was spent based in Turks and Caicos with annual trips back to Florida.
Joined the brand new build in Poland to help finish the vessel in the yard, setup program and followed through on warranty.
Reason for Leaving: Vessel was sold to an Owner with their own Captain.

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2ND OFFICER

BELLE AIMEE | 52 M AMELS | APRIL 2013 - JULY 2013

Extremely busy private vessel with live aboard owner.
Responsible for stocking and setting up the deck for an around the world trip.
Was an officer for bridge watches, passage planning, and running daily deck duties.
The vessel cruised: Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Honduras, San Blas Islands, Central America, Panama Canal, crossing to Galapagos and Tahiti.
Left for a Captains position onboard S/Y Grace

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2ND OFFICER | RELIEF FIRST OFFICER

CALIXE | 60 M FEADSHIP | OCT 2010 - JUNE 2012

Stood in as First Officer from October 2011 until I departed the vessel
Responsible for running deck crew and all aspects of exterior maintenance as well as Heli Operations
Was an officer for bridge watches, passage planning, chart corrections, and running daily deck duties.
Cruising grounds included: 2 Atlantic crossings, Mediterranean, Bahamas and North East USA.

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