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Discussion in 'Yacht Captains' started by Ryan Burnett, Mar 28, 2024.

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  1. Ryan Burnett

    Ryan Burnett New Member

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    I’m Ryan Burnett, A Seasoned Captain With A Passion For Piloting Vessels On the Coastal Waters Of New England, I’m Ready To Take The Helm And Ensure Your Voyages Are Smooth Sailing All The Way.

    Check out my website:
    Oceanmasteryachtservices.com
  2. Norseman

    Norseman Senior Member

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    Nice presentation and a great website, but I didn’t see the resume of experience.
    Probably a good idea to include it.
    Good luck to you Capt. :cool:
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  3. Ryan Burnett

    Ryan Burnett New Member

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    Thanks for the feedback Norseman. The feedback is valuable. I was hesitatant to put experience on the website, because I want to keep it simple.

    In your experience, what are some things you look for before taking command of a new vessel? What are some red flags that would cause you to decline business with an owner? Also, do you revise your waiver/contract with each vessel/owner you work with?

    Thanks
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  4. Norseman

    Norseman Senior Member

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    Your experience is more valuable than anything else, especially if you have a clean record with no accidents, incidents, violations and/or owner complaints.

    I detail my resume with boat type/size and day’s operated and provide references on request.
    (Happy previous owner’s/customers are your meal tickets for the future)
    Also get letter’s of recommendation from Captains you have worked for, Brokers you have worked with, etc.

    I also list boats I have owned, including areas of sailing and NM miles sailed, recreational and/or commercial. (I had a small charted company with 2 boats, a 27’ twin outboard and a 28’ inboard diesel. I used the boats for pleasure cruising Florida and the Bahamas, but also commercial doing On-Demand Charters, like an Uber on a Keel.)

    I can dig up one of my resumes and send you, but retired now so nothing is current or of much relevance.

    I have gotten quite a few gigs and work right here at this website without really advertising, just reading and chatting with guys AND girls.
    Good luck to you. :cool:
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  5. Ryan Burnett

    Ryan Burnett New Member

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    Got the clean record, so I've got that going for me. No need to dig up your resume, I will update mine. But, my guess is to only put my experiences on the website and hand over the resume per request. I imagine most people don't read a website like a novel. Does that sound right?
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  6. Norseman

    Norseman Senior Member

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    Nah, this is the new digital world and since you are advertising your services online you should also include some basics of your experience.

    This don’t quite cut it:

    Seasoned Captain: 10 years experience at least?
    Doing what?

    (If you drove the pump-out poop boat around the mooring fields for 3 years and started as dock hand, that is great and I for one do respect coming up through the hawsepipe, but if you also have experience with twin diesel 50’ Sea Rays, let the potential customers know about it)
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