About the Captain

I’m a retired naval officer who has made his life about boats- skiing behind them as a kid, studying them, sailing them, living on them, studying them some more, and always fixing them. I was the Navigator on USS CROMMELIN out of Pearl Harbor where we deployed a couple of times to the western and eastern Pacific Oceans. As Chief Engineer on USS FARRAGUT and USS HUE CITY out of Mayport, FL, I saw both ships through sustainment and training phases as we prepared for similar deployments. I charted thousands of miles overseas and was honored to serve with some of our nation’s best.

After 20 years of cross-country moves with the Navy, my wife and I decided to settle down with our family in York, Maine for something resembling a normal life. Naturally, all I heard was it was time to get a boat of our own.

I spent the 2025 season learning the local waters and -being completely transparent- also how to fish… which by the way is totally addictive. Although, I have found that on most outings it has been everyone else catching the fish. All things considered this likely makes me a decent fishing charter!

I hold a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Master’s License, which allows me to operate inspected passenger vessels commercially.

One Particular Charter is a part-time venture for me. While I offer fishing charters, I’m just as passionate about teaching others seamanship, navigation, and how to handle themselves on the water.

If availability is limited at times this summer, it may just mean the York 12U All Stars (the baseball team I’m lucky enough to coach) are on a tear.

I hope to see you out on the water!