Michigan Captain Services

Captain for Hire

I am an experienced USCG 100GT Captain for hire as a private yacht or day captain, or for deliveries, surveys, boat or yacht driving lessons, and boat or yacht purchase guidance, assistance, and oversight. I hold Master designations for both Great Lakes and Near Coastal applications. I have more than 40 years of experience on the Great Lakes, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and inland rivers running vessels up to 150 feet in length. I have been the Chief Engineer on a 130-foot research and salvage vessel, captain of a sunset cruise, and driver for two offshore powerboat racing teams. I am also an experienced marine technician and a certified diver. I am currently the private captain of two 70-foot yachts in West Michigan, and I regularly operate each for their owners during the summer season. I've been teaching people