Born & raised in Florida with 34 years in the marine industry. Oldest of 5 and living in Delray Beach, parents owned and operated a hotel across from Delray Beach Yacht Club. Took to yachting at the age of 14 and captain at 19. Managed high school and college around summers in New England cruising. Worked with Mr. McGraw 24 years as Captain and Project Managed building both power & sailing from 42’ – 124’. Cruised mostly E Coast of US with passages encompassing Alaska, Newfoundland, Panama, Caribbean, Great Lakes and Bermuda. After many years of travel, settled down and married at 44, now the proud father of two girls. Continue to work in the marine industry as broker with Bartram & Brakenhoff and Project Manager