Captain Stu Coleman
Mobile
Phone: 323-314-2963
Current Location: Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas USVI
Email Address: stu@captainstu.com
Personal Statement
I am an enthusiastic, motivated instructor with over 900 sea days above the water and over 300 dives below the water. I am seeking a position that makes full use of my sailing, diving and teaching experience, conscientious attitude and tireless work ethic. I am looking to share my passion for the sea with a company that values the customer experience and rewards employee diligence.
Maritime Experience
Underwater Safaris - Dive Boat Captain/Scuba Instructor, St. Thomas, USVI
Corinthian 45 - October 2009 - April 2010
As dive boat captain, responsible for up to 32 passengers and crew for Cruise Ship excursions and Marriot resort diver's experience in St. Thomas, USVI. As Scuba Instructor, responsible for outfitting resort/excursion divers and conducting guided tours for certified divers and teaching DSDs (PADI Discover Suba Diving).
SV Reliance – Beneteau 331 2003 - present
As owner/skipper, over 400 days of racing and cruising with over 8000 sea miles, including four 125 mile Newport to Ensenada Races. Recruited and trained crew and performed all maintenance.
SV Hawaiian Chieftain, 106’ TopSail Ketch, June 2009 - September 2009
12-week contract as Mate/Purser/Master Gunner sailing Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest on education sails, cannon battle sails, and family adventure sails. Responsible for ship’s budget and all cash accounting, crew training, sail handling, watch leading, navigation and ship’s maintenance.
SV Chasch Mer, Santa Cruz 50, May 2009
18 day delivery as part of 4-man crew from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii to Long Beach, CA
SV Indy, Lido 14, January 2007 - April 2009
60 days as skipper of 2-person racing dinghy. Performed all maintenance and repairs.
Bluewater Sailing 2003-2008
Soling 27, Catalina 22, Catalina 27, Catalina 30, Catalina 36
ASA Sailing Instructor: 100 days teaching Basic Keelboat, Coastal
Cruising and Bareboat Chartering
SV Brig Lady Washington January 2007
Deckhand/Chanteyman/Educator: 15 days as volunteer crew on 200-ton
tall ship setting and furling square
sails, teaching school children the life of an 18th century sailor,
and ship’s maintenance including sail mending,
brass polishing and tarring the rigging.
SV Silver Fox 36’ Catalina 2001-2003
Foredeck Racing Crew: 90 days as foredeck/mast man including
2 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Races and
return deliveries