I’m a retired naval officer whose life has more or less revolved around boats- skiing behind them as a kid, studying them, sailing them, living on them…. and always fixing them. After receiving my commission from the US Naval Academy in 2005, I served as the Navigator on USS CROMMELIN out of Pearl Harbor where we deployed 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 deployment preparations. Following those operational tours, I worked in ship and submarine repair in Kittery and San Diego.

After several cross-country moves with the Navy, my wife and I decided to return to York, Maine, one of our favorite duty stations and the most ideal for the family. To stay connected to the water, a boat purchase wasn’t far behind.

I spent the 2025 season learning the boat, the local waters and also how to fish striper, which turns out is a ton of fun. I found that on most outings it was everyone else in my party catching the fish… and 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. 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 fortunate enough to coach) are on a tear.

Hope to see you on the water!