Captain James Simcic III

James has experience in everyday fishing, cruising, and general yacht maintenance in addition to the management of extensive repairs. He has an expansive knowledge of the industry, its sectors and the costs associated with ownership, operation and use. His degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and the ownership of a successful charter fishing business has given him great insight into pleasing guests as well as keeping a vessel in tip top shape for himself and his employers.

EXPERIENCE

Enterprise Rent A Car (2008-2009)

Management Trainee

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center (2009-2012)

Manager, Dive Boat Captain

Private Fishing Captain for a 33’ Contender (2012-2015 ~200 days served)

Fished weekly as well as in Tournaments.  Completed multiple Gulfstream crossings and Bahamian excursions without incident.

Spearcrazy Charters LLC. (2012-Present ~900 days Served)

Owner Operator

Extensive Fishing in Florida Bay, Florida Straights and Coastal Waters.

61’ Viking Half Full (2016-2017 57 Days Served)

Freelance Mate

All Florida Coasts, Cuba, Bahamas

68’ Viking Half Full (2017-2018 222 days served)

First Mate

All of Florida’s Coasts, Northern and Central Bahamas

68’ Viking Half Full (2019-2021)

Captain/Business Manager

East Coats United States (Florida to Cape Cod)

Northern, Central, Eastern Bahamas

CERTIFICATIONS

• B.A Business FAU 2007

• 100T Master Credential

• STCW

• FCC MROP

• ADV DIVER

• NITROX DIVER

• LEVEL II FREEDIVER

SKILLS

Skills and knowledge of navigation, diesel and gas engine operation, low and high voltage electrical systems, marine air conditioning, fresh and saltwater systems, first aid, CPR, social responsibility at sea, basic firefighting, weather pattern interpretation and understanding, emergency and crisis management.