Amio started his career in boating in 1999 when he started deck-handing aboard fishing vessels in SE Alaska. In 2005 he began to commercial fish for salmon on his own gillnetting boat, navigating swift currents and high tides daily as he brought in the catch. After retiring from fishing he was still drawn to the water. He began sailing in 2015 and quickly adapted to being under sail instead of the motor, becoming addicted to the feeling of harnessing the wind he bought a live-aboard sailboat to live, explore, and sail in the Pacific Northwest. He then obtained his USCG Masters Near Coastal 50 ton license so he can share his love for the water, boating, sailing, and the Pacific Northwest with others. He currently resides on Orcas Island Washington, and he is availible to travel to give lessons to new boaters, to captain a vessel for a charter or delivery.
Qualifications
Merchant Mariner Credential
Master 50 GRT near coastal waters
Mate 100 GRT sailing vessels near coastal waters
Transporation Worker Identification Credential
First Aid at Sea and CPR
FCC Registration Number
Passport
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
Bareboat Charter Prep Training
MV Spirit III via Ship Harbor Yacht Rentals
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
September 17th 2019 - September 17 2018
Two couples needed training on this 46ft Navigator Classic before their bareboat charter. After going through safety equipment and inventory I ensured that they understood the boat and it’s systems including engine and electrical. I covered weather, currents and tides, as well as course plotting. We then covered general boat handling as well as tips for the MV Vizsla for operating with the wheel, dual throttle helm, and parking joystick. We covered docking, anchoring, and mooring, ensuring that they were ready to operate safely and with confidence.
Bareboat Charter Prep Training
MV Vizsla via Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
September 7th 2019 - September 7th 2019
A group of friends needed training on this 40ft Searay to get comfortable with a larger motorboat and vessel rental sign off after operating their own smaller motorboat. After going through safety equipment and inventory I ensured that they understood the boat and it’s systems including engine and electrical. I covered weather, currents and tides, as well as course plotting. We then covered general boat handling as well as tips for the MV Vizsla for operating with the wheel, dual throttle helm, and parking joystick. We covered docking, anchoring, and mooring, ensuring that they were ready to operate safely and with confidence.
Day Captain
MV Striker via Friday Harbor Boat Rentals
(
Friday Harbor, Wa
)
August 22 2018 - August 22 2018
A group 6 (4 adults an 2 children 7yo and 5yo) got a private charter of a Alumaweld 20 in Friday Harbor for the day which I captained. They were able to experience a beautiful day out exploring much the islands have to offer. We left from Friday Harbor quickly arriving at Rosario on Orcas Island explored the grounds before going to the Eastsound dock, where they had a lunch being able to explore the town at their own pace before heading back to Friday Harbor.
Day Charter
MV Coho via Friday Harbor Boat Rentals
(
Friday Harbor, Wa
)
July 30th 2018 - July 30th 2018
Father and son (12) wanted to enhance their trip to Friday Harbor and rented a Boston Whaler 17 which I captained for them and took them on a multi-hour trip which included crabbing at Shaw Island, a nature cruise along Lopez Island where they dropped some fishing lines in for a bit, and back to Friday Harbor in time to meet the rest of their group for the evening.
Delivery Captain
SV Salpare via Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
July 26th 2018 - July 28th 2018
Received a Leopard Catamaran 40 sailboat from shipping yard in Nanaimo, BC and delivered to Anacortes, Wa for the owner along with a mechanic. The 75mil, 2 day trip included checking in through customs at Roche Harbor, Wa .
Bareboat Charter Prep Training
MV Vizsla via Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
A couple requested training to get comfortable with a larger motorboat rental of a 40" Searay to consider buying a similar vessel. After going through safety equipment and inventory I ensured that they understood the boat and it’s systems including engine and electrical. I covered weather, currents and tides, as well as course plotting. We then covered general boat handling as well as tips for the MV Vizsla for operating with the wheel, dual throttle helm, and parking joystick. We covered docking, anchoring, and mooring, ensuring that they were ready to operate safely and with confidence.
Bareboat Charter Prep Training
MV Vizsla via Ship Harbor Yacht Charter
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
June 18, 2018 - June 19, 2018
A family of four requested training to get comfortable with a larger motorboat rental of a 40" Searay, after operating their own smaller motorboat. After going through safety equipment and inventory I ensured that they understood the boat and it’s systems including engine and electrical. I covered weather, currents and tides, as well as course plotting. We then covered general boat handling as well as tips for the MV Vizsla for operating with the wheel, dual throttle helm, and parking joystick. We covered docking, anchoring, and mooring, ensuring that they were ready to operate safely and with confidence.
Bareboat Charter Prep Training
SV Jean Claire via Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
June 15, 2018 - June 16, 2018
A couple was looking for some refresher time with a captain before taking their first bareboat sailing charter on a Beneteau 35. After going through safety equipment and inventory I ensured that they understood the boat and it’s systems including engine and electrical. I covered weather, currents and tides, as well as course plotting. We then covered general boat handling as well as tips for the SV Jean Clarie for both under motor and under sail. We covered docking, anchoring, and mooring, ensuring that their well rounded knowledge would help them navigate an amazing trip.
Charter Captain
SV Maggie via Ship Harbor Yacht Charters
(
Anacortes, Wa
)
May 31, 2018 - June 6, 2018
This was a bareboat charter that was I privately contracted to captain for a family for 5 (including 3 kids aged 8, 6, and 4) and their friend throughout the San Juan Islands aboard a Jeanneau 39i. We cruised from Anacortes to slowly circumnavigate Orcas Island while stopping for family activities such as kayaking and sightseeing. Aboard I maintained all systems, plotted courses, navigated, helmed the boat, moored the boat, skiffed the family back and forth between islands and the boat, docked the boat, helped plan things to do for the family, as well as light training with line handling and knots.
Captain/Owner
SV Seacock
(
Deer Harbor, Wa
)
2016 - Present
I currently own and sail this Cooper Seabird 37 through the Puget Sound as well as live aboard her in the San Juan Islands. I have been cruising and staying at different scenic towns for extended periods of time, getting to know the area’s favorites that locals love since 2016.
Captain/Owner
SV Sunfish
(
Chicago, Il
)
2015 - 2016
I owned and sailed this vessel Catalina 22 after retiring from commercial fishing – the water had called me back. May of 2015 after the weather warmed in Chicago, I purchased this boat and sailed in Lake Michigan and some of the smaller lakes until I moved back to the Pacific Northwest onto my Seabird.
Captain/Operator/Owner
FV Nemesis
(
Wrangell, Ak
)
2005 - 2014
I owned and operated the 36ft FV Nemesis successfully. My duties included but were not limited to; driving vessel to and from fishing ground, operating hydraulic drum and level wind, general maintenance and repair of engine and other boat systems, sorting and delivering fish to tender, provisioning for myself and crew, maintaining a budget and all other accounting, and hiring/firing/managing crew members
Training
OUPV & Masters to 100 Ton
United States Maritime Academy
(
431 Water St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
)
2016 - 2017