CAPTAIN DARYN DALTON
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It is with great pleasure that I recommend Daryn as a Captain. He is kind hearted, honest loyal and professional. He treated our yacht as if it were his own and kept it in immaculate condition. He has a positive energy and genuine love for the ocean.
- Owner S/Y GRACE
Name, Title
ABOUT ME
My love for the ocean was instilled in me by my father and at 17 years old we built a sailing catamaran together. This was to become my first drive as Captain. They say if you love what you do then you will never work a day in your life. Nearly 20 years later, I can say with confidence this is not just a profession, it is my passion.
I strive to provide owners and guests the finest experience through a multi-faceted approach which not only includes guest facing processes but also behind-the-scenes organization, scheduling, crew and safety training, as well as a rigorous maintenance routine.
38 YEARS OF AGE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
AMERICAN & SOUTH AFRICAN
FULLY VACCINATED
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS
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MASTER 1600 GRT OCEANS (USCG)
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MASTER 500 GT (ITC)
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ADVANCED MEDICAL
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ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
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DIVE MASTER | NITROX & DEEP DIVE SPECIALITY
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HELM MANAGMENT
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NO LOSSES OR CLAIMS
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GUEST EXPERIENCE CONCIERGE
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
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ENGINEERING & TROUBLESHOOTING
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LEADERSHIP & TRAINING
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BUDGET MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL REPORTING
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SETTING UP OF NEW YACHT PROGRAMS
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YACHTING EXPERIENCE
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CAPTAIN
UNICA | 33M SAN LORENZO | DEC 2019 - DEC 2021
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Complete set up of new program including routine maintenance systems & processes.
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Cruising Grounds: New England, Newport, RI, New York, East Coast USA, Florida, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, USVI.
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6 crew
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Responsible for all engineering onboard.
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Annual Yard Periods, under budget & on time.
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Reason for Leaving: After nearly 2 years, the vessel is selling to a new Owner with their own Captain.
CAPTAIN
S7 | 40M TANSU | FEB 2022 - PRESENT
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Manage and oversee the acquisition, refit, and change of flag.
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Complete setup of the program and full commercial compliance certification.
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Cruising Grounds: Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Florida.
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7 crew
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TransAtlantic crossing - First Tansu yacht to cross the Atlantic on its own bottom.
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CAPTAIN
GRACE | 18M SUNREEF | AUG 2013 - JULY 2016
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Cruising Grounds: 6 months of each year was spent based in Turks and Caicos with annual trips back to Florida.
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Joined the brand new build in Poland to help finish the vessel in the yard, setup program and followed through on warranty.
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Reason for Leaving: Vessel was sold to an Owner with their own Captain.
2ND OFFICER
BELLE AIMEE | 52 M AMELS | APRIL 2013 - JULY 2013
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Extremely busy private vessel with live aboard owner.
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Responsible for stocking and setting up the deck for an around the world trip.
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Was an officer for bridge watches, passage planning, and running daily deck duties.
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The vessel cruised: Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Honduras, San Blas Islands, Central America, Panama Canal, crossing to Galapagos and Tahiti.
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Left for a Captains position onboard S/Y Grace
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2ND OFFICER | RELIEF FIRST OFFICER
CALIXE | 60 M FEADSHIP | OCT 2010 - JUNE 2012
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Stood in as First Officer from October 2011 until I departed the vessel
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Responsible for running deck crew and all aspects of exterior maintenance as well as Heli Operations
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Was an officer for bridge watches, passage planning, chart corrections, and running daily deck duties.
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Cruising grounds included: 2 Atlantic crossings, Mediterranean, Bahamas and North East USA.
OTHER REFERENCES & TESTIMONIALS
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GUEST EXPERIENCE
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
- Vince Lombardi
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CONTACT
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