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Deborah Spanks-Ryder
USCG *** Ton Masters with Auxiliary
Sail STCW 95 TWIC
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Objective: To obtain a professional position within the marine industry
that provides an
opportunity for growth, travel and increased
wisdom.
Twenty-five years experience in all aspects of the marine industry.
Lived, worked, traveled and raced on various vessels in
the US, Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America and the
Mediterranean providing priceless first hand knowledge.
Dependable, loyal and good sense of humor
Professional Experience
2011-2012 Property Manager - Rangeley, Maine
Large family estate with rental cabins. Responsibilities
include water and septic systems, landscaping, gardens,
maintenance of boats and docks, housekeeping and winterization.
2006-2011 Relief Captain/Mate- 160' PJ Schooner "Arabella", New England,
Chesapeake, Caribbean (www.cruisearabella.com)
USCG Charter vessel certified for 49 passengers, requiring 2
licensed captains with auxiliary sail endorsements. CDC and
SOLAS regulations. Duties included host for passengers on
charter, training and scheduling six crew, watch duty, deck and
rigging maintenance. Responsible for the upkeep of 3 tenders (1
USCG certified for 15 pass.), kayaks, and hot tub. Vessel Safety
Officer. Year round weekly charter schedule. 4 shipyard
maintenance periods for Coast Guard inspection and refits. 8
deliveries to and from Newport, R.I. to St. Thomas, USVI and
Caribbean Islands
2006. Relief Captain/Mate - 80' Inate," Blond", Bahamas and Florida
Charter yacht based in the Bahamas. Responsible for 28' tender,
six to eight guests, formal dinners, snorkeling, and exploring
the Bahamas.
2004-2005 Mate/Cook-82' Horizon," Lady O", Bahamas and Florida
Private and Charter yacht based in the Bahamas
2000-2004 Sailing Director-Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, Boothbay, Maine
Director of summer sailing program for 100 youth sailors and
six staff. Learn to sail and race
programs in Optimists, Laser, 420
Race committee, scheduling, and curriculum development.
2001-2005 Captain-49'Krogen Express, "Humdinger", Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Private Yacht. Travel Florida Keys, Bahamas, New England
2001, 2003 Chairman USA Junior Olympics-NE Championship Boothbay, ME
Plan, organize and coordinate 50 volunteers for a major three-
day
US Sailing event of 300 youth sailors (Optimist, Club 420,
Laser, Byte)
1991-2012 Captain/Consultant-Yacht Services,
Professional services on vessels from 30-156 feet for yacht
owners. Project Management, deliveries, and sailing
instruction, varnish projects, hiring subcontractors
2003 110' Ketch "Sintra" France to Antigua, -Delivery
Crew
2004 156' Ketch "Scheherazade"- FL., GA, Bermuda -Delivery
Crew/Cook
2004-2012 Project Manager -Restoration of 1900 Log Home Estate
2006 70' Nordhaven "Mighty Mouse", St. Thomas to Ft. Lauderdale
Delivery Crew
2005. 115 Passenger Vessel USCG inspection project-Ft. Lauderdale
2006 20 Passenger Vessel USCG inspection project-Whittier, Alaska
1996-1998 Captain- "Starchaser", Lindenburg 65' Luxury Catamaran-
Caribbean
Duties included deliveries, crew training, and maintenance of
diesels, generator, A/C systems, research and development for
charter business
1995-1996 Captain- "Princess of Lauderdale"40' Day Charter Cat, Ft.
Lauderdale,
Management of all aspects of day charter business. training,
scheduling and hiring.
1995-1996 Captain- "Robin's Way", Gulfstar 40, Brooklin, Maine
1994-1995 Captain-La Pantera", 53' Gold Coast Catamaran, Dom Republic
1993-1995 Mate/Watch Captain- Dauntless, 70' Maxi Race Sloop
1989-1997 Captain-Women for Sail", Key West, Annapolis, Europe.
1991-1993 Navigator/Watch Captain- "Kroppduster", Wylie 46 Race Sloop
1984-1991 Captain- "Camp Fires", Gulfstar 50, Ft. Laud. and St. John USVI
Education
2010 200 Ton Master USCG Maritime Professional Training
2006 USCG Towing Endorsement - Sea School, St. Thomas, USVI
2006 Crowd Control and Crisis Management NY Maritime Group
2003 STCW Maritime Professional School (Firefighting, Sea
Survival,1st Aid)
2003 USSailing National Junior Sailing Symposium, Annapolis, MD
2000 USSailing Level 2 Coach Training-Portland, Maine
1998 USSailing Level 1 Instructor Training-Miami, Fl.
1996 Maritime Professional School-Marine Radio Operator
1985 Houston Marine Training-preparation for USCG Captain's License
1975 University of New Hampshire, Plymouth, NH Graduated Magna Cum
Laude with Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health
References
Capt. Sandy Sunderland 340-***-****
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Capt. Steve Place 207-***-****
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Capt. Vanda Yonge 954-***-**** **********@***.***
Capt. Tim Dargan 401-***-****
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Capt. Marce Cogswell 954-***-****
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