Graham F. Cotter
(305) 304-5106
249 Bagley Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28409
grahamcotter@gmail.com

Objective: I intend to further my career in maritime industries by strengthening my leadership skills, knowledge, base, and experience

Mate March 2008 – Present
Wingstone Toy Company LLC
*Operated and maintained 52’ Viking S/F “SoWhat”
*Utilized basic cockpit and deckhand skills while fishing big game off of Florida and the Bahamas

Mate March 2008 –Present
Wingstone Toy Company LLC
*Operated and maintained 45’ Cabo S/F “Whatever”
*Acquired basic cockpit and deckhand skills including bait rigging, setting up a spread, fish hook up, and release or gaff
*Participated in the Hawk’s Nest 8th Annual Billfish Release Tournament

1st Mate / Relief Captain
April 2006 - present
Wingstone Toy Company LLC
*Operated and maintained 106’ Trawler/ Expedition M/V “Who Cares”
*Directly responsible for monthly and annual accounting for all company expenses including payroll for all crew members
*Recruited and trained full time crew members and part time laborers
*Managed projects including repair and improvements during the off-season and ship yard periods
*Delegated responsibilities to all crew members and set etiquette standards to represent the vessel
*Planned and coordinated excursions between the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas; and Key West, FL to Charleston, SC including the Intracoastal Waterway
*Directly responsible for daily entertainment for boat owners and guests

Laborer November 2005 – April 2006
Caison Yachts – Wilmington, NC
*Aided in the construction of Caison Yachts Custom 55 Sport Fisher and Caison Yachts Custom 65 Sport Fisher

Captain December 2004 – August 2005
Sebago Catamarans – Key West, FL
*Operated and maintained USCG inspected vessels: “Sebago Marquesa” Constellation sailing catamaran 68; “Sebago Cubed” Walter Greene custom sailing catamaran 65; and “Sebago” Gold Coast sailing catamaran 53
*Provided charters to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
*Trained new captains and crew


1st Mate January 2004- December 2004
Sunny Days Catamarans – Key West, Fl
*Deckhand and maintenance responsibilities aboard USCG inspected vessel “Caribbean Spirit” Gold Coast/ Sonny Eymann sailing catamaran 78
*Deckhand and maintenance responsibilities aboard USCG inspected vessel “Schooner Sunny Days” Ruel Parker/ Sonny Eymann modern schooner 58
*Participated in the construction of USCG inspected vessel “Reef Express” Sonny Eymann power catamaran 58

Captain August 2003 – January 2004
Lazy Dog Charters – Key West, FL
*Developed custom charters involving eco tours: off-shore, back country reefs and wrecks aboard “Lazy Dog” World Cat 266
*Created an advertising campaign

Mate February 2001 – August 2003
Sebago Catamarans – Key West, FL
*Deckhand and maintenance responsibilities aboard “Sebago Marquesa” Constellation sailing catamaran 68’; “Sebago Cubed” Walter Greene custom sailing catamaran 65’; and “Sebago” Gold Coast sailing catamaran 53’
*Directly responsible for the training of all crew members

Education / Certification
*100 Ton USCG License with Sailing endorsement and Assisted Towing endorsement
*STCW 95
-Shipboard Medical Person in Charge
-Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting
*Marine Propulsion courses at Florida Keys Community College
*High School Diploma

Hobbies / Interests
I enjoy all outdoor activities including sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, off-shore fishing, flats fishing, spear fishing, diving and free diving. On land, hiking and camping are a favorite as well as health and fitness. Boat design, hull shape, and maritime history are of great interest to me.[/SIZE]