Skipper wanted - Santaigo Cape Verde

[Captain Michael Buffington]

Mike Buffington
Job Specialty: Gulf, Pacific...Big Fish
Location: Port Aransas, Tx, Venice, La
Resume: Posted By: Michael Buffington
Job Specialty:100 Ton Master Sportfishing Captain
Location:PORT ARANSAS, TX AND VENICE,LA
Resume: CPT. MICHAEL BUFFINGTON
USCG 100 TON MASTER
WORK HISTORY :

PELICAN, 70' Breaux Craft - CAPTAIN JOHN BRENNAN/DEEP SEA HEADQUARTERS/PORT ARANSAS, TX/1994-97

BUENA SUERTE, 41' Topaz - CAPTAIN DANNY GALANE/JIM’S PIER/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX/1997-2000

SHOGUN, 110' Long Range Sportfisherman - CAPTAIN NORM KAGAWA/CAPTAIN BRUCE SMITH/FISHERMAN’S LANDING/SAN DIEGO, CA/2000-03

LADY ANNA, 65' Breaux Craft - CAPTAIN STEVE JOHNSON/CAPTAIN ELLIOT’S PARTY BOATS/FREEPORT, TX/2003-04

SCOTTISH REEL, 54' Hatteras - CAPTAIN GARY WILLIAMS/SCOTTISH REEL WORLD RECORD FISHING TEAM/DESTIN TO VENICE/2004-JUNE2006

INTIMIDATOR, 65' Custom Bonner- CAPTAIN JOHNNY GREEN/INTIMIDATOR SPORTFISHING/ORANGE BEACH, AL/JUNE2006-AUGUST2006

TEMPTATION, 45' Cabo Express - CAPTAIN MICHAEL BUFFINGTON/TEMPTATIONCHARTERS.NET/PORT ARANSAS, TX/SEPTEMBER2006-APRIL2007

STRESS MANAGEMENT, 40' OCEAN - CAPTAIN MICHAEL BUFFINGTON/STRIKEZONECHARTERS.NET/VENICE,LA/MAY2007-AUGUST2007

AMBUSH, 31' BERTRAM - CAPTAIN MICHAEL BUFFINGTON/AMBUSH OFFSHORE/PORT ARANSAS,TX, VENICE, LA AUGUST2007-PRESENT



REFERENCES:

CPT. PASCAL TOWNSEND(601) 624-1172
CPT. FRANK LOPRESTE (619) 226-8030
CPT. ROB ROURKE (619) 993-7020


SKILLS:ALL AROUND EXCELLENT FISHERMAN WHO'S SPECIALTIES INCLUDE KITE, HELIUM BALLOON, LIVE BAIT, TROLLING AND GENERALLY CATCHING BIG FISH CONSISTENTLY.

I’M A LICENSED 100 TON MASTER. I’VE HAD A LOT OF EXPERIENCE WORKING FROM WESTERN FLORIDA TO CLIPPERTON ATOLL; THE MOST ISOLATED, UNINHABITED ISLAND IN THE WORLD. I'VE COLLECTED ALL KINDS OF PELAGIC SPECIES FOR THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM AND DELIVERED THEM ALIVE WHILE I WAS ABOARD THE SHOGUN INCLUDING YELLOWFINS, BLUEFINS, DORADO, POMPANO DOLPHIN, YELLOWTAIL, OPAH, MOLA MOLA, PELAGIC WHITE TIP SHARKS, MAKO SHARKS, BLUE SHARKS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER MORE OBSCURE FISH. WE SATELLITE TAGGED BLUE, BLACK, AND STRIPED MARLIN AS WELL AS BLUEFIN TUNA AND GREAT WHITE SHARKS. I KNOW HOW TO RUN A TEAM IN A CHAOTIC COCKPIT. I AM VERY GOOD WITH A GAFF SO I AM AN EXCELLENT TEACHER. I HAVE LOTS OF TRICKS LEARNED IN DIFFERENT PLACES, FROM DIFFERENT CAPTAINS, PLUS A FEW OF MY OWN CREATION. I KNOW WHAT A CLEAN BOAT IS AND HOW TO MAINTAIN IT MECHANICALLY. I’M A CLEAN-CUT, RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL WHO’S GOOD WITH KIDS. I KNOW HOW TO FIND THE FISH, ONCE I’M DIALED IN ON THEM I UNDERSTAND HOW TO MAKE THEM BITE, AS WELL AS PUT THEM ON THE BOAT. INTELLIGENT INNOVATION AND THE ABILITY TO ADAPT AND OVERCOME IS WHAT I WILL BRING TO YOUR OPERATION. IF YOU RUN A QUALITY OPERATION AND GIVE ME THE TOOLS I NEED, NOT ONLY WILL YOU FIND WHAT YOU SEEK IN A CAPTAIN, WE WILL WIN.

CPT. MICHAEL BUFFINGTON
(601) 826-3823
michaelbuffington@mycingular.blackberry.net
cpt.michaelbuffington@gmail.com

[led2302]

To whom it may concern,
My name is Stephen Ledbetter, and I am interested in the job listing you posted on this web site. If you are still interested, send an email address so I can get you a copy of my resume and if needed U.S. 100 ton coast guard Captain liscence. If there are any additional questions you can reach me at led2302@yahoo.com

Thank you
Stephen ledbetter

[reelfish72@yahoo.com]

Justin, from reading through these postings I see that you were hoping to make a decision Sept./Oct. 2007 still looking? I'm attaching my resume; you'll see I've had experience with all of the areas you need taken care of. I also sent you a private message yesterday, I'd really like to discuss this opportunity with you...and...blow boating is for those who think everything else is free too!
Peter McCoy
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

[blackwell50]

I would love to learn a little more about this job please.my email is blackwell50@gmail.com

[Jer]

Originally Posted by blackwell50

I would love to learn a little more about this job please.my email is blackwell50@gmail.com

I sent him an e-mail with the link to this thread since it's old

[JustinCrowther]

Thanks to those that have replied to date to this thread. I have met some (including Matt Splane – special thanks) but have had to delay in starting, primarily due to handover bureaucracy, particular to Cape Verde. TIA after all!!!!!

Anywho.. On top of this, I was involved in a major RTI in late 07, so have delayed the launch of resort until winter 08/09.

For those still interested, this gives us plenty of time for us to get together, agree terms and start looking for our boats. Intention will be to go for a Christmas opening, but as main Marlin run is from April (when seas calm down too), it will be a soft opening and a chance to test Kit, boats and crew.

Direct flights already from Boston/Brazil/Europe and Africa and we will probably go for a charter from Miami or fort Lauderdale depending on interest from USA

If you still think you are up for this post and your not afraid make a serious commitment, being an outgoing, entertaining and pioneering character, we have the fish a-waitin’ to be found.

Drop me a line on this thread or a private message in the first instance and I will drop you a note in reply.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards and good fishing..

Justin

[admol]

Has this venture progressed any further? Please let me know,
thanks,
Adrian
adrian@tuna.ie

[badger boy]

hi justin.
my name is graeme[badger] dearman,born in uk, live in grenada, west indies, where i have citizenship, i own and run grenada sportfishing, please feel free to view the website, www.grenadasportfishing.com, in 2006 i bought a 38ft luhrs from stuart fl and ran it down to grenada in 5 days with no problems, we hold many records for fishing including grenada's first known triple hook up of blues, all were released, we try to fish as many tournaments as we can and have had good sucsess, the reason i wish to relocate is that the tourism industry on grenada has took a major nose dive.
i am very interested in setting up in cv, can bring boat and poss crew by jan,
look forward to your reply
regards
badger

[cameron lee]

did you find a captain already?

[capt sparky]

Originally Posted by JustinCrowther

Seriously.. I'm looking for an easy going, experienced and trusted or very ambitious and skilled young skipper, looking for a world class opportunity and a chance to fish some virgin waters for monster fish.

(I need commitment from early Nov 07 onwards), (Now changed to mid Jan 08)


and likely you will recruit your crew locally. You'll need to buy the boat (s) and all the gear (nothing out on CV) and ship them out to Canaries, where you'll run the boat(s) down to Cape Verde.

This really is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come around too often and I am going to want to see that your the right person to fit the bill (and catch them too).

If your interested, in the first instance, mail me a CV with your experience and a picture.

Good hunting....

Justin We spoke some time ago, Hope everything is O.K. from Your accident.I am still interested in this position. I have experience in that part of the world. spent some time fishing Madiera as well as severalmonth fishing out of Watamu, Malindi, And Lamu, Kenya east Africa. I am sending a copy of my resume. Hope to hear from You soon Caapt Tim Reichenberg. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Posted By: Tim Reichenberg
Job Specialty: EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN / MATE
Location: EARTH
Resume:
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Posted By: TIM REICHENBERG
Job Specialty: EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN /MATE
Location: EARTH
Resume:
CAPT TIMOTHY L. REICHENBERG
306 SALINAS DRIVE
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA. 33410
443-864-1101
E-mail: mr.sparky@verizon.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I am an honest highly motivated thinker able to
accomplish goals and meet deadlines. I have
significant experience and skill in
logistics,negotiations, purchasing and supervision. I
am a strategic thinker and planner utilizing
excellent organizational, problem solving and
supervisory skills creating the ability to quickly
grasp needs and concerns in vastly distinct areas of
responsibility. I have strong communication skills
including ability to interface with all levels of
staff and clientele. I grew up in Maryland, with my
parents,who kept a boat near Annapolis on the
Chesapeake Bay. I was always around the water, on
boats and fishing, eventually graduating to offshore
fishing in Ocean City , Maryland. in 1978, then
eventually to Florida and various other destinations
around the World.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Currently I hold a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Captains
License with Commercial Assistance Towing
endorsement , and STCW 1995. I have experienced several re-power
jobs and re- paintings, and have done extensive
maintenance on many vessels. I have captained many
vessels from all over the east coast U.S. from Maine
to Miami and the Keys to dry tortuga, as well as the
Caribbean down to Venezuela have also fished in
Madeira Island near the Canaries and most recently
(last week) returned from an extensive fishing
excursion to Malindi, Kenya. East Africa.
Most recently, the last two years I have been working
as a freelance Captain/Mate on several boats in Palm
Beach and O.C. Maryland. The Island Clan, Fighting
Lady and La Vida in Palm Beach and the Accomadator,
Blood sweat and tears, Hammer and shadowfax in O.C.
Prior to that 2 yrs I was the Capt of Seaphoria a 61
Viking enclosed flybridge. Previous to that I did a
short tenure with the George S. May international
Company as an Executive Analyst business
consulting,was the operations manager for Streicher
Mobile Fueling Florida and mid west divisions and
owned and operated a wholesale Seafood Company,
However I continued running boats on My off time.
Prior to that I was the Captain of the Reel Joy for
many years and 4 upgrades on boats, while at the same
time skippering other boats here and there as well
on the side.

EDUCATION:
I Graduated grade school from St Marks private
school, Graduated high school from Catonsville High
1979, Then Catonsville Community college - courses in
accounting, business management, business law,
science all other required college courses. I hold a
U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Captains License,have
completed the course at George S. may as Executive
Analyst,Various training in D.O.T regulation,
hazardous material handling and clean up,U.S. Army
Rangers survival training,Instructor for backpacking,
ice climbing, mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing
and survival

REFERENCES: Some of the other vessels I have captained over
the years from 1979 to present. Gail IV 42 ft post.
Reel Joy 32 ft blackfin. Reel Joy 38 ft topaz. Reel
joy 56 ft jim smith Reel Joy 63 ft revenge.
Outasight IV 55 ft ocean yacht. Arturas 46 ft
hatteras. Dream girl 56 ft custom carolina. Concrete
Machine 65 ft Donzi. Kingfisher 57 ft Viking. Diane J
57 ft viking. C.M.C 46 ft Meritt. Renegade 80 ft
american. Alexa Marie 60 ft hatteras. Island Clan 45
ft viking. Fighting Lady 44 ft andy mortenson.
Accomadator 45 ft buddy davis Shatze 70 ft viking
motoryacht. Blood Sweat and Tears 56 ft mudren,seaphoria 61 viking enclosed flybridge.
Personal references available upon request . It
would be geatly appreciated You considering Me for
Your full time Captain. look forward to hearing from
you soon. Capt Tim Reichenberg