Credentials (marine related):
- Transport Canada approved provider/teacher/school for MED. A-3 (MED-SDV-BS) , ROC-M and SVOP.
- Provincial Instructor Diploma from VCC, Vancouver 2016.
- Recognized provider for PCOC
- Recognized examiner for ROC-M, DSC endorsement included.
- Minister of Transport Certificate: CL-Master Limited Under 60GRT (passenger), No restrictions on vessel or area of water.
- Min. of Transport Restricted Engineer/ Min. of Transport Certificate: Bridge Watchman and GMDSS-DSC and ROC Radio licenses.
- Min. of Transport Certificate: MED-Lifeboatman Qualified In Marine Emergency Duties also MED. C & D (Junior & Senior Officer).
- International Sail and Power Association Certified Instructor-Power, Coastal Skipper, On the water and in the classroom.
- Canadian Power & Sail Squadron certificates for Basic Boating, Seamanship Sail and Advanced Piloting- Life Time member. Teacher, Past Commander of Saanich Power Squadron, BC. Teacher for Brentwood Bay Squadron.
- St. John's Ambulance: Standard 1st. Aid Enhanced and C.P.R., Marine First Aid.
"On the water I spent several years as a professional Whale Watching Skipper, I ran the Sidney Spit Ferry and I provided Dinner and Party Boat Cruise in Victoria Harbour. Ask me about these cruises in class, I can perk up your day with some of the antics! I also participated in the private yacht skipper training profession with various west coast companies, And I worked for the Canadian Coast Guard on the CCG vessel "Tanu".
