USCG Licensed Captain with over 25 years of boating experience. 

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I grew up in Miami and have been boating since I was young enough to walk. My father took me out on his boat when I was a young boy, and from that early experience, I knew I wanted to spend every moment out on the water. As a teenager, I fell in love with boating and started driving my father's boat as soon as I was able to drive a car. I enjoyed fishing, snorkeling, and exploring the numerous islands around South Florida.

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I graduated with a bachelor's degree in International Business from FIU. In my 20s, I worked as a contractor on various cruise ships and was lucky enough to visit many parts of the world by sea. I quickly realized I wanted to own a boat and take guests along. Over the years, I helped family and friends learn how to boat and safely navigate the waters in and around South Florida.

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I am just as comfortable on a boat as I am in the water. As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, I enjoy exploring the ocean from above and below. I have experience working on boats ranging from small skiffs to yachts up to 65 feet long, and I’ve safely navigated the ICW from St. Augustine to Marathon. I also have local knowledge of the waters in Miami-Dade and Monroe County, as well as Bimini.

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In early 2023, I obtained my Captain’s License, a Merchant Mariner Credential as a Master issued by the United States Coast Guard. That same year, I decided to turn my lifelong passion into a business and launched Miami Boating Lessons with a clear mission: to help make boating safer in South Florida.

 

As a licensed and insured Captain, I am also CPR and First Aid certified. Safety is always my top priority.

Through Miami Boating Lessons, I offer private, hands-on boating instruction tailored to each client’s experience level and vessel. Whether you’re brand new to boating or looking to build your skills and confidence, I can help you become a safer, more capable boater.

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Now, I spend my days doing what I love, teaching safe boating and taking fellow boaters out on the crystal-clear waters of Miami and the Florida Keys. My focus is on safety, knowledge, and the elemental quality of boating in Miami. I want to share why we love it and how to do it right.

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I hope you’ll consider hiring me for a boating lesson. Whether you are new to boating or would like to improve your boating skills, I can tailor a private lesson to your experience and your boat.