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Ann Auwerda

San Diego

Summary

Experienced USCG-licensed Captain with a Sailing Endorsement and a strong background in vessel operation up to 50GT on both sail and powerboats. Proven expertise in charter and fleet management, client engagement, and multi-day sailing expeditions. Certified by ASA (101, 103, 104, 114) with a passion for seamanship, safety, and exceptional customer service.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain / Operator

West Coast Multihulls
04.2022 - Current
  • Charter base and fleet management for catamarans.
  • Oversaw daily charter operations, vessel readiness, and guest briefings
  • Served as first mate and captain on numerous day and multi-day charters

Deckhand / Operator

Private Charter
  • Assisted with docking, navigation, and guest services
  • Provisioning, route planning, and watchkeeping on a multi-day voyage
  • 12-day Expedition on Fountaine Pajot Saba 50

Operator/ 1st Mate

Sailing Expeditions
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Lead or assisted in passage planning, offshore sailing, and anchoring
  • Vessels: Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40, Excess 11
  • 10 trips

Fleet Manager

Carefree Boat Club
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated maintenance, cleaning, and scheduling for multi-vessel fleet
  • Member onboarding and safety orientations
  • Dates

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Vessel Operation (Sail & Power, up to 50GT)
  • Charter Planning & Provisioning
  • Fleet Management & Maintenance Coordination
  • Client Relations & Guest Experience
  • Safety Protocols & Emergency Response
  • Navigation, Docking, Mooring, Maneuvering

Certification

  • USCG Captain's License (OUPV or Master 50GT) with Sailing Endorsement
  • ASA Certified: 101 (Basic Keelboat), 103 (Coastal Cruising), 104 (Bareboat Cruising), 114 (Cruising Catamaran)

ADDITIONAL INFO

  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Comfortable operating in coastal and offshore environments
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on guest satisfaction
  • Available for private charters, deliveries, instruction, and base support

Timeline

Captain / Operator

West Coast Multihulls
04.2022 - Current

Operator/ 1st Mate

Sailing Expeditions
01.2022 - 04.2025

Fleet Manager

Carefree Boat Club
09.2020 - 05.2021

Deckhand / Operator

Private Charter

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

San Diego State University
Ann Auwerda