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WINDSONG SAILING CHARTERS BOATS & CREW
PHONE: (877) LETS-SAIL
(877-538-7724)
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About
Captain Wendy
Capt.
Wendy is a USCG Licensed Captain (scoring TOPS in her class!). She also
runs the office, co-ordinates charters, and handles the bookings. Capt.
Wendy performs most all of Windsong's
wedding ceremonies (she's a hopeless
romantic...or maybe just hopeless!). Bright and bubbly,
she will be most likely be your initial contact at Windsong.
Wendy
has
many years boating and sailing experience and originally hails from Upstate
New York; she's also lived in Maine, California, Arizona, Texas and finally Florida
is home. When's
she's not working (when's that?!!) Capt. Wendy loves to spend time with her
babies (three
rescued cats), her beloved hubby of over 10 years and travel (which always involves sailing!).
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About
Captain Bruce
Capt.
Bruce is a USCG Licensed Captain and is one of our longest serving captains.
Originally from South Africa, you'll be delighted by his quaint English type
accent (you say toe-may-to and he says toe-mah-to). He has sailed many
thousands of miles in the Gulf of Mexico and knows these waters like the
back of his hand. He says: "I know every rock and shoal in this area because
I've run into them!"
When he's
not running charters, Capt. Bruce often doubles up as our island chef, preparing
scrumptious feasts for clients who add our
Beach BBQ package. Apart
from sailing, Capt. Bruce's interests include music (he plays guitar and
keyboards) and playing with computers (he has his own web design
and computer repair business - so bring that laptop for him to tune up!).
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About
Captain Mark
Capt.
Mark holds a 100 Ton Master's License with Sailing and Tow endorsements
granted by the USCG and is Windsong's second longest serving captain.
He is also heads
 Windsong's
Delivery Division, delivering vessels from here, there and everywhere
all over the world. In his lifetime he's estimated to have
sailed over 200,000 nautical miles. Capt. Mark is also a PADI
Certified Dive Master and Marine Surveyor. This captain
is so salty he even lives on his own 30' Sailboat with his treasured
companion, Jill (an unusually well-behaved Jack Russell Terrier).
If there are any single
ladies out there with an unusually well behaved Jack Russell Terrier named
"Jack", Jill is single and looking for a good first mate! WOOF WOOF! |
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About
Captain Roland
Captain Roland, who holds a 100 Ton
Master's license, has been a part time charter captain for nearly 20 years.
Since being a captain doesn't pay the bills, you'll find Capt. Roland
teaching our youth (or delinquents) algebra at Gulf Middle School in New
Port Richey.
He has less than one year until he's retarded....oooops retired, then
he can sail full time - his main love! Captain Roland skippers his own Hunter 30
and is an ASA certified instructor from basic keelboating through offshore
passage making. His stories, personality, and humor will add countless
memories in providing your perfect day!
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About
Captain Art
Captain
Art is a USCG Licensed Captain and has been sailing for
over 35 years.
Originally from New Jersey (what EXIT!!??), he is a graduate from the
University of Tampa and has lived all but 12 years in Florida. Captain Art
retired from Federal Service early, "to get away from the stress". Captain
Art was trained to fly in the U. S. Navy, is a commercial pilot in airplanes
and helicopters and has flown just about everything from gliders to F-16s,
hot air balloons and the Goodyear Blimp.
He and First
Mate Lois can be
found sailing our local waters aboard "Mine's 37 KETCHUP" his 37 foot Irwin
center-cockpit Ketch. (Yeah - his dinghy has something about mustard
on it, too!). They've recently bought a jet boat named "Relish".
Would you like fries with that? |
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About
Captain Jerzy
Capt. Jerzy (not to be confused with
the state of New Jersey) hails himself from the great land of Poland where
he was the four time National Sailing Champion.
Capt. Jerzy has done
many offshore passages from Florida to New England to Bermuda and anywhere else he
could get to on a sailboat.
He has also sailed extensively throughout Europe.
When he is not sailing, he enjoys spending
time with his four beautiful daughters in Nevada. When you see him be sure to greet him by
saying "Yaak she maash" (we know - it's spelled wrong!). We'll let him
tell you what it means!! |
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About
Captain Chris
Capt. Chris is a licensed USCG Sea
Captain (duh... otherwise we would not have hired him!). He hails from "BAAWSTON,
Mass" and has the accent to prove it. He's sailed it, restored it, been
there and done it. Captain Chris is personable
and demonstrates a wealth of knowledge about sailing in tough northeast
waters.
Capt. Chris has only been sailing for 20 years (one of our
greenhorns!) and will delight you with his quaint accent (which he claims he
doesn't have) and discussions of quohogs! He captains for Windsong
Charters during the winter and returns to Boston for the summer to charter
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About
Captain Harry
Capt. Harry is one of the most affable and likable gents you
will ever meet. Laid back, easy going, loves sailing and the water
almost more than life itself. You'll find Capt. Harry on his time off
sailing local waters on his own Hunter 33 or that power boat thing he has -
along with his lovely bride of 28 years.
Capt. Harry is also an
Ordained Minister and performs a many of Windsong's Wedding Ceremonies.
He is also very active in the Boy Scout sailing program every summer.
His stories, personality and laughter will make for a most memorable day for
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About Chris
Chris is one of the guys who will prep your boat making sure it is
clean and smelling fresh. He does repairs, maintenance and just about
anything you can think of to keep Windsong Sailing Charters "afloat".
After six years in the US military, Chris decided to get into
a less regimental position in the marine industry where he is the
backbone of operations for Windsong.
Chris is still attending college in between all of this where
he is taking a degree in digital photography - and yes, he does take the
pictures for our weddings. You'll see him on the docks and if you booked a
beach BBQ you'll see him again out on the island - this kid is everywhere! |
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About Ed
Ed is also a dock hand responsible for prepping your boat.
These guys work really hard so that your sailboat smells fresh and clean.
Ed is originally from Long Island, NY and has driven big rigs
most of his life. His goal is to one day sail around the world on a
sailboat. And what better way to prepare yourself for a voyage like this
than work for a sailing charter company where you get to do everything from
cleaning boats to repairing them and on occasion even get hauled up the mast
50 feet in the air to change a light bulb! |
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in luxury, styling and comfort.
Apart from being sleek and modern, she has a large deck and cockpit.
She is very bright and airy inside the cabin because of her wrap-a-round
windshield and interior steering.
There are only three of these beauties in the United
States, making her a rare gem indeed!
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"Ponty Mython" our Aqua Patio 25 pontoon boat designed for those
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snorkeling, swimming and beach combing. Our most affordable option, she is
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