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Captain
Jim - CAST member since 2004 |
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I grew up in San Diego and attended high school and college here. I have 30 years experience working on or captaining passenger vessels in the San Diego area. I am single. I love to fish and race homing pigeons in our local San Diego club. I live in Claremont and have lived in San Diego since 1959. I love to be on the ocean or the bay working, fishing, or diving. I also like to garden and grow palm trees. |
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Captain
Mark - CAST member since 2004 |
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I
am a native of Nebraska, and have lived in San Diego for
more than 30 years. I first came here when I joined the Navy
fresh out of high school. Serving almost four years, I decided
to stay in this city that I came to love. Entering an apprenticeship
program, I worked in the printing industry for the next several
decades. By 2002, technology changed the career focus to
starting a new job outlook at mid-life. An aspiring writer,
I continue work on Great American Novels. I am certain that
my storytelling abilities, powers of observation, and love
of working with people will infuse my Old Town Trolley SEAL
Tour-and that it, in turn, will enhance my writing. I am
an active outdoors man. I love to ski, surf, and hike. My
wife Beth and I camp and whitewater raft together. I have
three children and one grandson. |
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Captain Darrell - CAST member since 2008 |
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U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton Master. Have sailed starting in 1979. Sailed aboard the Brig Pilgrim in dava Point for over a fifteen year period. Charter skipper in San Diego for the past 4 years. Live on my own boat and very active in the beer can yacht races as a part of the race community. |
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Captain Don - CAST member since 2006 |
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Don’s boating experience started with the U.S. Navy where as a young Lieutenant, he commanded a 50’ Fast Patrol Craft, better known as a Swift Boat. It was in the Navy where he was drawn to the open sea, developing a love of its beauty, and most importantly, a respect for its power. After the Navy, Don stayed on the water as the captain of sailboats by cruising the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Northwest, Chesapeake Bay, and New England. Some of his fondest memories include cruises to Bermuda, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and the coast of Maine. In addition to his professional boating career, as a CPA and consultant, Don devoted a large portion of his career to sales and marketing, specializing in financial software systems. Don has sailed San Diego waters for the past 10 years and has come to admire everything Americas Finest City has to offer. Once of his greatest joys as Captain is meeting new people, helping them see and enjoy our great city and have a wonderful time visiting us. |
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Captain Ed - CAST member since 2008 |
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Hi, I go by the name Ed. Born in New York, on Long Island, I grew up on a river. I spent four years in the Navy on a submarine as a radioman. I moved to San Diego in 1998. I live aboard my 30’ Newport Sloop at Harbor Island. |
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Captain John - CAST member since 2005 |
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Hello, my name is John. I’m happy to be working on the SEAL Tours since I enjoy working outside, especially in or near the water. Being a surfer, I am also a big clean water advocate. I’m a lifetime member of the EMS (Evolutionary Merriment Society). |
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Captain Morgan - CAST member since 2008 |
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I moved to San Diego after living out of the country for about four years (Europe then St. Thomas V.I.). Before that, I was living in Galveston, TX, where I owned a couple boats and really got into boating. Living in the Caribbean, I decided to get my Captain’s License and try to use it in San Diego, and here I am. |
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Captain Robin - CAST member since 2006 |
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Robin was educated in the West of England and is a graduate of the Royal School of Military Engineering. He saw service as an officer with the Royal Engineers and later with the Royal Marines, where he led adventure expeditions to North Africa and Eastern Europe. He holds a USCG Captain’s License and has worked as a professional Ships Captain on the west coast of Mexico. His interest in Maritime History led to a special study of 19th century British Maritime exploration in the Sea of Cortez. His interests include hiking in the interior of Mexico and kayaking in the Sea of Cortez. He is a member of the San Diego Zoological Society, an avid bird watcher, and an amateur Naturalist. Currently he teaches scuba diving, specializing in underwater photography. When he is not in or on the water he can be found at home listening to Italian Opera or playing Spanish Guitar. |
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First
Mate Tom - CAST member since 1999 |
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Hi!
I grew up in the Midwest…Chicago and northern Indiana.
I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in radio
and television production….something I have never
used. I spent my entire career until now working in marketing,
advertising and promotion at two of the nation's leading
sales promotion agencies for clients like McDonalds, Wendy’s,
United Airlines, Holiday Inn, and AT&T. Most recently
I was director of marketing for Brunswick bowling,
living in Frankfurt, Germany. Due to a major corporate restructuring,
I left Brunswick and decided to move to San Diego and start
an entire new career in tourism and cultured entertainment.
Here I am. Besides traveling all over the world, I love golf,
music, theater, and spectator sports. Nice to meet you! |
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First
Mate Veronica - CAST member since 2008 |
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Hi, my name is Veronica. I was born in Ensenada, Baja California and grew up in California. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have a B.S. in Tourism Management and I am passionate about making visitors' trips memorable by providing exceptional customer service. I enjoy being in touch with nature, traveling, and learning about history and attractions of the places I go to. I like reading, dancing, and doing exercise. I have a wonderful family, a loving husband, and two boys who inspire me and fill me with joy every day. |
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First
Mate Jim - CAST member since 2008 |
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Hi, my name is Jim and I am an original OTT San Diego from ’89-’99. Known then as Jimmy D. I loved my 10+ years at the OTT and look forward to reliving some of the fun as a part time Seal Guide. These days, I live in La Mesa near Lake Murray and am a UPSer since 1999. I have three boys: Quintan, Dimitri, and Yanik who will all be in high school at Grossmont next year. Wow! I enjoy golf and also serve as a volunteer with the American Gold Foundation at Mission Trails. Once again, I look forward to an enjoyable time with all of you at OTT. |
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First Mate Colleen- CAST member since 2007 |
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I'm from San Diego and going into my second year at UC Davis. I am an optical science and engineering major and a cheerleader for UCS. I love to go sailing, go to the beach, and watch movies with friends and family. |
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First Mate Jason - CAST member since 2008 |
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Husband of 11 years. Father of four. Real Estate Broker. Born in Sacramento, CA. Raised mostly in Glendale, AZ. Lived in San Diego for the last 12 years. Very athletic. I enjoy all sports. Best hobbies include hiking, tennis, and going to the movies. |
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First Mate Mike - CAST member since 2008 |
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I’m a native San Diegan and retired after a 33 year career with AT&T. I’m married to the love of my life and have 3 kids and 5 wonderful grandchildren. I’m an amateur woodworker and a bad golfer. I’m a BIG football fan also. |
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First Mate Scott - CAST member since 2008 |
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San Diego is my home. I was born and raised in San Diego. As a child, we had countless families from all over the globe visit and stay at our home. As an adult, I traveled to 3 continents, cashing in favors and reconnecting with old friends. I have never found a more inviting place to call home. I value experiences and love nothing more than spending time with like-minded people, telling stories and laughing. |
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First Mate Tim - CAST member since 2008 |
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I was born and raised in a military family. Because of that, I have lived in 4 different countries, 3 continents, and 5 states. I lived in Michigan the majority of my life. I enjoy theatre, music, and sports. I have won many championships in both. I just moved to the area and I’m hoping to pursue my career as a music teacher after I finish school. |
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First Mate Tyler - CAST member since 2008 |
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Tyler was born and raised in Southern California. He has a bachelor’s in European History and is looking to continue his education in Celtic Societies and military history. He’s been a member of the Society of Creative Anachronism for several years and thoroughly enjoys their re-creation of medieval and pre-medieval lifestyles. He’s a student of various martial arts and looks forward to many adventures and discoveries in his life in the future. Also a natural storyteller with a decent singing voice, Tyler loves entertaining friends and family. |
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