James Brogan

+1 (772) 214-6417

DOB: March 8, 1997

Nationality: American

US Passport Exp. Date: 22, July 2023

Drivers License: USA

Good Health, non-smoker, no tattoos

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • OUPV Captains License
  • TWIC

RELATED SKILLS:

  • 4 years experience in sport fishing based on various vessels in South Florida
  • Extensive knowledge of all off shore and in shore fishing techniques
  • Extensive knowledge in preparing rigs, baits, and rods
  • Extensive knowledge in interior and exterior marine detailing, products, and techniques

EDUCATION:

South Fork High School – Graduated 2015

SPORT FISHING EXPERIENCE:

Cowpoke – Private (57’ Island Boatworks)

2nd Mate (September 1, 2015 – Current)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Sport Fishing vessel based out of Ft. Peirce, Florida. My responsibilities include rigging baits, rods, organizing the tackle, working the cockpit while fishing, maintaining boat cleanliness while fishing, interior and exterior detailing, and line handling while docking. The owners fish on board with us every trip, so I am also responsible for servicing them while working in the cockpit.

Floridian – Private & Charter (54’ Blackwell)

1st Mate (Freelance 2015)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Sport fishing vessel based out of Stuart, Florida. I was a mate for numerous day trips and the Stuart Sailfish Club’s Saltwater Sisters Tournament. My responsibilities were to rig baits, rods, and interior/exterior detail at the end of each day.

Intents – Private (62’ Viking)

1st Mate (May 22 – August 22, 2015)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

While I was on the Intents, we marlin fished in the Dominican Republic, Turks and Cacaos, Long Island Bahamas, Lyford Cay Bahamas, and Palm Beach Florida. Once we got back to Palm Beach, Florida we then started are trip up to Ocean City, Maryland to fish in The White Marlin Open and The Mid-Atlantic $500,000. Our lay days in between Palm Beach and Ocean City included Charleston, South Carolina and Virginia Beach, Virginia. I was responsible for rigging baits, rods, organizing the tackle, working the cockpit while fishing, maintaining boat cleanliness while fishing, interior and exterior detailing, and line handling while docking. The owners were on board while in Ocean City, so I was also responsible for servicing them with whatever they needed.

Irish Rover – Private (40’ Viking)

Captain (Freelance, December 26, 2014 – January 5, 2015)

DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES

I was the Captain on this boat for the Pelican Yacht Club Tournament. The boat is based out of the Pelican Yacht Club in Ft. Pierce, Florida. I was responsible for rigging baits, rods, and ensuring that the owners and the participating anglers caught sailfish while in this tournament. My techniques were trolling and pulling dredges. When we got back at the end of the day I was responsible for making sure the interior and exterior were back in order, the rigs and rods were ready for the following day, and accommodating the owners and guests with whatever they needed.

Grand Slam – Private (55’ Jim Smith)

1st Mate (Freelance, 2013 – 2015)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sport Fishing vessel based out of Jupiter Island, Florida. My responsibilities were to rig baits, rods, and interior and exterior maintenance. Also, to service the owner and guests while they were aboard fishing.

Sunday Sport Fishing Charters – Charter (44’ BrouxBoatworks)

1st Mate (Freelance 2013 - 2015)

DUTIES & REPONSIBILITES

Sport Fishing vessel based out of Stuart, Florida. My duties and responsibilities on the Sunday were to make sure that the rigs, rods, tackle, and the interior and exterior were ready for a day of fishing with charter guests. When out fishing I made sure that all the guests were having fun and accommodated with what ever it was that they needed. When we returned at the end of the day, I was responsible for cleaning the fish caught for our guests to take home and making sure the interior and exterior were back in perfect condition before leaving at the end of the day.

LAND BASED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bristol Yacht Services (Summer 2014)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLIITES

Exterior boat detailing for a company based out of Stuart, Florida. Detailing included: wash down, chamois, waxing, metal work and, teak work.