Captain Mike Masters

Objective:    To establish a long term rewarding career with a private yacht (Owner Employer) where I can make a significant contribution based on my skills, knowledge and commitment.

Qualifications: U.S.C.G Merchant Marine Captain's License-1992 for near coastal motor vessels 50 gross tons inspected, 100 gross tons uninspected. Authorized in commercial assistance towing. Certified NAUI Worldwide Scuba Diver, American Red Cross CPR and first aid certified.

Employment: 

Corporate Yacht Captain May1996 to date  Ringhaver Equipment/CAT Engines-Land Moving Equipment, Riverveiw Florida.

Responsibilities: Operating and maintaining a 56ft. luxury yacht. Duties include entertaining corporate customers, 3 days a week, on day fishing trips. Trip locals include the Tampa Bay coastal waters, and adjacent water ways. The east coast of Florida, Key West and the Bahamas. Occasional social evening cruises in and around the Tampa Bay area. Responsible for the safety of everyone on board, and  hiring and supervision of a first mate.

Skills/Interests: Extensive navigational knowledge of Florida and Bahamian waterways and fishing sites. Working knowledge of the various electronic navigational equipment, CAT engine vision, Furuno radar, B&G, Raython, chart plotters, etc

Fishing Show Host May 1995- Present  Channel 10 WTSP, St Petersburg

Host of fishing show segment during "10 News Sports" Featuring fishing stories from Tampa Bay and adjacent coastal waters, various Florida locals (including Key West and the east coast) and the Bahamas.

Fishing Tournaments

• First Place/week 1, 1997 Suncoast Tarpon Roundup largest fish-180 lbs.
• Second Place, 1997 Fall Southern Kingfish Association Tournament (100+boats)
• Fourth Place, 1996 Tierra Verde Kingfish Tournament (100+boats)
• First Place, 1996 Fall S.K.A. Tournament (100+boats) first place prize 25,000
• Sixth Place, 1995 Tierra Verde Kingfish Tournament (100+boats)
• Overall Most Releases/week 8, 1995 Suncoast Tarpon Roundup
• First Place, 1995 Old Salts Snook Tournament
• Tenth Place, 1994 Crabby Bill's Kingfish Tournament (150+ boats)
• First Place overall , First Place/week 1,1994 Suncoast Tarpon Roundup Record holder 200.2 lbs. largest tarpon caught in the 66 year history of the tournament 
• Third Place/Final Day, 1994 Suncoast tarpon Roundup
• Seventh Place, 1993 Crabby Bill's Kingfish tournament 150+ boats)
• Most Releases/week 7, 1993 Suncoast tarpon Roundup
• 1998 Crabby Bill's King of the Beach (186 boats 6th Place)
• 1999 Billys Crab Shack Easter Kingfish tournament (60 boats 6th Place)     
• Nov.1999 Crabby Bill's King of the Beach, 264 boats, 4th place (winning over $6,000)

References: Marine Max, Ed Russell, Bill McGill (727) 536-2628

Channel 10, WTSP Al Keck, Director of Sports, Jerry Johnson (727)577-8477 or 577-1010

Tampa Bay Pilots Dennis Knight (727)823-8699

Additional References Available Upon Request.