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WATER EXPERIENCE
The Great Loop -
Started in Grand Haven, Michigan. Crossed Lake Michigan, traveled down the inland rivers (Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tombigbee, Mobile River), out at Mobile Bay, Alabama. Crossed Mobile Bay to the ICW from Gulf Shores, Pensacola, Destin, Panama City, to Port Saint Joe. Did the gulf crossing from Port Saint Joe, FL to Clearwater, FL - 220 nm. Then down around Florida to Key West, then up the east coast to Fort Lauderdale, Saint Augustine, Jacksonville, to the Carolinas. From Beaufort, NC traveled on the ICW north to Norfolk, VA. Then ocean travel to Maryland, New Jersey, to arrive at NYC. Traveled up the Hudson River to the Erie Canal and Oswego Canal, to exit into Lake Ontario. From Lake Ontario, went up the Welden Canal in Canada to arrive in Lake Erie. Crossed Lake Erie, through the Detroit river, Lake Saint Clair, and the Lake Saint Clair River to flow into Lake Huron. Up Lake Huron to Mackinac Island to continue down and to cross our wake in Lake Michigan. This trip consisted of over 100 locks, some anchorages, and many many Marinas later.
Separate trip - Crossed Lake Michigan for a round trip from Grand Haven, MI to Chicago.
Cruise Line Days -
The coastal Atlantic Ocean, Narragansett, Delaware and Chesapeake Bays and Rhode Island Sound. The Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts Bay, Gulf of Maine, Casco Bay, the Fox Islands thoroughfare between Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine. The Lower Mississippi River. The Chesapeake Bay and the coastal Atlantic Ocean and IntraCoastal Waterway between Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC. The Columbia and Snake Rivers in Oregon/Washington.
Other Recorational -
Sailed up and down the pacific coast between Ventura County and San Diego County with an annual trip to Catalina Islands. The family sail boat is docked in Marina Del Rey in California.
Motored speedboats, pontoons, fishing boats, sail boats, and jet skis on multiple man made lakes in Michigan and Indiana.
Motored small two different speed boats during a family trip to France on the Mediterranean Sea and the Gorges du Verdon off the Lake of Sainte-Croix.
About
To whom this may desire:
Hello, my name is Sarah Belle and I am currently looking for a new opportunity in the marine industry.
First, a little background about myself, I've been around boats my whole life. I grew up on multiple lakes with speedboats, pontoons, fishing boats, sail boats, and jet skis. I continue to enjoy boating on the lake in Indiana with my family. As well as sailing on the Pacific Ocean in Marina Del Rey in California.
I previously worked for American Cruise Lines where I have had my professional deckhand experience.
I enrolled in the Mariner Learning System to expand my knowledge, with the goal to become a Captain one day.
I received my certifications for OUPV, Upgrade OUPV to Masters 100 Tons, and Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. I have also completed the qualified STCW training course and received the certification.
I recently have been working on an Outer Reef 65 motor yacht as the Operator/Captain to the elderly owners. I assisted them with completing The Great Loop. Now that is over, I am currently looking for new opportunities to get back on the water to continue my career.
I am extremely eager to continue in the marine industry because boating and being on water is one of my favorite things ever. It's what makes me the happiest. I never thought I could find a career in something I am so passionate about that I consider a hobby.
Thank you so much for taking your time in reading my above information and hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Sarah Belle
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