Captain Josh, a third-generation mariner, grew up on the Great Lakes, learning sailing and boat maintenance. He later established a watercraft manufacturing company in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in composites and GRP repair. In 2018, he sailed from British Columbia to Mexico, where he now resides with his wife & two rescue dogs.

As a qualified yacht surveyor, he also excels in metal fabrication and welding on his steel cutter and is currently updating his 38′ Wauquiez Hood. After running a successful yacht brokerage in Sonora, Mexico for 3 years, he obtained his SAMS® Surveyor Associate qualification to pursue yacht surveying full-time.

In his off hours, Josh is a passionate surfer and spearo, and delights in sailing around the Sea of Cortez exploring its many beautiful anchorages with his family.

Whether you are new to boating and not sure how best to proceed with the survey process, or an experienced Skipper, give Josh a call or send him an email. He will contact you as soon as possible with a personal reply.

As a full time marine surveyor and advocate for his clients, put his years of experience and knowledge to work for you!

CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

SAMS – Surveyor Associate
ABYC – Professional Membership
Transport Canada – Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Industry Canada – Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) & DSC Endorsement
PADI – Open Water Diver
NVCI – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Control Tactics for Healthcare Environments
CPTED – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
LUSAR – Light Urban Search And Rescue
Diploma – Police Sciences / Police Foundations 2004,  Sir Sandford Fleming College / University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / SEA MILES

Marine Fabrication / Glassing
Power Boat Operator for Bathymetric Survey Operations
Steel Fabrication, Welding & Boat Repairs
Delivery and Charter Captain
25,000+ Nautical Miles
30 years Sailing Experience