CAPTAIN ALLEN M. CLARK
USCG 100 TON MASTER CAPTAINS LICENSE - ASA CERTIFIED BAREBOAT CRUISING INSTRUCTOR
Captain Experience
BOATS CAPTAINED EXTENSIVELY:
- Fountain Pajot Lucia 40 Catamaran
- US-46 (America II) 1987 America's Cup 12 Meter for charter (Allen was the charter captain)
- X-412
- J-105
- Hinckley Talaria 44
- C&C 36
- C&C 115
- McGregor 65
- Gulfstar 37
- Jeanneau 37
- Freedom 30
- Express 37
- 28' Osprey
- 44' Silverton twin screw
and dozens of other power and sailboats.
Delivery Experience
Many various deliveries covering the entire U.S. East Coast from Key West, FL to Penobscot Bay, Maine including the Inter-coastal Waterway as well as the British Virgin Islands and Newport, RI to St. Martin via Bermuda. Allen owned and lived on his Gulfstar 37 while cruising the entire east coast. Now he owns a VSR 5.8R RIB.
Work Experience
THE PHOTO BOAT, LLP (PHOTOBOAT.COM)
Owner/Photographer, April 2005 - Present
- Official photographer for many of the major sailing regattas on the East coast.
- PhotoBoat.com is now one of the most well known and respected marine photography businesses in the U.S..
- Allen manages the website which markets his photos to racing sailors, commercial clients, magazines and recreational boaters.
- Allen handles customer service, administrative tasks, and marketing for the successful small business.
CLARK BOATING SERVICES, SOUTHWESTERN CT & NY
Owner, 2004 - 2010
- Provided personalized instruction on customers' boats of all types.
- Performed on-the-water boat deliveries, small boat trailering, and boat commissioning and hauling.
- Developed and adjusted marketing plan, including personal website design.
- Allen continues to provide these services in more of a freelance manner.
YACHT SHOTS BVI, TORTOLA, BVI
Yacht Photographer, Jan - April 2006
- Photographed bare boats, crewed and private yachts daily outside of Norman Island anchorage.
- Photographed several local events and regattas, including Swan Rendezvous and BVI Spring Regatta
THE BOAT LOCKER, WESTPORT, CT
Sailboat Specialist, September 2001 – June 2005
- Generated and executed sailboat sales at most successful Vanguard dealer in the nation.
- Orchestrated and performed all on-the-water boat demos with customers, with high success rate.
- Provided professional rigging services for boats in Connecticut and New York.
- Performed daily operational tasks such as opening and closing, in addition to customer service.
- Managed staff of five during busy summer season, fostering efficiency and high morale.
LONGSHORE SAILING SCHOOL, WESTPORT, CT
Longshore Sailing School is one of the largest and most respected sailing schools in the U.S.
Senior Manager, Summer 2001
- Trained and managed staff of twenty instructors at the largest community sailing school in the country.
- Served as manager on duty, making safety decisions for 125 children, incorporating wind, weather and tide.
- Re-wrote and managed school's website and staff training guide.
Maintenance Manager, Summers 1999, 2000
- Ensured daily functionality of entire fleet of over 100 boats.
- Designed staff maintenance teams and schedule; oversaw and mentored teams daily.
Assistant Manager, Windsurfing, Summer 1998
- Worked with Senior Managers to lead and oversee staff and make daily safety decisions.
- Maintained windsurfing parts and managed inventory to ensure full use of gear at all times.
Instructor, Summers 1996, 1997; Dispatcher, Summer 1995
- Taught both child and adult sailing classes with 15-24 students per class, as well as private lessons.
- Administered exams and professional skill assessments to children, performed daily boat maintenance.
Education
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences
Certifications
- First Aid, CPR
- National Ski Patrol OEC
- FAA Commercial Drone License
- US Sailing Certified Level 1 Instructor (1996-2001)
- ASA Certified Bareboat Cruising Instructor (2014-2015)
- PADI Scuba Open Water Diver
- Marine Radio Operators Permit
- Sail Aux endorsement to Capt. license.