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WINDSONG SAILING CHARTERS BOATS & CREW
Phone: (877) 538-7724 TOLL FREE - Email: Contact Us
(727) 859-0213
4927 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 |
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RESERVATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
These folk will be your first line of
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About
Captain Wendy
Capt.
Wendy is a USCG Licensed Captain (scoring TOPS in her class!). She runs the office, co-ordinates charters
& rentals, and handles the bookings. Capt.
Wendy performs most all of Windsong's
wedding ceremonies (she's a hopeless
romantic...or maybe just hopeless!). Bright and bubbly,
she will be most likely be your initial contact at Windsong.
Wendy
has
many years boating and sailing experience and originally hails from Upstate
New York; she's also lived in Maine, California, Arizona, Texas and finally Florida
is home. When's
she's not working (when's that?!!) Capt. Wendy loves to spend time with her
babies (two
rescued cats), her beloved hubby of over 12 years and travel.
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About
Captain Bruce
Capt.
Bruce is a USCG Licensed Captain and manages the operations at Windsong.
Originally from South Africa, you'll be delighted by his quaint English type
accent (you say toe-may-to and he says toe-mah-to). He has sailed many
thousands of miles in the Gulf of Mexico and knows these waters like the
back of his hand. He says: "I know every rock and shoal in this area because
I've run into them!"
When he's
not running the docks, Capt. Bruce often doubles up as our island chef, preparing
scrumptious feasts for clients who add our Beach BBQ package. Apart
from sailing, Capt. Bruce's interests include cooking, music (he plays
guitar and keyboards) and playing with computers.
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About Captain Chris
Capt. "Cool" Chris is the Weekend Operations Manager
running dock operations from Friday through Sunday and holidays. He is
currently in college and
despite his young age has many years boating experience. He has worked part
time in the boating industry ever since he could walk.
Cool Chris has his own DJ company and has the contract being
a DJ for most the school dances in Pasco County.
Chris has his USCG captain's ticket and
is soon taking his Master's ticket exams. We know he will continue to have a successful career in the marine industry.
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About Sten
Sten is Windsong's Assistant Operations Manager. He used to live in Chicago where he was some kind of
computer networking Guru. In 2006 he decided to give up the dark and
dingy computer room for bright and sunny Florida!
While he used to being called "Stan" instead of Sten, his
family originates from Sweden where Sten is a common name.
Exchanging computers for boats was a pleasure for Sten and he
can generally be found working on his own 37 foot sailboat moored at
our marina.
Sten still plays around with computer servers as a hobby and
is currently learning to play guitar just like a true Floridian! |
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CAPTAINS
These are the guys that will take you out
on the sailboats and make your sail fun, fun, fun! |
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About
Captain Roland
Captain Roland, who holds a 100 Ton
Master's license, has been a part time charter captain for nearly 20 years.
Roland has recently retired after over 30 years teaching Math at Middle
School! In addition to being a captain for Windsong he has a keen interest
in growing organic vegetables.
Captain Roland skippers his own Hunter 30
and is an ASA certified instructor from basic keelboating through offshore
passage making. His stories, personality, and humor will add countless
memories in providing your perfect day!
Captain Roland has been with Windsong for over 5 years.
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About Captain Jerzy
Capt. Jerzy (not to be confused with the state
of New Jersey) hails himself from the great land of Poland where he was four
times National Sailing Champion. He holds a 200 Ton Master's ticket.
Capt. Jerzy has done many offshore passages
from Florida to New England to Bermuda and anywhere else he could get to on
a sailboat.
He has also sailed extensively throughout Europe. Capt. Jerzy
can also be found most evenings as the captain of the large Sun Cruz Casino
ship in Port Richey.
When he is not sailing, he enjoys spending
time with his four beautiful daughters in Nevada. When you see him be
sure to greet him by saying "Yaak she maash" (we know - it's spelled
wrong!). We'll let him tell you what it means!! Capt Jerzy has been
with Windsong for 6 years. |
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About
Captain Dave
Capt. Dave has been a charter captain for many, many years.
He has run large sailing boats in the Florida Keys as well as Clearwater
Beach. He has captained schooners and powerboats and can sail just about
anything on the water. He is a well known fisherman in our local waters.
Capt. Dave has also delivered boats all over the Caribbean
and and Gulf of Mexico. He owns his own 23 foot Hunter sailboat as well as a
power boat.
If Capt. Dave is your captain for the day, you'll most likely
see his best buddy Moko (a mix of something here and there - woof woof!)
hangin' out at the marina.
Capt. Dave is also a 100 ton Master Captain and has sailed
with Windsong for over 3 years. |
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About Captain Mark
Capt. Mark is the most recent captain to join our team. But
that does not mean he is new by any means! He joined us early in 2009 and
has well over 100 charters under his belt with Windsong.
Captain Mark was a structural steel draftsman for many
years. He has been a licensed captain since 1980 and has captained
catamarans as well as a big 41 foot ketch. You will be safe in his very
capable hands.
Capt. Mark sails his own beautiful 31ft “Far East”
Mariner ketch sailboat which he has owned for 33 years and is currently
restoring.
Some people just can't let go! |
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About Captain Dennis
Capt. Dennis is a highly experience and USCG licensed captain.
He lives on his own sailboat with his lifetime companion, a pug dog called
Katy!
Capt. Dennis has sailed many miles and performed many
captaining jobs including being captain of a tow boat.
His sense of humor and sea stories will enchant you.
Even though he is retired, Capt. Dennis interrupted his
planned cruise to the Bahamas to help Windsong out during our busy summer
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THE DOCK
These guys are responsible for cleaning
and prepping your boat as well as maintenance and repairs. |
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About Captain Ed
Ed is is a top notch dock hand and responsible for your boat
being cleaned and prepped. He can sail, build it, fix it and whatever else
comes along. A former truck driver who moved to Florida for the laid
back lifestyle he is the epitome of Jimmy Buffet. Ed owns his own classic
'60's power boat.
Ed is originally from Long Island, NY and has driven big rigs
most of his life. His goal is to one day sail around the world on a
sailboat. And what better way to prepare yourself for a voyage like this
than work for a sailing charter company where you get to do everything from
cleaning boats to repairing them.
Ed has also recently passed his USCG captain's exam is
now officially "Capt. Ed." |
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About Spencer
Spencer is currently in college and a part time dock hand and
chef for Windsong. He has many years cooking experience and you will most
likely meet him on the island as he prepares your
beach BBQ lunch.
A master at preparing a true rare steak, he can also sling
burgers and dogs on a grill to perfection and smoke that perfect rack of
pork spare ribs! Shrimp, fish and chicken cooked from scratch and served on
an island 5 miles offshore are no problem for him.
"I learned to cook on a charcoal grill before I was 9 years
old!", he says. "There are only two types of food: meat cooked on a charcoal
grill and the rest, and we don't care about the rest!"
Spencer's hobbies include music, camping, fireworks displays
(he used to be in the business) and driving his very cute red convertible
around Florida. |
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About Bud
Bud is currently in college and a part time dock hand with Windsong
working mostly weekends. He has many years boating experience currently is
our kayaking expert with a thorough knowledge of the area.
He will instruct you on how to find those sunken boats in the
mangroves and where all the best wild life viewing areas are.
He is well known for his high level of customer service and
will help you load and unload your boat with a huge smile on his face.
When he's not working he is studying to obtain is
air-conditioning technician's license. Bud has several children who often
turn up at work to help him clean and prepare boats!
Bud's hobbies are boating, boating and boating! |
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Wedding Officiate |
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About Suzie
Suzie is a State Commissioned Notary and has been with
Windsong for several years as an officiate. Her sweet smile and affable
personality make you feel immediately at home. She is the proud mother of
two or maybe that's three if you include their dog Riley!
We're convinced Suzi is cloned - she's ether at a Girl Scout
function for her daughter, an awards banquet for her straight A, "into every
activity under the sun" son, performing weddings for Windsong, working at
her tax/booking keeping business or on the island enjoying the sun. How can
she do it all and be in so many places at once? Oh yeah, she's also going
back to school to earn another degree! Whew! You go girl!
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"Windsong" our Jeanneau 34 Espace pilothouse sloop. The ultimate
in luxury, styling and comfort.
Apart from being sleek and modern, she has a large deck and cockpit.
She is very bright and airy inside the cabin because of her wrap-a-round
windshield and interior steering.
There are only three of these beauties in the United
States, making her a rare gem indeed!
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"Windy Day" our Elite 32 is sleek, stylish and FAST! Consider her the little
sister to the Jeanneau 34. Both possessing the innovation of
features and French styling, she is definitely a thing of beauty, poise
and charm. She is deceptively roomy down below with twin private cabins,
full galley and a luxurious salon!
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"Got Wind?" our Catalina 30, one of
America's most popular classic sailboats. She is fast with large sails, but she is
more known for comfort - with a far larger cockpit than other 30 foot
sailboats, easily accommodating 6 people. Being very beamy there is
plenty of deck space.
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Pontoon Boat
Rentals & Charters
You can rent a
pontoon boat to drive yourself or even hire a captain to drive for you.
Perfect for snorkeling and picnic trips out to the islands. We have a
huge selection of pontoon boats for rent.
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