Michael Dias

Experienced Captain with 35+ years of worldwide cruising, chartering, sail, and sail racing/regatta experience with over 450,000 ocean miles.

Leadership Style: Hands-on, team player, passionate, open, leads by example. Take pride in my ability to problem solve effectively in all areas of world. 20+ years of ocean and inland experience particularly US West Coast. Other areas sailed include Europe, Bermuda, Hawaii, South Pacific, Mexico, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Pacific Rim, Korea to Australia and all points in between.

Proven ability to set up and/or refine SOPs, protocols, service standards, inventory, reporting, and training processes to improve vessel operations and service. Excellent interpersonal communications and ability to build relationships with vendors as well as Owners, guests, and agents. Strong working knowledge of yacht outfitting, management, sales, and brokerage.

Solid background in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and navigational systems. 14 years experience in Operating Engineers union operating tugs and various heavy equipment. Proficient use of Excel, Manage My Vessel, and project management programs to provide detailed reports and accounting. Former member of St.

Francis Yacht

Club. Seeking a long-term Captain position on motor or sail yacht between 75’-125’ where I can utilize my 40+ years of experience managing and directing diverse sizes of yachts both private and charter to continue providing a great Ownership experience. Preference would be given to a family program with light charter use.

MASTER - VARIOUS VESSELS - West Coast, USA

(2024)

15M - 35M

• Safely completed West Coast deliveries onboard various programs including sport fishing and charter programs

CAPTAIN/FISHING GUIDE - PASSENGER VESSELS UP TO 44M - South East Alaska

(2023 - 2023)

• Completed 8-10 day charters and travel itineraries for guests, exploring various areas including Glacier Bay
• Managed up to 22 crew and hosted up to 50 guests

1ST OFFICER - M/Y IL SOGNO - Baltimore to Miami, Ocean & ICW

(2023-01 - 2023-02)

30M Extra X99

• Served onboard 34 knot jet drive vessel during delivery

CAPTAIN - M/V STR CRAZY - Florida/East Coast USA/Bimini

(2022-10 - 2023-01)

19M

SAFETY OFFICER - WHALE WATCHING VESSEL - San Francisco Bay/Ocean

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Safety Officer onboard 100 passenger boat

MASTER - TAIPAN VIKING - West Coast USA

(2015-05)

92’ Sportfish

• Completed coastal delivery of vessel to San Diego
• Oversaw full survey of vessel after delivery including yard period, full survey, sea trials, hand over to new Captain, and offshore delivery

MASTER - GIZMO - San Francisco

(2022-03 - 2022-03)

50’ Catamaran

• Completed coastal delivery to San Francisco Bay

MASTER - M/V ALL MOST THERE (FORMER MAXIMUS 2) - San Francisco

(2021-10 - 2021-10)

105’ Horizon

• Oversaw fleet week in San Francisco onboard 2 crew/20 guest vessel

MASTER - SAILGP

(2022-03 - 2022-03)

10 Day Event

• In charge of operations of pro photo boat on course with some of the top photographers in the world
• Participated in Season Final with $1M prize money, backed and funded by Larry Ellison

CAPTAIN/PROJECT MANAGER - REFIT - M/Y WATER WIZARD

(2018)

20M

• Captain for Offshore High Speed, Record Setting and Ocean-Going Film Platform Catamaran powered by Hamilton jets, 35 knot top speed, 2600-mile range at 25 knots, foil assisted
• Completed 5-day trip from San Diego to Panama alongside crew, Owner, and Pro team

ASSISTANT CAPTAIN - M/Y MAXIMUS 2 - Florida/Mexico/Alaska

(2012 - 2020)

105’

• Served as Relief Captain/Mate on coastal deliveries, primarily West Coast from Mexico to Alaska, including ports in between
• Hosted up to 12 guests for various trips
• Logged thousands of miles on vessel serving as 2nd Captain

CAPTAIN - M/V | OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION 3

(2001 - 2017)

• Served in Operating Engineers Union 3 and operated tugs, crew boats, and work boats
• Successfully balanced other marine jobs with times in between my union

CAPTAIN - BLUE AND GOLD FERRIES - San Francisco Bay

(2016 - 2016)

80-130’

• Operated high speed ferries

CAPTAIN - M/Y EL DORADO 3 - San Francisco Bay & Offshore

(2015 - 2015)

60’ Catamaran

• Oversaw operations for daily sport fishing and charters for up to 40 guests

CAPTAIN - M/Y SUN COAST - Southern California

(2015 - 2015)

145’

• Completed charters onboard 6 crew/50 guest vessel primarily used for photoshoots and commercials
• Executed multiple trips to Catalina lasting up to 7 days in duration

VIP CAPTAIN - AMERICA’S CUP RACE MANAGEMENT (ACRM, M/Y) - San Francisco

(2013 - 2013)

• Worked at the 34th America's Cup San Francisco with the top tier VIP sponsors and VIP guests, as well as the America's Cup SuperYacht Regatta

ORACLE TENDER CAPTAIN - LARRY ELLISON

(2011 - 2014)

• Operated tenders to 40’ for Larry Ellison on call as needed

CAPTAIN - S/Y USA 76 - San Francisco

(2010 - 2012)

82’

• Captain for Americas Cup Boat. Ex-Oracle that hosted charters, corporate events, and team building