Steve is a long-time sailor and sailboat owner, U.S. Coast Guard Master's license, ocean experience (San Francisco Bay, Pacific Northwest, Pacific West coast, Mexico) and Debra is a gourmet chef on-board and on-land.

Professional Services:

• Charter captain and vessel delivery
• Mentoring for new sailboat owners during passages
• Pre-purchase assistance and consultation
• Cruise planning, outfitting and provisioning
• Sail and vessel handling training on the water
• Video production and editing for marine/sail related projects
• Web site turnkey packages/development (low cost, easy maintenance) to complex
• Business development, PR, marketing strategy, strategic business planning for the marine industry

Steve Szirom Background:

• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Officer Master's License, 50-ton, near coastal, sailing endorsement, towing endorsement
• Sailboat owner 1978-1981 (Tayana 37'), 1991-2006 (Beneteau 39'), crewed on Tatoosh 51, Nordic 44, Hunter 41, Islander 36 and others
• Sailing experience in coastal and bay waters (SF Bay, Monterrey Bay, Puget Sound, West Coast, Catalina, Mexico Pacific, Mexico Sea of Cortez)
• Baja Ha-Ha veteran (class of 2009)
• Experience and knowledge of vessel systems, repair and maintenance; basic engine repair/maintenance
• Vessel, equipment, and fitting out cruising consultant for sailboat buyers and owners
• Current Red Cross certification in Basic First Aid and CPR, SCUBA diver certification, completed Power Squadron and CG Auxiliary courses
• Limited language proficiency in Hungarian, French and Spanish
• Expert computer knowledge and skills
• Other personal interests and activities include tennis, cycling, chess, gourmet cooking, film/video production, fitness, others
• Purdue University graduate, BSEE

Sailing article from Yachtsman magazine where Steve crewed on a Nordic 44 from San Francisco to Los Angeles.  Click Here (PDF format, large file).

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Debra Rosenfeld Background:

• Gourmet chef, provisioning, natural and organic ingredients
• Limited Puget Sound and Sea of Cortez sailing experience
• Completed Power Squadron Sail and Boating Safety course
• Participated in Women's Sailing Weekend seminar/workshop
• Other personal interests and activities include tennis, cycling, gourmet cooking, films, fitness, others
• Excellent at customer relations and providing first-class customer service for businesses

Need Crew?

In addition to professional services, we may be available for crewing (32’+ vessels). Steve is an electronics industry consultant/analyst and Debra works at as a customer service manager for a financial planning/tax firm. Both are congenial, easy-going, organized, clean, well-traveled, and non-smokers. Will help with preparations, maintenance, repairs, boat upkeep, etc. depending on situation. Available to crew on weekend or longer passages in the Pacific Northwest, Mexico, West Coast, and other regions (longer passages require advance planning and notice). Also may be available for boat sitting and open to home-sailboat exchange for short or longer term periods.  We are listed on a home exchange network.

Other Websites:

Consulting:  HTE Research, Inc.
Startups:  InsideChips
Technology:  Embedded Technology
Steak Sauce:  L'Entrecote Secret Steak Sauce

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