Morgan Elford
First Mate/Deckhand
Contact
Phone: +1 814 671 2812
Email: [email protected]
Personal Details
Date of Birth: July, 6, 2004
Nationality: USA
Language: English
Health: Excellent (non-smoker)
Current location: Honolulu HI
Personal Profile
Aloha! I am a deckhand with 2+ years of experience working on commercial sailing vessels, and have experience in hospitality. Although I am originally from Pennsylvania where there is no ocean, I have been sailing on the Great Lakes ever since I was a keiki; which has always been a huge passion of mine! I am currently on track to have my 100 ton Captain’s license in the next year. I have partaken in a lot of in-land sailing in the Great Lakes as well as offshore sailing in Oahu, inter-island sailing between the Hawaiian Islands, and open ocean sailing across the South Pacific from Oahu to the Cook Islands. I am exemplary in lifeguarding, free diving and bartending roles. I possess certifications in CPR, First Aid, ocean lifeguarding, and liquor distribution. I have also obtained my TWIC card. I am currently seeking a role that combines sailing and hospitality skills, and I am eager to pursue my true passion: sailing!
Relevant Maritime Experience
Captain/Navigator of Makani Kai 43’ Mono-haul (contract work) From Honolulu, Hawaii to Aitutaki, Cook Islands May 2024 to August 2024
● Responsible for all repairs before departure, on crossing and upon arrival
● Captained the boat through 3,000 nautical miles of rough weather
● In charge of navigation
● Dry dock repairs including: fiberglass work, fixing blisters, deconstructing/restructuring parts, bottom coat painting/aesthetic work, manual toilet repair, novice level electrical work, sail repair ● Building of reverse osmosis fresh water maker
Deckhand at “Pink Sails Waikiki” 55’ Catamaran in Honolulu Hawaii
December, 2022- May, 2024
● Responsible for setting up private and public day charters.
● Participated in fire and man overboard drills.
● Created a positive atmosphere for customers and accommodated those with special needs. ● Responsible for 40 foot free dives to reach moorings.
● Bartending/catered private events.
● Experience crewing on catamarans and monohauls
● Dry dock work consisting of previous experiences listed
● Snorkel guide /sea-life
Education
Franklin Area High School – Franklin, PA
August 2017 to May 2022
Certifications and Licenses
Driver’s License
CPR Certification
TWIC Card
First Aid Certification
Red Cross Ocean LifeGuard Certification
References
Alexio Smith- Capitan for Pink Sails Waikiki Phone: (808)-469-2186, Email: [email protected]
Ryan Gallager- Head Capitan for Pink Sails Waikiki Phone: (808)-227-0742, Email: [email protected]
Brandon VanStone- Capitan for Pink Sails Waikiki Phone: (702)-981-8864, Email: [email protected]