Professional Certifications and Licenses
- United Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, License #1152340
- Master of Steam, Motor, Auxiliary Sail Vessels of up to 100 gross tons
- California Department of Boating and Waterways: Licensed Yacht and Ship Broker
- Department of Homeland Security: Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- Department of Homeland Security SENTRI Pass Certified
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Certified
- National Association of Underwater Instructors Certified
- California Yacht Brokers License
- Florida Yacht Salesman License
Affiliations
- California Yacht Brokers Association—Charter Member
- San Diego Yacht Club, Board of Directors (1991—1999)
- San Diego Yacht Club, Commodore (1998)
- San Diego Yacht Club, Staff Commodore (1999—present)
- Ancient Mariners Sailing Society, Board of Directors
- Cortez Racing Association—Member
- U.S. Sailing Association—Member
- San Diego Rotary Club, Club 33—Member
Awards / Honors
- North America Silver Star Championship, (1982): Silver Star (First Place)
- Lipton Cup: (1974), (1975), (1976), (1986), (1987), (1999), (2000), (2002), (2011) —an inter-club championship featuring some of the biggest yacht clubs in the nation vying for one of the most coveted sailing trophies.
- Won most of the West Coast Star Class regattas from 1980 through 1990
- San Diego Association of Yacht Club: Yachtsman of the Year (1982)
- San Diego Yacht Club: Yachtsman of the Year (1982)
- San Diego Yacht Club: Yacht of the Year (1982)
- The San Diego Hall of Champions: Star of the Month for August
for winning the North American Star Class Sailing Championship - Breitbard Hall of Fame: Breitbard Athletic Award (1987)