Crossing the Equator at the Prime Meridian.
Phil Peterson, NAMS-CMS
Memberships
Certified Marine Surveyor, National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc.
American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.
Licenses
USCG Master 1600 GRT/3000 GT Oceans, Mechanical, 8th Issue
USCG Master 200 GRT/500 GT Oceans, Auxiliary Sail, 8th Issue
Private Pilot, VFR
Education
St.Olaf College, Northfield, MN, B.A.
BOATING EXPERIENCE
Over 100,000 miles of off-shore sailing experience on the Great Lakes, the East Coast, Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and the South Pacific.
Captain, navigator, and crew on 40' to 268' boats.
Has achieved the following: Trusty Shellback in 1972, Golden Looper in 2009, and Emerald Shellback in 2012.
Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard "Letter of Appreciation" for participation in the rescue of the crew of the Mary E II during the Southern Ocean Racing Conference 1976 Miami-Nassau race.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course, American Society of Appraisers
Small Craft Claims Course, First Marine Insurance
US Corps of Engineers Dredging Safety Course, Dredging Contractors of America
Professional Fiberglass Repair Course, West System
Accident Investigation Seminar, ABYC
Surveying Wooden Boats Course, WoodenBoat School
EMPLOYMENT
Since 1982: Independent marine surveyor for banks and insurance companies.
2013–2016: Offshore Supply Vessel mate, Gulf of Mexico, GOL and Harvey Gulf.
2008–2012: Crewboat captain in the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa.
1986–1999: Operations Manager, Port Superior Marina Association, Bayfield WI.
1985–1993: Independent vessel documentation agent for various banks.
1978–1987: Yacht Captain various winters in Florida, Bahamas, and Caribbean.
1981–1982: Excursion Boat Captain, Apostle Island Cruise Service, Bayfield WI.
1977–1980: Vice President and Charter-Master, Sailboats, Inc., Bayfield WI.
1973–1975: Sales Manager, Sailboats, Inc., Excelsior MN.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
2012–Present, Vice-President & Board Member, Lake Superior Tall Ships
2006–2008: Board Member, Bayfield Regional Conservancy.
2004–2012: WITC Marine Technician Advisory Committee.
1994–2000: Bayfield Board of Education. (1997–2000, President.)
1989–1994, 2002-2006: Treasurer, Bayfield Heritage Association.
1986–1987: President, Bayfield Chamber of Commerce.
Some of Phil's awards and honors.
